Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tobase! Kibou no Handkerchief

Anpanman, a bread-headed hero, uses his bean-jam-filled head to help others, sacrificing parts of himself to feed the hungry.

Burns Ghia

Anpanman's rival, Baikinman plots world domination, using trickery and machines, but is vulnerable to soap.

Nakao Ryusei

Dokin-chan: Baikinman's selfish, childish partner with a secret crush on Shokupanman.

Tsuru Hiromi

A weak, bumbling skeleton villain; Horrorman loves Dokin-chan and throws bone boomerangs.

Kimotsuki Kaneta

Loyal dog friend of Anpanman, saved by him, effective sidekick.

Yamadera Kouichi

Hot-headed but kind, Currypanman fights with curry-flavored punches and kicks, using his curry filling as a weapon.

Yanagisawa Michiyo

6-year-old cream bun-headed panda boy; immature but courageous, uses 'Guu-Choki-Punch' headbutt.

Nagasawa Miki

Handsome, level-headed Shokupanman aids Anpanman, serving schoolchildren and wielding bread-based fighting skills.

Shimamoto Sumi

A kind baker, inventor, and Anpanman's creator, Jam Oji-san possesses encyclopedic knowledge and amazing cooking skills.

Masuoka Hiroshi

Batako-san, Uncle Jam's hardworking assistant, makes and repairs Anpanman's flying capes, though she's a bit forgetful.

Rei Sakuma