An orphan is raised by a villain who doesn’t allow the joys of life. Now, it’s up to a red bean paste-filled superhero to introduce life’s gifts. The Soreike! Anpanman films are produced by TMS ...

The Soreike! Anpanman films are produced by TMS Entertainment and have been released in Japanese theaters every year since 1989. Since at least 1995, the films have been released concurrently with ...

TOKYOTOKYO — Takashi Yanase, creator of one of Japan’s most beloved cartoon characters, Anpanman, has died of heart failure at age 94. Yanase died at a Tokyo hospital early Sunday, Yanase Studio said ...

Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, Japan’s most adored children’s character, passed away in a Tokyo hospital on Sunday. According to his agency – which went public with a statement last night – ...

In a surprising turn (or is it?) that has lit up music charts worldwide, BTS’ B-side track “Anpanman”, originally released in 2018, has surged back to the top of the Billboard charts this December ...

BTS is currently busy promoting their comeback album “Love Yourself: Tear.” On music shows, the group has been performing their title track “Fake Love,” as well as B-side tracks “Anpanman” and ...

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BTS 'Anpanman' Chart Resurgence 2025: Why the 7-Year-Old B-Side is Topping Charts In a surprising turn (or is it?) that has lit up music charts worldwide, BTS’ B-side track “Anpanman”, originally ...