Everyone loves the anime "Anpanman." It features a ton of characters! Anpanman is based on the Japanese anpan (anpan bread), while Shokupanman is based on a slice of bread... Each character is unique and full of personality. So, who are the most popular Anpanman characters? In this article, we'll reveal the top 10 most popular Anpanman characters! Who exactly made it onto the list?
Top 10 Most Popular Characters Ranking - No. 1: Anpanman
First, let's look at the main character, Anpanman. It's a classic. Anpanman is a character based on an anpan (anpan). He has a kind personality and will share his face with those in need and feed them Anpan bread. However, if he shares too much, it seems his powers weaken. When that happens, Uncle Jam and Batako will bake him a new face. Many people remember the scene where they shout, "Anpanman! Here's your new face!" and throw Anpanman's shiny new face. With his new face, Anpanman is revived. His special move is the "Anpan Punch." He delivers a powerful punch (mainly at Baikinman). Baikinman flies far into the sky, so you can see that it is quite powerful. Although he is a champion of justice, his methods are quite rough.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 2: Baikinman
Baikinman ranked No. 2. Baikinman is Anpanman's rival. His catchphrase is "Ha hi fu he ho!" He loves pranks and mischief, always causing trouble for everyone. He hates thunder. He travels in his own UFO. He lives with his partner Dokin-chan and his minion Kabirunrun, and is always playing pranks on Anpanman and his friends, only to be defeated by his "Anpan Punch." However, there's something about him that makes him difficult to completely portray evil, making him a surprisingly lovable character.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 3rd Place: Kokin-chan
Who is Kokin-chan? You may be wondering. She's a relatively new character, but she's incredibly popular with kids! She's ranked third. Like Baikinman and his friends, she's the younger sister of Dokin-chan, who came from Planet Baikin. She's actually a master of fake crying, and when Kokin-chan is around, anyone will cry, even if they're not sad. Kokin-chan's tears also have the power to purify impurities. She has a very selfish personality, and even Dokin-chan has a hard time dealing with her. However, unlike Baikinman and his friends, Kokin-chan isn't mischievous, so she gets along well with Anpanman and the townspeople. She even helps Anpanman and his friends out by stopping Baikinman's mischief! Like Dokin-chan, Kokin-chan also likes Shokupanman. This often leads to arguments...
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 4th Place: Dokin-chan
Baikinman's partner, Dokin-chan, ranked 4th. She's a girl who lives as a freeloader in Baikin Castle. She has a selfish personality, and is a bit too free-spirited, wanting other people's things and having Baikinman take them from her. Even though she's a freeloader, Baikinman can't seem to resist Dokinchan. She thinks she's the cutest girl in the world and loves Shokupanman, calling him "Lord Shokupanman."
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 5th Place: Akachanman
The adorable Akachanman also makes the list. Akachanman has a kind personality and is surprisingly reliable. He sometimes fights for others. His special move is the "Baby Punch." However, since he's basically a baby, he sometimes cries when he's hungry or his friends are gone. When that happens, he drinks milk to recover.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 6th Place: Melonpanna
The incredibly cute "Melonpanna" came in 6th place. Melonpanna is a girl with a face made of melon bread. She's Rollpanna's younger sister. She's a kind girl with an honest heart, and her special move is the "Love-Me-Me-Punch." Anyone who receives this move falls head over heels for her. It's a move befitting of the adorable Melonpanna.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 7th Place: Currypanman
Currypanman, whose head is made of curry bread, also made the list! Currypanman shares his curry with hungry people (a rare character whose face is completely innocent). He has an extremely short temper! He's quick to fight and hot-blooded, but also easily moved to tears. While he may be a bit rough with words, he also has a kind heart and will not abandon anyone in need. He apparently lives in "Curry Hill," located in "Curry Land." He also has a shy and gentle side when talking to women.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - No. 8: Dadandan
Dadandan is a robot created by the villain Baikinman. It often transforms from Baikinman's personal UFO, the "Baikin UFO." While it may not be very well known, it appears in the lyrics of the ending theme, "Yuki Rinrin." It's the "Dadandan" in the lyrics, "Jam Buta Cheese Dadandan." There are many different types of Dadandan, but they're all collectively referred to as "Dadandan." It's a bit surprising that she's so popular with children.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - 9th Place: Rollpanna
Next up is Rollpanna. Do you remember Rollpanna? She's Melonpanna's older sister. Originally, Rollpanna was supposed to be made by mixing Magokoro-gus (heart-warming grass) with Melonpanna's melon juice. However, when Baikinman heard that Uncle Jam was making bread, he mixed Baikin-gus extract into the bread he was making. This is when Rollpanna's fate of possessing two hearts, one good and one evil, was born. Normally, Rollpanna is calm, gentle, and loves plants, but when her evil heart is activated, her body turns black.
Black Rollpanna
If her Zen spirit weakens, such as when she's given Baikin grass extract, she transforms into Black Rollpanna. In fact, immediately after birth, Baikinman imprinted on her that "Anpanman is your enemy." How sad... Because of this, she often finds herself fighting Anpanman right away. However, no matter what, he always responds to Melonpanna's voice. When he does, he seems to regain his original heart. Despite his sad story, he has two hearts and is always troubled, which gives him a kind heart. He is a character beloved by both adults and children.
Top 10 Popular Character Rankings - #10: Meiken Cheese
Last on the list is "Meiken Cheese." Cheese is a dog at a bread factory. He barks "Aaaaaah!" While he may seem like a mascot character, he's no ordinary dog. He's actually a very capable dog, worthy of the title "Famous Dog." He can walk on two legs and carry luggage. Although he usually barks "Woof! Woof!", he can actually speak human language. He also seems to understand what everyone else is saying. Incidentally, Cheese has a girlfriend named Rare Cheese. She's a cute, fluffy white dog, and they share a mutual love. However, Cheese seems to have a habit of being late, and is often late for dates with Rare Cheese.
Anpanman's Top 10 Most Popular Characters: Summary!
That concludes the popularity ranking of Anpanman characters! It's a somewhat surprising ranking, isn't it? While characters like "Kokin-chan" and "Dadandan" made the list, main characters like Shokupanman didn't even make it into the top 10. Anpanman has been loved for many years. What kind of developments will he show us in the future? We're excited!
