Pan Dorobo × Ippudo Ramen Burger Set on Sale Starting November 1!

Period: Nov 1, 2026〜Nov 23 2026/10/20 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

A collaboration between Keiko Shibata’s wildly popular picture book *The Bread Thief* and Ippudo will take place at all Ippudo locations in Japan from November 1 to November 23, 2026, featuring a set menu of a ramen burger and tonkotsu ramen for 1,480 yen (tax included). Customers who order from the collaboration menu will receive “Puku Puku” stickers, and merchandise such as matching aprons and bandanas for parents and children, as well as “My Ramen” sets, will be available for purchase. There will also be an in-store contest where customers can win a mini tote bag.

“Bread Thief” × Avail: Cushions, Towels, and More Go on Sale Starting October 17!

Period: Oct 17, 2026〜 2026/10/14 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

Merchandise featuring the “Bread Thief” design will go on sale nationwide at Avail stores starting October 17, 2026, and at the Avail Online Store starting at 12:00 p.m. on the same day. The lineup includes floor cushions, house socks, aprons, towels, and slippers.

Bread Thief: A giant bread thief has appeared at JR Ikebukuro Station and will be there until October 4!

Period: Sep 28, 2026〜Oct 4 2026/09/28 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

To commemorate the anime *The Bread Thief*, which premieres on October 2, large figures of “The Bread Thief” and “The Fake Bread Thief” have appeared on Azalea Road outside the ticket gates at JR Ikebukuro Station. The large-scale advertisement will be on display from September 28 to October 4, 2026, and the surrounding pillars have also been wrapped with illustrations of “Pan Dorobou.”

“Bread Thief” Pop-Up Shop at Kiddy Land Starts October 2!

Period: Oct 2, 2026〜Nov 1 2026/09/25 コラボカフェ編集部 (Ymura)

A pop-up shop for Keiko Shibata’s popular picture book *The Bread Thief*—titled “The Bread Thief POP UP SHOP in KIDDY LAND”—will be held from October 2 to November 1, 2026, at two KIDDY LAND locations: the Harajuku Store and the Osaka Umeda Store! Merchandise from the Secret Collection—including acrylic stands, TV-shaped magnets, die-cut pass cases, mugs, and Jetstream and Kurutoga pens—will be available, and customers who spend 2,500 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original pin badge as a gift.

“The Bread Thief” Main PV Part 2 Released! The ending theme is by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu!

Period: Sep 17, 2026〜 2026/09/17 コラボカフェ編集部 (Sue)

The second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime “The Bread Thief,” which will begin airing on NHK E-Tele on October 2, 2026, have been released. The PV features the first-ever preview of the ending theme song “Pang Pang Pang,” performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and also showcases the voices of new cast members Atsumi Tanezaki and Kana Hanazawa.