The second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime “The Bread Thief,” based on the popular picture book series by Keiko Shibata—which has sold over 6 million copies in total—have been released.
The PV features the first-ever release of the ending theme song “Pang Pang Pang,” performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and also showcases the voices of Atsumi Tanezaki, who plays the newly revealed mysterious French baguette, and Kana Hanazawa, who provides the narration.
・The second main visual has also been released
・The ending theme song is “Pang Pang Pang” by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
・Atsumi Tanezaki, who voices the mysterious French baguette, and Kana Hanazawa, who provides the narration, have been announced
・Broadcasting begins on October 2, 2026, on NHK E-Tele
Overview of the “Bread Thief” Anime
The picture book series “Bread Thief” by Keiko Shibata, which has sold over 6 million copies in total, is being adapted into an anime. Ahead of the broadcast premiere, the second main promotional video and the second main visual have been released.
© Keiko Shibata, KADOKAWA / The “Bread Thief” Production Committee
| Title | Anime “The Bread Thief” |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Broadcaster and Airtime | NHK E-Tele, Every Friday at 6:40 PM |
| Original Work | Keiko Shibata’s “The Bread Thief” (KADOKAWA) |
| Ending Theme Song | Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Pang Pang Pang” |
| Official Website | Anime “The Bread Thief” Official Website |
| Latest Announcement | Second Main PV & Second Main Visual Released |
| Official X | “Pandorobo” Anime @pandorobo_anime |
The second main PV and ending theme song for the anime “Pan Dorobou”
The newly released second main PV features the first-ever audio preview of the ending theme song “Pang Pang Pang,” performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It also includes voice samples from the newly announced cast members.
New Cast Members and Second Main Visual for the Anime “Bread Thief”
The newly announced cast members are Atsumi Tanezaki as the Mysterious French Baguette and Kana Hanazawa as the Narrator. You can hear both of their voices in the second main promotional video.
| Mysterious French Baguette | Atsumi Tanezaki |
|---|---|
| Narration | Kana Hanazawa |
The second main visual features the Bread Thief—holding up his beloved loaf of bread high—flanked by the Fake Bread Thief, the Mysterious French Baguette, and the Bakery Owner. The table in the foreground is lined with a variety of delicious-looking breads that make you want to take a bite.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Anime “The Bread Thief”
When will it start airing?
It will air every Friday at 6:40 p.m. on NHK E-Tele starting October 2, 2026.
Who sings the ending theme song?
“Pang Pang Pang,” sung by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The song was first unveiled in the second main promotional video.
Please tell us about the newly announced cast members.
Atsumi Tanezaki as the Mysterious Baguette and Kana Hanazawa as the Narrator. You can hear both of their voices in the second main promotional video.
Who is featured in the second main visual?
Centered around the “Bread Thief”—who is holding up his favorite loaf of bread high—the scene also features the “Fake Bread Thief,” the “Mysterious French Baguette,” and the “Baker.” Delicious-looking loaves of bread are lined up in the foreground.
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© Keiko Shibata, KADOKAWA, and the “Pan Dorobou” Production Committee
