Pan Dorobou
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Format:TV_SHORT
Episodes:Ongoing
Episode Length:9 mins
Season:FALL 2026
Source:other
Estimated watch time
1h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

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Crime79%Food79%Kids20%Animals20%Primarily Animal Cast20%Anthropomorphism20%Surreal Comedy20%
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Pan Dorobou

パンどろぼう
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Synopsis & Story

Kadokawa announced on June 9th, 2025 that Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief) picture book will have an anime adaptation. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. The picture books center on a piece of bread that also steals bread from bakeries in the city. (Source: Anime News Network)

Where to Watch Officially

A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.

Aniphoria guide

Pan Dorobou: should you watch it?

At a glance

It ranks #23 most popular anime of 2026, and #5 most popular anime of Fall 2026 on AniList.

Of the 282 AniList users who started it, 16.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1 have finished it.

Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially crime, food.

Episodes

23 episodes are listed.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Keiko Shibata
Series composition
Mariko Mochizuki
Character design
Mako Miyako

Opening & ending themes

Openings

  1. OP1“Pan Dorobou no Uta” by Junichi Suwabe & Ayaka Asai · eps 1-

Endings

  1. ED1“Pang Pang Pang” by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu · eps 1-

Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.

Pan Dorobou FAQ

When does the next episode of Pan Dorobou come out?
Episode 3 is scheduled for Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:40 UTC (Japanese broadcast time, shown in UTC).
Is Pan Dorobou based on a other source?
Yes. Pan Dorobou adapts the other source by Keiko Shibata.
Who animated Pan Dorobou?
Pan Dorobou was animated by Shin-Ei Animation.
Who sings the opening of Pan Dorobou?
The opening, "Pan Dorobou no Uta", is performed by Junichi Suwabe & Ayaka Asai.