Anpanman Songs: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Character Songs
A huge hit with kids! We’re introducing songs from Anpanman.
Since its debut in 1973, Anpanman has been an immensely popular national character.
The original is a picture book, but it’s also beloved in anime and movies, and there are many toys, snacks, and juices featuring Anpanman and other characters on the packaging.
There are surely many children who insist, “It has to be Anpanman!” In this article, we’ve gathered popular Anpanman songs, including the theme song and character songs.
If you’re looking for Anpanman songs, be sure to find your favorite one!
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Anpanman Songs: Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Character Song List (21–30)
Sun Sun ExerciseDreaming
At the end of the anime, everyone does exercises to “Sansan Taiso”! Lots of characters from Anpanman appear in the lyrics.
It’s an adorable song that lets you do exercises together with those characters.
The moves are simple so even little kids can copy them, and many people have done the exercises together with Anpanman! When it was used again as the ending theme in 2012, Cream Panda and Kokin-chan joined in the dance as well!
Sidor・and・Modoro 2011Dreaming
This song, starring twin baby hippos, is an adorably cute piece that softens the heart just by listening! You can almost see the joy of growth as a brand-new life takes its first steps in nature and begins to sing.
Takashi Yanase’s warm worldview is beautifully expressed through Dreaming’s clear, transparent harmonies.
The track was included in the CD book released in July 2011, “Te no Hira o Taiyō ni 50th Anniversary CD: Ikiteiru kara Utaunda! Vol.
3 Dreaming,” and can also be heard on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’13.”
ham actorHam Actor (Tetsuo Sakaguchi)
This is a warm, humanistic song that sings of the bittersweetness and spirit of a traveling theater troupe.
Even if he plays the fall guy who always gets cut down, the actor’s pride in throwing himself into the mud to delight the audience is portrayed with a gentle eye.
The singer is voice actor Tetsuo Sakaguchi.
His theatrically tinged delivery, backed by stage experience, makes him the character himself.
His deep, calm voice brings out the sorrows of life within the song’s comical tone, gripping listeners’ hearts.
The piece debuted in March 2013 as an insert song for the anime Soreike! Anpanman and is also included on the album Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’22.
Non Non NosshiiDreaming
This is a heartwarming insert song from the 1996 film “Go! Anpanman: Nossy the Dinosaur’s Big Adventure.” It’s an adorable tune that expresses fondness for the dinosaur character, Nossy-kun.
The repeated phrases make it fun and easy for kids to mimic.
The song is included on the album “Go! Anpanman: Nossy the Dinosaur’s Big Adventure,” released in August 1996.
How about humming along with your child while watching the movie again?
Tanemaki MaggieSakura Maya (Onion Maggie)
A heartwarming cheer song that depicts continuing to sow seeds of hope without losing to any hardship.
Chosen as the ending theme for the short film “Run! Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix,” this work also marks Maya Sakura’s first attempt at voice acting, playing Maggie, a flower fairy.
The catchy melody pairs perfectly with her richly expressive vocals honed through enka.
The lyrics, which mirror a character who keeps striving without giving up even when things don’t go well, carry the warm message of the original creator, Takashi Yanase.
Listen to it when you’re facing a challenge, and you’ll surely find the courage to take the next step.
Fly! Fly! Ruby ~Ruby Version~Shizuka Kudo
A character song whose straightforward wish resonates in the heart! Shizuka Kudo, who also voices the character, delivers the pure desire to believe in oneself and soar into the open sky with a clear, luminous singing voice.
The song is an insert track that plays during a moving scene in the film “Go! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai,” released in July 2003, and is also included in the commemorative album “Go! Anpanman Movie & TV 25th Anniversary Works: Gather! Movie Songs.” When your child is about to take on a challenge, why not listen together as a family and cheer them on?
The Tango of Princess KuroyukiPrincess Kuroyuki (Mire Aika)
This is the theme song that colors the scenes featuring Kuroyuki-hime in the short film Kuroyuki-hime and the Super-Popular Baikinman, released in July 2005.
The singer is Mire Aika, a former Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe top star who also voiced the same role.
Performed during the transformation scene where the princess is dyed black, the song brilliantly captures the character’s slightly dark yet charming side.
The dramatic vocals further deepen the film’s worldbuilding.
The track is also included on the album Soreike! Anpanman Movie & TV 25th Anniversary: Gather! Movie Songs.
Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy distinctive character songs.