The second teaser PV offers the first chance to hear Asai's performance as the bread-stealing protagonist. The video's playful visuals — showing Pandorobo scurrying through town while clutching a loaf of bread — capture the character's richly expressive movements.
https://youtu.be/AxW5wen52lU
Ayaka Asai (Voice of Pandorobo) comments:
"I'm honored to voice Pandorobo. As a longtime fan of the series, it feels like a dream. From the moment I got the call, I've been checking to make sure I wasn't dreaming. With that joy in mind, I plan to voice the character as carefully as kneading dough — one line at a time, with all my heart. I hope even more people come to love this work. Please look forward to the broadcast."
The ending theme will be performed by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, the J-pop icon known worldwide for "PONPONPON" and "Fashion Monster." Currently raising a child, Kyary reads "Pandorobo" to her child daily, making the project especially meaningful to her.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu comments:
"I'm so incredibly happy to be performing the theme song! Since I read this to my child so often, when I got the offer I couldn't believe it! The song turned out really cool — after singing 'bread' over and over, my head ends up full of bread (laughs). You'll find yourself humming it and craving bread. I'd love for everyone to sing and dance along!"
The song was recorded under music producer Yasutaka Nakata's direction, with very detailed direction around the repeated "bread" hook. Rather than a sweet, fairytale-style tune, the track is reportedly "cool and surreal," promising to be a hit number at live concerts.
Two special-edition versions of the teaser visual, each with a different Pandorobo expression, have also been unveiled.
On April 5, the first-ever "Pandorobo" fan club event "Itoshi no Pan Club Fan Event 2026" was held in Tokyo with author Keiko Shibata, Ayaka Asai, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu on stage. An official report and digest video of the event are also available.
[Title Info]
Title: Anime "Pandorobo"
Broadcast: October 2026 on NHK Educational TV
Original Work: "Pandorobo" series by Keiko Shibata (KADOKAWA)
Director: Naohiko Kyogoku
Character Design: Mako Miyako
Music: Yoshiaki Fujisawa
Animation Production: Shin-Ei Animation
Pandorobo: Ayaka Asai
Ending Theme: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Official Site: https://pandorobo-anime.com/
©Keiko Shibata, KADOKAWA / Pandorobo Production Committee