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!
Anpanman Songs: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Character Songs (1–10)
When the Flower of Courage BloomsDreaming
When the Flower of Courage Blooms is a powerful anthem with a gentle, soothing melody and lyrics that encourage those feeling sad.
Though it has a distinct flavor from other songs, it vividly brings to mind the reliable Anpanman who always comes to help.
Happy birthday!Anpanman (Keiko Toda)
A birthday song sung by Anpanman! It carries the message that “your birthday is the special day you were born,” and Keiko Toda’s warm voice as Anpanman really resonates with the heart.
Known as the theme song for the film released in July 1995, “Go! Anpanman 7: Anpanman and the Happy Birthday,” it is also included in the “Happy Otanjoubi CD” series.
With its simple, cheerful melody, it’s perfect for moments when the whole family sings together.
brimming with courageDreaming
It’s the only ending theme for Anpanman that has been broadcast for many years.
The lyrics feature characters who appear in Anpanman, letting you review their names at the end of the anime.
The lyrics were, of course, written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, and the music was composed by Takashi Miki, who has written many songs.
With this song, everyone—hero of justice Anpanman and even the villain Baikinman—can become lovable.
Anpanman's MarchDreaming
It’s the well-known theme song of “Go! Anpanman,” Anpanman’s March.
When people think of songs from Anpanman, I imagine a great many think of this one.
Takashi Yanase’s lyrics really touch the heart.
Listening again as an adult, I’m struck by how encouraging the words are.
It might be nice to take your time listening to it with your child while looking over the lyrics again.
The Gallant AnpanmanThe Bonny Jacks
This is a song born from a musical staged in 1976, before the anime Soreike! Anpanman began.
The performers are the Bonny Jacks, a chorus group known for their beautiful harmonies.
You can almost picture the hero, his dark brown cape fluttering, setting out once again today to help those who are hungry.
It’s striking how the Bonny Jacks’ warm, clear vocals envelop that kindness and sense of justice.
Why not enjoy this work—which lets you experience the origins of Anpanman—by singing along together as a parent and child?
One-Two ExerciseDreaming
An upbeat Anpanman exercise number, “One-Two Taiso.” The cheerful tune gets you excited, and the choreography is simple, so everyone can enjoy it together! The song feels great and is wonderfully familiar.
No wonder—the lyrics are by Takashi Yanase.
It’s sure to delight children and would be a big hit at events like recital performances!
Tan-tan tanuki demonTanuki Oni (Koichi Yamadera)
It’s a character song for a gluttonous yokai that combines a tanuki and an oni.
The singer is Koichi Yamadera, known as the man with a “seven-colored voice.” Even though he’s a villain plotting to eat Omusubiman, his somehow endearing, comedic personality is brought to life through his chameleon-like vocals.
The song was used in the film “Go! Anpanman: Baikinman’s Counterattack,” released in July 1990, and is included on soundtrack albums such as “Go! Anpanman: Baikinman’s Counterattack / Omusubiman.”