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Description
"Soreike! Anpanman: Tenohira o Taiyō ni" is a feature-length anime film based on the popular "Anpanman" franchise, which centers around the adventures of Anpanman, a superhero made of anpan (a sweet bread filled with red bean paste). The story begins with Anpanman and his friends living in a vibrant world where they protect the innocent and spread kindness. However, a new threat emerges when a mysterious character named Tenohira, who possesses the ability to manipulate sunlight, begins causing chaos. Tenohira's powers are tied to his emotional state, and his anger and sadness create destructive solar flares that endanger the world.

As the situation escalates, Anpanman and his companions, including Baikinman (a mischievous antagonist), Shokupanman (a bread superhero), and others, must work together to understand Tenohira's motivations and find a way to calm his turbulent emotions. The narrative explores themes of empathy, forgiveness, and the importance of emotional balance. Anpanman, known for his selflessness, risks his own well-being to help Tenohira, demonstrating the core values of the series. The film balances action-packed sequences with heartfelt moments, culminating in a resolution that emphasizes the power of compassion and understanding. The characters' interactions and the moral lessons embedded in the story align with the franchise's longstanding focus on kindness and community.
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Soreike! Anpanman: Tenohira o Taiyō ni
それいけ!アンパンマン てのひらを太陽に
Type: Movie
Date: 07/25/1998
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Staff
  • Director
    Akinori Nagaoka
  • Storyboard
    Akinori Nagaoka
    Jun Kawagoe
    Minoru Ōhara
  • Character Design
    Minoru Maeda
  • Animation Director
    Minoru Maeda
  • Director of Photography
    Hajime Hasegawa
  • Producer
    Toshio Nakatani
    Kiichirou Yamazaki
    Kazuhiko Yagiuchi
  • Screenplay
    Shinzō Fujita
  • Original story
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Yokoyama
    Midori Ikegami
  • Sound Director
    Tomoaki Yamada
    Etsuji Yamada
  • Executive producer
    Shunzō Katō
    Seiji Urushido
  • Music
    Hiroaki Kondō
Production
  • Production
    TMS Entertainment
    VAP
    Nippon Television Network
    Froebel-kan Co., Ltd.
    Yanase Studio
    Shochiku-Fuji Ltd.
  • Animation Production
    Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie Shinsha