Kabao-kun appears as a character within the *Anpanman* franchise. The name is confirmed in the cast listing for *Soreike! Anpanman: Gomira no Hoshi*. In the English dub of *Anpanman: Shine! Kulun And The Stars Of Life*, this character goes by "Kaba". Kabao-kun also features in animeography records for various *Sore Ike! Anpanman* films and television series entries.