Currypanman stands as a central ally in the Anpanman universe, instantly recognizable by his head made of currypan, a curry-filled pastry. His creation by Uncle Jam is explicitly shown in the manga, establishing this familial link to Anpanman.

He possesses a distinctive brown lemon-shaped head reflecting his currypan composition, featuring red cheeks. His signature attire includes an orange uniform adorned with a lemon emblem, a white belt, yellow gloves, a yellow cape, and yellow boots.

Confidence, pride, and a love for excitement define his personality. While prone to anger and exhibiting significant narcissism, he demonstrates underlying kindness and generosity, particularly through his eagerness to share his curry. This generosity can sometimes manifest as insensitivity. He champions a "spicy" life philosophy emphasizing risk-taking and self-challenge, leading to frequent clashes with Shokupanman's more measured approach, despite their enduring friendship.

In combat, his signature moves are the Curry-punch, often involving a distinctive wind-up motion, and the Curry-kick. His primary power involves storing spicy curry within his head, which he can spit out to blind foes or feed allies. Extensive use depletes this curry, causing his head to shrink and diminishing his power until replenished. He frequently teams up with Anpanman and Shokupanman for combined Double Punch or Triple Punch attacks. He occasionally employs equipment like a cooking pot for carrying curry and dual pistols loaded with curry in specific episodes.

His character undergoes distinct transformations under specific conditions. Injection with extremely spicy curry by Baikinman triggered an uncontrollable rage state known as "Fiery Currypanman." Consuming curry made by Batakoko and the Spice Prince transformed him into "Spicy Currypanman," enhancing his heat and strength to counter cold attacks. Conversely, eating curry mixed with mint from Mint-chan resulted in a "Refreshed Currypanman" state, marked by heightened politeness and a personality shift.

Relationships are core to his character. His foundational connection is as a creation of Uncle Jam. He is one of Anpanman's earliest allies, their bond solidifying quickly. His dynamic with Shokupanman involves constant bickering due to opposing philosophies, yet mutual respect and camaraderie endure. He is part of a broader network of characters perceived as siblings, including Anpanman, Shokupanman, Melonpanna, Rollpanna, and Creampanda.