Cheese is a dog who lives in Uncle Jam's bakery. In the original manga, he became a loyal friend to Anpanman after being rescued by him. The anime depicts a young Anpanman finding Cheese starving on his first patrol and sharing a piece of his own head to feed him, an act that forged their lasting bond. Cheese serves as a dependable sidekick to Anpanman whenever he appears. He is characterized as dedicated and hard-working, yet sometimes a little forgetful.