In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.
Writer: Miho Nakazono
In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.
Mio Imada
Nobu Asada
Takumi Kitamura
Takashi Yanai
Ryo Kase
Yutaro Asada
Noriko Eguchi
Hatako Asada
Yuumi Kawai
Ranko Asada
Nanoka Hara
Meiko Asada
Kotaro Yoshida
Kamaji Asada
Miyoko Asada
Kura Asada
Kanata Hosoda
Go Hara
Nanako Matsushima
Tomiko Yanai
Kazunari Ninomiya
Kiyoshi Yanai
Motoki Nakazawa
Chihiro Yanai Anpan is a 2025 drama TV series from Japan starring Mio Imada, Takumi Kitamura and Ryo Kase. It first aired on March 31, 2025. The series has 1 season and 130 episodes on NHK G. Episodes run about 15 min, in Japanese. Audiences rate it 8.3/10 from 6 votes — very well received.
Anpan premiered on March 31, 2025.
The main cast includes Mio Imada, Takumi Kitamura, Ryo Kase, Noriko Eguchi and Yuumi Kawai.
Anpan has 1 season (130 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 6 ratings, so fans of drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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