In a recent announcement on Friday, the
Anpanman film
series shared exciting news about its 35th installment titled '
Soreike! Anpanman: Baikinman to Ehon no Lulun
.' This eagerly awaited movie is set to hit Japanese screens on June 28, promising a captivating adventure for fans. Accompanying this announcement was a captivating trailer that teased the storyline:
This upcoming film delves into the tale of Anpanman's perennial adversary, Baikinman, who finds himself drawn into the pages of a magical picture book.
Within these enchanted pages lies a sprawling forest inhabited by whimsical fairies. Baikinman encounters Lulun, a fairy seeking help to vanquish a rampaging elephant wreaking havoc in their mystical realm.
Despite his initial reluctance, Baikinman musters his courage to confront the colossal creature. Yet, facing its overwhelming strength, he realizes the need to summon
Anpanman
to safeguard this enchanting world trapped within the pages.
The previous film, 'Soreike! Anpanman Roboly to Pokapoka Present,' the 34th installment in the Anpanman series, debuted last June, captivating audiences and accumulating an impressive 113,432,810 yen (approximately US$788,390) within its initial three-day release.
This upcoming release marks a significant milestone, celebrating both the anime's 35th anniversary and the illustrious 50th anniversary of the beloved Anpanman picture book series.
Since its inception in 1988, the Soreike! Anpanman television anime series has remained a cherished favorite. Each summer since 1989, fans have eagerly anticipated the release of new Anpanman films, embracing the delightful adventures they bring. Notably, the 2014 film 'Soreike! Anpanman: Ringo Bōya to
Minna
no Negai' held a special significance as the first film created after the passing of Anpanman's visionary creator,
Takashi Yanase
.
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