Anpanman Coloring Pages

Free Anpanman coloring pages: 24 printable PDF designs of the bread-headed superhero, his rival Baikinman, and supporting characters including Dokinchan and Uncle Jam. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.

Anpanman was created by Japanese author and illustrator Takashi Yanase, first appearing in a 1973 picture book. Yanase based the character on anpan, a bread roll filled with sweet red bean paste, drawing on his own memories of hunger during World War II. The anime television series premiered on Nippon Television on October 3, 1988, and has since become one of the longest-running children’s anime in Japan, with well over a thousand episodes.

Anpanman’s head, made of anpan bread, gives the character his powers, and the head can be replaced by his creator, the baker Uncle Jam, whenever it becomes damaged or dirty.

This collection spans 24 pages, ranging from solo Anpanman portraits to scenes with his friends and rivals.

What Is Inside This Collection

The 24 designs group into four categories, covering Anpanman himself, his friends, and his rivals.

Anpanman Solo and Action Pages

The largest group of pages shows Anpanman alone, in poses ranging from flying and holding an umbrella to simple, happy portraits.

Anpanman with Friends

Several pages show Anpanman alongside friends and the wider cast of characters, including a page with his signature train.

Baikinman and Dokinchan

A number of pages feature Baikinman, Anpanman’s germ-themed rival, and Dokinchan, often shown together or paired with Anpanman himself.

Uncle Jam and Supporting Characters

A couple of pages feature Uncle Jam, the baker who creates Anpanman’s bread head, along with other supporting figures from the series.

What Anpanman Coloring Pages Do

Careful strokes for a round bread-shaped head. Filling in Anpanman’s round head and simple facial features without crossing the lines calls for controlled, contained pencil movement, and the American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7.

An easy way to talk about kindness and helping others. Since Anpanman’s core purpose is offering pieces of his own head to feed hungry friends, coloring a page alongside a short conversation about sharing and generosity gives families and classrooms a natural discussion topic.

A steady, repeatable rhythm. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions, and filling in a simple solo Anpanman portrait gives young colorists that same steady, low-pressure rhythm.

A window into a long-running character’s world. Because the collection spans heroes, friends, and rivals, coloring these pages gives colorists a chance to explore the wider cast of one of Japan’s longest-running children’s series.

How to Color Anpanman Pages Well

• Anpanman’s head: A warm, golden Brown, matching the baked crust of an anpan bread roll.
• Anpanman’s body: Bright Red for the cape and suit, with Yellow accents.
• Baikinman: Deep Purple or dark Green, giving him a clearly villainous look distinct from Anpanman’s warm tones.
• Dokinchan: Pink tones for her outfit, keeping her design bright and distinct from Baikinman.
• Uncle Jam: A simple baker’s outfit in White or light Blue, with a chef’s hat.
• Backgrounds: Simple sky Blue or bakery-inspired warm tones keep the focus on the characters.

5 Creative Craft Ideas With Anpanman Coloring Pages

1. Anpanman Standee

Color a full-body Anpanman page, mount it on cardstock, and fold a small tab at the base so the finished character can stand upright on a shelf or desk.

2. Anpanman Bookmark

Color a small Anpanman design, mount it on cardstock, and attach a ribbon or tassel at the top for a bookmark that clips over the corner of a page.

3. Hero and Rival Collage

Color an Anpanman page and a Baikinman page, then arrange the cutouts together on a poster board for a hero-versus-rival collage.

4. Anpanman Greeting Card

Fold cardstock in half, mount a colored Anpanman design on the front, and write a message inside for a family member or friend.

5. Bakery-Themed Display

Color a few Anpanman and Uncle Jam pages, mount them together, and add simple paper bread shapes for a bakery-themed wall display.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Anpanman coloring pages?

Anpanman coloring pages are printable line-art designs of the bread-headed superhero and his friends and rivals. This collection includes 24 free designs available as PDFs or online coloring.

Who created Anpanman?

Anpanman was created by Japanese author and illustrator Takashi Yanase, first appearing in a picture book in 1973.

Why does Anpanman have a bread head?

Anpanman is named after anpan, a Japanese bread roll filled with sweet red bean paste, and his bread head is the source of his power, since he can offer pieces of it to feed hungry friends.

Who is Baikinman?

Baikinman, whose name means “germ man,” is Anpanman’s main rival, created as a fitting opposite since bacteria cause bread to spoil.

Who is Uncle Jam?

Uncle Jam is the baker who created Anpanman and continues to bake him a new head whenever his current one becomes damaged or too dirty to use.

When did the Anpanman anime premiere?

The Anpanman anime television series premiered on Nippon Television on October 3, 1988, and has since become one of Japan’s longest-running children’s anime.

Are Anpanman coloring pages suitable for young children?

Yes. Anpanman is designed as a preschool character, and the simple, rounded shapes throughout this collection suit toddlers and young children especially well.

What colors work well for Anpanman?

A warm golden Brown for his bread head with a bright Red cape and suit gives an Anpanman design an accurate, recognizable look.

Start Coloring

Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.