Anpanman is ... Ampanman was born during the production of Anpan by "The Star of Life" entering into the anpan. Born in 1969 (Mr.Yanase was 50 years old). Made into a picture book since 1973. He s saves people who suffer from poverty. There is a fateful relationship with the fungus Baikinman. Over 2000 characters appear. TV animation has been on air since 1988. Released in 1973.