Anpan

About Anpan

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.

Anpan is a drama series that ran on NHK G and NHK. Its themes are married couple, historical romance, mangaka, and shōwa era (1926-89).

Its one season of 130 episodes aired between March 2025 and September 2025.

Mio Imada stars as Nobu Asada, Takumi Kitamura as Takashi Yanai, Ryo Kase as Yutaro Asada, and Noriko Eguchi as Hatako Asada. The story is adapted from real events.

The Act, Baby Reindeer, and Senna make useful companions to Anpan, all filed under biography.