Hello everyone! I'm Saori from Kawaii Republic!

The character I'm introducing today is...... Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief)!

【Bread × Thief】A Character from a Children's Book That Sold 200,000 Copies! Wears Bread and Steals from Bakeries! Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief)!

Who is hiding beneath the bread!? The mischievous and lovable Bread Thief causes trouble again today! Introducing the popular children’s book character, Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief)!

I’ve been seeing more and more Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief) goods in Japanese character merchandise shops lately! Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief) is a hugely popular children’s book series in Japan, especially among young kids, and its merchandise is being released one after another!

In pursuit of the world’s best bread! A clumsy thief who hides their identity by wearing bread—that’s Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief)!

To give you a quick summary of the story, the Bread Thief hides their identity and steals bread daily. One day, they discover the world’s most delicious bakery deep in the woods, but......

Hearing the word ‘thief’ might give a slightly bad impression, but it’s just a story in a picture book. The narrative is very comical, and it emphasizes gratitude for bread as a food, teaching children various lessons in a fun and engaging way!

There’s definitely been an increase in merchandise in Japan! Many items feature the fluffy texture unique to bread, including plush toys, and there are also items that make the most of its adorable 3D design. I often see it in capsule toys too!

You might start seeing Pan Dorobou (Bread Thief) more often in Japanese character merchandise! Be sure to check it out!