

A sentient egg hatches chaos at a cosmic festival — only a bread-headed hero can save the stars!
The story begins in Anpanman World, where everybody is bustling around, getting ready for the annual Star Festival. On that day, an egg emerges from Baikinman's garbage box, and when it hatches, a mysterious boy named Kurun emerges from within. Though Kurun does not know where he came from, he spends his days having fun with everybody. But one day, black stars begin raining down. Anpanman thinks that something suspicious might be occurring at the Star of Life, and he heads there.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn animation warmth that CGI still can't replicate.

Director
Hiroyuki Yano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anpanman is Japan's most successful children's character ever — this 30th anniversary film marks over 1,400 episodes and 30 theatrical releases.
The Star Festival (Tanabata) setting weaves in real Japanese folklore about separated lovers and wishing on stars — Kurun's found-family arc subtly subverts the traditional reunion narrative.
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