
Takashi Yanase
- Known for
- Crew
- Born
- February 6, 1919
- Died
- October 13, 2013
- Birthplace
- Kochi, Japan
Takashi Yanase was a Japanese writer, poet, illustrator and lyricist. He was best known as the creator of the picture book and animated series Anpanman. Yanase was chairman of the Japan Cartoonists Association from May 2000 to 2012.
Filmography

Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun 2024
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present 2023
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival 2022
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds 2021
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure 2017
Creator

Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope 2014
Creator

Anpanman: Revive Banana Island! 2012
as Rabbit

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles 2011
as (voice)

Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix 2010
Creator

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song 2010
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars 2009
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!? 2009
Creator
- Anpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana
Anpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana 2009
as (voice)

Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble 2007
Creator

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie 2006
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears 2006
Creator

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing 2004
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Sushi-roll Maki-chan and Gold Kamameshidon 2002
Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle 2002
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: The Amazing Naganegiman and Yakisobapanman 2001
Creator

Metropolis 2001
as Special Voice Appearance (voice)
- Go! Anpanman: Song and dance fun
Go! Anpanman: Song and dance fun 2000
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange Friend 1998
Creator

Soreike! Anpanman: Bokura wa Hero 1997
Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow 1997
Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes 1996
Creator

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch 1996
Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School 1994
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World 1994
Director

Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure 1993
Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle 1992
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Dokin-chan's Doki Doki Calendar 1991
Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack 1990
Writer
- Pocket no Naka de
Pocket no Naka de 1986
Director

Ringing Bell 1978
Original Story

Little Jumbo 1977
Director, Author

The Rose and Joe 1977
Screenplay, Director, Author

The Kindly Lion 1970
Screenplay, Director, Author

A Thousand and One Nights 1969
Art Direction
Credits from TMDB.