TOKYO (AP) — Takashi Yanase, creator of one of Japan's most beloved cartoon characters, Anpanman, has died of heart failure, his studio said Tuesday. He was 94. Yanase died at a Tokyo hospital early ...

Interesting analysis, Cleo. I've never watched the show. I did see a bit of documentary about the origins and the original story - the drawings looked very different - and was very impressed with the ...

Tokyo >> If you have been anywhere in Japan in the past 30 years, there is a very good chance you have come across Anpanman. His round face, bright red nose, rosy cheeks and infectious smile will have ...

In this Aug. 2011 photo, Takashi Yanase, creator of one of Japan's most beloved cartoon characters, Anpanman, waves accompanied by Anpanman, left, and Baikinman at his Yanase Studio in Tokyo. His ...

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