[Daimaru Kobe Store] A popular picture book series exhibition comes to Kobe! "Pan-dorobou (Bread Thief) Exhibition" to be held from Wednesday, April 1st.

We are pleased to announce that the "Pan-dorobou (Bread Thief) Exhibition" will be held at the Daimaru Kobe store from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Monday, April 13, 2026.

"Pan-dorobou" is a highly popular picture book series by author Keiko Shibata. With its unexpected illustrations and plot developments, it is a work enjoyed by both children and adults alike. The series has reached a cumulative total of 5 million copies sold, and with an anime adaptation scheduled for the fall of 2026, it is gaining even wider popularity.

This exhibition began at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo in August 2024 and has been touring the country; Kobe will be the 11th venue. Starting with this Kobe venue, in addition to the works previously displayed, we will be exhibiting original drawings from seven titles in the series, including "Pan-dorobou to Ringo Kamen (The Bread Thief and the Apple Mask)" and "Pan-dorobou to Sweets Ouji (The Bread Thief and the Sweets Prince)."

In addition to displaying character designs and rough sketches, new photo spots where you can experience the world of the Bread Thief are scheduled to be added starting at the Kobe venue. Please enjoy this exhibition space filled with the mischievous and surreal charm of the Bread Thief.

In the merchandise corner, we will be selling many commemorative goods using newly drawn artwork for this exhibition. New goods will also be introduced starting at the Kobe venue. We invite you and your family to come and visit the world of the Bread Thief.

Highlights of the Exhibition

★Highlight 1: Original drawings from all pages up to "The Bread Thief and the Sweets Prince" will be on display We will be displaying framed original hand-drawn illustrations from every page, from "The Bread Thief" to "The Bread Thief and the Sweets Prince"! You can enjoy the delicate touch of the artwork along with the sheer volume of the collection.

★Highlight 2: Packed with rough sketches, character designs, and comments on the illustrations Some of the original drawings will be displayed alongside rough sketches and comments by Keiko Shibata. Furthermore, many character design drawings of the Bread Thief and his friends are also scheduled to be exhibited.

★Highlight 3: Numerous photo spots We will have many photo spots for you to enjoy, such as a recreation of the "Forest Bakery," the "Hokka-Hokka Car" that you can actually sit in, and "giant prints that let you step into memorable scenes from the picture books."

▼ Scenes from past venues (Photos are from the Tokyo venue) *Exhibition content may differ at the Kobe venue.

Exhibition Original Goods Starting at the Kobe venue, along with the new exhibits, we plan to sell die-cut towels using art from "The Bread Thief and the Sweets Prince," as well as loop towels using art from all seven volumes of the "Pan-dorobou" series! Please take this opportunity to check them out.

[Images of merchandise: Plush toy (2,750 yen), 3-piece acrylic keychain A (990 yen), Tote bag A (3,300 yen), Loop gauze towel (Onigiri Boya) (1,210 yen each), Die-cut towel J (1,430 yen), Lunch box (2,420 yen)]

*Entry to the merchandise corner only is not permitted. *Images are for illustrative purposes only. *Quantities are limited; please understand if items sell out. *Sales periods and other details are subject to change.

Event Overview - Exhibition Name: Pan-dorobou (Bread Thief) Exhibition - Dates: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Monday, April 13, 2026 - Venue: Daimaru Kobe Store, 9th Floor, Daimaru Museum <Kobe> - Admission Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closes at 7:00 PM) *This exhibition requires a date and time-specific ticket for all days (all day). *The final day closes at 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) *Admission hours are subject to change.

- Organizer: Pan-dorobou Exhibition Kobe Executive Committee - Special Cooperation: Keiko Shibata, KADOKAWA - Official Exhibition Website: https://www.pandorobou-ten.com/ - "Pan-dorobou Exhibition" Official X: @pandorobou_ten - Daimaru Kobe Store Exhibition HP: https://dmdepart.jp/museum/kobe/pandorobou-ten/ - Inquiries: Daimaru Kobe Store TEL 050-1781-5000 (Main switchboard)

Regarding the Sale of Date and Time-Specific Tickets <Ticket Sales> Now on sale at Lawson Ticket To alleviate congestion and ensure safety, this exhibition will use a limited-quantity "date and time-specific" system for all days during the event. However, if tickets do not sell out in advance, same-day tickets will be sold at the venue ticket counter.

Admission Fee (tax included): General/University Students 1,300 yen (1,100 yen), Junior/High School Students 1,000 yen (800 yen), Elementary School Students 500 yen (400 yen) *Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices. *Date and time-specific tickets are sold only via Lawson Ticket. *Preschool children are free. However, they must be accompanied by a guardian (18 or older). Up to two preschool children may enter per guardian. *Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian (18 or older). Accompanying guardians also require an admission ticket. *Junior and high school students should bring their student ID or other identification. *If there are remaining tickets for the "date and time-specific" slots, same-day tickets may be sold at the venue. (Please refrain from inquiring by phone or email, as we cannot provide information on availability.) *Use of the merchandise sales area for this event is limited to customers who have entered the exhibition.