The latest installment of the 'Pan Dorobo' picture book series, which has sold over 5.5 million copies, 'Pan Dorobo and the Wandering Ramen' to be released on September 16

KADOKAWA Corporation (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will publish the latest work in the popular picture book series 'Pan Dorobo' (written by Keiko Shibata), 'Pan Dorobo and the Wandering Ramen', on September 16, 2026.

*Image is for illustration purposes. Design may change.

●Introduction to 'Pan Dorobo and the Wandering Ramen'

〇Synopsis

Could this ramen be...? The 8th installment of the 'Pan Dorobo' series!

Pan Dorobo arrives at the very cold 'Buru Buru Island'.

He starts making bread to offer freshly baked bread, but

just as he tries to open the oven door...

＼＼＼BOFF―――N／／／

As he struggles unable to make bread,

who appears gallantly? Who could it be?

The heartwarming hot-blooded story of warm bread and hot ramen unfolds!

The long-awaited latest volume of the 'Pan Dorobo' series!

〇Preview of the beginning!

*Image is for illustration purposes. Design may change.

●Bibliographic Information

'Pan Dorobo and the Wandering Ramen'

Written by Keiko Shibata

Estimated price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)

Release date: Scheduled for September 16, 2026

ISBN: 9784041174951

URL: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322602001002/

●What is 'Pan Dorobo'?

Series first volume 'Pan Dorobo'

A picture book series beginning with the first volume 'Pan Dorobo' (written by Keiko Shibata) published in 2020.

The surreal and playful characters have made it 'the best-selling children's book of the Reiwa era'*.

On April 16, 2025, the series celebrated its 5th anniversary.

Furthermore, an anime adaptation has been decided! Please continue to watch for the exploits of 'Pan Dorobo'.

・Official website: https://ehon.kadokawa.co.jp/pandorobo/

・Official X: https://x.com/pandorobo_JP

・Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandorobo_news

・Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pandorobo_info

・Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pandorobo_info

・Official fan club: https://pandorobo-club.com

・Official online shop: https://shop.pandorobo-club.com

*Children's books: Books for children aged 0-12 (picture books for infants, novels for elementary school students, illustrated reference books, etc.)

*Survey period: May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2026) Books > Children [CDP CANTERA survey]

●Author Profile

Keiko Shibata

Born in Kochi Prefecture. Her picture book works include the 'Meganko' series (Tegamisha), the 'Shirokuma' series (PHP Institute), and the 'Pan Dorobo' series (KADOKAWA). Her favorite bread is cheese bread and twisted bread with chocolate.

Official website: https://www.shibata-illust.com/