An orphan is raised by a villain who doesn’t allow the joys of life. Now, it’s up to a red bean paste-filled superhero to introduce life’s gifts. The Soreike! Anpanman films are produced by TMS ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. BTS scores a new No. 1 hit on a Billboard chart as “Anpanman” ...

BTS 'Anpanman' Chart Resurgence 2025: Why the 7-Year-Old B-Side is Topping Charts In a surprising turn (or is it?) that has lit up music charts worldwide, BTS’ B-side track “Anpanman”, originally ...

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BTS is currently busy promoting their comeback album “Love Yourself: Tear.” On music shows, the group has been performing their title track “Fake Love,” as well as B-side tracks “Anpanman” and ...

Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, Japan’s most adored children’s character, passed away in a Tokyo hospital on Sunday. According to his agency – which went public with a statement last night – ...

In a surprising turn (or is it?) that has lit up music charts worldwide, BTS’ B-side track “Anpanman”, originally released in 2018, has surged back to the top of the Billboard charts this December ...