"Are you hungry? Eat my head!" A Japanese super hero "Anpanman"

Anpanman (アンパンマン) is a Japanese picture book series written by Takashi Yanase. He passed away at 94 yesterday. I would like you to know his wonderful work "Anpanman" today and have to say this first to you that Anpanman is a very weird Japanese hero. 

Baikinman is a bad role in the story. He always wants to do something bad things for the people in the world of the story. If the the people got damage from Baikinman, they will call Anpanman for help. Ampanman always asks the people, "Are you OK? Are you hungry? If you are hungry, please eat my head. you will be fine. Here you go." And Anpanman give the some part of his head to the people. 

A red beans bun is called an "Anpan" in Japanese. Anpanman's head is made by Anpan. Uncle Jam bakes his head. If Ampanman give some his head, he gets damage, of course. And if his head soaked by water, he can not move. Baikinman knows about these. So he always tries to attack his head. But Ampanman is very strong. Baikinman can not beat him easily. 

Ampanman is very thoughtful and very lovely man. He always makes people happy by his heart and head. He protects others by the sacrifice of self. I think spirit leading to the Bushido is on in this story. Only Japanese can make this kind of story and get this idea. I believe so. Japanese kids learn something very important from Anpanman naturally. Kids loves Ampanman so much.

May he rest in peace. Thank you so much, Mr. Yanase. If you are interested in his work, please take a look below!

Thank you so much.