As night falls, a Star of Life slips down the chimney of a bakery nestled in the heart of the forest, bringing the dough in the oven to life. The dough takes on the form of Anpanman, a do-gooder hero made of delectable rolls stuffed with bean jam. Alongside his trusty crew, Anpanman battles his nemesis Baikinman and reaches out to those in need of sustenance.