Babies of Bread Anime Short Gets TV Series

The shift from a CG short to a stop-motion series marks a significant format change for the property and a rare production choice for CHOCOLATE Inc.

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Babies of Bread Anime Short Gets TV Series

The CG anime short Babies of Bread is being adapted into a stop-motion television series. The series will premiere on July 4 on KTV and the Fuji TV network. Director Haruka Ichikawa returns, with production at CHOCOLATE Inc. and dwarf studios.

The CG short Babies of Bread, which premiered on YouTube in December 2024, is being reimagined as a stop-motion television series. The series will debut on July 4 on KTV and the Fuji TV network. Director Haruka Ichikawa returns to direct, write the script, and plan the series at CHOCOLATE Inc. alongside dwarf studios. Riki Fuhrmann handles character design, and Takao Ogi returns for music. The original short followed baby bread characters in a city bakery foiling a burglar. CHOCOLATE Inc. is also producing the KILLTUBE anime film, planned for spring 2026.

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