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Babies of Bread

The stop-motion TV series adaptation of Babies of Bread premieres July 4 on KTV, Fuji TV, and affiliates, with a cast heavy on comedians.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 18

The CG short Babies of Bread, originally produced by CHOCOLATE Inc., is being adapted into a stop-motion television series. The shift from CG to stop-motion marks a notable format change for the property and a rare production choice for the studio. Director Haruka Ichikawa returns to direct, write, and plan the series, with production handled by CHOCOLATE Inc. and dwarf studios.

The series will premiere on July 4 on KTV, Fuji TV, and affiliates. A promotional video released in June revealed the cast, which is composed mostly of comedians, signaling a comedic tone for the adaptation. The cast announcement was the second major story about the series, following the initial confirmation of the TV adaptation in May.

Key facts

Format change
The CG short is being adapted into a stop-motion television series.
Premiere date
July 4 on KTV, Fuji TV, and affiliates.
Director and writer
Haruka Ichikawa returns to direct, write, and plan the series.
Production studios
CHOCOLATE Inc. and dwarf studios.
Cast composition
Mostly comedians.

Timeline

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Facts

Release
tv · July 4 · Japan · 2026-06-18
Release
tv · 2026-07-04 · Japan · 2026-05-16

Connections

Produces of
chocolate inc

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  • Confirmed chocolate inc produces babies of bread May 28 · source
  • Confirmed tv 2026-07-04 Japan May 27 · source

All coverage

Jun 18

Babies of Bread Stop-Motion Anime Cast Announced

The stop-motion TV anime based on CHOCOLATE Inc.'s CG short Babies of Bread revealed its cast, composed mostly of comedians, in a new promotional video. The series premieres July 4 on KTV, Fuji TV, and affiliates. Haruka Ichikawa returns to direct, write, and plan at CHOCOLATE Inc. with dwarf studios.

May 16

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.