The beloved picture book series Pan Dorobou is teaming up with candy maker PAPABUBBLE once again, as their collaboration candies return to stores nationwide on September 17, 2026. The lineup includes art candies that faithfully recreate the series’ “mazui” (unappetizing) face that became a hot topic, along with three other product variations.
With cumulative series sales exceeding 6 million copies, Pan Dorobou is currently gearing up for the release of its latest volume and an anime adaptation set to premiere in October. This collaboration showcases PAPABUBBLE’s confectionery craftsmanship, bringing the characters’ expressive faces to life in candy form.
Four Candy Varieties in the Lineup
“Pan Dorobou Candy A / Mix” (880 yen) features designs of Pan Dorobou, Nise Pan Dorobou (the fake Pan Dorobou), and assorted bread motifs, with flavors including strawberry and cola.
“Pan Dorobou Candy B / Mix” (880 yen) spotlights the “mazui” expression that went viral on social media, alongside the “Mystery French Bread” design. While the face may look unimpressed, the candy itself is delicious, offering pineapple and soda flavors.
For those who want the complete experience, “Pan Dorobou Candy / Individual Packs” (2,300 yen) include five bags each of Candy A and Candy B in individual wrappers, for a total of ten bags.
“Pan Dorobou Candy Lollipops” (640 yen each) present the characters’ expressions in a larger, stick-mounted format. From the standard face to the “mazui” look, even the finest line details have been carefully reproduced.
Limited Purchase Bonus
As a limited-quantity bonus, participating stores nationwide will offer one “Miniature Candy Charm” for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on purchases that include at least one Pan Dorobou product. The bonus is available while supplies last, and the charm design cannot be chosen. Note that the Nagoya PARCO store and the online store are excluded from this campaign.
Pre-Order and Sales Information
Pre-orders open September 7 via the PAPABUBBLE official website, with general sales beginning September 17 at stores nationwide and through the online store.
(C)Keiko Shibata／KADOKAWA
