Kogepan

A Japanese character from the company San-X.

After being burnt by a baker, a red bean bun gets depressed and tries to fit in with his fellow bread and the world as a whole.

A popular merchandise character, and star of a short animated series.


 * An Aesop: There are little life lessons scattered through the episodes, but thankfully they never get Anvilicious.
 * Cheerful Children: The "Kirei-Pan" (pretty breads).
 * Conspiracy Theorist: Sumi-Pan ("Charcoal Bread) has shades of this.
 * Desperately Looking for a Purpose In Life: Kogepan.
 * Drunk on Milk: The breads can get drunk on milk.
 * Grumpy Bear: Kogepan himself, though he is somewhat justified in it.
 * Heterosexual Life Partners: Kogepan and Cream Pan.
 * Merchandise-Driven
 * Not What It Looks Like: After Kogepan tries and fails to make himself look nice with sprinkles and frosting, Cream Pan walks in on him, and the atmosphere immediately gets awkward.