(C) Keiko Shibata, KADOKAWA/Bread Thief Production Committee

KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) will release the TV magazine “Monthly The Television” on Friday, October 23rd. From the anime “Panthrobo” that started in October, characters such as Pan Doro will decorate the cover. Reservations will be accepted from Tuesday, September 1st.

In “Monthly The Television”, 2025 will be commemorated the 30th anniversary of last year’s first issue, and will collaborate with super popular works and people who are attracting attention. Beginning with the first “Ensemble Stars!!”, the 6th “Disney Twisted Wonderland The Animation”, the 7th “Stopuri”, and other limited covers with lemons that are symbols of “Monthly The Television” are released.

This time, the anime “Ban Dorobo” is animated from the popular picture book “Ban Dorobo” by Keiko Shibata, which has sold over 6 million copies in total, (starting in October NHK). The cover and special feature of E-tele (scheduled to be broadcast) will be carried out. Pan thieves appear on the cover with lemons.

On the special page, in addition to thoroughly explaining the charm of “Bread Doro”, which has been animated from a picture book, an interview with Ayaka Asai, a voice actor who is the voice of the main character, Pan Dorobo, will be posted. It is a content that can be enjoyed by those who love “Bread Doro” and those who watch “Bread Doro” from now on.

In addition, in the limited version of the anime “Ban Dorobo”, a special project will be held to present a clear file (B5 size) using the newly drawn illustration as an appendix. The newly drawn cover and the design of the special design will be released at a later date.

We also have Amazon exclusive benefits!

In addition, if you purchase <[Amazon.co.jp limited] Monthly The Television metropolitan version, 2026 special edition, Anime “Ban Dorobo”, you will receive a postcard using this original illustration as a privilege. Please check the URL below for details.
*The design will be released at a later date. This product will be shipped later than the monthly The Television, the Tokyo metropolitan area version, and the December 2026 special edition of the anime “Ban Dorobo” limited version (released on 10/23).

Reservations will start from 9/1 (Tues)!

<Monthly The Television Anime “Ban Doro” Limited Ver. Please check the URL below for details.

Amazon.co.jp: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/b0hgqxklhg
Kadost: https://store.kadokawa.co.jp/shop/g/g322606001378/

*The number is limited, so it will end as soon as the planned quantity is reached.
*If you purchase at Cadst, you will not receive the [Amazon.co.jp limited] postcard benefits.

Monthly The Television Metropolitan Area Version December 2026 Extra Edition Anime “Ban Dorobo” Limited Version.
Release date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Reservation start date: Tuesday, September 1
Price: Body price 900 yen (special price 990 yen)
Published by: KADOKAWA Co., Ltd.
*Although the program guide is the metropolitan area version, it will be released in various places at each bookstore and online. In the middle surface special feature (including the special feature on the anime “Panthrobo”), not limited to the December issue, which will be the cover, the same content will be posted in all the December issues.
*The contents of the publication are subject to change without prior notice. Please understand beforehand.

(Related site) Web site “The Television”: https://thetv.jp/
(Monthly The Television Official X): https://x.com/thetvjp