Exciting Cast Announcement for ‘Baby Bread’ Short Anime

The original short anime ‘Baby Bread’, produced by CHOCOLATE, has announced additional cast members including Yui Ogura, Yuto Uemura, and Naomi Ozora. They will join Kana Hanazawa, who was previously reported to be part of the cast, in voicing the roles of cream bread babies. A teaser video has also been released.

About ‘Baby Bread’

‘Baby Bread’ is set in a small bakery in town, depicting the adventures of bread dough, referred to as ‘baby bread’, as they confront a thief. The main feature is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024, on YouTube and the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the project.

New Cast Members

• Yui Ogura as Cream Bread Baby 2
• Yuto Uemura as Cream Bread Baby 3
• Naomi Ozora as Cream Bread Baby 4

Alongside the previously announced role of Cream Bread Baby 1, which will be voiced by Kana Hanazawa, it has also been revealed that she will voice the bakery owner. All four voice actors, known for their love of bread, have shared their thoughts on their roles.

Teaser Video Highlights

The newly released teaser showcases the cream bread babies evading a thief, as well as scenes where the French bread baby, donut baby, and croissant baby awaken from their slumber. The video ends with an ominous voice echoing through the bakery, raising anticipation for the story.

Voice Actor Comments

Here are some comments from the cast:

• Kana Hanazawa (Cream Bread Baby 1 / Bakery Owner):“As a bread lover, I was drawn to the adorable title ‘Baby Bread’. It was a delightful experience to voice the bread characters and the bakery owner simultaneously! I hope everyone enjoys the unique personalities of the characters!”
• Yui Ogura (Cream Bread Baby 2):“I’m thrilled to be part of this project as I love eating bread! This short anime is incredibly cute and heartwarming, and I’ve become a fan of it myself!”
• Yuto Uemura (Cream Bread Baby 3):“I’m so happy to be involved in this project and to voice a bread character! I hope everyone enjoys the unique personalities of the baby breads!”
• Naomi Ozora (Cream Bread Baby 4):“I’m excited to participate in this project filled with cute ideas related to bread! I hope everyone pays attention to the individual characteristics of each bread!”

Production Team

The short anime is directed by Haruka Ichikawa, with character design by R!k!, and features a talented production team dedicated to bringing this charming story to life.

Release Information

‘Baby Bread’ is set to premiere on December 6, 2024, on YouTube and the official X account of the project.

Character and Cast List

• Cream Bread Baby 1 (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
• Cream Bread Baby 2 (CV: Yui Ogura)
• Cream Bread Baby 3 (CV: Yuto Uemura)
• Cream Bread Baby 4 (CV: Naomi Ozora)
• Donut Baby (CV: ???)
• French Bread Baby (CV: ???)
• Croissant Baby (CV: ???)
• Cat (CV: ???)
• Thief (CV: ???)
• Bakery Owner (CV: Kana Hanazawa)

Stay tuned for more updates on this delightful short anime!