Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life
2018, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Yano.
The story begins in Anpanman World, where everybody is bustling around, getting ready for the annual Star Festival. On that day, an egg emerges from Baikinman's garbage box, and when it hatches, a mysterious boy named Kurun emerges from within. Though Kurun does not know where he came from, he spends his days having fun with everybody. But one day, black stars begin raining down. Anpanman thinks that something suspicious might be occurring at the Star of Life, and he heads there.
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- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
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- Japanese
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Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 30 June 2018
- Original title
- それいけ! アンパンマン かがやけ! クルンといのちの星
- Country
- Japan
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Watch before Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Anpanman: The Secret of Fairy Rin-Rin
2008 · 5.3/10
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Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
2009 · 4.6/10
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Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song
2010 · 5.3/10
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Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles
2011 · 7.0/10
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Anpanman: Revive Banana Island!
2012 · 5.8/10
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Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope
2013 · 7.5/10
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Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope
2014 · 4.0/10
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Go! Anpanman: Mija and The Lamp of Magic
2015 · 7.0/10
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Anpanman: Nanda and Runda from Star of Toys
2016 · 7.0/10
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Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure
2017 · 4.0/10
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After Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life
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Anpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla of Ice Cream Land
2019 · 5.8/10
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Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds
2021
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Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
2022 · 7.0/10
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Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present
2023 · 7.0/10
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Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun
2024
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Go! Anpanman: Chapon’s Hero!
2025
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Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life: quick answers
What should I watch before Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life?
Watch Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope (2014), Go! Anpanman: Mija and The Lamp of Magic (2015), Anpanman: Nanda and Runda from Star of Toys (2016), and Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure (2017) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life?
Next in the series: Anpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla of Ice Cream Land (2019), Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds (2021), and Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival (2022).
Is Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life worth watching?
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How long is Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life?
Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life on?
Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life?
If you liked Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life, try Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure, Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five, Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend.
Who directed Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life?
Anpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life (2018) was directed by Hiroyuki Yano and stars Keiko Toda, Ryusei Nakao.