Meet the Cast of Let’s Play! Panini-Chan
🥪 Panini-Chan
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Age: 16
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Grade: Second Year High School
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Questioning
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Crushes / Relationships: Has a crush on Potion-Kai; Best friends with Parfait-Kun; Older sibling to Cheesa
Description:
Panini-Chan is the optimistic heart of the series — a grilled sandwich with a bold crust and a soft center. Balancing school life with her part-time job at Let’s Play Café, she’s on a journey of self-discovery and flavor identity. She believes in people, even when they don’t believe in themselves, and while she puts on a brave face, she often struggles with feelings of being overlooked or misunderstood.
🧀 Cheesa
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Age: 11
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Grade: Sixth Year Elementary School
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Gender: Nonbinary (they/them)
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Sexual Orientation: Panromantic
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Crushes / Relationships: Has a crush on Parfait-Kun
Description:
Panini-Chan’s younger sibling and a theatrical grilled cheese with a flair for the dramatic. Cheesa thrives on attention and performance, often seen practicing monologues or turning the smallest moment into a showstopper. Their confidence is contagious, and though they're the youngest, they have a surprisingly deep emotional awareness. Cheesa idolizes Parfait-Kun and wears their heart proudly on their sleeve.
🍨 Parfait-Kun
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Age: 16
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Grade: Second Year High School
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Gender: Male
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Sexual Orientation: Straight
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Crushes / Relationships: Has a crush on Panini-Chan; Cousin to Monster-Kun
Description:
Sweet, soft-spoken, and dependable, Parfait-Kun is always there for Panini-Chan — even if he can’t tell her how he really feels. A true romantic at heart, he hides his emotions beneath layers of politeness and quiet support. Though he’s not a fan of the spotlight, his actions speak louder than words, and his care for his friends runs deep.
🥪 Sandwich-San
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Age: 17
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Grade: Second Year High School
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Straight
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Crushes / Relationships: Has a crush on Panini-Chan
Description:
Sandwich-San is in the same class as Panini-Chan, though a year older after being held back — not that she’ll ever bring it up. Sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and quick to deflect feelings with sarcasm, she’s the textbook definition of a tsundere. While she pretends not to care, she watches over Panini like a hawk and struggles to express her true feelings. Just don’t expect her to admit she’s blushing.
👾 Monster-Kun
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Age: 15
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Grade: First Year High School
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Gender: Nonbinary (they/them)
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Sexual Orientation: Asexual
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Crushes / Relationships: None
Description:
Quirky and unpredictable, Monster-Kun lives life on their own wavelength. They embrace the strange and the unusual, always showing up in unexpected places with unexpected opinions. As Parfait-Kun’s cousin, they share the same loyalty but express it in a much more chaotic way. They’re often the comic relief and chaos engine of the group.
🌀 Potion-Kai
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Age: 16
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Grade: Second Year High School
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Gender: Male
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Sexual Orientation: Unknown (possibly demiromantic)
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Crushes / Relationships: None (Panini-Chan has a crush on him)
Description:
The quietest of the Potion Quadruplets, Potion-Kai is an enigmatic dreamer with a head in the clouds and a bottle full of mystery. As the embodiment of the Magic Potion, he often speaks in abstract metaphors and surprises others with cryptic wisdom. Though he rarely says much, his presence leaves a strong impression — especially on Panini-Chan, who can’t help but be drawn to his dreamy aura.
🥗 Salad-Sensei
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Age: 36
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Lesbian
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Crushes / Relationships: Secretly admired by Professor Beetrix; best friends with Professor Minestra
Description:
Salad-Sensei is the homeroom teacher for Panini-Chan’s class and the school’s Health & Wellness instructor. She’s sharp, organized, and passionate about sustainable living — with a deep love for composting and nutrition. While she maintains a firm and professional demeanor, her students respect her for being fair, grounded, and unexpectedly supportive when it counts.
☕ Espressa
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Age: 20
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School Year: 2nd Year College (Sophomore)
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Asexual
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Crushes / Relationships: None
Description:
Espressa is the no-nonsense college student who works part-time at Let’s Play Café as the official Quality Control & Security lead. She’s the one who makes sure everyone follows the rules — whether it’s food safety or keeping high schoolers from burning down the espresso machine. Though she acts annoyed by the chaos around her, she’s a reliable protector with a dry sense of humor and a soft spot for the café regulars.
☕ Cinna-Ma
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Age: 56–62
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Straight
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Crushes / Relationships: Secretly admires Toastmaster Jiro; former mentor to Espressa
Description:
Cinna-Ma is a seasoned Flavor Arts veteran and a cherished extra adult figure at Let’s Play Café. Wise, warm, and full of spice, she carries a legacy of café culture and mentorship. While she often speaks in poetic metaphors and cinnamon-scented riddles, her guidance is invaluable. She once mentored Espressa, and still harbors a secret admiration for Toastmaster Jiro.
🍞 Toastmaster Jiro
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Age: Mid-30s
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Gender: Female
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Sexual Orientation: Straight
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Crushes / Relationships: May share feelings for Cinna-Ma; past rival of Professor Goron
Description:
The owner of Let’s Play Café and a respected name in café culture, Toastmaster Jiro leads with precision, pride, and a touch of dramatic flair. She’s known for her legendary toasting skills, sharp business sense, and intimidating presence — but those close to her know she has a soft spot for her team. Balancing tradition with innovation, she serves as both mentor and challenge to the new generation of flavor-makers.
✨ Why Isn’t Everyone Here Yet?
We’re rolling out character bios alongside each new episode to avoid spoilers and keep things fresh!
As Let’s Play! Panini-Chan unfolds, more flavorful faces will be added right here — so be sure to check back weekly for new cast reveals and updates.
Some stories are best served one bite at a time. 🍽️💫