The stop-motion animation series My Melody & Kuromi, featuring the globally popular Sanrio characters, is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 24. As fans of the duo know, My Melody is a straightforward and cheerful girl who does things her own way; while Kuromi, her self-proclaimed rival, may seem like a troublemaker, but actually has a girly side. In this original tale, these two polar opposites face a major incident that threatens the fate of Mariland, their home. The series will unfold over twelve 13-minute episodes, capturing the adventures and growth of these two adorable characters. The newly ...

Sanrio Company, Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tomokuni Tsuji) is excited to announce the final results of the 2025 Sanrio character ranking, a beloved annual event marking its 40th anniversary this year. The event saw a record-breaking total of 63,166,696 votes, a remarkable 111% increase from the previous year. The winner of the 2025 Sanrio character ranking is Pompompurin (4th place last year). This year, Pompompurin received strong support not only from domestic fans but also from international voters, maintaining the top spot in both the initial and mid-term announcements. Ultimately, Pompompurin reclaimed the number one position for ...

Sanrio is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Sanrio character ranking, a character popularity voting event celebrating its 40th anniversary, is now open!

The Sanrio character ranking is a popular annual event in which characters selected from over 450 Sanrio characters are nominated, and their rankings are determined by fan voting. First launched in 1986 in Sanrio’s official publication The Strawberry News, the event has continued to grow with the support of countless fans.

This year marks the milestone 40th anniversary of the event.
In 2025, a total of 90 characters will be entering the competition. The final results will ...

To celebrate her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty joins the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann from 18 July to 26 August and invites all her visitors to its pop-up store in Paris. The kawaii corner on the 3rd floor, created for the occasion, is inspired by Paris: metro station, Moris columns, and daily kiosks! Let’s meet at the immersive Hello Kitty pop-up at the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann to discover the selection of products developed exclusively for the occasion titled «Hello Kitty x Galeries Lafayette”. Also profit from the photocalls present on the pop-up to make beautiful selfies with Hello Kitty in ...

Sanrio is launching an epic celebration for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the iconic Hello Kitty. In anticipation of this major milestone on November 1, 2024, the coming year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds and will be highlighted with many surprises along the way. For nearly five decades, Hello Kitty has inspired generations, and her message of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity transcends cultures and continues to resonate with fans of all ages. Hello Kitty wants to promote friendship to everyone in the world – including in the digital space. In anticipation ...