The wait is over - voting for the Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 is officially open! What is the Sanrio Character Ranking? The Sanrio Character Ranking is a once-a-year global popularity contest celebrating Sanrio’s most beloved characters. First launched in 1986 in The Strawberry News, the event is now in its 41st edition. Out of over 450 Sanrio characters, 90 selected characters are entered in the ranking this year. Let’s cheer for all the characters who are trying their best, together with all the fans who are also giving their all. How to vote for your Favorite Sanrio Characters! Voting is ...

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 ...