The rainbow-bright world of Netflix’s recent stop-motion series “My Melody & Kuromi” appears overwhelmingly cute at first glance. That impression seems fitting given that one of its stars, Sanrio’s ...

Kawaii to the max, the series follows the adventures of two of the most beloved characters from Japan's Sanrio, world-famous as the creator of Hello Kitty. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Netflix ...

"My Melody & Kuromi" director Tomoki Misato tells IndieWire about turning two kawaii classics into the streamer's next great animated stars, for Sanrio superfans and newbies alike. When stop-motion ...

When stop-motion series “My Melody & Kuromi” launched on Netflix at the end of last month, it quickly rose through the streamer’s charts until it peaked at #2 worldwide — unsurprising for a series ...

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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Sanrio's My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Melody's best friend, Kuromi. To commemorate both events, CASETiFY has designed a joint anniversary collection ...

After Cute Press’ successful make-up collab with Disney, they have now turned to Sanrio for their next make-up collab! Beware of how adorable these items are! Even if you’re not a My Melody or Kuromi ...

It wouldn’t be unfair to call Hello Kitty one of the most recognizable characters to come from Japan. The kawaii figure has fans all over the world, and Sanrio has paired the kitty with all sorts of ...

When it comes to evoking strong childhood memories, Sanrio is up there with Lip Smackers, jelly sandals and butterfly clips! Can’t you just remember that plastic-y bubble gum smell that all the stores ...

Netflix has officially unveiled the first look at My Melody & Kuromi, its newest stop-motion animated series based on beloved Sanrio characters. The show is expected to make its debut sometime in July ...

Sanrio is celebrating in 2025 with the 50th anniversary of My Melody, one of its most iconic characters. To commemorate half a century of My Melody, exclusive collaborations have been launched with ...

Hello Kitty and Chiikawa fans can now celebrate both of their favorite franchises with one adorable product line. As seen on the official Sanrio online storefront, the latest line of crossover ...