😘After receiving numerous DMs about Sanrio products, even as a long-time fan, I was shocked to discover so many unfamiliar characters! Let's dive into this kawaii universe together~
💛About Sanrio
Sanrio is a globally renowned lifestyle brand, best known for Hello Kitty, who debuted in 1974. Beyond her, Sanrio has created countless other beloved characters, including My Melody, Kuromi, Keroppi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Gudetama (the Lazy Egg), Aggretsuko, and many more.
Sanrio’s founding philosophy is: "A small gift can bring great happiness and friendship." Since its establishment in 1960, this belief has driven Sanrio to deliver high-quality products and engaging experiences to consumers in over 130 countries, bringing people closer together.
Hello Kitty (ハローキティ)
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Height: 5 apples tall
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Weight: 3 apples
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Personality: A cheerful and kind-hearted little girl
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Loves: Baking cookies, playing piano (dreams of becoming a pianist or poet)
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Best Subject: Music & English
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Favorite Food: Mom’s homemade apple pie
- Fun Fact: She’s very close to her twin sister, Mimmy.
Kuromi (クロミ)
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Self-proclaimed rival of My Melody
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Personality: Tough on the outside but secretly a hopeless romantic
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Loves: Writing diaries, reading romance novels
- Signature Style: Black headband with a pink skull
My Melody (マイメロディ)
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Personality: Sweet, caring (especially toward her little brother)
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Treasure: The red hood her grandmother made for her
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Hobby: Baking cookies with her mom
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Favorite Food: Almond pound cake
Cinnamoroll (シナモロール)
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Origin: Born from a fluffy cloud in the sky
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Story: Discovered by a café worker who named him after his cinnamon-roll-shaped tail
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Lifestyle: Now lives happily at the café
Bad Badtz-Maru (バッドばつ丸)
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Personality: A mischievous penguin with a rebellious streak
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Loves: Fancy sushi and ramen
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Dream: To become a big-shot CEO
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Fun Fact: Despite his tough exterior, he’s actually a softie.
Pompompurin (ポムポムプリン)
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Appearance: A golden retriever with a brown beret
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Personality: Easygoing, loves napping and making friends
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Favorite Word: "Let’s go out!"
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Least Favorite Word: "Stay home."
Pochacco (ポチャッコ)
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Personality: Curious, a little clumsy, and slightly nosy
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Hobby: Taking long, meandering walks
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Height: Equal to 4 large banana ice creams
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Weight: Equivalent to 3 carrots
Marumofubiyori (まるもふびより)
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Personality: A homebody who loves lounging under his favorite blanket
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Origin: Lives with a woman who works at an aquarium
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Name Meaning: Inspired by how he drags his blanket like a mop
Gudetama (ぐでたま)
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Personality: The laziest egg in the world
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Talents: Can be boiled, fried, or eaten raw—but prefers doing nothing
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Fun Fact: The egg you’re about to eat might just be Gudetama!
Wish Me Mell (ウィッシュミーメル)
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Origin: A bunny from France
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Personality: Sweet, a little airheaded, but kind
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Unique Feature: A rainbow-colored tail
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Crush: Has a soft spot for Luce, the mail carrier
Hangyodon (ハンギョドン)
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Origin: A half-fish, half-human from China’s mysterious seas
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Personality: A lonely romantic who dreams of being a hero
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Loves: Chinese cold noodles, shrimp crackers, hot pot, and hot springs
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Best Friend: Sayuri the Octopus
My Sweet Piano (マイスイートピアノ)
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Personality: A gentle, affectionate lamb
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Best Friend: My Melody
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Hobby: Picking flowers and chatting
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Favorite Food: Meringue cookies
😘To Be Continued…
(Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll introduce even more Sanrio characters!)