That changed in late July, when Netflix released My Melody & Kuromi, a 12-episode stop-motion anime focused entirely on the ...

If you’re going to celebrate Halloween with anyone, let it be the birthday girl. Kuromi, whose birthday happens to be on October 31st, is “wickedly cute” any day of the year — but this outfit takes it ...

The newest J.Crew and Vans sneakers are based on the #44 Deck Shoe, now known as the Authentic, the shoemaker’s first-ever ...

Sanrio’s Kuromi and My Melody turn 20 and 50 this year. What explains the cross-generational pull of cute characters in a hyper-fast world?

After years of Cinnamoroll's dominance, the adorable little yellow dog, Pompompurin, is Sanrio's most popular character in 2025.

Pompompurin, after taking an early lead, won the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking popularity poll, breaking the Cinnamoroll winning streak.

Each year millions vote in the popularity contest, with this year’s showdown – between two long-time rivals – fiercer than most.

Shibuya’s Miyashita Park is hosting a pop-up for all things Pompompurin. Expect to see store-exclusive merch featuring Sanrio’s beloved beret-capped golden retriever, including Pompompurin T ...

Every April 16th, fans of Sanrio's kawaii universe have one more reason to smile: Pompompurin's birthday. Pompompurin is a cream-colored Golden Retriever with a signature brown beret. He lives in ...

Per Notebookcheck, Green House is launching four smartwatches featuring beloved Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll (who, by the way, is a dog not a rabbit) and Kuromi. The ...

Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Gemstone Mountain is home to two machines that you can use to make more gifts for your friends. Unlocking them requires the completion of various quests, which ...