Sanrio & Netflix Launch ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ Stop-Mo Series

The globally adored Sanrio characters are coming to life in a new animated adventure this year in My Melody & Kuromi, a stop-motion series coming to Netflix in July of this year.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi, the series takes viewers on an adventure in Mariland, their whimsical home. A sneak peek video just released reveals the characters in their cuddly stop-motion form.

My Melody is a straightforward, cheerful girl who cares deeply for her younger brother. She enjoys baking cookies with her mother. Since her debut in 1975, she has continued to be loved by a wide range of fans.

“Our animation with Kuromi-chan is starting this summer! ♡ I want to bring lots of excitement to all my friends.♪ Please look forward to it. ♡” — My Melody

Kuromi, who debuted in 2005 as My Melody’s self-proclaimed rival, may seem like a troublemaker, but she’s actually quite feminine. She is one of the most popular characters, having ranked in the Top 3 in the 2024 Sanrio character ranking.

“A new anime with My Melody and me is starting! All you KUROMIES around the world, you’re gonna watch it, right? Don’t miss my cuteness. ★” — Kuromi

“I’m thrilled that this project is finally announced in this important year marking the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi!” commented series director Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar). “This momentous project motivated all of us to come together, take on various challenges, and push the envelope with stop-motion. I hope everyone will enjoy this exciting story set in our handcrafted Mariland, the thrilling action that pushes the limits of stop-motion, and, of course, the cute and dynamic characters.”

My Melody & Kuromi is produced by Toruku, marking its first stop-motion series project. The studio was established as part of anime powerhouse WIT. Award-winning playwright Shuko Nemoto wrote the script.

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