Hello Kitty's buddy My Melody turns 50 in 2025 and Sanrio has released a range of merch to celebrate. Headlining the range is a special Squishmallow that's available now via Jazwares.

The series features My Melody, who since her debut in 1975 has continued to be loved by a wide range of fans, and Kuromi, who debuted in 2005 as My Melody’s self-proclaimed rival.

My Melody & Kuromi are ready to mark a double milestone with flair in their upcoming Japanese stop-motion original net animation series, arriving globally on Netflix on July 24, 2025. This ...

Netflix and Sanrio’s latest anime project couldn’t have come at a better time, with Kuromi and My Melody both celebrating their individual anniversaries in 2025 – 20 and 50 years, respectively.

Netflix‘s latest Japanese order is My Melody & Kuromi, a stop-motion animation based on Sanrio characters. The series, directed by Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar), will roll out in July, and will ...