Hello Kitty Island Adventure is celebrating its 2-year anniversary in-game, and My Melody and Kuromi have plans for the event ...

The yearly Hello Kitty Island Adventure Friendship Festival returns next week, and this time My Melody and Kuromi are the stars.

The piece shows everyone from My Melody to Hello Kitty and Pochacco in formal wear. The team is all celebrating the big holiday with drums, red gift envelopes, lanterns, and more.

As part of My Melody's 50th anniversary -- which comes a year after a similar celebration for beloved Sanrio mascot Hello Kitty -- watchmaker Seiko has revealed a new timepiece.