My Melody & Kuromi: Netflix announces a stop motion series inspired by the Japanese Sanrio Characters

Netflix is coming up with a stop-motion animated series titled My Melody & Kuromi, based on the adorable Sanrio Characters. Sanrio is a Japanese company known for its kawaii, aka cute, characters and toy lines, such as Hello Kitty.

The show focuses on My Melody and her self-proclaimed rival Kuromi, as they go through an adventure in the forest of Mariland. My Melody, a rabbit character, debuted in 1975. Kuromi, another rabbit character wearing a jester’s hat, first appeared in 2005.

The series is set to feature the signature cuteness of the characters, which will leave the audience mesmerized. My Melody & Kuromi is set to premiere internationally on Netflix in July 2025.

Netflix to release My Melody & Kuromi series based on Sanrio characters

Netflix made the announcement on January 9, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of My Melody’s first appearance, and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi’s introduction. My Melody & Kuromi features stop-motion animation and has been directed by Tomoki Misato.

He previously worked on the animated shows Pui Pui Molcar, Look At Me Only, and My Little Goat. The script has been written by Shuko Nemoto, who earlier worked on the Japanese miniseries Shimo Kitazawa Diehard and Anata Hannin ja Arimasen.

Talking about his experience of working on the show, Tomoki Misato said:

“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.”

More about the characters of the show

Netflix has unveiled a brief teaser for the show, which depicts My Melody being full of happiness and heart. On the other hand, Kuromi looks surprised and angry. My Melody is a sweet and cheerful white rabbit who always wears a red or pink hood.

She is caring, loves her family, and enjoys baking cookies with her mom. She lives in the forest of Mariland with friends like My Sweet Piano and Flat. My Melody started as a Little Red Riding Hood-inspired character and has since become a fan favorite, appearing on toys, merchandise, and animated shows.

Kuromi is My Melody’s playful rival. She wears a black jester hat with a pink skull and leads a biker gang called ‘Kuromi’s 5.’ She has a sidekick named Baku, a flying tapir who helps her out.

Kuromi may seem tough, but she has a cute side that fans love. With her bold yet lovable personality, she is counted among the best Sanrio characters. My Melody & Kuromi is produced by Toruku of WIT Studio.

Meanwhile, several other characters of Sanrio have already been featured in animated shows, including Hello Kitty, Aggressive Retsuko, and Mewkledreamy.

My Melody & Kuromi will premiere on Netflix in July 2025.

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