Characters from Sanrio have charmed fans worldwide with their designs and endearing personalities since the 1970s.
The Japanese company's lineup is vast and diverse, from the best known Hello Kitty for her red bow on her left ear to lesser-known characters created like Hangyodon and Pompompurin.
Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, exploring the list of all the Sanrio characters can offer a fresh perspective on the cultural phenomenon created by Sanrio.
List of Sanrio Characters
Hello Kitty
Debuted in 1974, the iconic Hello Kitty wears a red bow and is globally recognized for cat-like features. See her life-like features through this Sanrio Hello Kitty and Friends Funko POP | Hello Kitty. (Fun Fact: According to the Hello Kitty wiki, she isn't a cat, but a polite little girl.)
My Melody
My Melody, with big, black eyes, wears a pink hood that covers her ears. She is one of the well-known characters produced by Sanrio. My Melody is often portrayed as humble and somewhat oblivious. Bring home this cute character with this Hello Kitty Easter Squishmallow 8-Inch Plush | My Melody.
Little Twin Stars
Kiki and Lala are twin siblings. The little brother is Kiki, and his twin sister is Lala. Kiki has blue hair, and Lala has pink hair (sometimes Kiki has brown hair, and Lala has blonde hair). Both celebrate their birthday on December 24.
Keroppi
Keroppi is a playful green frog character. He lives in Donut Pond and has a cheerful personality. So, fans must snag this Sanrio Hello Kitty & Friends 6 Inch Dumplings Plush | Keroppi to make your day brighter with Keroppi's smile from his V-shaped mouth.
Badtz-Maru
Badtz-Maru is a mischievous male penguin known for his rebellious streak. You can guess that his hobby is showing his unamused face.
Pompompurin
Created by Sanrio in 1996, Pompompurin is a lovable golden retriever dog character with a brown beret on top of his head. He lives in his own basket in the entrance hall of his sister-owner's house. Add his cuteness to your collection with the Sanrio Hello Kitty & Friends 6-inch Dumplings Plush Pompompurin.
Cinnamoroll
Cinnamoroll, a plump white puppy with pink cheeks, blue eyes, and long ears, loves any cinnamon roll. He was born on March 6th, year 2002, on a cloud high in the sky. Embrace his charm with this Sanrio Hello Kitty & Friends 6-Inch Dumplings Plush Cinnamoroll.
Chococat
Chococat is a playful black cat with large eyes, four whiskers, and a chocolate-colored nose. He resembles Hello Kitty in a way, as Chococat has no visible mouth. His whiskers act like antennae to help him gather information, so he is often the first to know about many things.
Tuxedo Sam
Tuxedo Sam is a clumsy penguin who loves to eat and has a great fashion sense with 365 bowties. He speaks Penguinese and English, served in the navy, and was honorably discharged as a captain.
Kuromi
Kuromi wears a black jester’s hat with a pink skull on the front. She is known for her rebellious personality, which makes Kuromi My Melody's rival in the anime "Onegai My Melody. (Fun Fact: Merch featuring Kuromi first appeared in 2005.)
Gudetama
Gudetama is a lazy egg with a humorous, apathetic attitude. In the Netflix series, Gudetama hatches from a blue egg laid by Hana the hen. He has also played Minecraft, Fall Guys, and Maimaimaigoen on its YouTube channel.
Aggretsuko
Aggretsuko is a 25-year-old red panda. She works in the accounting department at her company. Frustrated by how her coworkers treat her, she channels her rage by singing death metal at night.
Charmmy Kitty
Charmmy Kitty is Hello Kitty’s pet cat. This Persian cat has fluffy white fur, a pink lace bow below her left ear, a necklace with a silver key, and a round yellow nose.
Dear Daniel
Dear Daniel is a charming lion who loves music. He is Hello Kitty's childhood friend and boyfriend. His birthday is May 3, making him a Taurus.
Pekkle
Pekkle is a cheerful yellow duck with a blue hat. He is a gentle, kind boy who loves to dance, especially tap dancing.
Monkichi
Monkichi, a playful monkey, loves bananas and enjoys a carefree life. (Fun Fact: Monkichi was released during the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac, which is popular in Japan.)
Corocorokuririn
Corocorokuririn is a cheerful Hamster. He has 77 hamster friends, not counting his mystery hamster friend Cosmo and his tortoise friend Riku.
The Vaudeville Duo
The Vaudeville Duo consists of characters Eddy and Emmy. They were born on the same day in the same hospital, making them good friends.
Hangyodoni
Hangyodon is a quirky fish character with a cheerful attitude. This makes the Sanrio 7.75-inch Character Plush | Hangyodoni an irresistibly charming addition to any Sanrio collection.
Shinkansen
Shinkansen is a group of 14 Sanrio characters that are bullet trains. They're always energetic and can go very fast, often racing each other and traveling to different places.
Show By Rock!!
The Show by Rock!! franchise [1] debuted as a rhythm video game for iOS and Android, created by Geechs in partnership with Sanrio. It also has its anime series in Japan, along with several sub-series.
Sugarbunnies
Sugarbunnies features Kurousa and Shirousa, a Sanrio duo that makes pastries. They live in Bunniesfield, Bunnyland.
Spottie Dottie
Spottie Dotti is a female dog who wears a bow headband and loves sweets. She is also a fashion designer in New York City, working with her best friend Sassy.
Pochacco
Pochacco is a white dog with black floppy ears who loves sports and adventures. In his early years, Pochacco was called "The Yorimichi Dog." [2] (Fun Fact: Sanrio created him after losing the rights to Peanuts and modeled him after Snoopy.)
Zashikibuta
Zashikibuta is a cute pig character known for his sweet design. (Fun Fact: Zashikibuta won first place in the 1986 Sanrio Character Popularity Poll.)
Patapatapeppy
PataPataPeppy is a little boy owl. He is curious and loves to explore, though he can be a bit panicky. His favorite things are cherries, nuts, and naps.
Dokidoki Yummychums
Dokidoki Yummychums are food-themed characters with big personalities. (Fun Fact: Dokidoki Yummychums appeared in Hello Kitty Music Party for mobile phones.)
Marron Cream
Marroncream is a girl rabbit character from Sanrio. She brightens everyone’s day with her cheerful personality and positive outlook.
Usahana
Usahana is a bunny with a love for flowers and a kind nature. (Fun Fact: The designer of Usahana also created the Sugarbunnies and worked on Marroncream's design.)
Tenorikuma
Tenorikuma is a group of Sanrio characters that are red pandas [3]. They run "Tenorikuma Cafe," famous in their town for its great coffee.
Hummingmint
Hummingmint was born on March 10th during a beautiful mint-green night. She lives with her friends, the birds and flowers.
Landry
Landry is a boy raccoon character released in 1999. He lives in a wash basin and washes everything he can find!
Pandapple
Pandapple is an energetic panda bear who loves apples. Originally from Shanghai, he lives in an apple orchard in Southern California, where he dreams of growing the world's largest apple and getting it into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Deery Lou
Deery-Lou, or Lou, is a brown (sometimes pink) fawn whose tail wags when he’s having fun. His birthday is January 8, and he lives in the Rainbow Forest, filled with colorful rainbows, cute flower gardens, and large trees.
Masyumaro
Masyumaro is a young cat character from Sanrio. (Fun Fact: His name means "fluffy little cat like a marshmallow.")
Chi Chai Monchan
Chi Chai Monchan is a tiny monkey boy with a charming purple tail that curls in circles. He loves bananas and cherries.
Bonbonribbon
Bonbonribbon, whose birthday is August 8th, is a pink girl rabbit character who debuted in 2012. She wears bows on her head and other parts of her body. A fashionable girl, she enjoys singing and dancing.
Jewel Cat
Jewel Cat is a character series released in 2006. It features a magical cat who wears jewelry and grants powers to those fortunate enough to see her.
Wish Me Mell
Wish Me Mell is a dreamy character with a love for wishes. (Fun Fact: Mell collaborated with Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto on June 11 for the "Journey of Cheer" event, marking the first Sanrio partnership with a university.)
Nyago
Nemukko Nyago, born on May 25, is a sweet male tabby cat. He loves sleeping and treasures his super soft, cloud-like cushion. He is easygoing and doesn't worry too much about the little things in life.
Berry Puppy
Berry Puppy is a series that started in 2009 and ended in August 2010. The main characters are Puppy, a fluffy dog who loves strawberries and wears a strawberry stem hat, and Jam, their mischievous little friend.
Lloromannic
Lloromannic is a mischievous demon duo named Berry and Cherry - rivals of Cinnamoroll. (Fun Fact: Lloromannic is Cinnamoroll spelled backwards.)
Picke Bicke
PICKE BICKE is a laid-back mouse character who is carefree and a bit forgetful. He can fly by flapping his ears or using his tail and enjoys relaxing on a hill.
Minna No Tabo
Minna no Tabo is a human boy character from Sanrio. He is a friendly, cheerful boy who puts in his best effort, even if he doesn't always succeed. (Fun Fact: Minna no Tabo was the first character to win first place in the Sanrio Character Ranking for two consecutive years.)
Mimmy
Mimmy, with a yellow bow on her right ear, is Hello Kitty's younger identical twin and playmate. They're very close, so Mimmy is rarely seen apart from Kitty. She loves to sew.
FAQs
How many Sanrio characters are there in total in 2024?
The total number of Sanrio characters as of 2024 is over 450. Created by the Japanese corporation Sanrio [4], this extensive list includes popular characters from various series and collaborations. This includes Jewelpet, a group of animal characters created in 2008 as a joint venture between Sega Toys and Sanrio.
Who is Kuromi's boyfriend?
Kuromi’s boyfriend is Keiichi Hiiragi, a coldhearted bishōnen violinist. After fleeing from Mariland, she meets and falls madly in love with Keiichi.
Who is the cutest in Sanrio?
The cutest in Sanrio depends on your preference. But some people say My Melody is the cutest, while others prefer Pompompurin or think Hangyodon is the best. With over 450 cute characters to choose from, it’s tough to pick just one.
Is Kuromi a cat?
Kuromi is not a cat. While she resembles a cat in appearance, she is actually a white rabbit.
Who is Kuromi's sister?
Kuromi’s sister is Romina. As Kuromi's older sister, Romina is slightly bigger than Kuromi, and her ears are less pointed.
Who is Pochacco's girlfriend?
Pochacco's girlfriend is Pochamii, a girly dog character with black ears, two eyelashes, and a fluffy white tail. She often wears a pink bow and dress.
Who is the oldest Sanrio character?
The oldest character is Coro Chan, the first original Sanrio character, introduced in 1973. He was designed by Yuko Shimizu, who also created Hello Kitty, who is also shown as a white Japanese Bobtail cat with a red bow on her left ear.
Final Thoughts
Sanrio's iconic characters, such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll, have captivated fans worldwide with their charming designs and endearing personalities.
Created by the Japanese company Sanrio, these characters, first introduced in 1974 and throughout the '90s, have become symbols of cuteness and friendship.
To bring home these cute characters, why not check out Toynk's Sanrio collection! Don't be shy to show your love for the fandom and collect your favorite characters now.
References:
- https://show-by-rock.fandom.com/wiki/Show_By_Rock!!
- https://sanrio.fandom.com/wiki/Pochacco
- https://hellokitty.fandom.com/wiki/Tenorikuma
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/sanrio-company-ltd
