Plus, Sanrio couldn't argue that this was a case of simultaneous invention, as not only did Miffy predate Cathy by several years, but Miffy was also dramatically popular in Japan, to the point ...

Back in April 2025, Sanrio opened the 2025 Character Ranking popularity poll and Pompompurin seized an early lead and won. The company revealed Cinnamoroll took second place, and Pochacco rounded ...

Millions of fans cast ballots not for a pope, but for the crown of cutest Sanrio pup. On one side, the reigning champ for five straight years: Cinnamoroll. On the other: Pompompurin.

The Sanrio Characters Color Collection Charm: Red line strikes a balance between major mascots and more minor ones that aren’t as well known. The famous ones this time are Hello Kitty, My Melody ...

Cathy J. Parretta, age 70, of North Canton, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born December 28, 1954 in North Canton, the daughter of ...

With Sanrio and IG Port’s capital and business alliance announced Tuesday, IG Port has raised 1.6 billion yen (US$11 million) in sale of shares. After IG Port had issued 929,100 shares valued at ...

Hello Kitty owner Sanrio has struck a multi-year deal with CoComelon outfit Moonbug Entertainment including a new show with characters from both hit franchises.. The deal will span content and ...

Cathy Linda Paul passed away peacefully with her husband John by her side, on her 77th birthday on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Eureka, California. She was born in Merced, California, on May 12, 1948. … ...

Shintaro Tsuji, Sanrio's founder and honorary chairman. This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Japan’s Richest 2025. See the full list here. Sanrio, the 64-year-old company behind the ...

Netflix’s upcoming stop-motion series My Melody And Kuromi brings Sanrio’s cutest rivals together for a nostalgic adventure. Here’s what to expect!