The latest anime, manga, game, voice actor and movie collab news from Japan.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Takara Tomy Arts’ Gacha™ is set to release the “Sanrio Characters Car Seat Charms” in November 2026! Featuring five characters—Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kerokero Keroppi—sitting daintily in a child seat just like a baby, these swaying charms will be available for 400 yen per play!
Pop-up Store
Sanrio’s “KIRIMI-chan.” pop-up store is set to open on September 25, 2026, at the wagon area beneath Staircase G in Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai, as well as at the Online Plaza!
New items will be available, including the latest addition to the “Munyu Gurumi Patio” series—the “Munyu Gurumi Mascot”—as well as collectible pin badges, acrylic stands, clear bookmarks, tote bags, and hand towels. Customers will also receive a free gift with every purchase of 5,000 yen or more (tax included).
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
Sanrio Characters’ new capsule toy, “Tokimeki Wand Charms,” will be available in Takara Tomy Arts’ gacha machines starting in October 2026! The lineup features all five characters—Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, and Cinnamoroll—and the charms, designed to resemble magic wands adorned with hearts and angel wings, will be available for 400 yen per play.
Lottery / Prizes / Gacha
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of “Pompompurin,” the “Sweets Party Mascot” capsule toy series will be available at capsule toy specialty stores and other locations starting in late September 2026. The lineup features a total of four designs, including two types of cupcakes, a decorated cake, and a square cake!
Pop-up Store
Sanrio’s “Jewelpet” event, “Jewelpet Fair at Kiddyland,” is set to take place at 25 Kiddyland stores nationwide starting September 25, 2026! In addition to the early release of plush toys, keychain mascots, and trading goods, all stores will offer sparkling stickers, the Harajuku store will feature exclusive promotional items, and Ruby will make an appearance at the Osaka Umeda and Omokado stores.
Pop-up Store
The “Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyu Gurumi Patio” event will be held from Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (a national holiday) through Tuesday, October 6, at Ekute Akihabara 1F -AKIBA LINK-.
Featuring six characters from the “Angel and Little Devil Series”—Pochacco, Bad Batsumaru, Kerokero Keroppi, Hangyodon, Tuxedo Sam, and Peckle the Duck—the event will offer Munyu Plush mascots, collectible pin badges, acrylic stands, die-cut stickers, and postcards.
News
New products from Sanrio’s popular character “Hello Kitty” in the “Lovely Babies” line will go on sale in December 2026!
Pop-up Store
The Sanrio character unit “Cure Kawa Kyuto!” will open its first pop-up store, “Sanrio Characters Cure Kawa! Evolution!!,” on October 3, 2026, at NORTH on the 7th floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store!
In addition to a lineup of 20 different merchandise items—including T-shirts, tote bags, acrylic stands, and pin badges—a special collaboration live event titled “Kyua Kawa! Evolution!! in Animate Theater” will be held at the Animate Theater on October 17 and 18.
News
Sanrio Characters bath bombs are scheduled to go on sale exclusively at Don Quijote stores nationwide starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026. They feature a citrus scent, and the six different mascots that pop out include Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Pompompurin. It’s a surprise which one you’ll get!
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Nintendo Switch 2-compatible accessories featuring Sanrio’s Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin will be released sequentially in October and November 2026. The lineup includes two types: a controller and a decoration kit that comes with a plush toy!
Fashion
Sanrio Characters’ BIG jumpsuits are now on sale at participating Don Quijote stores nationwide to great acclaim. The lineup features a total of 12 designs, including Hello Kitty and My Melody. They feature a roomier silhouette—larger than previous models—and come with a free original hanger!
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Sanrio’s original “Miniature Package Charm Series” will go on sale starting September 16, 2026, at Sanrio-operated stores, Sanrio corners in department stores, and the Sanrio Online Shop!
This new series features 16 different charms—each priced at 990 yen—that come as sets of 3D character mascots and small accessory parts, allowing you to pretend to run your own shop. Here’s a summary of the release date, participating stores, and purchase limits.
Merchandise
Sanrio’s wildly popular character “Hello Kitty” is releasing the translucent “bubble pop charm” keychain in November 2026!
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Kodansha’s “Pom Pom Purin Sticker Book: Forever! Team Purin” will go on sale at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores starting September 26, 2026! The book features a total of 285 stickers, including 16 themes such as the “Hospitality Tea Party,” “Prin at Work,” and “Aurora Ice Cream Shop,” as well as cut-out visual cards and profiles of Team Prin.
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Efttoys Confect’s food toy set, “Sanrio Characters: Always Together 2-Piece Display Figures,” has been on sale nationwide at candy stores and other retailers since September 14. This display set features two figures—a character and its partner—standing on a single base, with a total of 20 varieties available!
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Sanrio’s “Soft Pack Tissue Case”—which features plush toys modeled after the characters in the “Prone Pose”—is now available in four designs: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi. These items are exclusively available at Don Quijote stores and Apita/Piago locations, priced at 2,750 yen each (tax included), and are currently selling well!
