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Sanrio’s “Dreaming Witch Apprentice” Capsule Toys Go on Sale Starting the Week of October 19!

Takara Tomy Arts’ capsule toy series “Sanrio Characters: The Dreaming Witch Apprentice” goes on sale starting the week of October 19, 2026, for 400 yen per play (tax included)! The lineup features four different figures—Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Wish Me Mel—all dressed in classic blue outfits. Each figure is meticulously crafted down to the finest details, such as the heart-shaped wand shaped like a twisted tree.

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Sanrio’s Fluffy and Soft Items Hit Shimamura Stores Starting October 17!

Sanrio Characters’ “Fluffy and Soft Items” will go on sale starting October 17, 2026, at Shimamura stores nationwide and on the official online store, “Shimamura Park”! Practical everyday items—including storage cases, vanity pouches, round pouches, various bags, charms, bang clips, fluffy faux fur pin badges with a blind-stitched design, and women’s pullovers—made from soft, fluffy materials will be available starting at 649 yen!

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Sanrio Pet Clothing and Other Items Coming to Avail Starting October 17!

Sanrio character pet goods will go on sale starting October 17, 2026, at Avail stores and the official online store “Shimamura Park”! The lineup features cozy items perfect for the coming season, including pet outfits that let your pet dress up as their favorite character, quilted pet clothing, stroller pillows, round pet beds, pet carrier backpacks, and 2-way tote bags that are convenient for walks.

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Sanrio Characters POP-UP at Ikebukuro Station Starts October 13!

The “Sanrio Characters POP-UP STORE × Munyu Gurumi Patio” event is set to take place starting October 13, 2026, at the event space in front of the South Ticket Gate at JR Ikebukuro Station! Featuring Munyu Gurumi Patio’s original, girly designs adorned with frills and ribbons, the store will be open in Ikebukuro for a limited time through October 26.

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Sanrio × 7-Eleven Nationwide Small Item Case Giveaway Starts October 8!

A campaign offering original Sanrio character accessory cases will be held at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026! When you purchase three eligible gummy candies or other candies at once (any combination), you’ll receive one original accessory case from a selection of five designs: Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pocchacco, and Kuromi.

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HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET Opens in 3 Cities Starting September 18!

Sanrio’s large-scale shopping event, “HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET -Chocolate lovers-,” will be held at the Daimaru Umeda Store starting September 18, 2026, at the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Branch starting October 22, and and at the Daimaru Sapporo Store starting November 18.
The lineup will feature over 2,000 items, centered on event-exclusive merchandise featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Choco Cat, and Lullaby Lovables dressed in chocolate-colored outfits.

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Sanrio Characters “Connecting Candy Charms” Coming in September!

Takara Tomy Arts’ capsule toy series, “Sanrio Characters: Connecting Candy Charms,” will go on sale at capsule toy vending machine locations nationwide starting the week of September 14, 2026. These translucent, candy-shaped charms come in five designs—Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Pompompurin—and cost 300 yen (tax included) per play. They feature a lobster clasp that allows you to link multiple charms together vertically.