Sanrio Anime Series ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ Is Coming to Netflix This July

Get ready for cuteness overload! Netflix just dropped a special sneak peek of its upcoming series featuring two of the most beloved Sanrio characters.
“My Melody & Kuromi” is set to take you on a delightful adventure to the whimsical Mariland as it brings the adorable Sanrio characters to life in a charming stop-motion animation series. This show is in celebration of My Melody’s 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary. It's also the first stop-motion animation series produced by Toruku, a subsidiary of WIT Studio (“Attack on Titan” and “Spy Family”).
You can catch the new series this July and the streaming platform has already given us much to be excited about by revealing a special first look at the upcoming show. And yes, they’re so fluffy we could barely contain ourselves!
My Melody is known as a cheerful girl who cares deeply for her younger brother, Rhythm. The character officially debuted in 1975, and has since been loved by fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Kuromi came in a little later in 2005 and is My Melody’s self-proclaimed rival. She may seem like a troublemaker but is actually quite lovely. Kuromi proved to be a fan favorite among Sanrio fans, having ranked in the Top 3 in the 2024 Sanrio character ranking.
"Our animation with Kuromi-chan is starting this summer! ♡ I want to bring lots of excitement to all my friends.♪ Please look forward to it ♡," My Melody said in a message to their fans in the latest Netflix press release.
"A new anime with My Melody and me is starting! All you KUROMIES around the world, you’re gonna watch it, right? Don’t miss my cuteness ★," Kuromi cutely added.
The anime is directed by Tomoki Misato who is known for his work on “Pui Pui Molcar” and his innovative approach to storytelling. "I’m thrilled that this project is finally announced in this important year marking the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi!" he shared. "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."
On the other hand, award-winning playwright Shuko Nemoto penned the script for the series and added her unique touch to the story. The script was reportedly written during the pandemic and reflects a deep love for the world of My Melody and Kuromi.
"Having My Melody and Kuromi speak lines I wrote felt like a reward for me as a writer," she said. "Because of the pandemic, I couldn't meet with Director Misato or the producers in person. But we connected remotely each week, carefully building this together. The project is filled with love for the world of My Melody, beloved by people of all ages. I believe everyone, from adults to children, will have favorite scenes and lines."

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