Netflix and Sanrio announced the My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion animation series will premiere in July 2025 on the streaming service. The series celebrates the 50th anniversary of My Melody and 20th anniversary of Kuromi, as both characters enjoy an adventure in Mariland.
Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar) is directing the new My Melody & Kuromi series. Shuko Nemoto is the screenwriter of the series. Toruku from WIT Studio (SPY x FAMILY) is producing the series.
Misato, Nemoto, My Melody, and Kuromi shared the following messages, via Netflix:
Tomoki Misato
“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! 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.” The series is produced by Toruku, marking the first stop-motion animation series from the studio, which was established as part of WIT Studio.”
Shuko Nemoto
“Having My Melody and Kuromi speak lines I wrote felt like a reward for me as a writer. 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.”
My Melody and Kuromi
My Melody says, “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. ♡” Kuromi adds, “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. ★”
Check out the new trailer and key visual below:
Before the premiere, fans can purchase new Hello Kitty and Friends Fall Asleep Series figures online at POP MART and in stores starting January 10 in the US. The collection includes iconic characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Bad Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody, Pekkle, Little Twin Stars (Kiki and Lala) as they settle in before bed. The collection also features a secret Pompompurin figure, which has a 1/108 chance of appearing from a draw. The figures may be bought in individual blind boxes or a whole set.
Sanrio fans can also look forward to Sunblink’s Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which is coming to PC via Steam alongside the Nintendo Switch version on January 30. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is also coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 at a later date. Final Weapon had the opportunity to preview Hello Kitty Island Adventure as well, and it’s shaping up to be a great time for console players.
