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MegaHouse has released a new set of Kaitai Puzzle FANTASY figure-type puzzles featuring Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Pompompurin in tropical colors. The figures feature Aloha-themed designs and tanned appearances, with internal parts also colored. The product is on sale since late June 2026, and a giveaway campaign for a full set is running on Dengeki Hobby Web until July 19.
Details have been released for the limited merchandise and exhibition areas at the Tokyo venue of "Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo," an interactive event that was a hit in South Korea. The exhibition, planned by South Korean creative company d'strict, features nine Sanrio characters in a hotel-themed space with room tours, a check-in lobby, a garden party, a ballroom, and a beach area. Limited merchandise includes plushies, keychains, luggage tags, magnets, fans, air fresheners, key rings, and badges, priced from 550 yen to 5,940 yen. The event runs from July 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027, at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo.
Sanrio Games, Sanrio's first in-house game brand, showcased two new titles at Sanrio Fest in Minato Mirai on June 27-28, 2026. The mobile rhythm game Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! and the Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 party game Sanrio Party Land were playable at the booth, offering rhythm gameplay, character customization, and mini-games.
Sanrio announced the results of its 2026 Character Ranking on Sunday. Pompompurin took first place for the second consecutive year with over 7.1 million votes, followed by Cinnamoroll and Pochacco. Over 70.6 million votes were cast. The ranking also included regional results and new categories.
Sanrio Games, the in-house game brand launched by Sanrio, announced its first smartphone title, Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!, a dance and rhythm game for iOS and Android scheduled for release in 2027. The game was revealed during the results announcement stage of the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking event at Sanrio Fest 2026 in Minato Mirai on June 28. It will be free-to-play with in-app purchases and is planned for release both domestically and internationally. Players form a team of six Sanrio characters, tap notes to songs, and can customize costumes and stages. Two modes are available: Performance Mode, with simple controls focused on watching character dances, and Technical Mode, a four-lane rhythm game for higher difficulty. A partial song list includes seven tracks, among them Kuromi's Greedy Greedy and the social media hit Purin to Muffin no Pompom Beat☆. A closed beta test for residents of Japan runs from July 15 to July 21, with lottery applications open from June 28 to July 7. Feedback from the test will be used to improve the game before launch.
Sanrio and Lush have released a limited-edition collaboration collection of seven bath items inspired by characters including Pompompurin, Keroppi, and Gudetama. The lineup features shower jellies, bath bombs, body powder, and a shower gummy, each designed to reflect the character's personality through scent and texture. The collection is available now in limited quantities.
Sega announced new Fluffy Figures and mascot additions for the Sonic & Friends x Sanrio Characters collaboration. The Fluffy Figure Enjoy/Relax series features Sonic characters in Sanrio costumes, including a secret Shadow x Hangyodon variant. Silver, Chao, and Rouge join the mascot series. First-wave collaboration goods go on general sale July 17.
AMOCAFE will revive its collaboration cafe between Nintama Rantarou and Sanrio Characters from July 2 to August 2 at its Ikebukuro and Namba Marui locations. The menu changes mid-run, with themed food, sweets, and drinks tied to character pairings. Reservations open June 22 at 18:00.
Sanrio's 'sanrio house' brand opens its second store and first in western Japan at LUCUA Osaka on June 30, 2026. The store features life-sized character figures, a bakery cafe-themed area, and exclusive leopard print goods. Entry requires advance reservation for the first week, then numbered tickets.
Masayoshi Takanaka and Anri performed a joint special live on June 11, 2026, at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo as part of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK. Anri played city pop hits including "Windy Summer" and "Cat's Eye," while Takanaka played fusion and rock numbers like "Nagisa Moderato" and "Blue Lagoon." The show ran about two and a half hours.