A new Netflix series is on the way, and it features two of Sanrio’s most adorable icons. Best friends,My Melody and Kuromi, are receiving their own Netflix show in July 2025,revealing the duo’s adorable adventures through a unique style of stop-motion animation.
The television series will be animated by Toruku,which falls under the larger company, WIT Studio.WIT Studio has an established track record of successful series, and one of their mostbeloved and cutest animes isSpy x Family,the spy drama shonen that offers a delightful slice-of-life perspective. WIT Studio has proven they can create endearing, lovable shows, andMy Melody & Kuromiwill be no different.
My Melody & KuromiWill Release Exclusively on Netflix in July 2025
So Far, Netflix Has Posted a Teaser Video Clip and a Promotional Image on Their X Accounts
@Netflix’s official X accountposteda brief 10-second trailer of the yet-to-be-released Sanrio anime, offering a glimpse of My Melody smiling with heart eyes and Kuromi sitting on a pink couch looking rather irritated. My Melody is bubbly and outgoing, while Kuromi is edgy and cunning, and this short clip makes it clear that although the two characters have pretty opposite attitudes, they deeply enjoy friendship with one another. The video also revealed that the series will be available for streaming only on the Netflix platform starting in the summer of 2025, July to be exact.
@NetflixAnime posted on Xabout the upcomingMy Melody & Kuromiseries,offering a cute teaser image to further introduce fans to the two titular charactersin the animated series and convey their personalities. In the pastel pink image, My Melody introduces herself by stating, “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.” while Kuromi’s announcement is, “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.”
My Melody & KuromiIs Not Netflix’s Only Sanrio Anime
Aggretsuko,Featuring Another Sanrio Character, Retsuko, Was Very Popular and Received Five Seasons
The teaser content Netflix has unveiled already forMy Melody & Kuromimakes it clear the animated series will be very charming andwill contain all the cuteness fans have come to expect from the Sanrio franchise.The stop-motion animation style is a less commonly used style of animation, but it was the perfect choice for this anime, making My Melody and Kuromi appear even more adorable than they already are. In the trailer, the two look like felt stuffed animals, giving the show a one-of-a-kind and cozy feeling that aligns with the Sanrio brand well.
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My Melody & Kuromiis not Netflix’s only Sanrio anime ever, because in 2018, the platformwelcomed a Sanrio series calledAggretsuko.Aggretsukofollows the story of Retsuko, a red panda who struggles with pent-up anger due to her monotonous and stressful office job, so she alleviates this anger through death metal karaoke. The series lasted for six years andreceived five seasons, proving Netflix’s audience has an appreciation for Sanrio’s characters. Because ofAggretsuko’sphenomenal proven success,My Melody & Kuromiwill likely also be very well-received by Netflix’s audience when it officially releases in July 2025.
Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty is a globally recognized character created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974 for Sanrio. Initially designed for children, its popularity expanded to teens and adults, becoming a major part of kawaii culture. Depicted as a friendly, anthropomorphic cat from London, Hello Kitty has appeared in numerous animated series, comics, films, and video games. The brand is known for extensive merchandising, with over 50,000 products worldwide.
