Sanrio characters span a huge family of mascots and fictional personalities created across decades of merchandise, animation, games, theme-park entertainment, collaborations, and other media. While Hello Kitty is the most internationally recognizable face of Sanrio, she belongs to a much broader character universe filled with rabbits, puppies, penguins, frogs, cats, human characters, magical creatures, and unusual mascots.
This guide introduces 60 notable Sanrio characters while keeping the focus on who they are, their personalities, recognizable designs, friendships, families, and connections to their respective character series. Pasted markdown
Rather than treating every Sanrio mascot as part of one continuous storyline, it is important to remember that many belong to their own character families and settings. The directory below therefore groups related characters together and explains those connections without implying relationships that Sanrio has not established.
Sanrio Characters At A Glance
| # | Character | Character Family | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty | Iconic red-bow character |
| 2 | Mimmy | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s twin sister |
| 3 | Dear Daniel | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s childhood friend |
| 4 | Mary White | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s mother |
| 5 | George White | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s father |
| 6 | Anthony White | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s grandfather |
| 7 | Margaret White | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s grandmother |
| 8 | My Melody | My Melody | Kind rabbit in a hood |
| 9 | Flat | My Melody | Mouse friend |
| 10 | My Sweet Piano | My Melody | Gentle sheep friend |
| 11 | Kuromi | Kuromi/My Melody | Black jester hood |
| 12 | Baku | Kuromi | Kuromi’s tapir companion |
| 13 | Cinnamoroll | Cinnamoroll | Long-eared white puppy |
| 14 | Cappuccino | Cinnamoroll | Relaxed puppy friend |
| 15 | Mocha | Cinnamoroll | Fashionable puppy friend |
| 16 | Chiffon | Cinnamoroll | Energetic puppy friend |
| 17 | Espresso | Cinnamoroll | Clever puppy friend |
| 18 | Milk | Cinnamoroll | Tiny baby puppy |
| 19 | Pompompurin | Pompompurin | Golden retriever with beret |
| 20 | Muffin | Pompompurin | Hamster friend |
| 21 | Scone | Pompompurin | Mouse friend |
| 22 | Bagel | Pompompurin | Squirrel friend |
| 23 | Macaroon | Pompompurin | Golden retriever friend |
| 24 | Pochacco | Pochacco | Sporty white dog |
| 25 | Keroppi | Kerokerokeroppi | Cheerful frog |
| 26 | Koroppi | Kerokerokeroppi | Keroppi’s brother |
| 27 | Pikki | Kerokerokeroppi | Keroppi’s sister |
| 28 | Keroppa | Kerokerokeroppi | Keroppi’s father |
| 29 | Keroma | Kerokerokeroppi | Keroppi’s mother |
| 30 | Pekkle | Ahiru no Pekkle | Good-natured duck |
| 31 | Pich | Ahiru no Pekkle | Fish friend |
| 32 | Pochi | Ahiru no Pekkle | Fish friend |
| 33 | Badtz-Maru | Badtz-Maru | Mischievous penguin |
| 34 | Good Hana-Maru | Badtz-Maru | Friendly seal |
| 35 | Pandaba | Badtz-Maru | Panda friend |
| 36 | Pochi | Badtz-Maru | Pet alligator |
| 37 | Tuxedosam | Tuxedosam | Fashionable penguin |
| 38 | Chip | Tuxedosam | Tuxedosam’s brother |
| 39 | Dip | Tuxedosam | Tuxedosam’s brother |
| 40 | Little Twin Stars Kiki | Little Twin Stars | Younger twin brother |
| 41 | Little Twin Stars Lala | Little Twin Stars | Older twin sister |
| 42 | Hangyodon | Hangyodon | Fish-like character |
| 43 | Sayuri | Hangyodon | Octopus friend |
| 44 | Gudetama | Gudetama | Lazy egg character |
| 45 | Shakipiyo | Gudetama | Energetic chick |
| 46 | Aggretsuko | Aggretsuko | Red panda office worker |
| 47 | Fenneko | Aggretsuko | Observant fennec fox |
| 48 | Haida | Aggretsuko | Hyena coworker |
| 49 | Director Ton | Aggretsuko | Pig office director |
| 50 | Gori | Aggretsuko | Gorilla executive |
| 51 | Washimi | Aggretsuko | Secretary bird executive |
| 52 | Chococat | Chococat | Curious black cat |
| 53 | Charmmy Kitty | Hello Kitty | Hello Kitty’s pet cat |
| 54 | Sugar | Hello Kitty | Pet hamster |
| 55 | Cogimyun | Cogimyun | Flour fairy |
| 56 | Kirimichan | KIRIMIちゃん. | Salmon-fillet character |
| 57 | Marumofubiyori | Marumofubiyori | Blanket-loving white bear |
| 58 | Usahana | Usahana | Colorful rabbit |
| 59 | Wish me mell | Wish me mell | Gentle rabbit |
| 60 | Corocorokuririn | Corocorokuririn | Golden hamster |
Understanding Sanrio Characters
Sanrio is not simply one fictional universe with a single storyline. The company’s character catalog contains many separate properties. Hello Kitty has her own family and friends, Cinnamoroll belongs to a different group, Pompompurin has another circle of companions, and characters such as Aggretsuko operate in dramatically different settings.
That distinction helps explain why searches for a “Sanrio characters list” can produce very different results. Some lists focus on the most recognizable mascots, while others include relatives, friends, pets, supporting characters, and newer properties.
The 60 profiles below concentrate on recognizable characters and supporting cast members who help explain the major Sanrio character families.
Hello Kitty And Her Family
1. Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty, whose full name is Kitty White, is Sanrio’s most recognizable character. Her visual identity is famously simple: a white face, whiskers, a yellow nose, and usually a bow positioned near one ear.
Kitty is portrayed as cheerful, friendly, and closely connected to family and friendship. Her approachable design allows her to appear in many settings without depending on a complicated central storyline.
Although people frequently describe Hello Kitty as a cat, Sanrio’s character presentation gives her a human-like life: she has parents, a twin sister, friends, hobbies, and a home setting. This unusual combination is part of what distinguishes her from an ordinary cartoon animal.
2. Mimmy
Mimmy White is Hello Kitty’s twin sister and one of the easiest characters to confuse with Kitty because the sisters share an extremely similar appearance.
The clearest visual distinction is their bows. Hello Kitty typically wears her bow on her left side, while Mimmy is generally represented with a yellow bow on her right side.
Mimmy is commonly portrayed as quieter and more reserved than her sister. Her presence expands Hello Kitty’s family beyond the title character and reinforces the domestic, family-oriented side of the property.
3. Dear Daniel
Dear Daniel, also known as Daniel Starr, is Hello Kitty’s childhood friend and a particularly important member of her social circle.
His character is strongly connected with Hello Kitty, but he has his own recognizable design and interests. Daniel is generally depicted with swept-up hair, helping distinguish him visually from Kitty’s relatives.
He represents one of the most prominent recurring relationships associated with Hello Kitty.
4. Mary White
Mary White is Kitty and Mimmy’s mother. Her role emphasizes the warm family environment surrounding the twins.
She is typically represented as caring and supportive and is associated with domestic skills such as cooking and baking. Unlike many of Sanrio’s mascot characters, Mary’s significance comes primarily from family relationships rather than a standalone character concept.
5. George White
George White is the father of Hello Kitty and Mimmy. He is generally depicted as a hardworking and humorous family figure.
Together, George and Mary establish the parental structure of the White family and help give Hello Kitty a defined home life instead of presenting her simply as an isolated mascot.
6. Anthony White
Anthony White is Hello Kitty and Mimmy’s grandfather.
He belongs to the extended White family and is usually associated with storytelling and accumulated life experience. Anthony and Margaret help establish multiple generations within Hello Kitty’s family.
7. Margaret White
Margaret White is the twins’ grandmother and Anthony’s wife.
Her character is associated with the affectionate grandmother role within the White family. Like Anthony, she demonstrates how unusually developed Hello Kitty’s family network is compared with many mascot properties.
My Melody And Kuromi Characters
8. My Melody
My Melody is a white rabbit recognized by the hood covering her ears, most famously shown in pink.
Her personality is gentle, sincere, and good-natured. The character originated with a fairy-tale-inspired visual identity, and her hood remains the feature that immediately distinguishes her.
My Melody has grown into one of Sanrio’s central characters, supported by her own friends and family and frequently appearing alongside Kuromi.
9. Flat
Flat is a mouse and a friend of My Melody.
His comparatively simple design complements My Melody’s storybook-style world. Flat may not have the independent recognition of My Melody or Kuromi, but he is an established member of My Melody’s circle and helps show that her character property extends beyond its two most famous faces.
10. My Sweet Piano
My Sweet Piano is a soft pink sheep and one of My Melody’s closest friends.
Her fluffy wool, rounded design, and pastel coloring make her particularly compatible with My Melody’s gentle visual style. Piano is generally depicted as sweet and mild-mannered.
She has also developed significant recognition of her own among Sanrio fans.
11. Kuromi
Kuromi provides a visual and personality contrast to My Melody. She wears a black jester-style hood featuring a pink skull and has a pointed devil-like tail.
Her appearance suggests rebelliousness, and she often acts mischievously, but Kuromi is not simply a conventional villain. Her characterization includes a more feminine and sensitive side that contrasts with her tough presentation.
That duality has helped make Kuromi one of Sanrio’s most recognizable modern characters.
12. Baku
Baku is a purple tapir closely associated with Kuromi.
He frequently accompanies her and provides a useful counterpoint to Kuromi’s strong personality. His long ears and unusual tapir-inspired appearance make him visually distinctive within the My Melody-related cast.
Cinnamoroll And The Cinnamoangels Circle
13. Cinnamoroll
Cinnamoroll is a small white puppy with exceptionally long ears, blue eyes, pink cheeks, and a curled tail resembling a cinnamon roll.
He is associated with Café Cinnamon and is portrayed as gentle and friendly. One of his signature fantastical traits is his ability to use his large ears to fly.
His soft white-and-blue palette and highly rounded design have made Cinnamoroll one of Sanrio’s most recognizable characters.
14. Cappuccino
Cappuccino is one of Cinnamoroll’s puppy friends.
His name matches the café-and-dessert naming theme surrounding the Cinnamoroll cast. He has a relaxed personality and a distinctive fluffy appearance.
15. Mocha
Mocha is a female puppy in Cinnamoroll’s circle and is particularly associated with fashion and style.
Her brown coloring differentiates her immediately from Cinnamoroll’s white appearance. She is confident, caring, and plays a prominent role among the female members of the wider Cinnamoroll cast.
16. Chiffon
Chiffon is an energetic female puppy recognizable by her fluffy ears.
She has an active, upbeat personality and provides a livelier contrast to some of the gentler characters in the group.
17. Espresso
Espresso is another of Cinnamoroll’s puppy friends and is commonly characterized as intelligent and refined.
His curled ears give him a recognizable silhouette, while his name continues the food-and-drink naming convention found throughout the character family.
18. Milk
Milk is a tiny baby puppy associated with Cinnamoroll.
His small size and pacifier are central parts of his design. Milk admires Cinnamoroll and adds a younger character to the otherwise friendship-focused group.
Pompompurin And Friends
19. Pompompurin
Pompompurin is a golden retriever best recognized by his brown beret.
His relaxed personality matches his rounded, soft appearance. Food, naps, collecting shoes, and spending time with friends are recurring elements of his characterization.
Pompompurin’s simple golden-yellow and brown design makes him instantly recognizable despite having very few visual details.
20. Muffin
Muffin is a hamster and one of Pompompurin’s close friends.
His tiny size creates a noticeable visual contrast when he appears beside the much larger Pompompurin. Muffin belongs to the core circle of animal companions that gives Pompompurin’s property its friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
21. Scone
Scone is a mouse associated with Pompompurin’s group of friends.
Like Muffin, Scone is a small companion character whose presence helps expand Pompompurin’s social world.
22. Bagel
Bagel is a squirrel and another member of Pompompurin’s circle.
The character continues the food-based naming pattern used for several members of the group, with names such as Muffin, Scone, and Bagel.
23. Macaroon
Macaroon is a female golden retriever associated with Pompompurin.
She is recognizable for her curls and more decorative appearance. Because both characters are golden retrievers, Macaroon fits naturally into Pompompurin’s world while maintaining a distinct visual identity.
Classic Sanrio Animal Characters
24. Pochacco
Pochacco is a white dog with black floppy ears and a sporty personality.
He is strongly associated with physical activity and curiosity. His minimal black-and-white design gives him a classic Sanrio appearance that remains recognizable even without elaborate accessories.
Pochacco belongs to Sanrio’s long-running group of dog characters and has retained a strong following across generations.
25. Keroppi
Keroppi, the central character of Kerokerokeroppi, is a cheerful frog with large eyes and a wide mouth.
He lives around Donut Pond and is portrayed as energetic and adventurous. His bold green coloring and simple facial design make him one of Sanrio’s most recognizable classic characters.
26. Koroppi
Koroppi is Keroppi’s brother.
The siblings are part of a set of frog triplets, giving Keroppi a more developed family structure than might be apparent from merchandise featuring him alone.
27. Pikki
Pikki is Keroppi’s sister and the third member of the triplets.
Her presence completes the sibling group and adds another important family relationship to the Kerokerokeroppi cast.
28. Keroppa
Keroppa is Keroppi’s father.
He is part of the Kerokerokeroppi family living around Donut Pond and helps establish the domestic background behind Keroppi’s adventures.
29. Keroma
Keroma is Keroppi’s mother.
Together with Keroppa and the triplets, she belongs to the central family network surrounding Keroppi.
30. Pekkle
Ahiru no Pekkle, usually called Pekkle, is a good-natured white duck.
His design commonly features a blue shirt, and he is particularly associated with dancing. Pekkle represents the simple, friendly character style found in several of Sanrio’s classic properties.
31. Pich
Pich is one of the fish friends associated with Pekkle.
Although considerably less prominent than Pekkle himself, Pich belongs to the supporting cast surrounding the duck character.
32. Pochi
Pochi is another fish in Pekkle’s circle.
This Pochi should not be confused with other Sanrio characters that share the same or similar names across different properties.
Badtz-Maru And Friends
33. Badtz-Maru
Badtz-Maru is a black penguin with spiky head feathers and an expressive face.
Unlike Sanrio characters built primarily around sweetness, Badtz-Maru is deliberately mischievous and cheeky. His personality gives him a rebellious edge while remaining humorous rather than threatening.
He comes from Gorgeoustown and has a supporting cast of friends and family around him.
34. Good Hana-Maru
Good Hana-Maru is a white seal and one of Badtz-Maru’s friends.
His friendly nature contrasts effectively with Badtz-Maru’s more mischievous attitude. Even their names establish a deliberate good-versus-bad contrast.
35. Pandaba
Pandaba is a panda and part of Badtz-Maru’s social circle.
Her panda design makes her visually easy to distinguish from the penguins and other animals associated with the property.
36. Pochi
Badtz-Maru’s Pochi is a pet alligator.
This is a good example of why Sanrio character lists can become confusing: names may be reused or translated similarly across separate character properties. In this context, Pochi specifically refers to Badtz-Maru’s unusual pet.
Tuxedosam And His Brothers
37. Tuxedosam
Tuxedosam is a blue-and-white penguin known for his fashion-conscious appearance, particularly his bow ties.
His polished aesthetic distinguishes him from the mischievous Badtz-Maru. Tuxedosam is associated with an extensive bow-tie collection and a love of eating.
38. Chip
Chip is one of Tuxedosam’s brothers.
He shares the penguin family identity while using different coloring to help distinguish the siblings.
39. Dip
Dip is Tuxedosam’s other brother.
Together, Sam, Chip, and Dip form a set of penguin brothers, adding a family dimension that may not be obvious when Tuxedosam appears alone on merchandise.
Little Twin Stars
40. Kiki
Kiki is the younger brother of the Little Twin Stars.
He is typically represented with blue hair and a star-themed, pastel design. Kiki is energetic and curious, complementing his sister Lala’s personality.
The twins come from the imaginative celestial setting associated with Dream Star-Cloud, giving their property a stronger fantasy theme than many of Sanrio’s everyday animal characters.
41. Lala
Lala is Kiki’s older twin sister and is generally depicted with pink hair.
She is often characterized as gentler and somewhat more cautious than her brother. Kiki and Lala are designed as a pair, so their identities are closely linked rather than functioning as unrelated standalone mascots.
Their clouds, stars, pastel colors, and dreamlike imagery established an aesthetic that remains distinctive within Sanrio.
Hangyodon And Friends
42. Hangyodon
Hangyodon is a fish-like character with a deliberately unusual appearance.
He dreams of becoming a hero but does not always succeed as intended, making comedy an important part of his appeal. His expressive face and aquatic design stand apart from Sanrio’s more conventionally cute cats, dogs, and rabbits.
43. Sayuri
Sayuri is an octopus and one of Hangyodon’s closest companions.
Her presence reinforces the aquatic theme of Hangyodon’s world and provides him with a recognizable supporting friend.
Gudetama Characters
44. Gudetama
Gudetama is an anthropomorphic egg defined by extreme laziness and reluctance to exert effort.
The character can appear in different egg preparations, but the central identity remains the same: an exhausted-looking yolk that would rather avoid doing anything.
Gudetama’s appeal comes partly from the contrast between Sanrio’s traditionally cheerful mascots and a character whose defining attitude is fatigue and apathy.
45. Shakipiyo
Shakipiyo is a chick character associated with Gudetama.
Its energetic demeanor creates a deliberate contrast with Gudetama’s lack of motivation. This opposite dynamic helps reinforce Gudetama’s defining personality.
Aggretsuko Characters
46. Aggretsuko
Retsuko, widely known through the title Aggretsuko, is a red panda office worker.
During ordinary office life, she appears polite and restrained, but accumulated frustration finds an outlet through aggressive death-metal karaoke. This contrast between social conformity and private emotional release drives much of the character’s comedy.
Unlike many mascot-focused Sanrio properties, Aggretsuko is built around workplace pressures, adulthood, friendships, and relationships.
47. Fenneko
Fenneko is a fennec fox and Retsuko’s coworker and friend.
She is highly observant and often analyzes the behavior of the people around her. Her dry reactions provide an effective contrast to Retsuko’s emotional struggles.
48. Haida
Haida is a spotted hyena who works with Retsuko.
He becomes one of the most important recurring characters in her workplace and personal story. His feelings for Retsuko form a significant part of his characterization, though their relationship develops through complicated circumstances rather than a simple romantic formula.
49. Director Ton
Director Ton is a pig and Retsuko’s workplace superior.
His demanding management style makes him a major source of Retsuko’s frustration, particularly early in the series. However, the character receives more nuance than a purely one-dimensional workplace antagonist.
50. Gori
Gori is a gorilla who holds a high-ranking position at Retsuko’s company.
Despite the difference in professional status, she becomes part of Retsuko’s important friendship circle. Her confident exterior is balanced by personal concerns that make her more relatable outside the office hierarchy.
51. Washimi
Washimi is a secretary bird and another senior figure within the company.
She is composed, direct, and capable, often appearing alongside Gori. Together, Washimi and Gori become trusted older friends to Retsuko and broaden the series beyond her immediate department.
Other Popular Sanrio Characters
52. Chococat
Chococat is a black cat recognized by his large eyes, brown nose, and distinctive whiskers.
His name references his chocolate-colored nose. Chococat is portrayed as curious and particularly interested in learning what is happening around him.
His simple black design makes him visually different from the pastel palettes associated with many other Sanrio characters.
53. Charmmy Kitty
Charmmy Kitty is Hello Kitty’s pet cat.
This distinction sometimes surprises newcomers because Hello Kitty herself has feline visual features. Within Sanrio’s characterization, however, Charmmy Kitty functions explicitly as a pet.
She is a white Persian cat and is commonly shown with decorative accessories that reinforce her elegant appearance.
54. Sugar
Sugar is a hamster connected to Hello Kitty and Charmmy Kitty.
The small white hamster expands the pet side of Kitty’s character world and should not be confused with the numerous other tiny companion animals found throughout Sanrio.
55. Cogimyun
Cogimyun is a small flour fairy.
Her fragile, powdery concept gives her one of Sanrio’s more unusual character identities. She resembles a small white creature despite being based around flour rather than an ordinary animal species.
Her soft appearance and delicate characterization fit naturally into contemporary pastel Sanrio aesthetics.
56. Kirimichan
KIRIMIちゃん. is designed around a slice of salmon fillet.
Rather than hiding the food concept behind an animal mascot, the character embraces it directly, complete with a small body attached to the salmon-slice head.
Kirimichan demonstrates the enormous range of ideas that can become Sanrio characters; recognizable mascots do not have to be conventional animals or human-like figures.
57. Marumofubiyori
Marumofubiyori centers on Moppu, a small white bear who loves staying wrapped in his blanket.
The blanket is crucial to his visual identity and supports the property’s cozy, relaxed theme. Moppu’s preference for comfortable surroundings gives the character an especially soft and home-oriented personality.
58. Usahana
Usahana is a rabbit recognized for her unusually colorful design.
She has long ears with contrasting colors and a bright appearance that separates her from the more limited palettes of My Melody and Wish me mell.
Her cheerful, colorful presentation gives her a distinctive place among Sanrio’s numerous rabbit characters.
59. Wish me mell
Wish me mell is a gentle rabbit associated with Merci Hills.
Mell’s design uses soft colors and a fluffy, rounded appearance. Themes of feelings, communication, friendship, and connecting with others are particularly important to the property.
This emotional emphasis differentiates Mell from the fairy-tale presentation of My Melody and the rebellious styling of Kuromi.
60. Corocorokuririn
Corocorokuririn is a golden hamster recognizable by his small size and flower-like hat.
He belongs to an extensive hamster family and represents another example of Sanrio building an entire social setting around a relatively simple animal mascot.
His warm coloring and rounded design give him the cozy visual qualities associated with many classic Sanrio properties.
Who Are The Main Sanrio Characters?
There is no single narrative “main cast” across every Sanrio property because the characters belong to different series. However, several names have become especially prominent within Sanrio’s broader character catalog.
Hello Kitty remains the company’s signature global character, while My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Pochacco, Keroppi, Badtz-Maru and Little Twin Stars are among the best-known recurring Sanrio properties.
Gudetama and Aggretsuko represent somewhat different approaches. Gudetama turns low motivation into the central joke, while Aggretsuko uses an adult workplace setting and serialized storytelling.
Important Sanrio Character Groups And Families
| Group | Important Characters | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| White Family | Hello Kitty, Mimmy, Mary, George, Anthony, Margaret | Kitty’s immediate and extended family |
| My Melody Circle | My Melody, Flat, My Sweet Piano | Friends from My Melody’s world |
| Kuromi Circle | Kuromi, Baku | Close companions |
| Cinnamoroll Circle | Cinnamoroll, Cappuccino, Mocha, Chiffon, Espresso, Milk | Puppy friends |
| Pompompurin Circle | Pompompurin, Muffin, Scone, Bagel, Macaroon | Pompompurin and friends |
| Keroppi Family | Keroppi, Koroppi, Pikki, Keroppa, Keroma | Frog family |
| Tuxedosam Family | Tuxedosam, Chip, Dip | Penguin brothers |
| Little Twin Stars | Kiki, Lala | Twin siblings |
| Aggretsuko Circle | Retsuko, Fenneko, Haida, Ton, Gori, Washimi | Coworkers and friends |
How Sanrio Characters Connect
One of the easiest mistakes when learning about Sanrio is assuming every famous character regularly interacts within one unified canon. Sanrio instead operates many distinct character properties.
Family relationships are especially important in Hello Kitty and Keroppi’s worlds. Friendship groups define properties such as Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin. Little Twin Stars is fundamentally structured around the sibling relationship between Kiki and Lala.
Other properties use contrasting personalities. My Melody’s gentle image differs sharply from Kuromi’s rebellious presentation, while Gudetama’s exhaustion is contrasted by Shakipiyo’s energy.
Aggretsuko stands apart because its relationships function within an ongoing workplace and social narrative. Retsuko’s coworkers are not simply decorative companions; they participate in conflicts, friendships, career problems, and longer character arcs.
Sanrio Character Species And Types
Sanrio’s catalog is much broader than cats and rabbits.
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Cats | Charmmy Kitty, Chococat |
| Dogs/Puppies | Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Pochacco |
| Rabbits | My Melody, Kuromi, Usahana, Wish me mell |
| Penguins | Badtz-Maru, Tuxedosam |
| Frogs | Keroppi, Koroppi, Pikki |
| Hamsters | Muffin, Sugar, Corocorokuririn |
| Duck | Pekkle |
| Sheep | My Sweet Piano |
| Red Panda | Retsuko |
| Fennec Fox | Fenneko |
| Hyena | Haida |
| Aquatic Characters | Hangyodon, Sayuri |
| Food-Based Characters | Gudetama, Kirimichan |
| Fantasy/Concept Characters | Kiki, Lala, Cogimyun |
This variety is one reason the Sanrio character catalog can accommodate very different visual styles while retaining a recognizable emphasis on expressive, approachable character design.
Hello Kitty Vs. Other Sanrio Characters
Hello Kitty is a Sanrio character, but “Sanrio” and “Hello Kitty” are not interchangeable terms.
Sanrio is the company behind a large catalog of character properties. Hello Kitty represents one of those properties. My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Kuromi, Pochacco, Badtz-Maru and the Little Twin Stars are separate characters rather than members of Hello Kitty’s immediate family.
The distinction becomes particularly important when identifying supporting characters. Mimmy and Mary White have direct family relationships with Hello Kitty, whereas Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin originate from their own character settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is The Most Famous Sanrio Character?
Hello Kitty is Sanrio’s signature character and has achieved worldwide recognition through merchandise, media appearances, collaborations, licensed products, and themed entertainment.
Is Hello Kitty A Sanrio Character?
Yes. Hello Kitty is a character created by Sanrio and is one of the company’s most internationally recognizable properties.
Are Kuromi And My Melody Related?
They are not sisters. Kuromi and My Melody are separate characters closely associated through the My Melody franchise and related media.
Is Cinnamoroll A Rabbit?
No. Despite his extremely long ears, Cinnamoroll is a puppy. His oversized ears are also one of his defining features.
Is Pompompurin A Dog?
Yes. Pompompurin is a golden retriever. His brown beret and rounded yellow-gold appearance are his most recognizable visual traits.
What Animal Is Kuromi?
Kuromi is a rabbit character. Her pointed black hood and devil-like tail can make her species less visually obvious than My Melody’s.
Are Kiki And Lala Siblings?
Yes. Kiki and Lala are twins known collectively as the Little Twin Stars. Lala is the older sister and Kiki is the younger brother.
Is Gudetama An Animal?
No. Gudetama is an anthropomorphic egg character, usually represented primarily as an egg yolk and defined by a tired, unmotivated personality.
Is Aggretsuko A Sanrio Character?
Yes. Retsuko, the protagonist of Aggretsuko, is a Sanrio red panda character. Her property is notable for its adult workplace setting and death-metal karaoke premise.
Are There Only 60 Sanrio Characters?
No. The 60 Sanrio characters in this guide are a curated selection of notable mascots, relatives, friends, and supporting characters. The wider Sanrio catalog contains many additional characters and character properties.
Conclusion
The world of Sanrio characters is much larger than Hello Kitty alone. Classic figures such as My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Keroppi, Tuxedosam, Pochacco, and Badtz-Maru sit alongside later favorites including Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Gudetama, and Aggretsuko.
Understanding the separate families and character groups makes the catalog much easier to navigate. Mimmy belongs to Hello Kitty’s family, Baku accompanies Kuromi, Cinnamoroll has his puppy friendship circle, Pompompurin has his own companions, and Kiki and Lala form the Little Twin Stars.
These different personalities are a major part of Sanrio’s range. Some characters are gentle and comforting, others mischievous or energetic, and characters such as Gudetama and Retsuko explore humor through entirely different emotional perspectives. Together, they show how varied the broader Sanrio character catalog has become.