Netflix Orders Stop-Motion Animation Series ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ Based On Sanrio Characters
Netflix’s latest Japanese order is My Melody & Kuromi, a stop-motion animation based on Sanrio characters.
The series, directed by Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar), will roll out in July, and will center on My Melody, a straightforward, cheerful girl who bakes cookies with her mother and cares deeply for her younger brother. Shuko Nemoto is the writer.
My Melody & Kuromi comes from Toruku, which is part of Wit Studio. For Toruku, it marks a first stop-motion animation.
My Melody debuted in Japan in 1975, while Kuromi was added in 2005 as a trouble-making rival to My Melody who is actually softer than she appears. Since her debut, she has been a top-three ranked Sanrio character.
“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,” said Misato. “This momentous project motivated all of us to come together,...
The series, directed by Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar), will roll out in July, and will center on My Melody, a straightforward, cheerful girl who bakes cookies with her mother and cares deeply for her younger brother. Shuko Nemoto is the writer.
My Melody & Kuromi comes from Toruku, which is part of Wit Studio. For Toruku, it marks a first stop-motion animation.
My Melody debuted in Japan in 1975, while Kuromi was added in 2005 as a trouble-making rival to My Melody who is actually softer than she appears. Since her debut, she has been a top-three ranked Sanrio character.
“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,” said Misato. “This momentous project motivated all of us to come together,...
- 1/9/2025
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