Matt Schley
January 9, 2025 
My Melody and Kuromi, two characters from the popular Sanrio lineup, will star in a new series on Netflix, it was revealed today. Appropriately, the series is titled My Melody & Kuromi, and it is animated in stop motion.
Along with the announcement, Netflix revealed some messages from both characters, which you can see below.
My Melody debuted as the best friend of Hello Kitty in 1975, while Kuromi, My Melody’s rival and doppelganger (think Wario to Mario), first appeared in 2005.
My Melody & Kuromi is directed by Tomoki Misato, who is known for helming Pui Pui Molcar. A statement by Misato released by Netflix reads: “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 animated by Toruku, a new branch of Wit Studio, and written by playwright Shuko Nemoto.
Source: Netflix
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