Even if you are not a fan, almost everyone knows Hello Kitty or has heard of her, she has achieved such popularity, but what about the other characters in the universe of this charming kitty, do you know them?
Of course, those who follow Hello Kitty and her friends know the characteristics and personality of each of the main characters, however, for others, it could be something new. Therefore, we will now present a list of the top 10 characters from the world of Hello Kitty.
To begin, let’s go back in time to tell you when Hello Kitty was born. Well, the character was created by the Japanese company Sanrio in 1960. The brand created more than 400 characters, including Hello Kitty.
fifty year old girl
In 2024, Hello Kitty turns 50, as the cute character was created in 1974 by designer Ikuko Shimizu. The name Hello Kitty has no specific meaning in Japanese, but was chosen to be easily pronounced in different languages and cultures.
Hello Kitty is a cat with human characteristics (anthropomorphized). She lives with her parents and twin sister, Mimmy, in London, England. Her motto is: “You can never have too many friends!” .
In 2016, Hello Kitty received her first Brazilian YouTube animation called O Mundo by Hello Kitty. In August 2018, Sanrio began streaming a CGI animated series on YouTube.
In Japan, Hello Kitty is a symbol of cuteness and kawaii, being loved and recognized by people of all ages. Now let’s meet the other main characters that are part of Hello Kitty’s life.
1- My melody
Hello Kitty’s best friend is a white-furred bunny who wears a pink hood that covers her ears, which her grandmother sewed especially for her. My Melody is a character created by Sanrio in 1975. She is known for her cute and innocent appearance as well as her kind and loving personality.
My Melody is very popular in Asia, where many toys and items related to her are sold. She is very honest and has a good character. Her birthday is January 18th and she lives in Mary Land Forest. Her favorite hobby is baking cookies with her mother and her favorite food is almond cake. Her best friends are Flat the mouse and My Sweet Piano the sheep.
2- Kuromi
A rebellious rabbit similar to My Melody, who is very messy and always causes trouble. Sanrio character created in 2005, appearing in the anime Onegai My Melody. Kuromi is a white dwarf rabbit who wears a black jester hat with a pink skull printed on it and a black “devil” tail.
Behind her radical appearance, she is super feminine. She loves writing her diary and reading novels. Her favorite colors are black and hot pink. Her favorite foods are shallots, all types of meat and cherries.
Kuromi is friends with My Melody, but sees this friendship with some competition, as a rival. She is also friends with Hello Kitty and has a crush on Badtz-Maru. She is the leader of a biker gang known as “Kuromi’s 5”. The other members are Nyanmi, Wanmi, Konmi and Chumi.
3- Badtz-Maru
A mischievous and playful penguin, who has a baby alligator named Few. Badtz-Maru was created in 1993. He has a spiky hairstyle and a normally unamused face. His birthday is April 1st, April Fool’s Day.
In Japanese, “badtz” (batsu) is a term for “X,” the symbol for a wrong answer. “Maru” means circle or “O” and means correct answer. He is often represented by “XO”.
Badtz-Maru enjoys the good-natured life in Gorgeoustown. He attracts a lot of attention when he walks his alligator Poco. He also plays the violin and the piano, but he only pretends because he isn’t very good. He was the mascot of the 2006 FIBA Basketball World Championship, which took place in Japan.
4-Keroppi
A kind and innocent frog created by Sanrio in 1987. He is one of the smallest characters, with large eyes and a V-shaped mouth when closed. She loves adventure and games, especially baseball and boomerangs.
Keroppi is often seen with his best friend, Denden the snail, and his girlfriend, Keroleen. He has a brother named Koroppi and a sister named Pikki. He is skilled, he makes boats out of flowers and plants and his handmade masks are much appreciated.
5- My sweet piano
She is a cute pink sheep and My Melody’s best friend. She first appeared in 1976 under the name Hitsuji, but was renamed Piano in 2005.
She has a soft, gentle and feminine personality. She is very sweet, creative and loves poetry and writing stories.
My Sweet Piano is a recurring character in Onegai My Melody and one of the extras in Supercute Adventures from the second season onwards.
6- Mimmy
She is Hello Kitty’s twin sister. She is identical to her sister, but she wears a yellow bow on the opposite side of her ear. Mimmy is a shy, polite and very feminine character. She loves her sister and is a lot like her. Her hobbies and interests include sewing and patchwork, and her favorite subject in school is home economics.
Mimmy and Hello Kitty appear as co-protagonists in the anime Hello Kitty’s Paradise and the Ringo no Mori trilogy.
7- Cinnamon roll
Sanrio character, created in 2001 by Miyuki Okumura. He is a white, noseless dog with long ears, blue eyes, pink cheeks and a tail that resembles a cinnamon roll.
Cinnamoroll is the official mascot of Café Cinnamon. He is shy, but very friendly and sometimes takes a nap on customers’ laps. He can fly by flapping his huge ears.
Cinnamoroll cares deeply for the people around him, often putting the needs of others before his own. He is particularly attracted to those who are vulnerable or in need of guidance and support.
He is one of Sanrio’s most famous mascots and appears on countless items and products, as well as appearing in anime and even manga.
8- Pochacco
He was born on February 28, 1989 in Fuwafuwa town in London, England. He is a white dog with black, flexible ears, but no visible mouth. Pochacco is a curious and clumsy character, who sometimes sticks his nose where he shouldn’t. He is often seen wearing sporty clothes since he has a sporty and playful personality.
The name Pochacco comes from pocha pocha (plump). His favorite food is banana ice cream. Pochacco is a great basketball player and loves football and skateboarding. Since he only walks on his hind legs, he always bangs his head.
9- Pompompurina
A chubby, calm and friendly dog. Pompompurin is a golden retriever dog created in 1996. He is calm, friendly and a big eater, loves to sleep and eat. His name contains the word “Purin”, which means “pudding” in Japanese. His favorite food is toffee pudding with cream.
The Pompompurin is a relaxed dog, who loves the phrase “let’s go out” and hates the word “stay”. He makes friends with everyone he meets and dreams of growing up.
He has a knack for napping and doing “purin aerobics.” She loves her sister-owner, her house and her basket.
10- Gudetama
Its name is a combination of the Japanese words “gude” and “tamago”, meaning “lazy” and “egg” respectively. The character is a lazy egg who loves to lie down with his bacon blanket or just lie in his egg white.
Gudetamas are little eggs that hang out on Hello Kitty Island. He is also the protagonist of the Netflix series “Gudetama: Aventureiros de Gema”.
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