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Nikkei Asia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
Hello Kitty owner promotes 'edgy' Kuromi in diversification drive
An image issued by Japan's Sanrio promoting its 'Kuromify the world" campaign. The initiative is aimed at expanding the character's fan base. © 2025 Sanrio Co. Ltd. Tokyo, Japan YURIKA YONEDA TOKYO -- A Netflix series featuring mischievous imp-like character Kuromi created by Japan's Sanrio will launch later this month, in the latest push by the company behind Hello Kitty to build up its brands' international following. The animated series titled "My Melody & Kuromi" is the Japanese entertainment company's latest collaboration with the streaming service as it tries to extend and deepen its characters' global fan base.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sakamoto Days Season 1 part two premiere date out, set to stream from this day
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Anime fans are in for a treat as one of the popular anime 'Sakamoto Days' is returning with its second part, which will feature more battles, action and a quest to stop a dangerous serial killer 'Slur'. Sakamoto Days Season 1 Part two will premiere on Netflix on July 14, with new episodes weekly on this OTT platform. The makers have also released the trailer for the series. In the two-minute and twenty-two-second trailer, Sakamoto's team, which includes Clairvoyant Shin, mafia boss daughter Lu Xiatong, and sniper expert Heisuke Mashimo, fights against world-class assassins to protect Sakamoto. At the same time, they follow a mission to stop a serial killer named Slur, who was also shown in Season One of Sakamoto Days. While sharing the trailer, Netflix wrote, "Prepare yourself for more battles, more danger and more pork buns when the hit anime, Sakamoto Days returns." According to Variety, 'Sakamoto Days' follows the story of former legendary hitman Taro Sakamoto who retired for love but must fight to protect his family when his past resurfaces. The series dominated the Global Top 10 for 10 weeks, appearing in 54 countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, France and Argentina, according to the outlet. It premieres exclusively on Netflix. Meanwhile, the OTT giant Netflix made a major splash at Anime Expo over the weekend by announcing its anime lineup, which included 'Sakamoto Days', 'My Melody & Kuromi' and 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.' The streaming giant's anime push comes as the genre reaches unprecedented heights on the platform, with over 50% of Netflix audiences -- representing more than 150 million households or over 300 million people -- now watching anime content, according to Netflix. The company says it's focused on delivering diverse stories and genres to serve everyone, "from a curious newcomer to a lifelong anime superfan." As for new anime release dates, 'My Melody & Kuromi,' featuring beloved Sanrio characters, presents an original stop-motion tale where the iconic duo faces a major incident threatening their home of Mariland. The series premieres on July 24, as reported by Variety. (ANI)
GMA Network
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Le Sserafim drops 'Kawaii' MV set in the world of Sanrio
Le Sserafim embodies the meaning of 'Kawaii' in their newest music video. On Tuesday, the K-pop girl group released the MV for their newest song, showing all five members in separate Sanrio-themed rooms. Characters with heavy inspirations include My Melody and Kuromi. The song will be used as the theme song of Netflix series 'My Melody & Kuromi.' Le Sserafim had earlier kicked off their world tour 'Easy Crazy Hot' in Incheon, South Korea in April. The tour will also have a Manila stop at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 2. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Korea Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Le Sserafim teams up with Sanrio
Le Sserafim went all out for cuteness in the music video for a B-side track from its fourth single in Japan, 'Different.' The group uploaded the video for 'Kawaii (prod. Gen Hoshino)' on Wednesday featuring the five members roaming around the Sanrio theme park in Tokyo and singing about how cuteness can transform anyone's character into a positive strength. The single was chosen as the theme song for the show 'My Melody & Kuromi,' which starts streaming on Netflix on July 24. Heo Yunjin wrote the English lyrics for the catchy tune that made Oricon's Weekly Digital Single Ranking and Billboard Japan's Top Download Songs chart. The quintet concluded the Japan leg of its international tour last month, visiting four cities in the country for nine shows. It will return to Japan in November for an encore concert at Tokyo Dome.
UPI
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Le Sserafim releases video for 'Kawaii,' the 'My Melody' theme song
1 of 2 | Le Sserafim released a music video Tuesday for their song that will serve as the "My Melody & Kuromi" theme song. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- Le Sserafim is back with a new music video. The South Korean girl group released the music video for their song "Kawaii," which will serve as the My Melody & Kuromi theme song, on Tuesday. The video shows clips from the Netflix show alongside Le Sserafim members Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kauha and Hong Eunchae, who sing and bake cupcakes together. "We rise and dance, dance, dance," they sing. "Cause you know, 24-7 I gotcha, 24-7 I gotcha." In the Netflix series, Melody owns a Mariland cake shop. Kuromi's sweet treat shop, meanwhile, isn't thriving. The characters were initially introduced in 1975 and 2005, respectively, and the series will follow the duo as they overcome "a crisis that threatens everyone," according to an official synopsis. In March, Le Sserafim released their EP Hot. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
