is a Japanese stop-motion original net animated (ONA) series based on the Sanrio characters My Melody and Kuromi. Produced by Toruku Studio, the series was released worldwide on July 24, 2025, on Netflix.
Synopsis My Melody opens a cake shop in Mariland. After encountering a magical heart in the forest, strange things start happening around her. Meanwhile, Kuromi's Japanese sweets shop across the street is always empty. Kuromi searches for the secret to My Melody's cakes. My Melody and Kuromi work hard to prepare for a sweets-making contest judged by the world-famous pastry chef Pistachio. However, no one knows that this will lead to an incident that threatens the fate of Mariland.
Characters
A pink-hooded white rabbit and one of the main protagonists who likes almond pound cake.
A black jester-hooded rabbit, My Melody's self-proclaimed rival/friend and one of the main protagonists who likes pickled onions.
A small blue mouse and one of My Melody's friends in Mariland.
A pink sheep and My Melody's best friend who is mute and only says "Baa" until she speaks in one of the last episodes.
Voiced by: Kenji Nojima (Japanese); Griffin Burns (English) A green cat who is a world-famous pastry chef and the judge for Mariland's sweets-making contest. Tanba and Sasage Two wolves who help Kuromi at her Japanese sweets shop and are eager to find the Heart.
A purple tapir with the ability to fly and Kuromi's usual sidekick. Though mentioned by Kuromi, Baku is absent throughout the series, but later returns to Mariland in the final episode.
Production In January 2025, Netflix announced a new stop-motion anime series that was directed by Tomoki Misato and written by Shuko Nemoto. Produced by Toruku Studio (a division of Wit Studio, who are known for Spy × Family), the show has a "hand-crafted" and Kawaii aesthetic. The series' theme song, titled "Kawaii", is performed by Le Sserafim and produced by Gen Hoshino.
Episodes
Release My Melody & Kuromi premiered on July 24, 2025, on Netflix. The series serves as both a semicentennial and vicennial celebration for My Melody (50 years), and Kuromi (20 years), respectively.
Reception My Melody & Kuromi was awarded Best Animation at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025.https://x.com/NetflixJP/status/1996830647671796030https://x.com/NetflixAnime/status/1998029803367342279 The series is currently being nominated for an International Emmy Award for Kids:Animation.
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