Sanrio works in collaboration with Netflix to present the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi anime series on the streaming platform. The Japanese animation lineup continues to grow with a stop-motion experience that is set to launch officially in July later this year. This project marks a special milestone as it honors the 50th anniversary of My Melody since her debut in 1975 and the 20-year presence of Kuromi in the Sanrio universe.
The characters and their distinct personalities are built upon by My Melody's cheerful charm joined by the mischief of Kuromi. The stories are led by the guidance of stop-motion artist Tomoki Misato. Shuko Nemoto created the script to create work that brings viewers into the realm of Mariland.
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Netflix Introduces a My Melody & Kuromi Stop-Motion Series
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