Sanrio

**Sanrio** is a famous Japanese character design company established in 1960, known for creating various cute cartoon characters. Its most iconic characters include Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and more. Here is an introduction to some of Sanrio’s representative characters:

👉1. **Hello Kitty**
   - **First Appearance**: 1974  
   - **Appearance**: Hello Kitty is Sanrio’s most iconic character, with a face resembling a cat without a mouth, usually wearing a cute dress with a red bow on her head. She symbolizes friendship, kindness, and happiness.         👉2. **My Melody**
   - **First Appearance**: 1975  
   - **Appearance**: My Melody is a sweet little bunny wearing a pink hood with two small bunny ears. She is often seen with a bow on her head.  
👉3. **Cinnamoroll**
   - **First Appearance**: 2001  
   - **Appearance**: Cinnamoroll is a white puppy with long ears that can fly. Its tail curls like a cinnamon roll, which is where it gets its name.  
👉4. **Kuromi**
   - **First Appearance**: 2005  
   - **Appearance**: Kuromi is a black bunny wearing a skull-shaped hat. While her appearance is similar to My Melody, her personality is cooler and more rebellious.  
👉5. **Badtz-Maru**
   - **First Appearance**: 1993  
   - **Appearance**: Badtz-Maru is a small penguin with a distinctive facial expression, large round eyes, and an upturned beak, giving him a cool look.  
👉 6. **Pochacco**
   - **First Appearance**: 1993  
   - **Appearance**: Pochacco is a cute white dog with large ears and red shoes, giving him a simple yet lively appearance.  
 👉 7. **Little Twin Stars (Kiki & Lala)**
   - **First Appearance**: 1975  
   - **Appearance**: Little Twin Stars consists of twin siblings, Kiki (the boy) and Lala (the girl). They have a sparkling starry background and wear cute outfits.  
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These characters have become cultural icons and are not only popular in Japan but also around the world, representing positivity, kindness, and creativity.

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