Sanrio Characters Ranking 2025 – Top 10 Most Popular (Part 1)
Which Sanrio character has captured your heart the most?
With over 400 adorable characters created since the 1970s, Sanrio has been a part of childhoods, collections, and kawaii culture worldwide.
Each year, fans from around the globe vote in the Sanrio Character Ranking, showing their love and loyalty. In this post, we’re diving into the Top 10 most popular Sanrio characters of 2025 – starting with the first five fan favorites.
From classic icons to rising stars, which character do you think made it to the top?
✨ Let us know your favorite in the comments!
✰No. 1 : [Pom Pom Purin]
⭐Profile
One of the most beloved Sanrio characters.
Pom Pom Purin is a golden retriever pup known for his laid-back and friendly personality.
He loves going out. He dislikes staying home.
His hobby? Collecting shoes – he enjoys hiding just one from a pair, like his dad’s leather shoes or his mom’s sandals.
He loves milk, soft and squishy things, and especially his mom’s homemade pudding.
His talents include napping, doing the Pudding Dance, and making friends with everyone.
His dream is to grow even bigger. He lives in a special basket at the entrance of his owner’s big sister’s house.
⭐Birthday
A sunny day on April 16.
⭐Debut Year
1996
No. 2 : [Cinnamoroll]
⭐Profile
He is a small white puppy born high above the clouds.
One day, he gently floated down from the sky and was discovered by the owner of Café Cinnamon.
She took him in, and he became the café’s adorable mascot.
His tail curls up like a cinnamon roll, which is how he got his name – Cinnamoroll.
His special talent is flapping his big ears to fly through the air.
Cinnamoroll is quiet, gentle, and friendly.
He sometimes even falls asleep on customers’ laps.
A fan favorite among Sanrio characters, Cinnamoroll continues to win hearts with his sweet nature and magical charm.
⭐Birthday
March 6.
⭐Debut Year
2002
No. 3 : [Pochacco]
⭐Profile
His name comes from being a little plump, so he’s called Pochacco.
He’s a curious and clumsy little pup who can be a bit of a busybody.
He loves to take detours during his walks.
He was born in Uguisu Alley, on the outskirts of Fuwafuwa Town.
He is about the size of four large cups of his favorite banana ice cream.
His favorite flower is the clover, and he has lots of friends.
Pochacco remains a beloved member of the Sanrio characters family for his playful and gentle charm.
⭐Birthday
February 29 (born in a leap year).
⭐Debut Year
1989
No. 4 : [Kuromi]
⭐Profile
She claims to be My Melody’s rival, but beneath her tough appearance, she’s actually quite girly at heart!
She loves handsome guys, and her signature style includes a black hood with a pink skull charm.
Her hobbies include writing in her diary and getting absorbed in romance novels.
Her favorite color is black, and she loves pickled shallots.
Her sidekick Baku often carries her through the sky.
Even though she teases him, Baku always sticks by her.
Kuromi is determined to turn the whole world into her unique and bold “Kuromi” style.
She’s one of the edgiest and most iconic Sanrio characters, loved for her sassy and fun attitude.
⭐Birthday
October 31.
⭐Debut Year
2005
No. 5 : [Hello Kitty]
⭐Profile
Her real name is Kitty White.
She was born in the suburbs of London, England.
Her height is the size of five apples, and her weight is the same as three apples.
She’s a bright and kind girl who loves baking cookies and playing the piano.
Her dream is to become either a pianist or a poet.
She excels in music and English.
Her favorite food is the apple pie made by her mom.
She shares a strong bond with her twin sister Mimmy.
As one of the original and most famous Sanrio characters, Hello Kitty has been a symbol of kawaii culture around the world since her debut.
⭐Birthday
November 1
⭐Debut Year
1974 (the year the design was created).
What Do You Think of the Ranking?
Which Sanrio Character is Your Favorite?
So, what did you think of our ranking of the top Sanrio characters for 2025?
Do you agree with our picks?
Was there a character you think should have ranked higher?
Is your favorite Sanrio character in the top 5, or is there someone you feel was left out?
We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Feel free to leave a comment below and join the conversation.
In the next post, we’ll be revealing the characters ranked 6th through 10th in our Sanrio characters ranking.
Be sure to check back soon to see if your favorite made it into the top 10!
Each of these Sanrio characters brings so much joy to fans around the world.
There’s always something new and exciting to discover about them.
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