Netflix is increasing its Japanese animation slate with “My Melody & Kuromi,” a brand new stop-motion sequence that includes Sanrio’s beloved characters, set to debut globally in July.

The sequence options My Melody, who since her debut in 1975 has continued to be liked by a variety of followers, and Kuromi, who debuted in 2005 as My Melody’s self-proclaimed rival. My Melody is a simple, cheerful woman who cares deeply for her youthful brother and enjoys baking cookies together with her mom. Kuromi, who could look like a troublemaker, is definitely fairly female and has ranked within the Prime 3 within the 2024 Sanrio character rating.

“Pui Pui Molcar” director Tomoki Misato helms the undertaking. “I’m thrilled that this undertaking is lastly introduced on this necessary 12 months marking the fiftieth anniversary of My Melody and the twentieth anniversary of Kuromi” Misato mentioned. “This momentous undertaking motivated all of us to come back collectively, tackle numerous challenges, and push the envelope with stop-motion. I hope everybody will take pleasure in this thrilling story set in our handcrafted Mariland, the thrilling motion that pushes the bounds of stop-motion, and, after all, the lovable and dynamic characters.”

The sequence marks the primary stop-motion animation sequence from Toruku, which was established as a part of WIT Studio. Award-winning playwright Shuko Nemoto penned the script through the pandemic. “Having My Melody and Kuromi communicate strains I wrote felt like a reward for me as a author,” Nemoto mentioned. “Due to the pandemic, I couldn’t meet with director Misato or the producers in particular person. However we related remotely every week, fastidiously constructing this collectively. The undertaking is full of love for the world of My Melody, beloved by folks of all ages. I consider everybody, from adults to youngsters, can have favourite scenes and features.”

The sequence joins Netflix’s 2025 Japanese lineup alongside “Bullet Practice Explosion,” “Final Samurai Standing,” and “Alice in Borderland” Season 3.