Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and the Sanrio Plush Guide

Former emo kid Teryn is here to tell you all about my teenage obsession with Sanrio! Like most, I found Sanrio through loving Hello Kitty and, from there, grew fond of many of the other characters in the Sanrio universe.

There are many more characters with more added as Sanrio puts out animes and media. However, I have tracked down the top three plushies for the ten fan-favorite Sanrio members.

So, buckle up for the cuteness overload of Sanrio and be ready to pick out your new plushie best friend!

sanrio plush
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Lowdown Upfront

The best plushies come from either Squishmallow or Sanrio’s official website. However, there are a few shining jewels on Amazon.

I adore all of the Kuromi plushies the most, but Squishmallow’s Franken Kitty is a close 2nd.

Meet the Sanrio Family!

I took the official top 10 list from Sanrio to pick which ten characters to include on this list. It was insanely hard narrowing it down to a mere ten, but there is for sure a Sanrio plush for everyone on this list!

The Best of Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is by far the most recognizable member of the Sanrio squad. She is a white cat with a pink/red bow on her left ear. She adores baking cookies and pies with her mom and twin sister, Mimmy. 

  • Real Name: Kitty White
  • Hometown: London, England
  • Birthday: November 1, 1974, making her a Scorpio! 

Squishmallow Franken Kitty

Squishmallow Franken Kitty

This is a Walgreens-exclusive Squishmallow that is available in an 8-inch size. Kitty is dressed up for Halloween as Frankenstein, so she is a minty green color with black stitch marks and a pink bow!

Sizes Available

8-inch

Design and Variants

None

Best Place to Hunt

This item is a Walgreens exclusive.

Pros

  • This is an adorable Halloween design for spooky collectors! 

Cons

  • Only one size variant 
  • It is only available at Walgreens 

Strawberry Hello Kitty

Strawberry Hello Kitty

This adorable Hello Kitty has her name written in baby blue on her foot, matching her outfit. In addition, she holds a baby pink strawberry that fits her bow. 

Sizes Available

30cm and 40cm

Design and Variants

  • A pale nude/pink Kitty with a strawberry bow, a baby pink strawberry onesie with green trim, and her name written on her foot. A strawberry tattoo is on the other foot. 
  • Love Kitty is white with huge eyes. Her pink bow has a heart in the center, and her feet have pink hearts on them. She wears a fluffy pink dress and holds a heart-shaped “Love” pillow. 
  • Plum Kitty is a white cat with a purple bow on her head. She wears a red outfit, and her name is written in dark green on her foot. She holds a plum in her lap. 

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com – it does not have prime shipping

Pros

  • There are multiple cute designs 
  • Great for those who love the strawberry and cottage core aesthetics 

Cons

  • It is not available for prime shipping 
  • There are only two sizes available 

Diamond Perfume Series Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty Mascot Plush

This Hello Kitty has a large diamond coming out of her pink-silk bow; she wears a silky pink dress with a mint apron decorated with perfume bottles. In addition, Kitty has a gold lobster clasp chain to hang from bags and storage nets. 

Sizes Available

3.5-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but she is a part of a special series at Sanrio stores called the Diamond Perfume Series. 

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • Cute design that is small and easy to store/display 
  • An official Sanrio product 

Cons

  • Only comes in the small 3.5-inch size
  • Shipping can take 7-10 days and is only free if you spend $100. 

The Best of Badtz-Maru

Badtz-Maru is a spiky-haired black penguin who loves playing the piano and violin. He also loves collecting photos of movie stars because he dreams of escaping his current posh town for a life of fame in the city. 

  • Alternate Name: XO
  • Hometown: Born in Oahu, Hawaii but raised in Gorgeous Town, a small wealthy town in the United States. 
  • Birthday: April 1, 1993, making Badtz an Aries like me! 

Squishmallow Basic Sanrio Squad

Squishmallow Basic Sanrio Squad

Badtz-Maru is a member of the Classic Sanrio Squad. This squad was originally exclusive to Five Below. It featured the squad members in classic looks without accessories or costumes. Now larger sizes of this squad can be found at Sanrio stores and Costco.

Sizes Available

8-inch, 12-inch, and 20-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants of the Badtz-Maru Squishmallow.

Best Place to Hunt

  • Five Below
  • Costco
  • Sanrio Locations

Pros

  • It has a cute design. 

Cons

  • Unfortunately, this is the only Sanrio Squishmallow squad to feature Badtz-Maru. 

Badtz-maru Pastel Baby Plush

Badtz-maru Pastel Baby

This version of Badtz-Maru features a pastel grey variant of the usually black penguin. He holds a baby bottle and bib and has blushed sheets. 

Sizes Available

8″ X 4.5″ X 10″

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but he is a special pastel baby series member. 

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and online

Pros

  • Satin ribbon accents 
  • Embroidered detailing 
  • He’s a part of a collectible series.

Cons

  • He’s only available in a relatively small size
  • Shipping isn’t free and usually takes 5-7 days. 

Hello Kitty and Friends Badtz-Maru Frankenstein

Hello Kitty and Friends Badtz-Maru Frankenstein

This is a version of Badtz-Maru with green skin and spiky purple hair. He has metal gears in his head, black stitches on his body, and a purple jacket. Additionally, he holds candy in both of his hands. 

Sizes Available

13-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com 

Pros

  • Prime shipping
  • Sanrio licensed product

Cons

  • It’s pricy, costing $42 
  • Only available in the larger, 13-inch size 

The Best of My Melody

My melody is Hello Kitty’s bunny rabbit best friend. Little Red Riding Hood inspires her, so she always wears a red or pink hood over her ears. She loves baking almond cakes for her friends and family and adores it when her grandma knits her new hoods! 

  • Alternate Name: My Melo
  • Hometown: Mariland
  • Birthday: January 18, 1975, making her a Capricorn! 

Squishmallow Sanrio Dessert Squad

Squishmallow Sanrio Dessert Squad
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This version of My Melody is dressed as strawberry ice cream on a chocolate cone. She has sprinkles on her head and a pastel blue bow.

Sizes Available

5-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but she is a member of the Dessert Sanrio Squad

Best Place to Hunt

  • Claire’s 
  • Costco
  • Shoppers Drug Mart

Pros

  • An adorable Squishmallow squad. 
  • Available in multiple sizes

Cons

  • This squad is rather hard to find in the US. 

Strawberry My Melody

Strawberry My Melody

My Melody is a precious white bunny with floppy pink ears. As if she wasn’t already adorable enough, this plush features our favorite rabbit dressed in a strawberry-cottage-core aesthetic!

Sizes Available

10-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • She’s adorable if you love strawberries. 
  • She’s a part of a collectible strawberry-themed series.
  • A prime product. 

Cons

  • Only one size is available. 

My Melody Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

My Melody Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

This variant of My Melody is wearing her classic pink hood with a bright yellow bow. In addition, she comes with a white sheet that glows under a black light and makes her look like a ghost! 

Sizes Available

6-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but she is a part of the Halloween 2022 series. 

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • Embroidered detailing. 
  • The glow-in-the-dark outfit is removable. 

Cons

  • Since the outfit is removable, it’s easy to lose.  
  • Only one size is available. 

The best of Pompompurin

Pompompurin is a goofy-faced golden retriever with a heart of gold that wears a brown beret on top of his head. He loves hidings his parents’ shoes, going to “purin aerobics,” and naps! 

  • Alternate Name: Pudding Dog 
  • Hometown: “His own basket outside the bedroom door of his owner’s house” 
  • Birthday: April 16th, 1996, making him another fellow Aries! 

Squishmallow Burger Pompompurin

Squishmallow Burger Pompompurin
Image from Instagram

This Squishmallow version of Pompompurin looks like hamburger buns with lettuce, cheese, and a burger patty in the middle. But, of course, he still wears his iconic beret.

Sizes Available

5-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, and 20-inch.

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but it is a member of the Foodie Sanrio Squad. 

Best Place to Hunt

  • Claire’s 
  • Costco
  • Shoppers Drug Mart 

Pros

  • There are multiple sizes available. 
  • An adorable and fun design. 

Cons

  • This is a chase Squishmallow for this squad, so he sells out quickly. 

Bear Series Mascot Pompompurin

Bear Series Mascot Pompompurin

This Pompompurin has a subtle pink blush to his cheeks and is dressed like a brown teddy bear. He wears a red velvet bow with a golden coffee charm on it. 

Sizes Available

4-inch

Design and Variants

There is no other variant, but he is a member of the Bear Series. 

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • He doubles as a keychain. 
  • Part of a collectible series. 

Cons

  • Shipping can take a week or more and is not free. 

Pompompurin Cinnamoroll Cosplay Plush

Pompompurin Cinnamoroll Cosplay Plush

Pompompurin is cosplaying as Hello Kitty in this adorable Amazon Prime plush. He has on a white cat onesie that covers one leg and, of course, wears his brown beret. 

Sizes Available

8-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • He’s a great size for both collectors and players. He isn’t too small or big. 
  • Prime product.  

Cons

  • There is only one size available.

The Best of Tuxedosam

Tuxedosam is a clumsy blue penguin that has a fantastic sense of fashion. He even owns over 365 bow ties! He is in love with Hello Kitty and often loves to swim with her and Kitty’s friends! He is not only a fashion guru but a talented football player that is also fluent in English! 

  • Alternate Name: Tuxedo J. Orville Samuel
  • Hometown: He was born in Antarctica but is growing up in London, England! 
  • Birthday: May 12th, 1979, making him a Taurus! 

Squishmallow Ice Cream Sundae Tuxedosam

Squishmallow Ice Cream Sundae Tuxedosam

This is one of two Tuxedosam’s in this Foodie Sanrio Squad. The Ice Cream Sundae Sam has marshmallow topping and sprinkles on his head, as well as a pink cherry hat. In addition, he wears a pink bowtie and holds a pink cane. The other is Sweet Stripes Sam

Sizes Available

5-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, and 20-inch

Design and Variants

about

Best Place to Hunt

  • Claire’s 
  • Costco
  • Target 
  • Shoppers Drug Mart

Pros

  • Tons of sizes available
  • Cute design
  • There is an extra-large variant that makes an excellent pillow. 

Cons

  • Since this set came out in 2021, it can be hard to find. 

My Hero Academia x Hello Kitty and Friends Tuxedosam x Todoroki

My Hero Academia x Hello Kitty and Friends Tuxedosam x Todoroki

This is a chunky Tuxedosam dressed like Todoroki from My Hero Academia. He wears Todoroki’s suit and hat and is a member of a whole squad of My Hero Academia X Hello Kitty and Friends plushies. 

Sizes Available

9-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants of this plush.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • Officially licensed merch. 
  • A really unique and cool collab for fans of the anime 

Cons

  • Only one size is available 
  • Not a prime item 

Tuxedosam Mascot Series Plush

Tuxedosam Mascot Series Plush

Classic Series Tuxedosam is a large plushie that has soft, plush fur. He wears a red bowtie and a white hat with a red ribbon. He comes sitting down and looks to be super cuddly!

Sizes Available

10-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • Icon patch on the rear
  • Embroidered detailing 
  • The label that’s perfect for gifting 

Cons

  • No free shipping 
  • Shipping can take a week or more
  • Only one size is available 

The Best of Chococat

Chococat is an adorable black cat that can listen to the news with his “antenna whiskers.” He is sometimes a bit scatterbrained but a sweetheart who loves to hang out with friends. 

  • Alternate Name: Choco
  • Hometown: Chocotown, Colorado 
  • Birthday: May 10, 1996, making him a Taurus!

Squishmallow Sanrio Basic Squad

Squishmallow Sanrio Basic Squad
Image from Instagram

Chococat is a Five Below exclusive that launched earlier in 2022. He is a black cat with yellow ears and a blue bandana around his neck.

Sizes Available

8-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Five Below

Pros

  • He’s exclusive to Five Below, meaning he is only $5. 

Cons

  • Rarely in stock. 
  • Only one available size. 

Toynami Sonic x Sanrio Chococat Tails

Toynami Sonic x Sanrio Chococat Tails

This Chococat is cosplaying as Tails from the Sonic franchise. He wears a bright yellow outfit with red and blue running shoes. 

Sizes Available

10-inch

Design and Variants

No other variants are available.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • Officially licensed merch
  • Adorable for Sonic and Sanrio fans

Cons

  • Not a prime object
  • There is only one size available 

Classic Series Chococat Plush

Classic Series Chococat Plush

Classic Series Chococat is a fluffy, plush black cat with yellow ears and a red bandana. 

Sizes Available

10-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants available.

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • The perfect size to cuddle without taking up too much space
  • Soft/plushy fur

Cons

  • Shipping can take up to a week or more
  • There is only one size available 

The Best of Cinnamoroll

Cinnamoroll is a fluffy white dog with bright blue eyes, a cinnamon roll-like tail, and ears that allow him to fly! He loves to fly with his friends and eating new snacks. 

  • Alternate Name: Cinnamon
  • Hometown: Cafe Cinnamon
  • Birthday: March 6, 2001, making him a pisces! 

Squishmallow Sanrio Sailor Squad

Squishmallow Sanrio Sailor Squad

This Five Below exclusive Cinnamoroll debuted in July 2022. He wears a blue sailor outfit with a starfish and a red bowtie on his hair. He is a part of an adorable ocean-themed Sanrio Squad.

Sizes Available

6.5-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but he is a member of the Beach Sanrio Squad.

Best Place to Hunt

Five Below

Pros

  • An adorable squad, especially for beach lovers.

Cons

  • Rarely in stock at Five Below

Fruit Series Lemon Cinnamoroll

Fruit Series Lemon Cinnamoroll

This adorable plush features Cinnamoroll in a lemon outfit with a lemon round in his hair/ear. His blue eyes are closed, and his cheeks are super blushed. He’s one of my favorite plush on this list, so check him out! 🙂 

Sizes Available

6-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants, but he is a member of the Fruit Series

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and online.

Pros

  • An adorable design, especially for fruit aesthetic lovers 

Cons

  • Only available in one super small size. 

Black Jade Cinnamoroll Plush

Black Jade Cinnamoroll Plush

The  Black Jade Cinnamoroll takes a new design choice of the beloved white and pastel dog. This shows him with black velvet fur, heart cheeks, grey eyes, and his stuffed black cat friend. 

Sizes Available

22cm

Design and Variants

There are no other variants of this plush.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • I think a ton of Sanrio fans will love its super unique design! 
  • He holds bonus cat plush.

Cons

  • Not a prime product
  • Vastly different from ordinary Cinnamoroll plushies 

The Best of Keroppi

Keroppi is a green frog that loves playing baseball, swimming, and singing with his girlfriend, Keroleen! He lives with his parents and two siblings, who love to bake donuts together for the town! 

  • Alternate Name: Kero Kero Keroppi 
  • Hometown: Donut Pond
  • Birthday: July 10th, 1988, making him a Cancer! 

Squishmallow Sanrio Dessert Squad

Squishmallow Sanrio Dessert Squad hello kitty

Everyone’s (at least mine) favorite frog, Keroppi, looks even cuter dressed as a chocolate sundae!

This Keroppi wears a brown, dark green, and pale green striped outfit with a brown bow tie and chocolate whipped topping on his head. Like most of his squad mates, he is designed to look like an ice cream sundae. 

Sizes Available

5-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Claire’s

Pros

  • He has an adorable design and squad mates. 

Cons

  • He is only available at Claire’s. 
  • He is only available in the small 5-inch size. 

Keroppi Classic Mascot Plush

Keroppi Classic Mascot Plush

This classic mascot Keroppi, is a fuzzy plush frog that wears a dark green suit and red bowtie. He also has enormous eyes and blushed cheeks!

Sizes Available

6-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants of this plush.

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and online. 

Pros

  • Cute and soft design
  • Official Sanrio product

Cons

  • Only comes in a relatively small size.

Donut Keroppi Plush

Donut Keroppi Plush 

This Keroppi plush features the large-eyed green frog sitting in a bright pink shirt that matches the blush on his cheeks. He holds a chocolate-sprinkled donut in both of his hands.

Sizes Available

13.8-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other Sanrio variants.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com 

Pros

  • Cute design that reminds me of the Foodie Squad with Squishmallows. 
  • An “Amazon’s Choice” item

Cons

  • The suggested age is 14+, which is inconvenient for a plush toy. 
  • Not a prime item 

The Best of Kuromi

My all-time favorite Sanrio character, Kuromi, is a white dwarf rabbit dressed up like a gothic jester with a tiny devil’s tail. She is My Melody’s biggest rival and enjoys the punk rock scene. She loves to write romantic short stories in her diary, cooking shallots, and rocking out to good music! 

  • Alternate Name: Kurumi Nui
  • Hometown: Mariland
  • Birthday: October 31, 2005, making her a Scorpio. 

Squishmallow Sanrio Beach Squad

Squishmallow Sanrio Beach Squad
Image from Instagram

The Beach Sanrio Squad version of Kuromi features my favorite white bunny rabbit in a purple jester costume with a pink flower instead of her usual black. 

Sizes Available

6.5-inch, 8-inch, 11-inch, and 14-inch.

Design and Variants

There are no other variants.

Best Place to Hunt

  • Hot Topic
  • Walgreens
  • Five Below
  • Amazon.com
  • Gamestop

Pros

  • My absolute favorite Sanrio character in a super cute crossover with Squishmallow. 
  • Multiple sizes are available. 
  • Available at numerous different stores. 

Cons

  • The rest of the squad isn’t nearly as cute as Kuromi. All aside, Red Sunglasses Hello Kitty. She gives major Taylor Swift Red-era vibes. 

Royal Princess Kuromi Plush

Kuromi Royal Princess

This special Kuromi wears a silky purple and orange Halloween dress that matches her two bows that feature heart-eyed skulls in the middle! 

Sizes Available

3.5-inch and 8-inch

Design and Variants

There are no other variants of this plush.

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and online.

Pros

  • Made with velvet material 
  • Embroidered details 
  • She’s dressed in an adorable costume

Cons

  • Shipping can take a week or more

Prime Kuromi Plush

Kawaii Plush Toys Lovely Cartoon Dolls Soft Stuffed Doll for Fans Kids Girls 10in

This standard-form Kuromi plush features the white bunny in her traditional black and pink jester costume. 

Sizes Available

10-inch

Design and Variants

  • The Grey Variant – Kuromi’s black features are dark grey, and the pink accents on the jester hood are deep purple. 

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • Multiple color variants are available
  • 10-inch is a very cuddly size that doesn’t take up much space. 

Cons

  • Not a prime product 

The Best of Aggretsuko

Agrretsuko is a red panda office worker that holds back her rage by singing death metal at karaoke nights. 

  • Alternate Name: Retsuko
  • Hometown: Unnamed town in Japan
  • Birthday: November 6th, 2015, making her a Scorpio. 

Squishmallow Rage Expression Aggretsuko

Squishmallow Rage Expression Aggretsuko
Image from Instagram

Rage Expression Aggretsuko features the office worker, red panda Squishmallow screaming in frustration with her claws out.

Sizes Available

6.5-inch, 8-inch

Design and Variants

One other variant features Aggretsuko in her regular, calm form.

Best Place to Hunt

  • GameStop
  • Five Below

Pros

  • There are two adorable versions of this fan-favorite Sanrio character

Cons

  • Rarely in stock
  • There are only two sizes available

Red Rage Aggretsuko Plush

GUND Sanrio Aggretsuko Red Rage Plush Stuffed Animal Red Panda Netflix Original

This features Rage Aggretsuko as a bright red panda with yellow accents. In addition, she wears a black outfit that matches the markings on her face.

Sizes Available

7-inch

Design and Variants

No other variants are available.

Best Place to Hunt

Amazon.com

Pros

  • Official Netflix merch 
  • A prime product 
  • Super soft and cuddly 

Cons

  • There is only one relatively small size available. 

Aggretsuko Keyboard Rage Plush

Aggretsuko Keyboard Rage Plush

This plush features Aggretsuko sitting in rage mode. She clutches a broken keyboard in frustration at her office job. 

Sizes Available

8-inch

Design and Variants

No other variants are available.

Best Place to Hunt

Sanrio stores and Sanrio.com

Pros

  • Cute design that includes the plush holding a keyboard in anger
  • This detail is a cool nod to her career as an office worker
  • She makes a guitar noise when shaken 

Cons

  • Only one size is available 
  • She makes noises, so not suitable for those who don’t like noisy toys 

Honorable Sanrio Mentions

  1. Squishmallow Sushi Gudetama 
  2. Hangyodon and Sayuri Plush 
  3. Kirimichan Plush 
  4. Pompompurin Corduroy Series Plush 
  5. Squishmallow Ice Cream Cone My MElody 

The Q&A’s

Question: Is Sanrio a Hello Kitty?

Answer: Hello Kitty, aka Kitty White, is a Sanrio character!

Question: Is Sanrio an Anime?

Answer: There are multiple animes based on the Sanrio characters that range from 1985 to the modern day.

Question: Who is the Oldest Sanrio Character?

Answer: Hello Kitty is the oldest by nearly a decade. She was created in the mid-70s, and the next Sanrio character, Minna no Tabo, didn’t release until 1984.

Question: Is Cinnamoroll a Dog or Bunny?

Answer: He is, in fact, a puppy! Though his floppy ears do give off major bunny vibes.

Til Next Time!

I hope this article helped you pick which Sanrio plush to call your new best friend. Or, to splurge on them, all like the collector in me wants to do, haha! Til next time, happy hunting!

More Sanrio Guides

Cinnamoroll Plush Guide: Puppies Only 

My Melody Plush Guide for an Adorable Overload 

Ultimate Hello Kitty Plush Guide 

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