Netflix has formally unveiled the primary have a look at My Melody & Kuromi, its latest stop-motion animated collection primarily based on beloved Sanrio characters. The present is anticipated to make its debut someday in July 2025.
“I’m thrilled that this challenge is lastly introduced on this necessary yr marking the fiftieth anniversary of My Melody and the twentieth anniversary of Kuromi,” director Tomoki Misato stated in a press launch. “This momentous challenge motivated all of us to come back collectively, tackle varied challenges, and push the envelope with stop-motion. I hope everybody will get pleasure from this thrilling story set in our handcrafted Mariland, the thrilling motion that pushes the boundaries of stop-motion, and, in fact, the lovable and dynamic characters.”
The collection is produced by Toruku, marking the primary stop-motion animation collection from the studio which was established as a part of WIT Studio.
What’s My Melody & Kuromi about?
Set within the whimsical place of Mariland, the present will comply with the story of a simple and cheerful woman named My Melody, who cares deeply for her youthful brother. She might be joined by her self-proclaimed rival Kuromi, who’s described as a troublemaker. Each characters are very fashionable amongst Sanrio followers, with Kuromi rating High 3 within the 2024 Sanrio character rating.
My Melody & Kuromi is directed by Tomoki Misato from a screenplay written by Shuko Nemoto, who wrote the script through the pandemic. Nemoto stated the script will mirror her love for the world of My Melody and Kuromi, promising that adults and kids could have favourite scenes and contours from the present.
