Netflix
has revealed the development of a new stop-motion animated series starring two
of Sanrio’s most beloved characters: My Melody and Kuromi. Titled “ My Melody & Kuromi ,” the series will be produced
by WIT STUDIO, known for its work on hit titles such as “SPY x FAMILY,” “Attack
on Titan,” and “Vinland Saga.” This production marks a special tribute to the
50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi, with
a premiere scheduled for July 2025.
The series
will take viewers on a journey through Maryland, the characters’ charming home,
and promises to deliver an exciting story with visuals that explore the
boundaries of stop-motion. Netflix has already released a special sneak
peek showing the characters in their animated form, raising fans’ anticipation.
The project
is directed by Tomoki Misato , known for his work on “ Pui
Pui Molcar “, who expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration:
« I'm excited that this project is finally being announced in such an
important year, celebrating 50 years of My Melody and 20 years of Kuromi. This
project motivated all of us to take on various challenges and take stop-motion
to the next level. I hope everyone will enjoy this exciting story set
in our hand-made Mariland, with vibrant action and adorable, dynamic characters ».
The
animation team is led by Toruku, a production line of WIT STUDIO established in
2020. Writer Shuko Nemoto is also part of the creative team,
highlighting the significance of writing the dialogue for such iconic
characters. Nemoto reflected on the development process, which spanned
several years due to pandemic restrictions: “ Due to the pandemic, I
was unable to meet in person with director Misato and the producers, but we
connected remotely weekly to carefully build this project filled with love for
the world of My Melody. I believe that both adults and children
will find favorite scenes and dialogue in this story .”
“ My
Melody & Kuromi ” joins a growing list of Netflix productions
inspired by Sanrio characters, such as “ Aggretsuko ” and
“ Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure .” The platform has also
recently bet on stop-motion with “ Pokemon Concierge ,” which
will have a second season. This phenomenon reflects the popularity of mascots
as the basis for animated adaptations, including examples such as “ Chiikawa ”
on HIDIVE and “ Bananya ” on Crunchyroll. In addition, WIT STUDIO’s
sister company, Production IG, announced a Rilakkuma series last
October .
Source: OfficialSite
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