Converse and Sanrio Launch New Limited-Edition My Melody and Kuromi Collab Collection

Converse has launched a huge new Hello Kitty and Friends collection that stars My Melody and Kuromi across a wide selection of limited-edition sneakers, clothing and customizable designs.

The collaboration spans adult, kids and toddler footwear alongside a reversible hoodie, T-shirts and Converse By You options, combining the contrasting pink and black styling associated with the two Sanrio characters across several classic Converse silhouettes.

My Melody debuted in 1975 and is known for her gentle personality and signature hood, while Kuromi was introduced in 2005 as her self-proclaimed rival with a black jester hood, pink skull, and more mischievous personality.

The pair have increasingly appeared together across Sanrio merchandise and collaborations, with their contrasting styles providing the basis for coordinated designs that range from pastel pink to black and purple.

Converse carries that pairing throughout the new collection through character graphics, ruffled accents, lace charms, studs, and co-branded versions of its familiar Chuck Taylor details.

Let’s take a look at the full footwear lineup!.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Double Stack My Melody & Kuromi” – $95

A white, pink, and purple high-top platform made with a full-grain leather upper, tonal debossed My Melody and Kuromi graphics, character lace charms, secondary laces, and co-branded details across the ankle patch, insole, and rear license plate.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star My Melody & Kuromi” – $80

A black high-top covered in an all-over My Melody and Kuromi print, with black ruffle detailing around the heel and additional collaboration artwork across the insole, ankle patch, and license plate.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star My Melody” – $80

My Melody’s individual design uses a pink poly-canvas upper with black ruffled heel trim, character studs, and additional My Melody and Kuromi references across the laces and interior.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star Kuromi” – $80

Kuromi receives a matching black high-top with pink ruffled detailing around the heel, Kuromi studs and collaboration branding across the laces, insole, ankle patch and license plate.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck 70 My Melody & Kuromi” – $100

The premium Chuck 70 uses a full-grain black leather upper with tonal debossed artwork of both characters, matching lace charms, an OrthoLite insole, and a My Melody and Kuromi-themed ankle patch.

Younger fans also receive several dedicated versions of the collaboration:

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star My Melody & Kuromi” (Pink) – $55

The little kids high-top is available in a cute pink design with soft foam cushioning and adjustable details intended to make the shoes easier to put on and remove.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star My Melody & Kuromi” (Black) – $55

The little kids high-top is available in a character-themed designs with soft foam cushioning, including an all-over My Melody and Kuromi print and adjustable details intended to make the shoes easier to put on and remove.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends One Strap My Melody & Kuromi” – $45

The baby and toddler low-top splits its canvas upper between pink and black and uses a large adjustable strap decorated with My Melody and Kuromi.

The collaboration extends into clothing through three additional releases:

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Kuromi and My Melody Full Zip Hoodie” – $120

A reversible women’s hoodie that switches between My Melody and Kuromi designs, allowing each character to receive a separate side of the same garment.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Long Sleeve T-Shirt” – $50

A loose-fit men’s long-sleeve shirt made from 100% cotton and decorated with character artwork and Converse branding.

“Converse x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Patch T-Shirt” – $40

A standard-fit 100% cotton T-shirt combining Sanrio artwork with Converse’s recognizable Chuck patch imagery.

Converse is also offering made-to-order versions through its “Converse By You” customization service, expanding the character selection beyond My Melody and Kuromi.

“Converse By You x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star” – $105

The customizable classic high-top can be personalized through limited-edition colors, prints, character graphics, patches, laces, midsoles, and optional embroidered text.

“Converse By You x Hello Kitty and Friends Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform” – $120

The platform version offers the same wider range of Sanrio customization options across the elevated Chuck Taylor silhouette.

Seven Sanrio characters can be selected across the Converse By You range, with designs available individually or as part of a wider group treatment.

This is the latest in a growing series of Converse and Sanrio releases during 2026, following a separate Japanese sneaker collection featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi and Pompompurin across character-specific All Star designs.

Hello Kitty also appeared in an earlier PLAZA-exclusive Converse collaboration in Japan spanning clothing and accessories, adding another distinct regional release to the partnership.

Kuromi has featured in several other fashion-focused collections this year, including Sanrio’s “All Black Kuromi Mode Series,” which reimagines her through Gothic, Girly, and Casual styles across plushies, bags, accessories, beauty products, and stationery.