My Melody and Kuromi’s new convenience store collab includes exclusive cups that you can’t get elsewhere
Ministop, a popular Japanese convenience store chain, is partnering with Sanrio for a new collaboration that celebrates My Melody’s 50th Anniversary and Kuromi’s 20th Anniversary.
This delightful team up offers fans a unique way to commemorate the occasion, with the launch of exclusive sweet treats that come in a limited edition collectible glass cup.
Ministop also recently collaborated with another of Sanrio’s popular characters, Pompompurin, to offer fans the chance to get discounts and win prizes in store.
My Melody, known for her sweet and innocent nature, and Kuromi, her mischievous yet charming rival, have both gained massive fanbases over the decades, enchanting people all over the world.
The My Melody and Kuromi craze is set to continue with the worldwide release of their own animated series airing this July, exclusively on Netflix.
This latest offering joins a large number of collaborations specially released to mark the milestone anniversaries, with My Melody and Kuromi themed travel accessories, limited edition watches and special anniversary chocolates all having been released so far.
Let’s take a look at the two cup designs available as part of the My Melody and Kuromi x Ministop collaboration!
- My Melody Design
- This glass comes with a delicious set of vanilla cookies.
- Kuromi Design
- This glass includes delightful cocoa cookies.
Both glass designs showcase My Melody and Kuromi in various poses, meticulously crafted to look great from every angle.
These items are designed not only to offer a sweet treat but also to serve as collectible glassware, perfect for fans to cherish long after the contents are enjoyed.
The special “My Melody and Kuromi Glass with Sweets” will be available at Ministop stores across Japan (with some exceptions) starting from the evening of Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.
Each design is priced at 638 yen and these limited-edition items are expected to sell out fast, meaning fans will want to grab them while they can!
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