My Melody – Gentleness with Cult Status
Fifty years and not one shade less pink: My Melody debuted at Sanrio, the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty, in 1975 and has been part of the core of kawaii culture ever since. The white rabbit girl with the pink hood was originally inspired by the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood – the hood stayed, the concept grew: today My Melody adorns plush toys, mugs, stationery, and fashion worldwide, and her rivals-turned-friends dynamic with the willful Kuromi ranks among the most beloved duos in the Sanrio universe. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed My Melody fan items from the Hello Kitty and Friends universe – for anyone who wants to make their everyday life a touch softer.
What makes My Melody stand out?
The balance of cuteness and character. My Melody is warm-hearted, helpful, and loves to bake – sounds harmless, but really comes into its own as a duo: with Kuromi, the punk rival with a black pointed hood and skull motif, the gentleness got a counterpart, and fans have celebrated both sides of the same coin ever since. Add to that Sanrio's design principle: clean shapes, high recognizability, endless combinability – every format works, from eraser to crossbody bag. And because Sanrio regularly puts its characters in new shows, collaborations, and collectible formats, the supply stays reliable. Whether your heart beats for pink or for the dark side is up to you – plenty of people simply pick both.
Frequently asked questions
What My Melody products does Elbenwald carry?
Officially licensed Sanrio merchandise ranging from plush figures and Funko formats to mugs and stationery to bags, apparel, and mystery items. Use the filters to narrow the range by product type.
Who is My Melody?
A rabbit girl with a pink hood from Sanrio, introduced in 1975 and originally inspired by the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. She belongs to Hello Kitty's circle of friends; her best-known rival is Kuromi.
How do I recognize officially licensed My Melody items?
By the Sanrio license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – the respective manufacturer is listed on the product page.
Range overview
The plush figures go all in on cuddling – Squishmallow included – while the Funko figures stock the shelf. Mugs and stationery brighten up everyday life, crossbody bags and pins come along for the ride, and a mood light from the lamps takes care of rose-tinted nights in the bedroom. Many items come in mystery variants – which character from the circle of friends is in the box only reveals itself once you unbox it. For some that's half the fun, for others a reason to order more than one.
What else goes with it?
The circle of friends lives right next door: Hello Kitty stays the boss of the house, Kuromi represents the dark pointed hood, Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin round out the group. Anyone who'd rather spend their evenings with angry metal will find Sanrio's working side at Aggretsuko – and the whole family gathers under Sanrio.
