San-X Characters

A laid-back character released by San-X in 2003. Featuring a brown bear with a relaxed aesthetic, it gained renewed appreciation in the SNS era and became hugely popular in the 2010s. Expanded into films, anime, and comprehensive merchandise. Maintaining strong popularity especially among women, it exemplifies modern kawaii culture.

A character series by San-X released in 2012. Features small characters living in corners and edges with a cozy, withdrawn lifestyle aesthetic. Achieved explosive popularity among youth through SNS spread. With merchandise sales reaching hundreds of billions of yen annually, it has expanded to anime films, games, and comprehensive merchandise lines.

Character licensing business of Sanrio, founded in 1960. Featuring Hello Kitty as the flagship, along with characters like Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Keroppi. High merchandise sales across generations, symbolizing Japan's kawaii culture. Operates diverse businesses including product lines, themed cafes, and theme parks, maintaining consistent popularity.

A laid-back character released by San-X in 2003. Featuring a brown bear with a relaxed aesthetic, it gained renewed appreciation in the SNS era and became hugely popular in the 2010s. Expanded into films, anime, and comprehensive merchandise. Maintaining strong popularity especially among women, it exemplifies modern kawaii culture.

A DIY art form decorating smartphones and accessories with polymer clay, rhinestones, and character parts. Gaining popularity among female users in the 2000s, it represents a fusion of kawaii and handmade cultures. Re-evaluated as a self-expression method in the social media age, decoden has experienced renewed interest among creative communities.

Sanrio's flagship character created in 1974. Its simple and adorable design is recognized worldwide and has become a symbol of kawaii culture. The brand is licensed across a vast range of fields including fashion, food, and theme parks.

A popular character series by San-X. With the concept of 'feeling calm in corners,' these introverted and modest characters have won hearts across generations. The franchise has expanded into films and is beloved by both children and adults.