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Sanrio launched the mascot Pompompurin in 1996, and Sega introduced an array of plush to have fun the character’s thirtieth anniversary. In April 2026, two varieties will seem in Japanese arcades. One is a group of 4 smaller ones within the established Yurukawa line, whereas the opposite is a bigger Grande plush of the canine. Each will launch on April 10, 2026, and there’s no phrase on a worldwide launch but. Locations like Meccha Japan have bought others in these sequence earlier than, nonetheless, and it appears companies like Jazwares could also be releasing extra merchandise based mostly on the character outdoors Japan.
Within the case of the Pompompurin Grande stuffed animal, there is just one possibility obtainable. It’s a massive model of the canine with a yellow plaid bow and brown hat. It stands at about 20 inches tall (52cm) and about 12 inches huge (30cm). In the meantime, the Yurukawa sequence is definitely a group of 4 Sanrio characters all in themed Pompompurin shade schemes and types. So Cinnamoroll and Hangyodon each put on matching plaid bow ties, and Kuromi has a plaid costume. The opposite characters additionally swap out of their regular shade schemes for shades of yellow.
Right here’s how all of these gadgets will look.
2025 ended up being an enormous 12 months for Pompompurin, because it received the Sanrio Character Rating. The 2026 iteration of the recognition ballot begins on April 9, 2026.
The Pompompurin thirtieth anniversary Yurukawa plush toys and Grande stuffed animal will seem in Japanese arcades beginning on April 10, 2026.
