With hundreds of Sanrio characters out there, you are bound to find one that you absolutely adore. Within this cast of characters, you’ll find a variety of species that exist in the real world, as well as several mythical creatures and beings from folklore. This includes general fantasy creatures, as well as some familiar faces in Japanese folklore.
Wondering who the best mythical creature Sanrio characters are? This list will take a look at just that! Here, you can find the best mythical creatures out there. This is based on appearance and uniqueness, as well as any additional backstory to their creation.
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Nina
First up, we have Nina. This little creature is a dragon who is associated with Wish Me Mell. Born on March 2, Nina is a green dragon hailing from Northern Europe. In addition to being adorable, Nina likes milk tea, collecting seashells, and ballet.
Interestingly, Nina’s official Sanrio biography states that she was born from ‘Mell and Poco’s secret egg’. The egg in question was originally found by Poco (in Merci Hills) and given to Nina. Since the egg has unknown origins, Nina wants to find her real mother.
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Puwawa
Puwawa is a unique little sea lion who also happens to like collecting seashells. While a sea lion doesn’t seem too mythical, Puwawa is more specifically an Umibozu, which is a type of yokai in Japanese folklore.
The Umibozu dwells in the ocean, which is in line with Puwawa, who was born at the bottom of the sea. Puwawa also happens to be best friends with Powawa, which is a giant white cloud. You can even find some art of Puwawa riding atop Powawa!
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Lloromannic
Lloromannic is actually a duo of two characters named Berry and Cherry. This pair appears in Hello Kitty Island Adventure as visitors that can stay in cabins. While the pair may look like they are associated with Kuromi, they are actually part of the Cinnamoroll universe, serving as his counterparts. Don’t let this deceive you though; these two ‘villains’ aren’t actually evil.
Lloromannic is Cinnamoroll spelled backward!
On their official Sanrio page, Berry is described as violent and mean while Cherry is competitive and selfish. This doesn’t sound ideal, but they are more silly and mischievous than anything else.
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Kappa Rumba
Kappas are a well-known Japanese yokai, usually looking like turtles or frogs with a bowl on their head. They aren’t always adorable, but Kappa Rumba is an exception. This Sanrio character is bursting with energy; he even likes in a place called Run Run Land!
Kappa Rumba debuted back in 1989, so he’s been around for quite a while. Just looking at him, it’s amazing that he hasn’t become more popular. What’s not to love about the watermelon slice that he is seemingly waving around?
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Pururun Kyupi
Sanrio is filled with adorable characters, and fairies tend to be very cute, so it makes sense that a Sanrio fairy has placed on our list! Pururun Kyupi is a ghostly little fairy who debuted back in 2002. According to their Sanrio profile, Pururun Kyupi is a water fairy who is only seen by those with beautiful hearts.
Overall, not much is known about this little creature, but his mysteriousness makes him appealing. What does he do? We know he lives on Pururun Lake, but that’s pretty much all. Hopefully, this fairy makes his way into other Sanrio spaces so we can learn more.
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Little Twin Stars
Born on Christmas Eve, the Little Twin Stars are two popular stars in the Sanrio world. We mean stars literally; Kiki has a giant star attached to his back, and Lala holds a star wand. While it’s not officially stated, these two are similar to angels, especially since they are both wearing white robes.
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Overall, these two twins are quite iconic; since their debut in 1975, they have remained quite popular. It’s easy to see why; Sanrio merch with the two is filled with soft colors and delicate art, perfect for Sanrio fans who like the dreamy aesthetic.
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Gaopowerroo
Gaopowerroo is a dinosaur cat. We know; dinosaurs are not mythical creatures. Have you ever heard of a dinosaur cat though? Probably not. Hailing from Omurice Island, Gaopowerroo debuted just a short while ago in 2022.
Although Gaopowerroo is a powerful dinosaur, this creature loves to remain positive and happy. If you are itching for even more Gaopowerroo content, you can check out their very own YouTube channel, which seems to be filled with adorable shorts and videos where they are a DJ.
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Tonari no Kappasanchi
Last but not least, we have Tonari no Kappasanchi. This is actually a family of Kappa, similar to Kappa Rumba. If the picture above looks strange, it’s because this family is typically depicted in claymation! The family itself is the mother Kappa, three children (that are also green), and one white rabbit who also has a bowl on his head.
Like several other characters on our list, there is limited information on this family. Overall though, they earn a place on our list for having a unique presentation. Sanrio characters that are typically depicted as little clay statues are rare, and we appreciate that.
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