Chiba Kogyo Bank's 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' Enters Partner Division of 2026 Sanrio Character Awards!
Chiba Kogyo Bank announces that its character 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' has been entered into the Partner Division of the 2026 Sanrio Character Awards, an annual popularity contest. To celebrate, a social media campaign is being held where participants can win Sanrio Puroland pair passports, plushie sets, and hand towels. The bank encourages everyone to vote for and support their entry.
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Chiba Kogyo Bank (President Hitoshi Umeda) is pleased to announce that 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' has been entered into the Partner Division of the '2026 Sanrio Character Awards,' a popular vote event hosted by Sanrio Co., Ltd., which is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year.
We will also be holding the 'Support Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi! X Follow & Repost Campaign,' where participants can win Sanrio Puroland pair passports, a 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' plushie set, and Chiba Corgi hand towels through a lottery.
We kindly ask for your votes and support for 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi'.
1. 2026 Sanrio Character Awards Partner Division
The '2026 Sanrio Character Awards' is a popularity contest where characters selected from over 450 Sanrio characters are entered, and their rankings are determined by the number of votes they receive.
Held concurrently, the '2026 Sanrio Character Awards Partner Division' is a special edition of the Sanrio Character Awards where Sanrio characters team up with characters from companies or local governments.
2. Voting Period
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
3. Results Announcement
Sunday, June 28, 2026
4. How to Vote
Vote for 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' from the 'WEB site'.
https://ranking.sanrio.co.jp/partner/#profile_chibacorgi
*Please refer to the 'Sanrio Character Awards Official Website' below for more details.
*For inquiries, please also visit the website below.
5. Support Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi! X Follow & Repost Campaign
Sanrio Puroland pair passports, a 'Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi' plushie set, and Chiba Corgi hand towels will be given away by lottery.
【Campaign Overview】
●Campaign Period
Phase 1: Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
Phase 2: Monday, April 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026
Phase 3: Monday, May 11, 2026 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
●Prize Details
Phase 1: Sanrio Puroland Pair Passports for 10 pairs (20 people) by lottery
Phase 2: Chiba Corgi x My Melody/Kuromi Plushie Set for 20 people by lottery
Phase 3: Chiba Corgi Hand Towel for 20 people by lottery
●How to Enter
① Follow Chibakogin Official X Account (@chibakogin) (https://x.com/chibakogin)
*If you are already following, no additional action is required.
② Repost the campaign target post
③ Increase your chances of winning by replying to the campaign target post with a message of support!
●Lottery, Winner Announcement, and Prize Shipping
Winners will be contacted via X direct message around late June 2026.
Prizes are scheduled to be shipped around mid-July 2026.
Please note that we will not contact unsuccessful entrants.
●Important Notes
There are important notes to consider when applying.
Please refer to the attached flyer for details.
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