[Interim Ranking Announcement] "2026 Sanrio Character Ranking"
Sanrio has announced the interim results for the "2026 Sanrio Character Ranking." Pompompurin has risen to first place from second in the preliminary announcement, with Cinnamoroll holding second and Pochacco maintaining third. The final results will be announced on June 28th.
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Sanrio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomokuni Tsuji, hereinafter Sanrio) announces the interim rankings from 1st to 20th, as well as the top 5 rankings by overseas countries/regions, for the "2026 Sanrio Character Ranking," a popularity poll event for Sanrio characters.
This interim ranking announcement is the last ranking announcement to be made during the voting period, which runs until Sunday, May 24th. The final results will be announced on Sunday, June 28th. These results are based on WEB votes collected from the start of voting on Thursday, April 9th, at 11:00 AM until Wednesday, May 6th, at 11:59 PM (including votes cast at Sanrio shops and through voting cards at mass retailers and specialty stores).
Pompompurin takes 1st place in the interim ranking! Reversing from 2nd in the preliminary announcement, it rises to the top!
The interim 1st place goes to Pompompurin, celebrating its 30th anniversary year.
Cinnamoroll, which was 1st in the initial preliminary announcement and 2nd in the 2025 final ranking, holds 2nd place. Pochacco, which was 3rd in both the initial preliminary announcement and the 2025 final ranking, maintains 3rd place.
Ahirunopekkle ranks 7th, remaining within the TOP 10, following its position in the initial preliminary announcement.
My Sweet Piano makes a significant jump from 18th in the 2025 final ranking to 13th in the interim ranking.
Pompompurin, which last year won 1st place for the first time in 9 years, secured the top spot in the interim ranking. Although it was 2nd in the initial preliminary announcement, Pompompurin gained strong support overseas, achieving provisional 1st place in 11 countries and regions, leading to its rise to the top. Cinnamoroll (2nd in the 2025 final ranking) follows in 2nd place, and Pochacco (3rd in the 2025 final ranking) ranks 3rd, building anticipation for the final results announcement.
Furthermore, popular characters such as Kuromi, Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars continue to rank high.
Ahirunopekkle, which entered the TOP 10 for the first time in 31 years last year, maintains its 7th place without dropping from its initial preliminary announcement position. Members of "Hapidanbui" such as Hangyodon, Bad Badtz-Maru, Tuxedosam, and Keroppi are also gaining popularity. Additionally, My Melody's friend, My Sweet Piano (18th in the 2025 final ranking), has significantly climbed to 13th place, showing great momentum.
On the voting website, logging in with "Sanrio+", a common membership service for the Sanrio Group, allows viewing all interim rankings up to 90th place. Voting will be accepted until Sunday, May 24th, and the final results will be announced on Sunday, June 28th, at "Sanrio Fes 2026 in Minato Mirai."
Interim Ranking Announcement Page: https://ranking.sanrio.co.jp/report_middleday/
Comments from the TOP 6 characters in the interim ranking:
Everyone~ Thank you so much for all your cheers!
I'm so happy~ I'll send you Pompom Cheers! Pompom~♪ Let's do our best together and enjoy my anniversary year! ☆
Thank you so much for all your cheers!
Everyone's smiles give me power ♪
Let's enjoy it together until the end!
Thank you for all your cheers!
I'm so happy with everyone's feelings, I can't help but smile ♪
Let's all smile and enjoy it together until the end!
Thank you for all your support ★
I'm definitely receiving your cheers! I'll do my best until the end, true to myself, so you all enjoy it with a smile!!
Thank you so much for all your support!
Kitty is so happy to feel everyone's feelings ♡ Let's enjoy the second half with lots of smiles together ♪
Thank you for all your support ♡
Everyone's cheers made me feel warm and fuzzy ♡ Melody and everyone, let's be warm and smiling ♡
Overseas Rankings (by country/region) Interim TOP 5 "Pompompurin" is also booming in overseas rankings! Recorded provisional 1st place in 11 countries/regions!
Pompompurin ranks provisionally 1st in 11 countries and regions, gathering strong support not only in Japan but also overseas.
This year's "41st Special Award" goes to "Osaru no Monkichi," who ranked 41st in the interim ranking!
To commemorate the 41st holding of the "Sanrio Character Ranking," a "41st Special Award" is established for the character ranking 41st. In the interim ranking announcement, Osaru no Monkichi ranked in.
"2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Partner Division" Interim TOP 3
The "Partner Division" features 40 teams formed by characters from companies and local governments partnering with Sanrio characters. The interim 1st place goes to "Tategoto Azarashi" (Harp Seal).
Sanrio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomokuni Tsuji, hereinafter Sanrio) announces the interim rankings from 1st to 20th, as well as the top 5 rankings by overseas countries/regions, for the "2026 Sanrio Character Ranking," a popularity poll event for Sanrio characters.
This interim ranking announcement is the last ranking announcement to be made during the voting period, which runs until Sunday, May 24th. The final results will be announced on Sunday, June 28th. These results are based on WEB votes collected from the start of voting on Thursday, April 9th, at 11:00 AM until Wednesday, May 6th, at 11:59 PM (including votes cast at Sanrio shops and through voting cards at mass retailers and specialty stores).
Pompompurin takes 1st place in the interim ranking! Reversing from 2nd in the preliminary announcement, it rises to the top!
The interim 1st place goes to Pompompurin, celebrating its 30th anniversary year.
Cinnamoroll, which was 1st in the initial preliminary announcement and 2nd in the 2025 final ranking, holds 2nd place. Pochacco, which was 3rd in both the initial preliminary announcement and the 2025 final ranking, maintains 3rd place.
Ahirunopekkle ranks 7th, remaining within the TOP 10, following its position in the initial preliminary announcement.
My Sweet Piano makes a significant jump from 18th in the 2025 final ranking to 13th in the interim ranking.
Pompompurin, which last year won 1st place for the first time in 9 years, secured the top spot in the interim ranking. Although it was 2nd in the initial preliminary announcement, Pompompurin gained strong support overseas, achieving provisional 1st place in 11 countries and regions, leading to its rise to the top. Cinnamoroll (2nd in the 2025 final ranking) follows in 2nd place, and Pochacco (3rd in the 2025 final ranking) ranks 3rd, building anticipation for the final results announcement.
Furthermore, popular characters such as Kuromi, Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars continue to rank high.
Ahirunopekkle, which entered the TOP 10 for the first time in 31 years last year, maintains its 7th place without dropping from its initial preliminary announcement position. Members of "Hapidanbui" such as Hangyodon, Bad Badtz-Maru, Tuxedosam, and Keroppi are also gaining popularity. Additionally, My Melody's friend, My Sweet Piano (18th in the 2025 final ranking), has significantly climbed to 13th place, showing great momentum.
On the voting website, logging in with "Sanrio+", a common membership service for the Sanrio Group, allows viewing all interim rankings up to 90th place. Voting will be accepted until Sunday, May 24th, and the final results will be announced on Sunday, June 28th, at "Sanrio Fes 2026 in Minato Mirai."
Interim Ranking Announcement Page: https://ranking.sanrio.co.jp/report_middleday/
Comments from the TOP 6 characters in the interim ranking:
Everyone~ Thank you so much for all your cheers!
I'm so happy~ I'll send you Pompom Cheers! Pompom~♪ Let's do our best together and enjoy my anniversary year! ☆
Thank you so much for all your cheers!
Everyone's smiles give me power ♪
Let's enjoy it together until the end!
Thank you for all your cheers!
I'm so happy with everyone's feelings, I can't help but smile ♪
Let's all smile and enjoy it together until the end!
Thank you for all your support ★
I'm definitely receiving your cheers! I'll do my best until the end, true to myself, so you all enjoy it with a smile!!
Thank you so much for all your support!
Kitty is so happy to feel everyone's feelings ♡ Let's enjoy the second half with lots of smiles together ♪
Thank you for all your support ♡
Everyone's cheers made me feel warm and fuzzy ♡ Melody and everyone, let's be warm and smiling ♡
Overseas Rankings (by country/region) Interim TOP 5 "Pompompurin" is also booming in overseas rankings! Recorded provisional 1st place in 11 countries/regions!
Pompompurin ranks provisionally 1st in 11 countries and regions, gathering strong support not only in Japan but also overseas.
This year's "41st Special Award" goes to "Osaru no Monkichi," who ranked 41st in the interim ranking!
To commemorate the 41st holding of the "Sanrio Character Ranking," a "41st Special Award" is established for the character ranking 41st. In the interim ranking announcement, Osaru no Monkichi ranked in.
"2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Partner Division" Interim TOP 3
The "Partner Division" features 40 teams formed by characters from companies and local governments partnering with Sanrio characters. The interim 1st place goes to "Tategoto Azarashi" (Harp Seal).