the YouTube description for the “First Look” teaser does offer a bit of insight, stating: “Beloved Sanrio characters come to life in stop-motion series ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ this July ...

Sanrio is a Japanese company that designs ... s rivers,” explains Shintaro Tsuji about Sanrio’s origin. The first character from this brand was Coro Chan, a cute and relaxed bear, created ...