Who Won the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking?
Pompompurin won the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking (the 41st edition of Sanrio's official global popularity poll), capturing his second consecutive #1 victory and fifth title overall during his landmark 30th anniversary year. Pompompurin secured the crown with over 7 million votes, followed by Cinnamoroll at #2, Pochacco at #3, Kuromi at #4, and Hello Kitty at #5. A record-breaking total of 70,647,379 votes were cast worldwide.
Pompompurin Wins Back-to-Back 1st Place
Celebrating his 30th anniversary since his 1996 debut, the pudding-loving Golden Retriever received more than 7 million votes worldwide to claim his 5th overall historical title.
2026 Sanrio Character Ranking — Final Top 10
The final results of the 41st Sanrio Character Ranking, verified against official Sanrio announcements. Voting took place April 9 – May 24, 2026, with final ranks revealed June 28, 2026 JST.
| Rank | Character | 2025 Rank | Change | Key Milestone Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pompompurin | #1 | — | Reigning champion; 5th title overall on his 30th anniversary |
| #2 | Cinnamoroll | #2 | — | 5-time consecutive former champion (2020–2024); strong podium finish |
| #3 | Pochacco | #3 | — | Sporty white pup maintains top-3 position worldwide |
| #4 | Kuromi | #4 | — | Edgy punk-rock icon retains #4 global standing |
| #5 | Hello Kitty | #5 | — | Global Sanrio ambassador in the top tier for 40+ consecutive years |
| #6 | My Melody | #6 | — | Beloved sweet bunny from Mariland with signature pink hood |
| #7 | Kerokerokeroppi | #7 | — | Energetic frog from Donut Pond holding strong in top 10 |
| #8 | Hangyodon | #8 | — | Laid-back fish character with continuous modern popularity growth |
| #9 | Tuxedosam | #14 | ▲ 5 | Dapper penguin climbs into the official global top 10 |
| #10 | Ahiru no Pekkle | #30 | ▲ 20 | Dancing duck makes a remarkable comeback into the top 10 |
2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Timeline
Chronological summary of the 41st annual poll milestones.
Explore Sanrio Characters
Discover detailed profiles covering character origins, birthdays, species, friend circles, family lore, and verified facts for every iconic Sanrio entity.
Browse Characters by Category
Find Sanrio characters grouped by species, theme, and era.
Sanrio Character Ranking History: 2022–2026
Track how the top characters have performed across the last five annual polls.
| Character | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompompurin | #2 | #2 | #4 | #1 | #1 (Champion) |
| Cinnamoroll | #1 | #1 | #1 | #2 | #2 |
| Pochacco | #4 | #4 | #2 | #3 | #3 |
| Kuromi | #3 | #3 | #3 | #4 | #4 |
| Hello Kitty | #6 | #5 | #5 | #5 | #5 |
| My Melody | #5 | #6 | #6 | #6 | #6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on any question below to explore verified answers regarding Sanrio characters and annual rankings.