Button Nose (ボタンノーズ)

Button Nose (ボタンノーズ) is a classic Sanrio character introduced in 1978. She is an energetic, cheerful human girl famous for her cute round button nose, her love of strawberry jam making, and her cozy cottage in the Strawberry Village.

Button Nose's real name is Trish (トリシュ / Torishu). 'Button Nose' is an affectionate nickname given to her because of her adorable, small round nose.

Button Nose made her official debut in 1978 during Sanrio's golden era of classic character creation, establishing her alongside vintage icons of the late 1970s.

Button Nose celebrates her birthday on January 5. In official Sanrio canon, characters have annual celebration dates rather than aging birth years, preserving her youthful, timeless charm.

Button Nose is classified as a human girl (humanoid character) in Sanrio's official character taxonomy, distinct from animal characters.

She is named 'Button Nose' because her signature physical feature is a cute, tiny round nose shaped just like a button on clothing.

Her signature skill and favorite hobby is making homemade strawberry jam. She carefully harvests ripe strawberries from her garden and simmers them into delicious jams.

Button Nose's favorite foods are fresh sweet strawberries, freshly baked cookies, and warm tea enjoyed during afternoon teatime in her strawberry cottage.

In her core evergreen profile lore, Button Nose lives in a quaint, berry-filled cottage located in the peaceful Country of Strawberries (Strawberry Village).

The Strawberry House (いちごのお家 / Ichigo no Oie) was an iconic 3-story Sanrio flagship building shaped like a giant strawberry, located in Den-en-chofu, Ota City, Tokyo. Built in December 1983, it was directly inspired by Button Nose's fictional strawberry cottage and operated for 28 years until December 2011.

In 2026, Sanrio recreated the nostalgic magic of the Strawberry House through a special limited-time heritage revival at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, running from March 6 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition features retro Button Nose displays, strawberry photo spots, and commemorative archival goods.

Yes! Button Nose starred in her own 26-episode anime series titled 'Yume no Hoshi no Button Nose' (夢の星のボタンノーズ / Button Nose of the Dream Star), which aired on TV Asahi from October 19, 1985, to April 26, 1986.

In the anime, Trish is accidentally transported into space aboard a cargo transport and lands on the vibrant planet Hookland. There, she discovers she is a descendant of the royal dynasty and embarks on whimsical adventures with royal robots and kingdom citizens.

The anime continuity places Trish in the futuristic fantasy realm of Hookland with royal heritage, robot companions (Franklin and Ticktackbon), and space adventures. The evergreen profile canon focuses on her pastoral cottage life in Strawberry Village, making jam, baking cookies, and picking berries.

Franklin (フランクリン) is a loyal, dignified robotic butler and advisor in the Kingdom of Hookland who assists Trish during her adventures. He was voiced by legendary voice actor Goro Naya.

Ticktackbon (チックタックボン) is a friendly, clock-themed robot companion in Hookland who accompanies Trish on her whimsical journeys across the planet.

Prince Flower (フラワー王子) is a gentle young prince in the Hookland universe who befriends Trish and shares lighthearted royal escapades.

Duke Fasner (also known as King Calnap / Trish's eccentric inventor uncle) is the ruler and chief inventor of Hookland who designed many of the kingdom's quirky robots and contraptions.

Trish / Button Nose was voiced by acclaimed voice actress Masako Sugaya (菅谷政子), who brought lively energy, warmth, and innocence to the character.

The opening theme song is 'KISS wo Sasete yo!' (KISSをさせてよ!). The memorable ending theme song is 'Bē!' (ベー!), performed by Masagoro, with lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto and music composed by Yoshiaki Shirai.

The musical score for 'Yume no Hoshi no Button Nose' was composed by the celebrated composer Kohei Tanaka (田中公平), known for his vibrant orchestral melodies.

No. Official Sanrio canon contains no romantic partners, boyfriends, or dating lore for Button Nose. Any claims of a boyfriend are unofficial fan speculation.

No. Button Nose's world is fundamentally gentle, peaceful, and warm. Even the comedic conflicts in the 1985 anime series are lighthearted misunderstandings rather than true evil villainy.

No. Hapidanbui is a dedicated six-member boy unit formed in 2020 consisting of Tuxedosam, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, and Pekkle. Button Nose is an independent 1978 classic character.

Button Nose achieved #51 in 2012, #73 in 2016, #68 in 2017, #81 in 2018 (Entry #67), #85 in 2023 (Entry #84), and #87 in 2024 (Entry #82). She did not participate in 2019–2022, 2025, or 2026.

No. Button Nose was not on the official voting ballot for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking. Any claims of a 2025 rank (such as #59) are incorrect data artifacts.

No. Button Nose did not participate as a competing candidate in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking. She remains a beloved heritage roster character celebrated in archival events.

During her peak initial release, Button Nose appeared on premium stationery sets, strawberry jam jars, ceramic mugs, tea sets, plush dolls, bento boxes, tin pencil cases, and hair accessories.

Yes! Sanrio periodically releases Button Nose items through the 'Sanrio Memories' line, Classic 70s Heritage collections, and special pop-up exhibitions like the 2026 Strawberry House Revival.

Button Nose is most iconic in her lavender-purple pinafore dress paired with a white ruffled collar or aprons decorated with red strawberry accents.

Button Nose features bright auburn/chestnut brown hair styled in soft bobbed waves with gentle bangs framing her round face.

While both share Sanrio's foundational late-70s design philosophy and strawberry aesthetics, Button Nose is a human girl (Trish) with a small round nose who stars in her own jam-making and Hookland sci-fi stories, whereas Hello Kitty is a legendary feline-like character from London.

No. While both characters are gentle, domestic craft-loving Sanrio heroines (Marron Cream being a French rabbit introduced in 1987 who loves baking), they are completely independent characters with distinct creators and universes.

No. Kiki and Lala (Little Twin Stars, 1975) hail from the Omoiyari Star in the Dream Galaxy, while Button Nose (1978) is a human girl from Strawberry Village who visited Hookland in her 1985 anime.

Button Nose embodies warmth, hospitality, the joy of handcrafted culinary baking, curiosity, positive problem-solving, and appreciation for nature and simple rural pleasures.

A total of 26 half-hour animated episodes were broadcast from October 1985 to April 1986 on TV Asahi.

Yes. 'Yume no Hoshi no Button Nose' was released in Japan on VHS and later received official DVD-BOX releases that are highly sought after by retro anime and Sanrio collectors.

Trish loves harvesting ripe, sweet strawberries, which she uses as the primary ingredient in her signature homemade jams, tarts, and berry pies.

In profile illustrations, Trish is often surrounded by friendly woodland animals, singing songbirds, and butterflies that flutter around her strawberry patch.

On rainy days, Trish loves curling up in her pink bedroom with a strawberry picture book, reading fairy tales, and sipping warm tea beside a freshly baked plate of cookies.

The Den-en-chofu Strawberry House closed in December 2011 after 28 years due to urban redevelopment and lease conclusion, leaving an indelible nostalgic legacy in Japanese pop culture.

The building was uniquely constructed in the exact shape of a giant red strawberry, complete with green leafy calyx roofing and cheerful rounded windows matching Button Nose's cottage aesthetic.

Yes. Sanrio Puroland occasionally stocks Button Nose goods in its vintage archives shop and features Trish in special retro character greetings and anniversary merchandise.

Her primary personality trait is unshakeable cheerfulness, kindness, and earnest enthusiasm in welcoming guests to her cottage and sharing treats.

In Japanese, a small, cute rounded button nose is called 'dango-bana' (団子鼻) or affectionately referred to as 'botan-nōzu' (ボタンノーズ).

Button Nose has made cameo appearances and featured as a collectible card/avatar in Sanrio mobile games, retro Famicom/Game Boy titles, and theme park interactive attractions.

Sanrio celebrates Button Nose milestone anniversaries (such as her 40th and 45th anniversaries) with limited-edition stationery reproductions, plushies, and retrospective articles in Ichigo Shimbun.

The Ichigo Shimbun (いちご新聞) is Sanrio's official monthly fan magazine published since 1975. Button Nose has been regularly featured in its pages since her 1978 debut.

Button Nose is a cornerstone of Sanrio's 1970s character golden age, immortalizing childhood innocence, domestic culinary joy, architectural wonder through the Strawberry House, and anime history.

Fans can find authentic Button Nose history on Sanrio's official Japanese character archives, Ichigo Shimbun publications, and comprehensive encyclopedias like SanrioCharacters.com.