SKULLPANDA × KUROMI & MY MELODY Plush Pendant Review | POP MART Sanrio Collaboration

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SKULLPANDA x KUROMI/MY MELODY Plush Pendant

A dream collaboration between POP MART's popular art toy brand SKULLPANDA and Sanrio 's iconic characters KUROMI and MY MELODY,
POP MART's popular art toy brand SKULLPANDA and Sanrio's iconic characters KUROMI and MY MELODY have collaborated in a dream collaboration.

SKULLPANDA × KUROMI & MY MELODY Plush Pendant Review | POP MART Sanrio Collaboration

This time, they have come up with the following items,
SKULLPANDA x KUROMI plush pendant
SKULLPANDA x MY MELODY Plush Pendant

Not only cute, but also
✔ Can be attached to your bag
✔ Can be used for "My favorite character" and "My character's life".
✔ POP MART's quality of modeling

The item has been attracting a lot of attention since its release.

In this article,
design, size, usage, and which one to choose? question from the viewpoint of the actual product.

What is SKULLPANDA?

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SKULLPANDA is one of POP MART's leading art toy series.
SKULLPANDA is characterized by the character of a girl with no expression and a somewhat melancholy look,
The character's unique worldview of "cute but emotionally unreadable" and "fragile and dark" is very popular.

Unlike the typical "cute characters," the characters are highly artistic,

  • Highly artistic
  • Designed for adults
  • fit in with fashion and interior decorations.

and are therefore favored by collectors and adult character activists.

The KUROMI and MY MELODY collaboration is also a good example of this,
The design reinterprets the cuteness of Sanrio in the SKULLPANDA style and has become a hot topic.

POP MART JAPAN Rakuten Ichiba
3,740 yen (as of 21:56 on 12/29/2025 | according to Rakuten Ichiba)

What is KUROMI?

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KUROMI is one of Sanrio's most popular characters.
With its trademark black hood and skull mark,

  • a little devil
  • Tsundere
  • a little rebellious

character is widely supported by young people and adults alike.

The brand has not only a sweetness, but also a "poisonous" and "strong" character,
SKULLPANDA's dark and ennui worldview is a perfect match,
The result of this collaboration is a perfect combination of sickly kawaii and art toys.

Sanrio Online Shop
5,940 yen (as of 21:55, December 29, 2025 | Rakuten Ichiba)

What is MY MELODY?

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MY MELODY is one of Sanrio's most beloved and classic characters for many years.
With her pink zukin and gentle expression,

  • Soft
  • feminine
  • Healing

and healing.

In this SKULLPANDA collaboration
the "sweetness" of the character is reduced,
and updated with a quiet, mature cuteness.

It is cute but not childish,
and blends in naturally with adult bags and outfits.

Sanrio Online Shop
5,940 yen (as of 21:31 on 12/29/2025 | Rakuten Ichiba)

Charm of Skull Panda x Kuromi Plushie Pendant

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The strongest balance of dark and girly

In the black and purple world view that is typical of KUROMI,
SKULLPANDA's unique ennui and fragile expression is fused with KUROMI 's unique black and purple worldview.

  • A little bit toxic
  • A little sickly cute
  • but not childish

The finish gives a sense of "knowing" even if held by an adult.

Plush specifications with a three-dimensional feel

Not a flat mascot,
but a soft and thick plush type.

It has a strong sense of presence when attached to a bag,
It also looks great in photos.

hankuroom Rakuten Ichiba
8,500 yen (as of December 29, 2025 22:43 | according to Rakuten Ichiba)

The charm of Skull Panda x My Melody plush pendant

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A "quiet cuteness" that is not too sweet.

MY MELODY gives the impression of being sweet,
SKULLPANDA is a combination of the two,

  • Calm pink tone
  • A subdued, emotionless expression.
  • A worldview with a sense of transparency

and a transparent worldview.

Compatible with feminine and beautiful bags

  • White and beige bags
  • Mini Tote
  • Leather material

The strength of MY MELODY's version is that it doesn't look out of place even when matched with other items such as a bag made of leather.

hankuroom Rakuten Ichiba
8,500 yen (as of December 29, 2025 22:44 | according to Rakuten Ichiba)

Size and usage|How about attaching it to a bag?

Size

  • Height: approx. 13.5 cm approx.
  • Plush material + pendant specification with metal fittings
  • Palm-sized
  • Easily detachable with metal fittings
  • Can be used as a key holder/bag charm

Recommended usage

  • As an accent on a tote bag
  • Accent for mini shoulder bag
  • The star of character and guesswork coordination

Cute but not childish" is its greatest charm.

KUROMI or MY MELODY, which would you choose?

Type Recommendation
Black coordinate, mode type KUROMI
Feminine, light-colored MY MELODY
I want to create a sense of character. KUROMI
I want to carry it casually. MY MELODY

To be honest, if you have any doubts, you will want to have both of them.

Where to buy and what to look out for

  • POP MART Official Shop
  • POP MART physical stores
  • Online store (stock changes)

Due to the popularity of the product
Sold out → Waiting for restocking in many cases,
So we recommend you to buy it as soon as you find it.

SKULLPANDA x KUROMI/MY MELODY plush pendant price and release date

Price (tax included, approximate)

  • SKULLPANDA × KUROMI plushie pendants: 4,510 yen each

Prices may vary depending on sales outlets, time of year, and resale status.
Price may increase for resale and marketplace.

Release date

  • December 26, 2025 (Friday)

POP MART collaboration items are
The items are often announced, sold out immediately, and restocked on an irregular basis,
Stock is quite flexible.

Who do you recommend it for?

  • People who want to enjoy adult character activities.
  • People who like POP MART and art toys
  • People who like KUROMI/MY MELODY but not too sweet
  • Want to add "casual cuteness" with bags and accessories

These are items that will appeal to people like that.

Official page and purchase links

SKULLPANDA x KUROMI plushie pendant

🎀 SKULLPANDA x MY MELODY plushie pendant

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Summary|SKULLPANDA x Sanrio is for "Adult Character Activities

SKULLPANDA x KUROMI / MY MELODY plush pendant is a plush toy pendant,
The plush pendant is a reinterpretation of Sanrio's popular characters as art toys, and is intended for
The plush pendant is a collaboration item for adults that reinterprets popular Sanrio characters as art toys.

✔ Art Toy x Sanrio perfection.
✔ Not cheap even if you put it on your bag
✔ Photo and SNS friendly

Not just character goods,
✔ High degree of perfection that makes it a fashion item.

お店のURL:https://www.popmart.com/jp/products/9793/SKULLPANDAKUROMI

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