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[BREAKING] Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 Midterm Results: Top 3 Dominated by Beloved Dog Trio—Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco

On May 13, Sanrio unveiled the midterm top 20 rankings for its annual character popularity poll, the “Sanrio Character Ranking 2025”, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
The midterm results are based on votes collected online from April 10 at 11:00 a.m. to May 6 at 11:59 p.m., including ballots from Sanrio stores and partner retail outlets.


Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed

Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed


Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed

Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed


At the top of the list is Pompompurin, who previously won first place three times and ranked fourth last year. This could mark his first return to the top in nine years.
Cinnamoroll, the reigning champion with seven total wins, including five consecutive titles since 2020, currently holds second place as he aims for a sixth straight victory.
In third is Pochacco, a constant presence in the top five for the past five years, maintaining the Top 3 spot alongside the other iconic Sanrio dog characters.


Pompompurin takes 1st in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm results

Pompompurin takes 1st in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm results


Cinnamoroll ranks 2nd in the midterm results of the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking

Cinnamoroll ranks 2nd in the midterm results of the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking


Pochacco holds 3rd place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm standings

Pochacco holds 3rd place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm standings


Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed

Midterm results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking revealed


Regional Trends Highlight Global Character Popularity

Sanrio also released the Midterm top 5 rankings for selected countries and regions:

United States
1st Pompompurin
2nd Chococat
3rd Usahana

China
1st Pompompurin
2nd Cinnamoroll
3rd Hello Kitty

Thailand
1st Cinnamoroll
2nd Kuromi
3rd yoshikitty

Australia
1st Pompompurin
2nd Cinnamoroll
3rd Adorozatorumary

England
1st Pompompurin
2nd Chococat
3rd Usahana

Voting for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking closes on May 25, and the final results will be announced at SANRIO FES 2025, held on June 29 at Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa.


Source : ORICON NEWS