Stop-Motion Anime Debuts on Netflix with 'My Melody & Kuromi'

Netflix is set to premiere a charming new stop-motion animation series, 'My Melody & Kuromi', on July 24 worldwide. This exciting debut was announced during the Anime Expo last Saturday, along with a new preview clip.

Series Highlights

Total Episodes: 12
Episode Length: Approximately 13 minutes each
Anniversary Milestones: Celebrating 50 years of My Melody and 20 years of Kuromi

The Story Setting

The series takes place in Mariland, where the beloved characters live. Here's a quick overview:

My Melody opens a cake shop in Mariland. After discovering a mysterious heart in the forest, strange things begin to happen. Across the street, Kuromi runs a Japanese sweets shop that’s often empty. Curious about My Melody’s cakes, Kuromi searches for the secret behind her success. The two work together to prepare for a sweets-making contest judged by the famous pastry chef Pistachio. But, things take a surprising turn that could threaten Mariland’s future.

Creative Team & Music

Director: Tomoki Misato (Pui Pui Molcar)
Scriptwriter: Shūko Nemoto
Theme Song: Performed by LE SSERAFIM, produced by Gen Hoshino

Visuals & Trailers

My Melody & Kuromi Image via Netflix Japan's X/Twitter

Watch the English and Japanese trailers below:

Background & Legacy

My Melody first appeared in 1975, and Kuromi joined the franchise in 2003. The series has seen multiple sequels and movies, including the 2012 film Onegai My Melody Yū & Ai. The recent short anime Kuromi's Pretty Journey debuted in 2023, streaming on YouTube and TikTok, with a new series titled 'Kuromi's Pretty Journey ~~Hachamecha! Multiverse Dasshutsu!~~' released in October with an English dub.

Final Notes

This new stop-motion series promises to bring fresh adventures to fans old and new, blending adorable characters with engaging storytelling. Stay tuned for its release on Netflix!

Sources: Netflix Japan's Twitter, Netflix Anime YouTube

Anime Expo 2025 coverage sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.