Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 Shocker: Meet the Surprising New Frontrunner!
Wondering if Cinnamoroll will lose its charm after 5 years? Dive into the latest updates and trends to see if this beloved character still reigns supreme.
Will Cinnamoroll Lose the Top Spot After 5 Years?
Sanrio, the beloved character brand, has announced the second interim results for its Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 contest. The update, shared on May 13, reveals a shake-up at the top of the leaderboard—Pompompurin has taken first place, pushing Cinnamoroll down to second after a five-year reign.
Current Standings: Top 20 Favorites
Here are the top 20 characters in the interim results, with each character's 2024 rank in parentheses:
- Pompompurin (4th)
- Cinnamoroll (1st)
- Pochacco (2nd)
- Kuromi (3rd)
- Hello Kitty (5th)
- My Melody (6th)
- Hangyodon (8th)
- Little Twin Stars (10th)
- Hanamaruobake (14th)
- Ahirunopekkle (11th)
- Tuxedosam (9th)
- Bad Badtz-maru (13th)
- Cogimyun (12th)
- Kerokerokeroppi (7th)
- Wish Me Mell (15th)
- U・Sa・Ha・Na (20th)
- My Sweet Piano (17th)
- Gudetama (16th)
- Gaopowerroo (21st)
- Chococat (46th)
Notably, at 40th place is Jewelpet (was 36th last year).
A Potential Changing of the Guard
From 2019 to 2024, Cinnamoroll held the number one spot in the Sanrio Character Ranking. If the interim results hold, this year could mark the end of Cinnamoroll's long-standing streak at the top. Read more about Cinnamoroll's past dominance.
How to Vote
Voting remains open until May 25 through the Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 website. Fans can cast one vote per day for their favorite character.
Final results will be announced on June 29 at 2 p.m. Japan time.
Sources
- Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 Interim Results
- Character List and Voting
- Sanrio Ranking X/Twitter Account
- Nijimen Article
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