FamilyMart in Japan is launching two new “kawaii” (cute) breads in both appearance and flavor, created in collaboration with popular Sanrio characters. This time, the stars are Pompompurin, who proudly won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking, and the long-beloved My Melody.
This collaboration will kick off on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at FamilyMart stores all across Japan (excluding Okinawa Prefecture). In Japan, convenience stores often release limited-time collaboration products with popular characters like these, making it an unmissable event for fans.
Bringing the Characters’ Worlds to Life in Bread! The Story Behind the Development
These aren’t just breads with characters on them. Each is crafted with a flavor that matches the character’s image: a pudding-flavored cream bread for Pompompurin, and a strawberry-milk koppepan for My Melody.
The development team paid special attention to replicating the characters’ signature colors in the bread dough. They went through countless trials, meticulously adjusting baking times to achieve the ideal ‘Pompompurin yellow’ and ‘My Melody pink.’ This attention to detail further enhances the quality of the products.
Packed with the ‘kawaii’ essence of Sanrio characters, these breads offer a special experience that will satisfy both your stomach and your heart.
Pompompurin Cream Bread (Pudding Flavor)
Price: 156 JPY (168 JPY with tax)
First up is the “Pompompurin Cream Bread (Pudding Flavor).” The bread dough, inspired by Pompompurin’s vibrant yellow color, features a moist and chewy texture.
Inside, it’s generously filled with two types of cream with different textures: a pudding-flavored custard cream and a pudding-flavored whipped cream. One bite will fill your mouth with a gentle, sweet taste, as if you’re eating real pudding.
The packaging features an irresistible design for fans, showing Pompompurin happily eating pudding with his hamster friend, Muffin.
My Melody Koppepan (Strawberry Milk Flavor)
Price: 156 JPY (168 JPY with tax)
Next is the “My Melody Koppepan (Strawberry Milk Flavor).” This is an adorable pink koppepan reminiscent of My Melody’s signature hood. “Koppepan” is a type of soft, slightly long roll that has been popular in Japan for many years.
The moist and chewy pink dough is filled with a milk whipped cream containing real strawberry bits. The sweet and sour taste of strawberries perfectly matches the gentle sweetness of the milk, creating a somewhat nostalgic flavor.
The packaging, designed with My Melody holding a strawberry alongside her mouse friend, Flat, is another cute creation that’s a joy to pick up.
Sales Information
Release Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Sales Area: Approximately 16,000 FamilyMart stores all across Japan (excluding Okinawa Prefecture)
This is a must-try for Sanrio fans, as well as anyone interested in Japan’s “kawaii” culture or the unique products found in its convenience stores. They’re available for a limited time, so be sure to grab them if you see them.
※Please note that some stores may not carry these products.
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