Observed Signal · Sep 22, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Sanrio to launch first Sanrio Games mobile title in January 2027
Sanrio announced that its first mobile game under the Sanrio Games brand, titled 'Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!', will launch globally in January 2027. The free-to-play dance and rhythm game will feature Sanrio characters, original music collaborations with Universal Music artists, and customizable outfits and stages. Pre-registration is now open, with rewards such as a Hello Kitty outfit tied to registration milestones. A launch celebration event is scheduled for January 14, 2027 in Yokohama, Japan.
Sanrio's entry into mobile gaming with a branded rhythm game is notable for the gaming and ad-tech ecosystem due to its potential for in-game advertising and brand partnerships, but it is not a major industry shift.
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- Sanrio will launch its first mobile title under the Sanrio Games brand in January 2027.
- The game is titled 'Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!' and is a free-to-play dance and rhythm game.
- It will be available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Original songs will be created in collaboration with Universal Music artists including Soala, SHE'S, Lienel, Polkadot Stingray, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, and Mi'Line Hearts.
- A pre-registration campaign offers rewards, including a Sanrio Games-themed Hello Kitty outfit at 1 million registrations.
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