Sanrio's Kuromi to Star in First Film, Opening in Japan in 2027
GAGA will release Kuromi the Movie in Japan in 2027, Sanrio announced in a Halloween video message marking the character's birthday.
Sanrio announced that Kuromi will star in her first film, with distributor GAGA set to release it in Japan in 2027. The film's website indicates the title is Kuromi the Movie.
The announcement came in an English-subtitled video message from Kuromi, released on Halloween, which is also the character's birthday, according to animenewsnetwork.com.
The website and the video description state that release information for territories outside Japan will be announced once confirmed.
Kuromi debuted in the television anime Onegai My Melody in April 2005. She has placed in the top 5 of the Sanrio Character Ranking poll for six consecutive years.
She previously starred in two series of Kuromi's Pretty Journey anime shorts, in 2023 and 2024, and in the stop-motion anime My Melody & Kuromi on Netflix in July 2025.
Quick answers
When will Kuromi the Movie be released?
Sanrio says the film is planned to open in Japan in 2027, with GAGA as distributor.
Will Kuromi the Movie be released outside Japan?
The film's website and video description say release information for territories outside Japan will be announced once confirmed.
Where did Kuromi first appear?
Kuromi debuted in the television anime Onegai My Melody in April 2005.