Sanrio launches 2026 Character Ranking lottery on October 24
The 880-yen draws will be sold at Seven-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores nationwide, with cushions, mugs and a Pompompurin vanity case as prizes.
Sanrio will release the "2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Kuji" lottery from October 24, 2026, the company announced. Each draw costs 880 yen including tax, and the lottery will be sold at Seven-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores nationwide, according to inside-games.jp.
Prize items include cushions, multi cases, mugs, sagara embroidery charms and pouches. The lineup features Pompompurin along with other top-ranked Sanrio characters, including Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, Kuromi, Hello Kitty, Pekkle, Hangyodon, My Melody, Tuxedosam, Hanamaru Obake, Little Twin Stars, Bad Badtz-Maru, Cogimyun, My Sweet Piano and Keroppi.
Buyers of the final ticket in a box receive the Last Special prize, a Pompompurin vanity case.
Background
Pompompurin took first place in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking poll, the results that give the lottery its theme.
Quick answers
When does the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Kuji go on sale?
It goes on sale from October 24, 2026.
How much does one draw cost?
Each draw costs 880 yen including tax.
Where can I buy the lottery?
It is sold at Seven-Eleven and Ito-Yokado stores nationwide.