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The “Group Selection Event” to decide on the groups in the Sanrio Character Ranking, a ranking to decide the most popular Sanrio character, was held on March 30 at Sanrio Puroland. To start off, revival characters and characters ranking from #21 to #80 last year were announced for the five groups, A-E.
After this, a group selection was held for the darkhorse characters from the Food Character Poll who will participate in this year’s voting. These characters include the popular Kirimi-chan, Gudetama, Kashi Wanko Mochi, and Shingan Crimsonz and Plasmagica from the smartphone app Show By Rock. Thereupon it just so happened that Kirimi-chan and Gudetama were put into the same group (Group E) and so were Shingan Crimsonz and Plasmagica (Group A). Because of this, it seems like a fierce fight is already brewing.
Next, a group selection for the #16 to #20 ranked characters from last year, including Hello Kitty’s boyfriend Dear Daniel and Bad Badtz-Maru, were decided on by the fans in attendance. Then, with three spots left in each group, the top 15 ranked characters from last year all appeared on stage! Amid passionate shouts from onlooking fans, the 15 characters drew raffles to choose their group. In the end, the groups seen here were decided on.
Of the five groups, the one most noteworthy is Group A in which an intense battle seems like it will unfold with direct showdowns between favorites like My Melody and Kuromi. Also, fans are already rejoicing for last year’s No. 1 ranked character, Hello Kitty, as it seems like she will be a clean sweep in Group E. The first stage of voting based on these groups will take place between May 10 and June 15. Make sure to vote and support your favorite characters so they make it to the final stage!
[Schedule]
March 30: Group Selection Event at Sanrio Puroland
May 10 (Sat.) - June 15 (Sun.): 1st Stage
July 8 (Tues.) - July 21 (Mon.): Final Stage
August 2 (Sat.): Results Announced
[How to Vote]
・Web Voting:
You can vote for each character once per day from any device.
・*Ichigo Shimbun*:
Mail ballot postcard enclosed in Ichigo Shimbun
・Sanrio Shop:
1 ballot for each 1,000 yen spent (limit 10)
© 2014 Sanrio Co. Ltd.
© 2008, 2014 Sanrio Co. Ltd. / Sega Toys S, S/W, TX, JLPC
© 2011 TV Asahi Corporation, Sanrio Co. Ltd.
This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article written by Megumi Higashiashidani and translated by Jarrett Meuser.
