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My Melody triumphantly won first place in the 2014 Sanrio Character Ranking - even defeating Hello Kitty. But the win wasn’t without some drama. Using the original meaning for the slang term kabe-don, which is the act of slamming one’s hand into the wall in front of someone to intimidate or prevent them from leaving, My Melody tweeted a slam against two of her competitors, Gudetama, a lazy egg, and Kirimi-chan, a salmon fillet. She tweeted an image of herself eating rice with egg and salmon accompanied by the words, “To Gudetama and Kirimi-chan, what about restraint…?” The Internet was rife with speculation and somehow, My Melody became a character that people couldn’t take their eyes away from. (The reference to this is included at the end of the article.)
That kind of charm that My Melody has is something that fans can enjoy a lot of in the “My Melody 40th Anniversary Fair Omoiyari to You,” which will open on Jan. 9, 2015 and last until Aug. 31, 2015.
The “My Melody 40th Anniversary Fair” is set to take place in the “Maryland” forest where My Melody lives, on the fourth floor in Sanrio Puroland. There will be a shop, café, and more! Everyone can also enjoy the Little Twin Stars (Kiki and Lala), who are welcoming their 40th year anniversary in 2015 as well as are the leading characters in the opening of the new parade, “Omoiyari to You.”
Visitors to the 40th Anniversary Fair can enjoy the “My Melody Room” which is filled with furniture and goods devoted to the little rabbit girl. In addition, visitors can purchase exclusively designed Sanrio Puroland goods at the specially set-up shop My Melody Shop and can take memorable pictures at a photo spot inspired by the forest where My Melody lives called Maryland.
Is it too cute to eat? My Melody café menu gets full points!
Enjoy all kinds of treats and snacks based on My Melody, including the “My Melody Frozen Treat with Cup” (600 yen), “My Melody Strawberry Milk” (500 yen), “My Melody Strawberry Soft-Serve Ice Cream” (480 yen), “My Melody Cupcake” (400 yen), “My Melody Pancake Roll Pop” (set for 3,500 yen), “My Melody Meat Bun” (300 yen), and more!
The cups that these sweets come with are yours to keep as a souvenir, too.
A menu item of special interest is the “My Melody Curry” (medium spicy, 1,400 yen). The rue is pink and My Melody’s ears are made with naan! The dish’s cute appearance contrasted with a mild spiciness perfectly represents My Melody’s character!
Also making an appearance are limited goods, such as a My Melody katyusha (1,296 yen), My Melody plushie (3,240 yen), lunch tote (1,620 yen), pen pouch (1,080 yen) and more.
The new parade “Omoiyari to You” starts from Jan. 16. The parade’s leaders are the characters celebrating 40 years in 2015: My Melody and the Little Twin Stars (Kiki and Lala). Characters other than Hello Kitty have taken on the lead roles ever since Sanrio Puroland first opened.
In addition, to commemorate the holding of My Melody’s 40th Anniversary Fair “Omoiyari to You,” a discount will be offered to visitors who dress up as My Melody. You can buy a passport at special prices when you go to play at Puroland wearing a pink hood like My Melody, or dressing in a My Melody-inspired pink and white outfit. If you go to play in a My Melody fashion coordination, the fun is definitely doubled!
[Dressing Up in a My Melody Fashion Coordination Discount Overview]
■ Applicable Period: Jan. 9 – May 6, 2015 (except on closed days)
■ Passport Discount Price: On weekdays and holidays for small and large children, it is the usual price of 2,500 yen.
^*^ For adults (age 18 and up): 3,300 yen (weekdays) / 3,800 yen (holidays)
^*^ For children (ages 3-17): 2,500 yen (weekdays) / 2,700 yen (holidays)
■ Conditions: Those already with a discounted Puroland HP ticket (or who present the image of a discount ticket on a device), as well as those merely coordinating white and pink clothing or accessories (such as a scarf, bag, shoes, etc.), are not eligible to receive this discount.
Source: Otajo