Ado and Sanrio's KUROMI Announce First Collaboration Song DND feat. KUROMI
Sanrio has spent years pushing Ado-adjacent characters and collaboration projects, and handing its fastest-rising music act a song written by a five-person production team with distribution through Universal Music puts a mascot voice on the same commercial footing as a major-label pop release.
Key Facts
- Sanrio announced the collaboration song "DND feat. KUROMI" by the artist KUROMI and singer Ado on September 21, 2026.
- "DND feat. KUROMI" will be distributed on music distribution sites and subscription services on September 25, 2026 at 0:00.
- The title "DND" stands for "Do Not Disturb."
- Lyrics for "DND feat. KUROMI" are by Kanata Okajima and monii, with composition by Johnny R, monii, Ari, and KIRA.
- KUROMI made their major debut with TOY'S FACTORY in October 2025 and released the 2nd EP "HYPER KUROMISM" in June 2026.
Reporting from 3 sources: Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU, Anime Anime.
Sanrio announced on September 21 that the artist KUROMI and singer Ado will digitally release their first collaboration song, "DND feat. KUROMI," on September 25. The title stands for "Do Not Disturb." Sanrio describes the track as a strong-willed, positive self-affirmation song about blocking out the noise around you and other people's values, and pushing toward your dreams in your own way. The lyrics were written by Kanata Okajima and monii, with composition by Johnny R, monii, Ari, and KIRA. Arrangement is credited to Ari, KIRA, monii, and Johnny R. Universal Music handles distribution. A collaboration visual was released at the same time, showing Ado with twin tails that link with KUROMI's black hood. The project came about through an offer from KUROMI to Ado, driven by KUROMI's wish to make everyone happy with songs and set the world abuzz. The song is the latest entry in KUROMI's discography, which includes the 1st EP "KUROMI IN MY HEAD" from October 2025 and the 2nd EP "HYPER KUROMISM" from June 2026.
The track is credited to the Asteroid Music Team, the production unit behind the project. Ado confirmed she and KUROMI sang it together: "I actually sang together with Kuromi-chan."
- KUROMI: "I got to sing a super cool song with Ado, and I'm feeling absolutely amazing!" She added that she practiced singing and dancing every day that summer.
- Ado: "With a strong-willed beat that says 'mute the noise,' I'll fight together with Kuromi-chan."
The song carries lines KUROMI and Ado sing together, including "What even is 'normal'" and "If it's an uncool label, just peel it off," both cited in the press release as symbols of the phrase "I am me."
KUROMI's music run began with a major debut through TOY'S FACTORY in October 2025 and a free live at Kabukicho Cine City Square, plus a first festival slot at COUNT DOWN JAPAN. A first Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka Zepp two-man tour followed in 2026. Sanrio has worked with Ado before on its character development project "SANRIOLABO," which produced the character Adoroza Torumary in 2022.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.