Happy Kuji Sanrio Punk Rock Lottery Launches Sept. 18 at Lawson
The punk rock theme and the appearance of Pompompurin, who won first place in the 2026 Sanrio Character Award, tie the lottery to the character's current popularity.
Key Facts
- Happy Kuji 'Sanrio characters PUNKS Party ~ Halloween 2026 ~' goes on sale September 18, 2026, at Lawson, FamilyMart, Lawson Store 100, bookstores, and hobby shops.
- The lottery features 10 Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Little Twin Stars, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Pekkle the Duck, and Tuxedo Sam.
- Each draw costs 880 yen including tax, and the lottery includes 11 prize grades plus a LAST prize.
- The grand prize is a BIG Hello Kitty plush, and the LAST prize is a 40 cm tall BIG Kuromi plush.
- Pompompurin won first place in the 2026 Sanrio Character Award and celebrated its 30th debut anniversary this year.
Reporting from 2 sources: Inside, Anime Anime.
Sunny Side Up will release Happy Kuji 'Sanrio characters PUNKS Party ~ Halloween 2026 ~' at Lawson, FamilyMart, Lawson Store 100, bookstores, and hobby shops starting September 18, 2026. The no-loser lottery features 10 Sanrio characters in punk rock outfits with black-based designs: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Little Twin Stars, Pochacco, Hangyodon, Pekkle the Duck, and Tuxedo Sam. Prizes include figures with silver chains and studs, plush charms, chain pouches, pin charms, bandanas, standing mirrors, rubber coin cases, can badge sets, acrylic keychains, and sticker sets with mini files. The grand prize is a large Hello Kitty plush, while the LAST prize, given to the person who draws the final lot, is a 40 cm tall BIG Kuromi plush. The A Prize figure comes in 10 types, and the B Prize plush charm in 5 types. Each draw costs 880 yen including tax. Sales start dates may vary by store, and availability may differ by location.
Pompompurin, who placed first in the 2026 Sanrio Character Award, appears in the lineup as part of his 30th debut anniversary year. The prize breakdown runs through 11 grades plus the LAST Prize, and the A Prize figure and I Prize acrylic keychain both come in 10 types, the most of any tier.
- A Prize: Figure, 10 types, silver chains and studs for a punk edge.
- B Prize: Plush Charm, 5 types.
- C Prize: Chain Pouch, 4 types, colorful chain accents suited for short outings.
- D Prize: Pin Charm, 5 types.
- E Prize: Bandana, 5 types, recommended as a styling accent.
- F Prize: Standing Mirror, 5 types.
- G Prize: Rubber Coin Case, 5 types.
- H Prize: Can Badge Set, 5 types.
- I Prize: Acrylic Keychain, 10 types.
- J Prize: Sticker Set with Mini File, 5 types.
- Grand Prize: BIG! Hello Kitty Plush, 1 type.
- LAST Prize: BIG! Kuromi Plush, 1 type, 40 cm tall.
Sales start dates may vary by store and availability may differ by location. Stores ask customers not to contact them directly. The copyright line reads (C)2026 SANRIO CO., LTD., approval number E26080401.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.