Sanrio Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar

Sanrio Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar – I Tried to Pick the Cutest One. That Was a Mistake.

Hello Kitty in the little red Christmas outfit seemed like the obvious answer.

Then I looked one spot over and found My Melody dressed in pink.

Then Kuromi showed up in black and purple.

Cinnamoroll has a tiny winter hat. Pompompurin is wearing a Christmas scarf. Keroppi is holding presents.

And by that point, choosing a favorite had become completely unrealistic.

That’s what immediately works about the Sanrio Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar. It doesn’t build the whole countdown around one character. Instead, the pictured 24-piece collection feels like a Christmas party where everyone was told to dress differently.

The Fun Part Would Be Not Knowing Which Friend Comes Next

The first few rows already move through very different personalities and color palettes.

Hello Kitty brings the classic bows.

My Melody keeps everything soft and pink.

Kuromi adds black and purple.

Cinnamoroll shifts the display toward icy blue and white, while Pompompurin adds yellow and Keroppi brings in bright green.

The wider pictured lineup also includes Little Twin Stars-inspired figures, Badtz-Maru, Tuxedosam, Hangyodon, Gudetama and other familiar Sanrio designs. These are all part of Sanrio’s broader character family; Sanrio’s current official character listings include Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, My Melody, Kuromi, Little Twin Stars, Hangyodon, Tuxedosam, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi and Gudetama among many others.

That variety makes opening one piece per day much more tempting.

I’d want to know who was next.

This Is One of Those Collections Where the Colors Do Half the Decorating

There’s a lot of Christmas imagery here, but the set doesn’t rely entirely on traditional red and green.

Pastel pink runs throughout the display.

Then comes baby blue, lavender, yellow, orange, white and black.

Christmas details tie everything back together: miniature presents, wreaths, holly, Santa hats, scarves and festive outfits appear across the different designs.

It creates the kind of display that could sit beside pink Christmas decorations just as easily as a traditional tree.

And if I were arranging it, I’d definitely separate everyone by color first.

That plan would last approximately ten minutes before I changed my mind and grouped them by character.

Hello Kitty Doesn’t Have to Do All the Work Here

I like that several characters get their own moment.

Pompompurin is especially fitting in a large Sanrio collection in 2026: Sanrio’s official 2026 Character Ranking placed Pompompurin first overall, followed by Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, Kuromi and Hello Kitty in the top five.

You don’t need to know any rankings to enjoy the calendar, of course.

But it does underline why a multi-character collection makes sense. Sanrio has built a world where different fans can have completely different favorites.

Someone opens the box looking for Hello Kitty.

Someone else goes straight for Kuromi.

I’m still distracted by tiny Gudetama wearing a Santa hat.

By Day 24, the Shelf Would Look Like a Christmas Party

The box presents the collection as a 24 Figure Collector Set, and the pictured assortment shows 24 different character-inspired designs arranged across four rows.

That gives the calendar two lives.

During December, it’s the daily surprise.

After the countdown, the characters become a complete display that can be rearranged however you like.

I’d probably keep the Christmas-heavy designs together through the holidays, then reorganize everyone into little character groups afterward.

Product Details

The Sanrio Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar is pictured as a 24-piece character collector set.

The assortment features colorful Sanrio character-inspired mini figures in Christmas and winter styling, with visible details including Santa hats, scarves, bows, presents, wreaths, holly and festive outfits.

The pictured lineup draws from a broad mix of Sanrio characters rather than repeating a single design, creating a varied pastel-and-holiday display once all 24 pieces are revealed.

FAQ

How many figures are shown in the calendar?

The pictured Sanrio Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar is presented as a 24 Figure Collector Set.

Is this calendar only about Hello Kitty?

No. Hello Kitty appears in the collection, but the pictured set brings together many different Sanrio character-inspired designs.

Are the figures all dressed the same?

No. The assortment varies considerably in color and styling, with different Christmas outfits, presents, scarves, hats, bows and other festive details.

I’d probably start December saying, “I’m just looking for Hello Kitty.” By Christmas, I’d have 24 tiny characters lined up on the shelf and somehow be arguing with myself about whether Kuromi or Santa-hat Gudetama gets the front spot. Discover more cute character countdowns in our Advent Calendar collection.