Sanrio Targets Kuromi as North America's Second Most Popular Character
Sanrio has official plans to make Kuromi the second-most popular character in North America, and the brand is already on its way to doing just that.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “Sanrio Is Betting Big on Kuromi to Become Its No. 2 Character After Hello Kitty in North America”
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