Obscure Sanrio

Sometimes Sanrio just throws stuff at the wall to see what sticks. They can’t all be winners.

[pnglove]

[librarycards]

winkipinki would like to play a song for you

[obscuresanrio]

Name: Mimic Mike

Debut: 1987

Mimic Mike is a curious and hardworking bull terrier. He loves watching TV and reading magazines. He lives on his own in Beverly Hills. His birthday is July 21st (same as Hemingway)

I feel so much melancholia when I look at Mimic Mike's sweet face. This poor, lonely dog. Just imagining this clothed animal trying to look after himself in a cold Beverly Hills mansion makes my heart sink.

Why are all the descriptions of him so adamant about specifying the fact that he lives alone? Why is that part of the very limited information that we have about this guy?

I remember reading something that said that Mimic Mike doesn't know that he's a dog. Which is even more troubling. He must feel so isolated. I can't find exactly where I found this info, though. So. Grain of salt for sure.

And Hemingway. Why the correlation? The official Sanrio wiki points out the shared birthday, why? Why draw a correlation between a suicidal poet who's life was coloured by war, paranoia and cruelty, to this dog?? This lonely dog?

AND who is he mimicking? humanity? Does his lack of understanding of his canine nature force him into some sort of strange pantomime of copied human behaviour?

What's worse is that he is one of the forgotten Sanrio characters. He was alone at his inception and he had been abandoned by his creators.

It fills me with absurdist rage.

Do not ask for whom the bell tolls... it tolls for Mimic Mike.

[obscuresanrio]

Mimic Mike’s bday today

[wnwnmemo]

[jame7t]

we spliced human DNA with Hello-Kitty DNA to make the first Sanriomorph… but it was too cute, and made everyone in the facility smile

[kawaiihonyaku]

ぼんちゃんから、マロンちゃんの紹介！ #チアリステイルズ

Bon-chan’s introduction to Marron-chan! #Cheeristails

Name: Marroncream

Birthday: May 31st

Nickname: Marron-chan!

She has a really kind personality, just like a big sister! She loves making sweets and doing crafts! What is wonderful about her is her ability to make every day stylish and fun!

A quick word for Marron-chan:

Marron-chan, You’re so good at crafts! I’d love for you to teach me sometime!

[rainbowpollypocket]

2000 Sanrio “Milly Pixie” Plush

[kawaiihonyaku]

メル、もう少しネットするから、先に寝ていいよ☆

Mell’s going to stay online a bit longer, so feel free to go to sleep first. Good mell-night!

[yubit]

[kitchipon]

pinky:st figure ☆ ピンキーストリート

[kawaiihonyaku]

ただいま作戦会議中…自分たちのこと、どうやって知ってもらおうかな？ #チアリステイルズ

We’re in the middle of a strategy meeting right now... How should we get the word out about us? #CheerisTales

[kaitlynillustrations]

I love being able to draw cute things all the time! 🎀💕

This original piece is available at my Etsy shop, kaitlynillustrations.etsy.com 💝

[kawaiihonyaku]

あたらしいユニット、チアリステイルズだよ♪ 結成おめでとう！ #チアリステイルズ @cheeristails

Meet the new unit, Cheeristails! Congratulations on your debut! #Cheeristails

[kawaiihonyaku]

チアリステイルズ、結成☆ #チアリステイルズ

Cheeristails is here! #Cheeristails

マロンちゃん、ハナちゃん、ぼんちゃんとの新ユニットだよ♪よろしくね！　#チアリステイルズ

This is my new group with Marron-chan, Hana-chan, and Bon-chan! Please give us your support! #Cheeristails

マロンクリーム･ウサハナ･ウィッシュミーメル･ぼんぼんりぼんが新ユニット「チアリステイルズ」を結成！ みんなの“いっぽ”を応援するよ☆ 公式Xの開設や #サンリオフェス2026 でのお披露目、グッズの販売など、これからの活動に注目してね♡ ▼詳しくはコチラ sanrio.lnky.jp/l3O6LG3

Marron Cream, Usahana, Wish me mell, and Bonbonribbon have formed a new unit called “Cheeristails!” They’re here to cheer on everyone as they take that next step forward! Keep an eye out for their upcoming activities, including the launch of their official X account, their debut at #SanrioFes2026, and merchandise sales! Find out more here: sanrio.lnky.jp/l3O6LG3

[veryluckyclovers]

[ricky-yeah]

Hi kitty

[bkdk]

2001 New Character Contest from Ichigo Shinbum August 2001