SANRIO AND FUNIMATION JOIN FORCES FOR NEW MY HERO ACADEMIA X HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS PRODUCT COLLECTION
Hello Kitty joins the ultimate class of heroes from My Hero Academia to create a special collection of apparel, accessories and collectibles. From t-shirts, backpacks and hats to figures, plush and pins, the My Hero Academia x Hello Kitty & Friends designs feature some of Sanrio’s most popular characters, including Hello Kitty, Pochacco, and Badtz-Maru dressed as My Hero Academia’s standout favorites like All Might, Izuku Midoriya, and Katsuki Bakugo. Bioworld, FiGPiN, Funko, Just Toys International and Great Eastern Entertainment have licensed the character collaboration to bring exciting products to market.
“It’s an honor to bring together two Japan-born brands that have inspired fans and audiences worldwide,” said Jill Koch, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Sanrio, Inc. “Our collaboration with Funimation is sure to be a hit with both fanbases as we transform our beloved characters into My Hero Academia superheroes.”
“The enduring appeal of My Hero Academia is that everyone has the ability to be a true hero within themselves,” said Anna Songco Adamian, Vice President of Licensing and Merchandise, Funimation. “Funimation is proud to team up with Sanrio to bring the inner heroes of its iconic characters into the world in a collaboration we know fans will love.”
The My Hero Academia x Hello Kitty & Friends merchandise will be available starting in March at Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and select specialty retailers. Additional items will debut later this Spring.
The new character collection is part of a larger crossover collaboration between Funimation and Sanrio. Last year they unveiled the My Hero Academia x Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration featuring My Hero Academia characters paired alongside Hello Kitty and her friends. The line is currently available at Hot Topic and BoxLunch stores.
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