Sanrio Games Sets 2027 Release for Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!

Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! key visual with Sanrio characters on a live stage

On June 28, 2026, Sanrio announced Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!, the first smartphone title under the company’s Sanrio Games brand. The new rhythm-and-dance game is planned for a 2027 release on iOS and Android, and Sanrio says the project will launch in both domestic and overseas markets. The same day, the official site and a Japan-only closed beta signup page went live.

What Was Announced

Sanrio describes the project as a music-focused game built around its characters, stage styling, and outfit coordination. The official site highlights two play modes: Performance Mode, which is designed to be easy to pick up, and Technical Mode, which is meant for players who want a more traditional challenge. The site also teases stage customization and a growing song list.

Among the tracks Sanrio has already shown are KAWAII FESTIVAL (game remix), Welcome to this World of Dream (game remix), Greedy Greedy, and Pompom Beat☆. The company says more songs will be revealed over time, so the launch line-up is still being built out.

The closed beta page says applications open on June 28, 2026 at 13:00 JST and run through July 7, 2026 at 23:59 JST. The test itself is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 13:00 JST through July 21, 2026 at 23:59 JST, with roughly 2,000 participants expected and selection limited to Japan.

Why It Matters

This is a small but meaningful signal about how Sanrio wants to use its characters. The company is not just treating them as merch icons or theme-park mascots; it is turning them into a playable rhythm game where music, styling, and self-expression sit at the center. That is a smart fit for Sanrio’s audience, because the brand already lives comfortably across toys, cafes, live events, and social media.

For international fans, the most important detail is the direction, not just the title. Sanrio says the game is planned for both domestic and overseas release. That does not mean every feature will be available everywhere at once, but it does show that the company is thinking beyond a Japan-only launch. The official site also presents a Japanese and English (US) language switch, which is a small but useful sign that global users are already part of the intended audience.

Context for International Fans

If you know Sanrio mainly through Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, or My Melody, the game should be easy to understand without deep lore. It is not trying to be a story-heavy canon project. It is a character-driven rhythm game where the appeal comes from performance, dressing up, and collecting songs.

That makes the format approachable even for people who do not usually play rhythm games. Sanrio’s choice of a simple mode alongside a harder mode is also a practical design move: newcomers can enjoy the characters and music, while experienced players get a more demanding lane to master. In other words, the game seems built to welcome both casual fans and longtime rhythm-game players.

What Happens Next

The immediate next step is the closed beta window in July. Sanrio has not published a full release date yet, only the 2027 target, so the official site will matter for the next round of updates. Expect more song reveals, more gameplay detail, and likely more character and stage information as the launch gets closer.

If you want the cleanest source trail, the best places to watch are the main official site and the beta signup page. Those pages are where Sanrio is posting the most direct product information right now.

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Information was checked on 2026-06-28 22:32 JST.

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