# My Melody & Kuromi (2025)

> A short stop motion anime in which sweet My Melody and mischievous Kuromi race with friends to save their home from a Cloud Kingdom mishap.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/187675

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 12
- Episode runtime: 14 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, family, fantasy
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Rei Sakuma, Junko Takeuchi, Megumi Han, Kenji Nojima, Gakuto Kajiwara, Noboru Maeda
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35323313/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: whimsical, cozy, playful, cheerful

## Synopsis

My Melody & Kuromi is a Japanese stop motion anime series produced for Netflix, following the rivalry between the sweet bunny My Melody and her mischievous counterpart Kuromi. Their friendship is tested when a visit to the Cloud Kingdom spirals into a whirlwind of trouble, and the pair must team up with their friends to protect their home before time runs out. Each brisk episode moves through small comic mishaps, bright set pieces and rivalry-turned-friendship exchanges, while the handcrafted miniature look gives the fantasy world a tactile, playful charm. The tone stays cheerful, cozy and gently whimsical, with a family-friendly warmth that suits young viewers and adults who enjoy cute characters. Its lighthearted stakes and sweet heart keep the adventure easy to enjoy, and fans of Hello Kitty and Friends or Wallace & Gromit will find a similar pleasure in handmade charm and gentle, child-safe peril.

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