'''{{Wp|Sanrio}}''' is a Japanese media company that has partnered with [[Nintendo]] to add crossover content in the {{SER}}. Beginning in {{NLWa}}, villagers and items based on Sanrio's ''{{Wp|Hello Kitty}}'', ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#Pompompurin (1996)|Pompompurin}}'', ''{{Wp|Little Twin Stars}}'', ''{{Wp|Cinnamoroll}}'', ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#My Melody (1975)|My Melody}}'', and ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#Keroppi|Keroppi}}'' franchises have appeared. Sanrio crossover content has also appeared in {{PC}} and {{NH}}.
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'''Sanrio Company, Ltd.''' (株式会社サンリオ ''Kabushikigaisha Sanrio'') is a Japanese media company that has partnered with [[Nintendo]] to add crossover content in the {{SER}}. Beginning in {{NLWa}}, villagers and items based on Sanrio's ''{{Wp|Hello Kitty}}'', ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#Pompompurin (1996)|Pompompurin}}'', ''{{Wp|Little Twin Stars}}'', ''{{Wp|Cinnamoroll}}'', ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#My Melody (1975)|My Melody}}'', and ''{{Wp|List of Sanrio characters#Keroppi|Keroppi}}'' franchises have appeared. Sanrio crossover content has also appeared in {{PC}} and {{NH}}.
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===amiibo cards===
===amiibo cards===
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Each of the Sanrio villagers have an [[amiibo]] card as part of the Sanrio Collaboration Series. The series was initially released in Europe and Japan alongside the {{NLWa|short|nolink}} update.{{Citation Needed}} In January 2021, coinciding with the announcement the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/1.7.0|1.7.0 Free Update]], Nintendo announced that the Sanrio Collaboration Series would return to retailers in March. They were rereleased on March 26 in North America<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoAmerica|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1354074126521167873|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819181044/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1354074126521167873|archive-date=August 19, 2022|retrieved=January 26, 2021}}</ref> and Japan<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=Nintendo|url=https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/1354074197140656132|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125021049/https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/1354074197140656132|archive-date=January 25, 2022|retrieved=January 26, 2021}}</ref> and on April 8 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=tulipbayluke|url=https://twitter.com/tulipbayluke/status/1380074361458204694|retrieved=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122162031/https://twitter.com/tulipbayluke/status/1380074361458204694|archive-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> This was the first time the cards were released in North America.
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Each of the Sanrio villagers have an [[amiibo]] card as part of the Sanrio Collaboration Series. The series was initially released in Europe and Japan alongside the {{NLWa|short|nolink}} update.{{Citation Needed}} In January 2021, coinciding with the announcement of the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/1.7.0|1.7.0 Free Update]], Nintendo announced that the Sanrio Collaboration Series would return to retailers in March. They were rereleased on March 26 in North America<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoAmerica|url=https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1354074126521167873|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819181044/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1354074126521167873|archive-date=August 19, 2022|retrieved=January 26, 2021}}</ref> and Japan<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=Nintendo|url=https://x.com/Nintendo/status/1354074197140656132|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125021049/https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/1354074197140656132|archive-date=January 25, 2022|retrieved=January 26, 2021}}</ref> and on April 8 in the UK.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=tulipbayluke|url=https://x.com/tulipbayluke/status/1380074361458204694|retrieved=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122162031/https://twitter.com/tulipbayluke/status/1380074361458204694|archive-date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> This was the first time the cards were released in North America.
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
[[File:NH Promo 1.9.0 22.jpg|thumb|right|The player in a Hello Kitty-themed room at Photopia with Toby and Rilla in {{NH|nolink}}]]
[[File:NH Promo 1.9.0 22.jpg|thumb|right|The player in a Hello Kitty-themed room at Photopia with Toby and Rilla in {{NH|nolink}}]]
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In {{NH}}, the {{I|Cinnamoroll poster|New Horizons}}, {{I|My Melody poster|New Horizons}}, {{I|Kiki & Lala poster|New Horizons}}, {{I|Pompompurin poster|New Horizons}}, {{I|Kerokerokeroppi poster|New Horizons}}, and {{I|Hello Kitty poster|New Horizons}} can be obtained from Nook Shopping after Chai, Chelsea, Étoile, Marty, Toby, and Rilla's amiibo cards, respectively, are scanned in [[Photopia]].
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In {{NH}}, the {{I|Cinnamoroll poster|NH}}, {{I|My Melody poster|NH}}, {{I|Kiki & Lala poster|NH}}, {{I|Pompompurin poster|NH}}, {{I|Kerokerokeroppi poster|NH}}, and {{I|Hello Kitty poster|NH}} can be obtained from Nook Shopping after Chai, Chelsea, Étoile, Marty, Toby, and Rilla's amiibo cards, respectively, are scanned in [[Photopia]].
While initially absent from the game, the Sanrio villagers and items returned in the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/1.9.0|1.9.0 Free Update]] on March 18, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=February 25, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJo9Zleqrk|title=Get Ready for a Sanrio Crossover! – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch|site=YouTube|retrieved=February 25, 2021}}</ref> The items can be unlocked for purchase and the villagers can move to the player's island if their amiibo cards are scanned.
While initially absent from the game, the Sanrio villagers and items returned in the [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Update history/1.9.0|1.9.0 Free Update]] on March 18, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=February 25, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJo9Zleqrk|title=Get Ready for a Sanrio Crossover! – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch|site=YouTube|retrieved=February 25, 2021}}</ref> The items can be unlocked for purchase and the villagers can move to the player's island if their amiibo cards are scanned.
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The Sanrio villagers and items were added to {{PC}} for a limited time in 2019 as part of the Sanrio Characters Collection. The first collection, released on July 11, included Chai, Rilla, and their respective items;<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=July 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109184153/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/07/09/sanrio-event-coming-to-animal-crossing-pocket-camp/|title=Sanrio Event Coming to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> the second, released on July 22, included Chelsea, Marty, and their respective items;<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109183822/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/07/22/sanrio-characters-collection-2/|title=Sanrio Characters Collection #2!|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> and the third, released on August 9, included Toby, Étoile, and their respective items.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109183256/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/08/09/sanrio-characters-collection-3/|title=Sanrio Characters Collection #3!|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> The characters and items were available until September 2, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/9a578ad8-98bd-11e9-b641-063b7ac45a6d|title=(2019.8.9更新)『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、サンリオキャラクターズコレクション 第3弾を実施中!|site=topics.nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=December 28, 2021}}</ref>
The Sanrio villagers and items were added to {{PC}} for a limited time in 2019 as part of the Sanrio Characters Collection. The first collection, released on July 11, included Chai, Rilla, and their respective items;<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=July 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109184153/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/07/09/sanrio-event-coming-to-animal-crossing-pocket-camp/|title=Sanrio Event Coming to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> the second, released on July 22, included Chelsea, Marty, and their respective items;<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109183822/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/07/22/sanrio-characters-collection-2/|title=Sanrio Characters Collection #2!|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> and the third, released on August 9, included Toby, Étoile, and their respective items.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Bri Bri|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109183256/https://japanesenintendo.com/2019/08/09/sanrio-characters-collection-3/|title=Sanrio Characters Collection #3!|site=Japanese Nintendo|retrieved=November 10, 2020|archive-date=Jaunary 9, 2021}}</ref> The characters and items were available until September 2, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=August 9, 2019|url=https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/9a578ad8-98bd-11e9-b641-063b7ac45a6d|title=(2019.8.9更新)『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、サンリオキャラクターズコレクション 第3弾を実施中!|site=topics.nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=December 28, 2021}}</ref>
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A follow-up to the Sanrio Characters Collection, known as the Sanrio Characters Collection 2021, was released on March 26, 2021. It added new Sanrio-themed items and featured the return of the previously released Sanrio items and villagers.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=Pocket_Camp|date=March 23, 2021|url=https://twitter.com/Pocket_Camp/status/1374481083539062784|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821221952/https://twitter.com/Pocket_Camp/status/1374481083539062784|archive-date=August 21, 2022|quote=O-oh my goodness! It looks like @HelloKitty and friends are coming back to the campsite in the form of cute furniture and clothing items! The Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp @Sanrio Characters Collection 2021 starts on Mar. 26 (Friday). I hope you're excited, 'cause I sure am!|retrieved=March 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=March 23, 2021|url=https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/820a24e2-66e3-4cd7-b890-9d56dc7a45db|title=『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、「サンリオキャラクターズコレクション2021」を3月26日より開催します。|site=topics.nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=March 23, 2021}}</ref> The collection ended on May 10, 2021.
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A follow-up to the Sanrio Characters Collection, known as the Sanrio Characters Collection 2021, was released on March 26, 2021. It added new Sanrio-themed items and featured the return of the previously released Sanrio items and villagers.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=Pocket_Camp|date=March 23, 2021|url=https://x.com/Pocket_Camp/status/1374481083539062784|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821221952/https://twitter.com/Pocket_Camp/status/1374481083539062784|archive-date=August 21, 2022|quote=O-oh my goodness! It looks like @HelloKitty and friends are coming back to the campsite in the form of cute furniture and clothing items! The Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp @Sanrio Characters Collection 2021 starts on Mar. 26 (Friday). I hope you're excited, 'cause I sure am!|retrieved=March 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=March 23, 2021|url=https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/820a24e2-66e3-4cd7-b890-9d56dc7a45db|title=『どうぶつの森 ポケットキャンプ』で、「サンリオキャラクターズコレクション2021」を3月26日より開催します。|site=topics.nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=March 23, 2021}}</ref> The collection ended on May 10, 2021.
Each of the Sanrio villagers have an amiibo card as part of the Sanrio Collaboration Series. The series was initially released in Europe and Japan alongside the Welcome amiibo update.[citation needed] In January 2021, coinciding with the announcement of the 1.7.0 Free Update, Nintendo announced that the Sanrio Collaboration Series would return to retailers in March. They were rereleased on March 26 in North America[1] and Japan[2] and on April 8 in the UK.[3] This was the first time the cards were released in North America.
Rilla
Marty
Étoile
Chai
Chelsea
Toby
Appearances
In Welcome amiibo
The six Sanrio villagers are introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo. If their amiibo cards are scanned, they can be invited to the campground or asked to move in. Their RVs contain items based on their franchises.
In New Horizons
The player in a Hello Kitty-themed room at Photopia with Toby and Rilla in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
While initially absent from the game, the Sanrio villagers and items returned in the 1.9.0 Free Update on March 18, 2021.[4] The items can be unlocked for purchase and the villagers can move to the player's island if their amiibo cards are scanned.
In Pocket Camp
Artwork of the Sanrio villagers from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
The Sanrio villagers and items were added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for a limited time in 2019 as part of the Sanrio Characters Collection. The first collection, released on July 11, included Chai, Rilla, and their respective items;[5] the second, released on July 22, included Chelsea, Marty, and their respective items;[6] and the third, released on August 9, included Toby, Étoile, and their respective items.[7] The characters and items were available until September 2, 2019.[8]
A follow-up to the Sanrio Characters Collection, known as the Sanrio Characters Collection 2021, was released on March 26, 2021. It added new Sanrio-themed items and featured the return of the previously released Sanrio items and villagers.[9][10] The collection ended on May 10, 2021.
Item list
The following is a list of items based on Sanrio franchises.
In Welcome amiibo
Sanrio items in Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
↑Bri Bri (August 9, 2019). "Sanrio Characters Collection #2!". Japanese Nintendo. Archived from the original on Jaunary 9, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
↑Bri Bri (August 9, 2019). "Sanrio Characters Collection #3!". Japanese Nintendo. Archived from the original on Jaunary 9, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
↑"O-oh my goodness! It looks like @HelloKitty and friends are coming back to the campsite in the form of cute furniture and clothing items! The Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp @Sanrio Characters Collection 2021 starts on Mar. 26 (Friday). I hope you're excited, 'cause I sure am!" @Pocket_Camp on X (formerly Twitter) (March 23, 2021). Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2021.