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'''Sanrio Co., Ltd''' (Japanese: 株式会社サンリオ, ''Kabushikigaisha Sanrio'') is a Japan based company and {{WP|lifestyle brand|lifestyle brand}} that aims to spread heart-felt emotion under the philosophy "Small Gift Big Smile".
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It was founded in August 1960 as Yamanashi Silk Center Co. Ltd before changing its name to Sanrio in April 1973. In 1962, Sanrio's first original character, [[Strawberry]] was produced.<ref>[http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/corporate/about_s/history/ Sanrio official Japanese website - corporate history (in English)]</ref>
'''Sanrio Co., Ltd''' (Japanese: 株式会社サンリオ, ''Kabushikigaisha Sanrio'') is a Japan based company, {{WP|lifestyle brand|lifestyle brand}} and character creator that aims to spread heart-felt emotion under the philosophy "Small Gift Big Smile". It focuses on [[kawaii]] culture.


Sanrio is loved for its many 'cute' original characters that it creates, such as the popular [[Hello Kitty]] and other lesser known characters such as [[Cinnamoroll]], [[My Melody]], [[Kerokerokeroppi]] and [[Hangyodon]]. It owns rights to the [[Mr. Men]] and [[Peanuts]] franchises in Japan.
It was founded in August 1960 as Yamanashi Silk Center Co. Ltd before changing its name to Sanrio in April 1973. [[Shintaro Tsuji]] was the founder of the company. In 2020, Shintaro Tsuji stepped down and his grandson [[Tomokuni Tsuji]] became the president.
 
In 1962, Sanrio's first original brand, [[Strawberry]] was produced; a strawberry design pattern.<ref>[http://www.sanrio.co.jp/english/corporate/about_s/history/ Sanrio official Japanese website - corporate history (in English)].</ref>
 
Sanrio is loved for its many 'cute' original characters that it creates, such as the popular [[Hello Kitty]] and other lesser known characters such as [[Cinnamoroll]], [[My Melody]], [[Kerokerokeroppi]] and [[Hangyodon]]. It owns rights to the [[Mr. Men and Little Miss]] franchise, and the [[Peanuts]] franchise in Japan.


Sanrio produces and licenses gifts of many kinds. It works in the publishing, video and animation industries, where it is responsible for books, film and video often featuring its characters. It has a "Sanrio Films" label.
Sanrio produces and licenses gifts of many kinds. It works in the publishing, video and animation industries, where it is responsible for books, film and video often featuring its characters. It has a "Sanrio Films" label.
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There are two Sanrio based theme parks known as [[Sanrio Puroland]] in {{WP|Tama, Tokyo|Tama, Tokyo}} and [[Harmonyland]] in {{WP|Hiji, Ōita|Hiji, Ōita}}, {{WP|Kyūshū|Kyūshū}}, {{WP|Japan|Japan}}.
There are two Sanrio based theme parks known as [[Sanrio Puroland]] in {{WP|Tama, Tokyo|Tama, Tokyo}} and [[Harmonyland]] in {{WP|Hiji, Ōita|Hiji, Ōita}}, {{WP|Kyūshū|Kyūshū}}, {{WP|Japan|Japan}}.


In 1973, Sanrio opened up a restaurant in Gotanda TOC building, {{WP|Tokyo|Tokyo}} called [[Sanrio Salon]]. Additionally, Sanrio is partnered with [[Moe's Bread & Breakfast]] and [[KFC]] in Japan.<ref>[http://www.sanrio.co.jp/corporate/about/organization/restaurnt/ Sanrio official Japanese website - restaurants (in Japanese)]</ref>
In 1973, Sanrio opened up a restaurant in Gotanda TOC building, {{WP|Tokyo|Tokyo}} called [[Sanrio Salon]]. Additionally, Sanrio is partnered with [[Moke's Bread & Breakfast]] and [[KFC]] in Japan.<ref>[http://www.sanrio.co.jp/corporate/about/organization/restaurnt/ Sanrio official Japanese website - restaurants (in Japanese)].</ref>


==Subsidiaries==
==Subsidiaries==
*[[Sanrio Greetings]]
*[[Sanrio Greetings]]
*[[Sanrio Entertainment]] (former: Sanrio Communication World, Harmonyland).
*[[Sanrio Far East]]
*[[Kokoro]]
*[[Sanrio Car Lease]]
*[[Sanrio Enterprise]]
*[[Sanrio Music Productions]]
*[[Sanrio Wave]]
*[[Pantry]]
*[[Nal]]
===Overseas===
*[[Sanrio (USA subsidiary)]]
*[[Sanrio Global (UK subsidiary)]]
*[[Sanrio do Brazil]]
*[[Sanrio (Hong Kong subsidiary)]]
*[[Sanrio Digital]]
*[[Sanrio Korea]]
*[[Sanrio Shanghai International Trading]]
*[[Sanrio Asia Merchandise]]
*[[Sanrio Taiwan]]
*[[Sanrio G.m.b.H.]]
*[[Sanrio G.m.b.H.]]
*[[Sanrio Entertainment]] (former: Sanrio Communication World, Harmonyland)
*[[Mister Men Ltd.]]
*[[Sanrio Far East]]
*[[Mister Films Ltd.]]
*[[THOIP]]
*[[Sanrio UK Finance]]
*[[Sanrio Chile]]
*[[Sanrio Global Asia]]
 
==Links with==
==Links with==
*[[Character Soft]] (video games)
*[[Character Soft]] (video games)
*[[Imagineer]] (video games)
*[[Imagineer]] (video games)
**[[Timenet]] ([[Bouken Jikyuu Timenet]], [[Space-Net: Cosmo Red and Cosmo Blue]])
**[[Timenet]] ([[Bouken Jikuu Timenet]], [[Space-Net: Cosmo Red and Cosmo Blue]])
*[[Japan Racing Association]] ([[Turfy]])
*[[KFC]] (food)
*[[KFC]] (food)
*[[Moke's Bread & Breakfast]] (food)
*[[Moke's Bread & Breakfast]] (food)
*[[Sega Sammy Holdings]] ([[Jewelpet]])
*[[Sega Sammy Holdings]] ([[Jewelpet]])
*[[Nintendo]] ([[Pocket Hello Kitty]], [[Hello Kitty World]], other games released on Nintendo systems)
*[[Nintendo]] ([[Pocket Hello Kitty]], [[Hello Kitty World]], other games released on Nintendo systems, [[Nintendo All-Plastic]], [[Snoopy Concert]])
*[[Rocket Company]] (video games)
*[[Rocket Company]] (video games)
*[[Shogakukan]] (books)
*[[Shogakukan]] (books)
*[[Viz Media]] (books)
*[[Viz Media]] (books)
==See also==
*[[List of Sanrio staff]]


==References==
==References==
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==Trivia==
===Name origin===
*[[Kore ga Sanrio no Himitsu Desu.]] (これがサンリオの秘密です。) states that Sanrio is an alternative reading of its older name Yamanashi [Silk Center] (Sanri) and the exclamation "ou" for excitement. Of note, an old nickname of [[Shintaro Tsuji]]'s is the "Strawberry King" (king, 王 is ou) (not to be confused with [[Strawberry King|the character]]).
**This meaning seems to have been lost to time, with even [https://web.archive.org/web/20091001063109/http://www.sanrioeurope.com/about.asp Sanrio Europe] claiming it comes from san ('holy') and río ('river').
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Revision as of 22:27, 3 June 2022

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Sanrio Co., Ltd (Japanese: 株式会社サンリオ, Kabushikigaisha Sanrio) is a Japan based company, lifestyle brand and character creator that aims to spread heart-felt emotion under the philosophy "Small Gift Big Smile". It focuses on kawaii culture.

It was founded in August 1960 as Yamanashi Silk Center Co. Ltd before changing its name to Sanrio in April 1973. Shintaro Tsuji was the founder of the company. In 2020, Shintaro Tsuji stepped down and his grandson Tomokuni Tsuji became the president.

In 1962, Sanrio's first original brand, Strawberry was produced; a strawberry design pattern.[1]

Sanrio is loved for its many 'cute' original characters that it creates, such as the popular Hello Kitty and other lesser known characters such as Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi and Hangyodon. It owns rights to the Mr. Men and Little Miss franchise, and the Peanuts franchise in Japan.

Sanrio produces and licenses gifts of many kinds. It works in the publishing, video and animation industries, where it is responsible for books, film and video often featuring its characters. It has a "Sanrio Films" label.

There are two Sanrio based theme parks known as Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo and Harmonyland in Hiji, Ōita, Kyūshū, Japan.

In 1973, Sanrio opened up a restaurant in Gotanda TOC building, Tokyo called Sanrio Salon. Additionally, Sanrio is partnered with Moke's Bread & Breakfast and KFC in Japan.[2]

Subsidiaries

Overseas

Links with

See also

References

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Trivia

Name origin

  • Kore ga Sanrio no Himitsu Desu. (これがサンリオの秘密です。) states that Sanrio is an alternative reading of its older name Yamanashi [Silk Center] (Sanri) and the exclamation "ou" for excitement. Of note, an old nickname of Shintaro Tsuji's is the "Strawberry King" (king, 王 is ou) (not to be confused with the character).
    • This meaning seems to have been lost to time, with even Sanrio Europe claiming it comes from san ('holy') and río ('river').