The Sanrio x Pastel Collaboration Celebrates Pompompurin
Michael Hemsworth — February 21, 2025 — Lifestyle
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The Sanrio x Pastel collaboration has been announced by the brands in Japan to put the recognizable Pompompurin animated character in the spotlight for fans to admire. The dessert lineup includes several treats for fans to pick up including the literally cheeky 'Purin Purin Purin-Pompompurin's Bottom' puddings that feature the backside of the animated golden retriever character. The collection also includes the 'Pompompurin Loves Purin Set,' 'Pompompurin Loves Purina a la Mode' and more.
The Sanrio x Pastel collaboration is slated to make its debut at the brand's participating locations in Japan starting March 1 and be on offer through April 30, 2025. The dessert range will also see some prepackaged treats headed to grocery stores for lucky fans to pick up.
The Sanrio x Pastel collaboration is slated to make its debut at the brand's participating locations in Japan starting March 1 and be on offer through April 30, 2025. The dessert range will also see some prepackaged treats headed to grocery stores for lucky fans to pick up.
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