Sanrio Archives - Chic Pixel

Hello Kitty, Copyright, and My New-ish Co-written Paper

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Anne

It’s been a while since I just wrote a blog post that wasn’t a review! The news that Hello Kitty was appointed as the Copyright PR Ambassador of Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs seemed like the perfect time to mention my latest co-authored article on the Sanrio series Sanrio Danshi… Well, that news came out in August, and my article came out all the way back in April, so it’s not exactly timely, but time doesn’t pass the way it usually does in 2020, right?

Japan Envy: The GUEST x Little Twin Stars Café Collaboration

April 18, 2015May 28, 2014 by Anne

Since I’m creeping closer and closer to my July trip to Tokyo, I figured I wouldn’t be doing many Japan Envy posts, considering I’ll likely be able to experience many of the things I generally write about in this column when I’m there. Fortunately for you and unfortunately for me, however, one of the café … Read moreJapan Envy: The GUEST x Little Twin Stars Café Collaboration

Japan Envy: Tie-in merchandising

April 18, 2015February 6, 2012 by Anne

One thing I inexplicably love about Japan its merchandise. I’m sure tons of essays have been written on the subject before, but as I haven’t read any of them, suffice it to say I don’t really know why it is they do merchandise so well. Just that they do. Leave it to Japan to create … Read moreJapan Envy: Tie-in merchandising

Japan Envy: My Melody x Felyne

April 18, 2015February 3, 2012 by Anne

It’s no secret that I’m enamored with the Monster Hunter series mascot Felyne. Admittedly, I have yet to actually play a Monster Hunter game (though I do own one), but I most certainly keep my eye out for all things Felyne. Cute is my calling, after all! So when I saw Sanrio announced that they … Read moreJapan Envy: My Melody x Felyne