Pompompurin Reigns Supreme in 2026 Fan Vote!

Sanrio has announced the results of its 2026 Character Ranking contest, revealing Pompompurin as the most treasured character. The pudding-loving Golden Retriever secured the top position for the second year running, having received over 7 million votes from fans. This victory follows a five-year reign by Cinnamoroll, who again ranked as the second favorite character worldwide and among U.S. voters.

Pochacco claimed third place overall, while Chococat was the third most popular character in the United States. The contest saw immense fan participation, with over 70 million votes cast in total, and more than 24 million votes for the top five characters alone. Characters like Kuromi and Hello Kitty also featured within the top 10 worldwide.