Soar Into The Kawaii Dream World of The Little Twin Stars For Their 45th Anniversary

10.February.2020 | FOOD / SPOT

Sanrio’s adorable star-themed characters the Little Twin Stars are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. The adorable twin stars named Kiki and Lala were born into the universe in 1975 in the hyped run up to Christmas. Following their debut in the December edition of Sanrio’s monthly magazine Ichigo Shimbun, the years saw their hair colours and designs retouched here and there. The one thing that remains unchanged is the love that connects them to fans all over Japan across three generations.

As Hello Kitty was celebrating her 45th anniversary last year and with My Melody also celebrating her 45th anniversary this year, now it’s time for the Little Twin Stars’ time to shine. 45th anniversary celebrations include collaboration events and special merchandise themed around the adorable, colourful, twinkling twins which are sure to get your heart fluttering with excitement. More information on these events and merchandise will be revealed in the future. A number of special events will be held at Sanrio Puroland and we are also expecting some new merchandise to hit the shelves at the Sanrio shop this summer. 

 

Sanrio Puroland: “LittleTwinStars 45th Anniversary”

Sanrio Puroland’s Little Twin Stars 45th Anniversary event is set to take place from April 24 – December 31, 2020. The theme of the celebration will be Mainichi Kiki & Lala, Mainichi Kirakira (Sparkle Every Day, Kiki and Lala Every Day).

Want to soar up high into the world of Kiki & Lala? As part of Sanrio Puroland’s anniversary celebrations, the attraction Kiki & Lala – Twinkling Tour is being improved to a whole new level, transforming into an even higher dreamy world where you can take photos in Puroland-limited photo booths. The attraction will only be operating on certain days.

Of course, there will be a new food menu serving up meals, desserts and more adorable treats based on Kiki and Lala’s theme colours of blue and pink. What’s more, Kiki and Lala will also take to the scene dressed in anniversary-limited costumes for a special photo event that your Instagram can’t miss out on. Add some sparkling magic to your day and plunge deep into the world of Kiki and Lala.

 

LittleTwinStars 45th Anniversary

Running: April 24 – December 31, 2020. 

Sanrio Puroland Event Information: https://www.puroland.jp/ts45th/ 

 

Collaboration with Japanese Comedy Duo Nagareboshi

As Japanese comedy duo Nagareboshi (shooting star) is celebrating 20 years since their debut, they will be collaborating for a second time with Kiki and Lala, brightening up the year even more. Check out the collaboration design that features the four stars in Kiki and Lala’s blue and pink themes. Merchandise using this design will be sold at Nagareboshi’s Japan tour this year. More information on the tour will be released in the future. The first lineup of collaboration merchandise sold face towels and iPhone cases which became so popular that many items were sold out. If you missed out the first time, this is your chance!

 

 

Anniversary Collaboration with Detclear Facial Cleansing Gel: 6 Varieties

Kiki and Lala are collaborating with Detclear: a popular facial cleansing gel formulated for dry, sensitive skin that gently removes dead skin cells and dissolves blackheads. The collaboration Detclear Bright & Peel Peeling Jelly will be released on February 25, 2020 with six Kiki and Lala-themed bottle designs. The designs travel through time from the 1970s which sees our twinkling stars with yellow and brown hair to a retro time with a pink and aqua theme to the adorable magical unicorn theme that came out in more recent years. 

 

Whether it’s an adorable pastel dreamworld design or one of the more nostalgic ones, you are bound to find a bottle that you really love. 

 

Detclear Bright & Peel Peeling Jelly – Unscented

Price: ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

Release Date: February 25, 2020

Available At: drugstores, general stores, cosmetics shops and official beauty online shops.

 

Sprinkle some stardust into your life this year for Kiki and Lala’s 45th anniversary celebrations.

 

©’76,’20 SANRIO 著作(株)サンリオ 

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