Little Twin Stars
Twin Angel Characters
Sanrio's popular characters modeled after the twin angels Kiki and Lala. They have a fantastical worldview themed around stars and dreams.
Quotes
- Let's cherish compassion.
- Always together, Kiki and Lala.
- The light of the stars is the beginning of dreams.
- Let's walk hand in hand in harmony.
- Let's find new stars.
Trivia
- Kiki and Lala's star pendants and wands are items for flying through the sky.
- The names were given with the wish for them to become 'sparkling shining stars'.
- Little Twin Stars is one of Sanrio's characters with a strong storyline.
- The 1975 Christmas promotion was the catalyst for the characters' birth.
- Has not yet won the Grand Prix in the Sanrio Character Awards, but consistently ranks high in popularity.
Alternate names
Kikilala
Little Twin Stars
Kiki & Lala
Profile
- Species
- Astral Beast (Mysterious Type)
- Birthday
- December 24
- Birth year
- 1975
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Twin angels designed in soft pastel tones. Kiki has brown hair and carries a star on his back, Lala has blonde hair and holds a star wand. Soft, fluffy clothing inspired by clouds.
- Height
- Kiki and Lala together are about the size of the moon
- Hair color
- Multicolor
- Distinguishing features
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- Star on the back (Kiki)
- Star-shaped wand (Lala)
- Pastel-colored clothes
- Iconic items
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- Kiki's Star
- Lala's Star Wand
- Pink Clouds
- Star Necklace
- Star Ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Kiki is curious and mischievous, loves sweet treats. Lala enjoys drawing and writing poetry as hobbies, is skilled at cooking, and has a timid side. The two are very close and support each other.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Curious
- Clingy
- Mischievous
- Mild-mannered
- Creative
- Sibling Love
- Motto
- Compassion
- Talents
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- Star Discovery
- Star Trajectory Control
- Magic to Produce Sweets
- Freely Manipulating the Cloud House
- Flight Ability
- Skills
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- Star Fishing
- Creation (Poetry and Drawings)
- Cooking (Especially Soup and Hotcakes)
- Repair and Cleaning (Fixing Dirt and Broken Items)
- Motivation
- To become splendid shining stars and deliver joy and compassion to many people.
- Habits
- Kiki is hasty and a glutton, Lala is a bit of a crybaby.
- Favorite foods
- Sweet Treats, Hotcakes (Lala's Homemade), Soup
- Hobbies
- Star Fishing, Writing Poetry, Drawing Pictures, Inventing
- Favorite places
- Yume Nebula Omoiyari Star, Cloud House, Starry Sky
- Favorite colors
- Pastel Pink, Light Blue
- Music
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
History
- Backstory
- Kiki and Lala are star children born on Omoiyari Star in the Yume Nebula, raised by their inventor father star and poet mother star. Seeing their selfish and clingy tendencies, their parents send them on a training journey to Earth to become splendid shining stars.
- Debut date
- September 15, 1975
- Work title
- Sanrio Characters (Ichigo Newspaper)
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Ichigo Newspaper Issue 11
Naming of Kiki and Lala
- Significant event
- Naming of Kiki and Lala
- Description
- In 1976, names were finalized as 'Kiki' and 'Lala' through reader submissions, accelerating brand expansion thereafter.
TV Anime and OVA Production
- Significant event
- TV Anime and OVA Production
- Description
- Animated in the 1990s, sparking a renewed boom especially among high school girls.
40th Anniversary
- Significant event
- 40th Anniversary
- Description
- Reached 40th anniversary in 2015, featuring specialty shops, limited merchandise, and commemorative exhibitions.
Official Blog Launch and Closure
- Significant event
- Official Blog Launch and Closure
- Description
- Official blog launched in 2010, updates ended in February 2016.
Tokyo Monorail Wrapped Train Service
- Significant event
- Tokyo Monorail Wrapped Train Service
- Description
- Since 2020, monorails designed with Little Twin Stars have been in operation.
Relationships
Father Star
Father
Inventor father star. A large star formed from small blue stars.
Mother Star
Mother
Poet and painter mother star. A large star formed from small pink stars.
Grandfather Star
Grandparent
Grandmother Star
Grandparent
Puf & Pof
Mascot
Bear stuffed toys made by fairies. Debuted in 2015.
Nemurin
Mascot
Prince of Suyasuyaland. Appears irregularly as a sub-character over many years.
Magical Twin Comets
Magical Twin Comets: unknown
Sanrio Characters
Sanrio Characters: main-cast
Media appearances
Kiki and Lala's Blue Bird
Movie / Protagonist
1989 Theatrical Anime
Sanrio Original Story Anime
OVA / Protagonist
1993-1997
Ichigo Newspaper Serialization
Manga / Protagonist
Started in 1975
Daisuki! Hello Kitty
Anime / Supporting
1990s
Voice cast and creators
Keiko Toda
- Voice actor
- Keiko Toda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Anime, OVA
Hiromi Saito
- Voice actor
- Hiromi Saito
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Anime
Ryoko Shiraishi
- Voice actor
- Ryoko Shiraishi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Sanrio Puroland Attractions
Yuri Shiratori
- Voice actor
- Yuri Shiratori
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA, Sanrio Puroland
Yuriko Yamamoto
- Voice actor
- Yuriko Yamamoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA, TV Special Appearance
Yoko Matsumoto
- Creator name
- Yoko Matsumoto
- Role
- Original author
Yoko Matsumoto
- Creator name
- Yoko Matsumoto
- Role
- Character designer
Kuniko Uchida
- Creator name
- Kuniko Uchida
- Role
- Character designer
Sanrio Co., Ltd.
- Creator name
- Sanrio Co., Ltd.
- Role
- Publisher
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- Plush Toys
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
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- Item name
- Jewelry (Rings, Necklaces)
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Merchandise Set (Art Book, Stationery)
- Item name
- Merchandise Set (Art Book, Stationery)
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
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- Category
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