Pompompurin

Beloved yellow Golden Retriever boy

A yellow Golden Retriever boy character whose trademark is a beret. He has a friendly personality and is loved by many fans.

Quotes

  • My dream is to become bigger and bigger!
  • I'm Purin!
  • I love going out!
  • My special skill is becoming friends with everyone.
  • The mark on my butt is my charm point!

Trivia

  • Name origin is because the beret resembles pudding (custard pudding).
  • Hobby is collecting one shoe at a time.
  • Won 1st place in 1997 Sanrio Character Grand Prix on first nomination.
  • Weight is 1 watermelon, height is 5 Big Puddings.
  • Pompompurin Cafe opened in Harajuku, Tokyo from 2014.
  • Best friend Muffin's independent goods released in 2002.

Alternate names

Pompompurin プリン ぼく、プリン

Tags

Sanrio Golden Retriever Beret Cute Character Grand Prix 1st Place Fanbook Cafe Friend Character Image Song Manga

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Profile

Species
Golden Retriever
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 16
Birth year
1996

Appearance

Overall appearance
A cute Golden Retriever boy with a yellow body wearing a brown beret. Features large round eyes and plump cheeks.
Height
5 Big Puddings
Weight
1 Watermelon
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Beret
  • Butt mark
  • Plump cheeks
Iconic items
  • Brown beret
  • Pudding mark (emblem)
  • Walking shoes (collects only one)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Curious and sociable. Can befriend anyone with his personality, laid-back. Hobbies are napping, walks, and shoe collecting. Dreams of becoming much bigger in the future.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Curious
  • Laid-back
  • Sociable
  • Dreamer
Motto
To become bigger and bigger
Talents
  • Affectionate nature
  • Purin gymnastics
  • Making friends
Skills
  • Napping
  • Shoe collecting
  • Communication for making friends
Motivation
To grow bigger and have fun times with everyone
Habits
Has a habit of collecting only one shoe.
Favorite foods
Mama's homemade pudding, Milk, Squishy things
Hobbies
Napping, Walks, Shoe collecting
Favorite colors
Yellow
Disliked situations
Being left home alone

History

Backstory
In 1996, selected in Sanrio's dog character design contest, originally born as 'Boku, Purin'. The name was changed to 'Pompompurin' because the beret resembles pudding. Celebrates birthday on sunny April 16, enjoys daily life with various friend characters.
Debut date
1996-07
Work title
Strawberry Newspaper (July 1996 issue)
Media type
Manga

Won 1st place in Sanrio Character Grand Prix

Significant event
Won 1st place in Sanrio Character Grand Prix
Description
Won 1st place in the first nomination year of 1997, and also 1st place in 2015 and 2016. Boasts high popularity among Sanrio characters.

Pompompurin Cafe opens

Significant event
Pompompurin Cafe opens
Description
In 2014, Pompompurin Cafe opened in CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU in Tokyo's Harajuku. Branches also expanded to various locations.

Friend characters added

Significant event
Friend characters added
Description
Since 1998, many companions such as Scone, Bagel, Powder, Mint, Biske, Cookie, etc., have appeared, expanding the world.

Manga serialization starts on official Twitter

Significant event
Manga serialization starts on official Twitter
Description
From September 16, 2022, 'Team Purin Manga' began serialization on the official Twitter. Depicts daily episodes centered on Muffin.

Relationships

Muffin

Best friend

Best friend hamster. Independent character merchandise from 2002.

Scone

Friend

Mouse character, debuted in 1998.

Bagel

Friend

Squirrel character, debuted in 1999.

Powder

Friend

Rabbit character, debuted in 1999.

Mint

Friend

Frog character, debuted in 1999.

Biske

Friend

One of the twin hamsters, debuted in 2018.

Cookie

Friend

One of the twin hamsters, debuted in 2018.

Macaron

Friend

Female Golden Retriever, mutual interest with Purin.

Pompompurin's friends

Pompompurin's friends: unknown

Media appearances

Hello Kitty and Bad Badtz-Maru

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV appearance

Kitties Paradise series

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast 2003–2009

Panpakapants Festival ─Purin Ah, Domo─

Movie / Cameo

2017 theatrical limited

Sanrio Puroland Carnival 2

Game / Protagonist

Released 1997

Pompompurin Korokoro Great Adventure

Game / Protagonist

Released 2016

Team Purin Manga

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization on official Twitter started 2022

Voice cast and creators

Saori Sugimoto

Voice actor
Saori Sugimoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime・until 2021
Notes
First voice actress

Fujiko Takimoto

Voice actor
Fujiko Takimoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Muffin

Rei Sakuma

Voice actor
Rei Sakuma
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Scone

Akiko Jii

Creator name
Akiko Jii
Role
Original author

Akiko Jii

Creator name
Akiko Jii
Role
Character Designer

Sanrio

Creator name
Sanrio
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Pompompurin Cafe goods

Item name
Pompompurin Cafe goods
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Figures

Item name
Figures
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Plush toys

Item name
Plush toys
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Stationery set

Item name
Stationery set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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