The Sanrio charecters were created by the company Sanrio which is a Japanese entertainment company. They have a lot of fun merchandise for each charecter such as clothing, accessories, and stuffed animals. Since the companies creation in 1960, the charecteres have become widely popular among every age group! Some of the charecters include Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Badtz Maru, Cinnamaroll, Choco Cat, and much more!