My Melody

My Melody, the iconic Sanrio character, was reimagined in the Funko Pop! Animation style as part of a crossover line between Sanrio and the long-running anime franchise Naruto: Shippuden. Released around 2021, this figure captures My Melody dressed in the signature orange and black jumpsuit worn by the protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. The collaboration was designed to appeal to dual fanbases by blending Sanrio’s aesthetic of gentle, cute character design with the high-energy ninja world of the Hidden Leaf Village.

The figure was produced as part of a broader wave that saw other Sanrio mascots like Hello Kitty and Badtz-Maru adopting the appearances of various Naruto characters. Critics and collectors noted that the line maintained the standard, stylized vinyl proportions typical of Funko’s output, focusing on recognizable costume details and accessories—such as the leaf headband—to signal the Naruto theme. It serves as a lighthearted tribute to one of the most recognizable anime series of the twenty-first century.