'My Melody & Kuromi' ranks near top on Netflix after global debut from Wit studio

'My Melody & Kuromi', a new stop-motion anime from Wit Studio, quickly rises on Netflix's global top charts.

Wit Studio, known for popular anime titles such as Spy x Family and Attack on Titan, has released a new stop-motion animated series titled My Melody & Kuromi in collaboration with Sanrio. The show premiered on Netflix on July 24 and has quickly become one of the most-watched programmes on the platform.

According to streaming analytics site FlixPatrol, My Melody & Kuromi currently holds the number two spot on Netflix’s global TV chart, just behind Untamed.

The series is produced by Toruku Studio, a division of Wit Studio focused on stop-motion animation since 2020.

The story follows Sanrio characters My Melody and Kuromi as they operate rival sweet shops in Mariland and prepare for a sweets-making contest judged by the renowned pastry chef Pistachio.

The 12-episode series has a total runtime of just under 160 minutes, making it suitable for single-session viewing.

My Melody & Kuromi features a theme song titled “Kawaii” by K-pop group Le Sserafim. The track was produced by Gen Hoshino, previously known for music in Spy x Family and its feature film Code: White.

Netflix’s recent success with animated titles includes Dan Da Dan and KPop Demon Hunters, both of which have achieved top 10 rankings.

With My Melody & Kuromi now joining the ranks, Netflix’s position in the animated content market is strengthening. All My Melody & Kuromi episodes are currently available for streaming.