When you think of Sanrio, names like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and My Melody probably come to mind. But did you know that Sanrio also has a mysterious and absolutely mischievous duo that mixes gothic charm with pure cuteness? Meet Lloromannic — the perfect characters for anyone who loves magical stories, a touch of darkness, and plenty of kawaii vibes.
Let's Jump Right In!
- What Is Lloromannic?
- Where Did Lloromannic Come From?
- Get to Know the Demon Duo
- Are Lloromannic Evil?
- Who Is Cinnamoroll's Rival?
- Who Does Cherry Have a Crush on in Sanrio?
- Where to Watch Lloromannic
- Let's Play with Berry and Cherry!
- Kawaii Collabs with Lloromannic
- Enjoy Lloromannic Treats
- Mischievously Kawaii with Lloromannic Merch
Originally made to bring mischief and chaos to Cinnamoroll's life, Lloromannic has now brought their own unique dark charm to the world of Sanrio. Get ready to cross the dark side and get to know this kawaii demonic duo!
- Japanese name: ルロロマニック (Ruroromanikku)
- Birthdays: Berry - June 6th; Cherry - September 9th
- Debut year: 2007
- Favorite food: Cinnamon roll
- Hobby: Messing with Cinnamoroll
- Special skills: Mischievous magic
- Fun fact: If it isn’t already obvious, Lloromannic’s name is “Cinnamoroll” spelled backwards!
WHAT IS LLOROMANNIC?
Lloromannic is a spooky and fun duo from Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll world! They were first introduced in 2007 and were created by Miyuki Okumura, the same artist who made the fluffy white pup, Cinnamoroll. The two members are Berry and Cherry. At first, it was only Berry, but since he felt lonely and jealous of Cinnamoroll’s popularity, he made Cherry his companion.
Unlike Cinnamoroll and his puppy friends, Lloromannic are demons! Like real demons?? We’ll find out later. Their character and name, which is Cinnamoroll spelled backwards, make them kind of like Cinnamoroll’s rivals. Just like Kuromi is to My Melody, Berry and Cherry are to Cinnamoroll. They don’t like sunlight, so they come out at night to play scary tricks on children, making them both mischievous and mysterious!
WHERE DID LLOROMANNIC COME FROM?
Lloromannic comes from a strange and magical world on the other side of the mirror! After crossing over to Cinnamoroll’s world (which you can learn more about in our blog post about Cinnamoroll), they made their home in a spooky, western-style gothic mansion that sits on the edge of Shukuru Town.
The mansion looks abandoned, with a dark and creepy vibe, but it’s perfect for Berry and Cherry since they love scary things. Some say the house may have once belonged to Espriana’s family, which makes it even more mysterious. Who is Espriana, you ask? Well, she’s a graceful dancer and the ancestor of Cinnamoroll’s friend, Espresso.
GET TO KNOW THE DEMON DUO
The Lloromannic revolves around two naughty cuties, Berry and Cherry. Both are mischievous, but each has a personality of its own. Let’s get to know them more!
Berry (ベリー)
A dark gray demon with ram-like horns and a devil's tail, Berry already looks a little scary. But wait til you see him in his full demon form! He looks extra spooky with long claws, sharp fangs, glowing yellow eyes, and big skeletal wings. He can be mean and greedy, and has a big grudge against Cinnamoroll. But deep down, he just doesn’t like being alone.
Cherry (チェリー)
A light pink demon, Cherry wears a pink bow tie, a tiny black top hat, and has little black wings on her head. In her full demon form, she looks scarier with big wings, sharp claws, and glowing maroon eyes. Berry created her to be his friend, but she was born a bit wild and bossy! Around others, she acts sweet, but with Berry, she shows her selfish side. Cherry loves causing mischief with him and even has a crush on Espresso!
ARE LLOROMANNIC EVIL?
Lloromannic may look spooky since they’re demons, but they’re not truly evil! Even though they like to play tricks and cause trouble (kind of like Kuromi does), they don’t actually want to hurt anyone. Most of the time, their mischief is just teasing and playful fun. Sanrio made them as Cinnamoroll’s rivals, so they act like villains, but deep down, they aren’t bad at heart. They’re more mischievous than evil!
WHO IS CINNAMOROLL’S RIVAL?
Speaking of Cinnamoroll’s rival, that role belongs to Berry! While Cherry mostly focuses on chasing after Espresso, Berry is the one who really has a grudge against Cinnamoroll. His big dream is to kick Cinnamoroll out of Cafe Cinnamon so he can move in and eat all the tasty treats for himself!
WHO DOES CHERRY HAVE A CRUSH ON IN SANRIO?
If it isn’t already obvious, Cherry has a big crush on Espresso, one of Cinnamoroll’s friends! She thinks he’s fancy and cool since he comes from a rich family, and she even dreams about marrying him like a celebrity. Cherry tries hard to get his attention by acting cute, but Espresso doesn’t feel the same. He actually finds her a little annoying. Even so, Cherry keeps chasing after him!
WHERE TO WATCH LLOROMANNIC
This demon duo might not be as popular as their rival, but they’ve been featured in some of Sanrio’s animated shorts! Their first appearance was in Onegai My Melody Kirara, which is the prequel series of Onegai My Melody.
Lloromannic is also part of the main cast for the stop-motion series “Let’s Roll, Cinnamoroll” (レッツロールシナモロール), where you can see them in cute little adventures. You can check out this super cute series on the official Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube channel.
LET’S PLAY WITH BERRY AND CHERRY!
Lloromannic has also appeared in some fun video games! You can meet Berry and Cherry as visitors in “Hello Kitty Island Adventure.” They also show up in “Sanrio Characters Miracle Match Magical Oni Gokko” on Nintendo Switch, where they join the fun with other Sanrio characters.
Plus, there are cool collabs too, like with “The Devil Butler and the Black Cat,” where Sanrio characters, including Lloromannic, wear special gothic outfits in stories and gachas, and even with “Tokyo Revengers Puzzlebe! Road to National Domination” and “Show By Rock,” where you can get limited-time Sanrio characters in events and campaigns. How cool is that?
KAWAII COLLABS WITH LLOROMANNIC
When it comes to collabs, Lloromannic crossed over other kawaii worlds. The two appeared in Maimaimaigoen, Sanrio’s multidimensional drama project. Lloromannic also joined the Sanrio gang in partnering with popular Japanese artist Akakura, who reimagined them with special illustrations and Sanrio merch!
But that’s not all. Did you know that in 2021, Lloromannic also teamed up with Japanese idol group ≠ME? For this super kawaii collab, they released limited-edition Lloromannic merch featuring Berry and Cherry with ≠ME’s signature diamond icon.
ENJOY LLOROMANNIC TREATS
Lloromannic even got its own spooky spotlight at the Cinnamoroll Cafe in Kyoto during a special Halloween event! For a limited time, the whole cafe was decorated with Berry and Cherry vibes. Even the placemats matched the theme!
Fans could try limited-edition menu items like the Berry and Cherry Halloween Plate, a Mischief Pumpkin Risotto, and a yummy Lloromannic Iced Chestnut Latte that came with a coaster. There were also exclusive Cinnamoroll goodies to grab, making it the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with Cinnamoroll and his mischievous rivals!
MISCHIEVOUSLY KAWAII WITH LLOROMANNIC MERCH
Ready to make your day cute and spooky? Lloromannic has lots of spooky-cute merch that fans can collect! From time to time, Sanrio releases special Lloromannic collections. But the demonic duo also gets featured in some popular Japanese brands! Examples are UTreasure jewelry and Grrr the Lipper clothing.
If you want to grab some of your own, check out our Lloromannic collection on Blippo! You can find Lloromannic plush, Lloromannic keychain, and many other kawaii goodies that show off their mischievous style.
Well, that was quick! We’ve come to the end of our blog about Sanrio’s cute demon duo! With their magical mirror world, playful mischief, and hints of romance, Berry and Cherry bring something unique to the Sanrio family.
So, are you now ready to cross the dark side and team up with Lloromannic? Or are you still loyal to our sweet and fluffy Cinnamoroll? Either way, one thing’s for sure—Sanrio’s full of surprises, and there’s a character for everyone to love!