Nippon Animation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Kazuko Ishikawa) has produced a special animation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the character “Little Twin Stars” of Sanrio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo). With a special tag with [Nippon Animation], which worked on the world masterpiece theater series, a beautiful and gentle video work that allows you to fully enjoy the world of Little Twin Stars.
The story depicts the “beginning” of Kiki and Lara, leaving their parents and departing for a new world in order to become a splendid and adult star. We will deliver the first step of the growth and hopefulness of the two with a heartwarming animation.

We will start distribution on December 24, 2025 as one of the “Little Twin Stars” anniversary projects that celebrated the 50th anniversary in 2025.
The warm and gentle world view of Kiki & Lala, which has been loved by a wide range of generations for half a century, is expressed with warm animation unique to Japanese animation.

“Little Twin Stars” 50th Anniversary Special Animation Overview

[Title] The story of the beginning of the Little Twin Stars [Kiki & Lala]
[Released] 12:00 on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
[Production] Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.
[Contents] The story depicts the “beginning” of Kiki and Lara, who left their parents and set out to a new world, in order to become a splendid adult. We will deliver the first step of the growth and hopefulness of the two with a heartwarming animation.
[Delivery URL]

https://youtu.be/i6cyzqu7q3q

About “Little Twin Stars”

The twin characters Kiki and Lara, who debuted in 1975, have been loved across generations for their dreamy fantasy world and soft and cute visuals.
In recent years, due to the popularity of SNS and a wide range of collaborations, the fan base has expanded from young people to adults.

■ Click here for the latest information on “Little Twin Stars”
Website https://www.sanrio.co.jp/specialsite/kikilala/

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