Say Hello to My Sweet Piano!

Cute, fluffy, and as delicate as the crown of flowers she loves making, My Sweet Piano is a sweet sheep from Sanrio. She is best friends with My Melody, and they love to play and have fun together with their Sanrio friends! My Sweet Piano started as just a side character, but she became super popular because of her adorable looks and personality. Let’s get to know this Sanrio cutie more and find out why everyone loves her so much!

• Japanese name: マイスウィートピアノ(Mai Suīto Piano)
• Nickname: Piano-chan
• Birthday: July 6
• Debut year: 1980
• Favorite food: Meringue cookies
• Personality: Kind and sweet
• Special skills: Making flower crowns and necklaces
• Hobby: Playing the piano
• Fun fact: My Sweet Piano once promised to shave her wool if she didn’t make it to the top 80 of Sanrio rankings!

WHO IS MY SWEET PIANO?

My Sweet Piano is a delightful character from Sanrio, the famous Japanese company known for its cute and fun characters. She is a kind and sweet sheep girl with fluffy baby pink fur, which is her special charm. My Sweet Piano loves to eat meringue cookies and enjoys picking flowers in the fields with her best friend, My Melody. This cutie is soft, gentle, and always full of sweetness, making her a cherished friend in the Sanrio world (which you can read about in our blog about Sanrio). 

WHAT DOES MY SWEET PIANO LOOK LIKE?

This super cute sheep isn’t your average lamb, she has her own cute twist to her look! My Sweet Piano has a white face and is covered in soft pink fur, even on her low ears and round tail. Her skin is white, and she has a little yellow oval nose. To make her even more adorable, she usually has cute accessories on her head.

WHY IS SHE CALLED MY SWEET PIANO?

In 2005, Sanrio asked readers of their monthly magazine Strawberry News to help pick a new name for her. From Hitsuji, she got the name “Piano,” and new items that feature My Sweet Piano were called “My Melody’s Friend Piano.” But in 2008, her first solo merchandise was released with her full name, “My Sweet Piano.” The name fits her perfectly because she is as sweet and gentle as a beautiful piano tune!

WHAT ANIMAL IS MY SWEET PIANO?

As mentioned above, My Sweet Piano is a cute little sheep! She was created by Sanrio in 1980, five years after My Melody was made. When she first appeared, she was called "Hitsuji" or "Hitsuji-san," which roughly translates to "Miss Sheep" in Japanese. With her fluffy pink fur and sweet personality, My Sweet Piano brings joy and softness to everyone around her!

HOW OLD IS MY SWEET PIANO?

My Sweet Piano’s exact age isn’t typically specified. Her birthday is July 6 and she debuted in 1980, but she doesn’t age like people do. So, My Sweet Piano stays forever young and adorable, making her resonate well with the young and young-at-heart! Having no specific age is common among many Sanrio characters. Read our long list of all the Sanrio characters to find out who they are!

IS MY SWEET PIANO A BOY?

No, My Sweet Piano is not a boy! She is a girl, and she’s all about embracing her feminine and gentle side. She’s a pampered sheep who likes playing with flowers and chatting with her friends. My Sweet Piano’s gentle and girly personality makes her a lovely friend to everyone she meets. (See our My Sweet Piano collection here!)

IS MY SWEET PIANO MY MELODY’S SISTER?

While My Sweet Piano isn’t My Melody’s sister, they are the best of friends! My Sweet Piano and My Melody live next door to each other in the beautiful town of Mariland. They share many adventures, and just like siblings, they support each other through thick and thin. If you want to learn about My Melody as well, you can head over to our My Melody blog post!

HOW TO DRAW MY SWEET PIANO

Want to feel like a kawaii artist by drawing My Sweet Piano? You’re in luck because she’s so easy to draw! Just grab a pencil, paper, black marker, and pink and yellow crayons. Follow this tutorial and you’ll be drawing My Sweet Piano like a pro in no time!

MY SWEET PIANO IN ONEGAI MY MELODY

Since My Melody and My Sweet Piano are best friends, it’s no surprise that the cute sheep is also in the anime Onegai My Melody! In this show, My Sweet Piano is also the animal partner and best friend of Miki Sakurazuka, one of the main characters.

At first, she was called Hitsuji, but later on, the characters started calling her Piano-chan. Even though My Sweet Piano can't speak in the anime, she still communicates with cute sheep sounds. She can also fly using her pink umbrella! Her soft and gentle personality shines through, making My Melody fans love her too.

IS MY SWEET PIANO POPULAR?

Although My Sweet Piano started as a side character and didn’t get much exposure on her own, her sweet and fluffy charm won the hearts of many fans. In fact, when she first joined the Sanrio Character Awards (which you can read about in our comprehensive blog about the Sanrio Character Ranking), she promised to shave her fur if she didn’t make it to the top 80 spots. To a sheep, shaving the fur is like being naked, so it’s good that My Sweet Piano is popular enough to get one of the top spots!

MY SWEET PIANO AND HER SANRIO BESTIES

Despite not having her own show, My Sweet Piano has become popular over the years and often joins the Sanrio cuties in different collaboration projects. She’s been featured in sweet treats like Kit Kat, Floresta Nature Doughnuts, and MINISTOP’s MINI SOF ice cream! She also regularly pairs with her bestie My Melody in collaboration with fashion and beauty brands like Soffitto, Anna Sui, and The Public Organic.

That’s not all. You can also enjoy playing with My Sweet Piano! She’s a special character in Sanrio video games like Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Sanrio Miracle Match. My Sweet Piano was also added as a 2-star card in Project SEKAI’s collaboration with Sanrio characters. What’s more, you can also spot this cute sheep on Japanese mobile games such as Puzzles & Dragons and A3!

MY SWEET PIANO WITH K-POP STARS!

Speaking of collaborations, did you know that My Sweet Piano also teamed up with a K-pop star? That’s right! This adorable sheep and her Sanrio friends had a special collaboration with NCT, a 26-member South Korean boy band. My Sweet Piano was paired with Renjun, the group’s main vocalist, who plays the piano just like our sweet fluffy friend.

FASHION COLLABS WITH MY SWEET PIANO

Aside from being part of Sanrio collaborations, My Sweet Piano has been part of some super fun team-up projects on her own! Some cool projects featuring girly, fluffy, and baby pink bags and pouches were with Thank You Mart and Samantha Vega. Another exciting collaboration was with Maison de FLEUR, where they celebrated My Sweet Piano's birthday with a collection of pink items like bags and pouches, all featuring pretty lace and floral designs.

Cute My Sweet Piano apparel from different Japanese fashion brands was also released! One was a cute cafe maid skirt from Ailand Store, with My Sweet Piano's face and lace frills, making every step you take look adorable. There are also cute dresses from AnkRouge and Be Mqin! And My Sweet Piano went beyond the girly and delicate style to edgy fashion when she was featured in cool Kinglymask shirts! These collaborations bring My Sweet Piano's charm to life in so many fun ways!

IS THERE A MY SWEET PIANO CAFE?

While there’s no My Sweet Piano cafe in Japan, this Sanrio cutie had some limited-time cafes with her BFF My Melody. The first one was in 2015, in celebration of My Melody’s 40th anniversary. My Melody and My Sweet Piano opened this cafe in the Shibuya PARCO shopping mall. The second My Melody and My Sweet Piano cafe was opened the following year, this time in Nagoya PARCO.

Both cafes had a cute and exciting space with a special menu featuring My Sweet Piano and My Melody. The visitors got to take pictures in the cafe that’s decorated with all kinds of pinks and laces. They also had a chance to buy exclusive My Melody and My Sweet Piano items!

VISIT MY SWEET PIANO IN PUROLAND!

Although you can’t hang out with My Sweet Piano in her own cafe, you can still meet her when you’re in Japan! She’s a regular character in Sanrio Puroland, an indoor theme park that’s dedicated to the cute Sanrio characters. Catch My Sweet Piano’s meet-and-greet schedule on Puroland’s website so you’re sure to see her when you get there!

WHERE TO BUY MY SWEET PIANO MERCH

You can buy My Sweet Piano merchandise at several fun places! Visit your local Sanrio stores for lots of cute items featuring her, or check out the Sanrio website for even more choices. There are also special online shops like Blippo with plenty of kawaii My Sweet Piano goodies. Check out our collection of My Sweet Piano plushies, My Sweet Piano hair goods, My Sweet Piano pouches, and more!

There you have it! It’s not a lot, but it’s definitely worthwhile to get to know this cute and fluffy sheep. Whether it’s her fluffy appearance or her gentle presence that catches your eye, there’s no denying that My Sweet Piano adds a touch of kawaii brightness to your everyday life.

So, next time you’re feeling a little down or in need of some soft vibes, remember My Sweet Piano is there to make your day a lot more adorable. Comment your favorite My Sweet Piano collectible below so your fellow kawaii fans can keep an eye out for her on their next Sanrio shopping spree!