Pompompurin’s fanbase is also incredibly active online, where cute fan art and themed merchandise continue to trend. His supporters have rallied hard during the voting period, and it has paid off.

Every April 16, fans of the kawaii universe of Sanrio have one more reason to smile: it’s Pompompurin’s birthday, the lovable yellow puppy who has won hearts around the world since his debut ...

Sadly, the collection doesn’t include a brown beret, but it does have a cardigan, t-shirt, shortalls, hoodie, shorts. and pajama pants. There’s even a Pompompurin swimwear collection.