# Card Notes: Kuromi The unlicensed Sanrio card movement emerged as collectors discovered an untapped market of character cards existing outside traditional trading card ecosystems. These Japanese releases represent grassroots collecting culture, where independent producers capitalized on beloved intellectual properties to create alternative collectibles. The 2024 releases marked a notable moment when Sanrio characters gained serious collector attention, blending nostalgia with modern trading card aesthetics and establishing new collecting communities around previously overlooked properties. Card 27 features Kuromi, the mischievous character known for her devil horns and contrasting sweet-and-sassy personality. Collectors are drawn to Sanrio cards for their artistic interpretations and the character's distinctive design, which translates particularly well to card format. These unlicensed releases appeal to those seeking character representation outside mainstream franchises and to enthusiasts building comprehensive character collections.