Jewelpet facts for kids
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The official logo for the Jewelpet franchise in Japan
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| Creator | Sanrio Sega Toys |
| Original work | Sanrio Toys |
| Print publications | |
| Novels | Jewelpet: The Fuss in the Jewel Festival!? (2012) |
| Films and television | |
| Films | Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess (2012) Jewelpet Attack Travel! (2022) |
| Television series | Jewelpet (2009) Jewelpet Twinkle☆ (2010) Jewelpet Sunshine (2011) Jewelpet Kira☆Deco (2012) Jewelpet Happiness (2013) Lady Jewelpet (2014) Jewelpet: Magical Change (2015) |
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| Soundtracks | Jewelpet: Happy Music (2010) Jewelpet Twinkle☆: Happy Happy Music (2010) Jewelpet: Kirapika☆Song (2010) Jewelpet Sunshine: Happyx3 Music (2011) Jewelpet The Movie: Sweets Dance Princess Soundtrack (2012) |
| Original music | See List of Jewelpet soundtracks |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Toys | Various (including plushes) |
| Producer | Yuko Yamaguchi |
| Original artwork by | Miyuki Okumura |
| Official Website | http://jewelpet.info/ |
Jewelpet (Japanese: ジュエルペット, Hepburn: Juerupetto) is a popular Japanese series of toys and stories. It was created in 2008 by Sanrio and Sega Toys. The series features cute animals named after jewels, birthstones, and minerals. These special pets can use magic with their unique "Jewel Eyes."
The idea for Jewelpet came from Yuko Yamaguchi, who also designed Hello Kitty. The characters were drawn by Miyuki Okumura, known for Cinnamoroll. Because Jewelpet became very successful, it expanded to other countries. An Italian company, Giochi Preziosi, helps bring Jewelpet to Europe. The official slogan for Jewelpet is: "Eyes of Jewel that Shine, glittering with Luck and Good Fortune."
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Exploring Jewel Land
The world of Jewelpet is called Jewel Land. It is a magical place that sparkles like jewels. In this world, special animals called Jewelpets live. Each Jewelpet has unique magical Jewel Eyes. These eyes help them use magic.
Becoming a Magician
Jewelpets need human partners to awaken their magic. Together, they study magic at a special school in Jewel Land. This training helps them become master magicians. It is a tough journey with many challenges. As human partners care for their Jewelpets, the pets grow stronger. They also learn to love their partners back.
When a Jewelpet becomes a master magician, they receive a magical Jewel Cloak. This cloak is a symbol of their magical skills. It shows they have completed their training.
The History of Jewelpet
The Jewelpet series first started on January 15, 2008. It was a joint project between Sanrio and Sega Toys. When it first launched, there were 33 different Jewelpet characters. These toys were very popular. They even came with special passwords to connect to an online world.
Growth and New Characters
In 2009, the first Jewelpet anime TV series began. By 2010, over 600 different Jewelpet products were available. More companies started making Jewelpet items. New Jewelpets were also introduced, like Labra in March 2010.
The characters also started appearing at Sanrio Puroland. This is a theme park where fans can meet their favorite Sanrio characters. New Jewelpets like Angela, Charotte, and Jasper debuted in December 2010. Charotte and Jasper were even designed by fans in a contest!
Changes and Celebrations
In 2011, a new website called Jewel Land Online replaced the old Webgurumi site. More new characters, called Sweetspets, were also introduced. Sakuran was one of these, also designed by a fan.
By 2012, more Jewelpets like Coal and Granite joined the group. The first Jewelpet movie, Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess, was released in August 2012. In 2014, the 41st Jewelpet, Luea, was revealed. The 42nd character, Larimar, debuted later that year.
The Jewelpet musicals at Sanrio Puroland ended in 2016. By July 2017, the characters were less featured at the park. This was due to the rising popularity of another anime series, Rilu Rilu Fairilu.
In 2019, the Jewelpet series celebrated its 10th anniversary. All seven anime series were re-released on YouTube for a limited time. A new stage show also premiered at the 2019 Tokyo Toy Show.
Jewelpet Media
The Jewelpet series has appeared in many different types of media. This includes toys, merchandise, anime, movies, books, and games.
Jewelpet Toys
Sega Toys and Sanrio first released plush toys in 2008. Each toy came with a password. This password let kids "adopt" their pet in a virtual world called Web-Gurumi. Later, toy versions of magical items from the anime were also made. These included the Jewel Stick and Jewel Pocketbook.
Jewelpet Merchandise
Like other Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, Jewelpet has a wide range of merchandise. You can find stationery, school supplies, bags, and even raincoats. Companies like Sanrio, Sega, and Bandai have released these products. Jewelpet merchandise became popular in places like Hong Kong, South Korea, and Europe.
A Trading Card Game based on Jewelpet was also released by Bushiroad. This company is known for other card games like Weiß Schwarz. The Jewelpet card game launched in July 2009 but was later stopped in 2010. Jewelpet characters also appeared as stickers for the messaging app LINE.
Jewelpet Anime Series
An anime TV series based on Jewelpet first aired on April 5, 2009. It was produced by Studio Comet. Many different seasons of the anime have been released:
- Jewelpet (2009)
- Jewelpet Twinkle (ジュエルペット てぃんくる☆, Juerupetto Tinkuru☆) (2010)
- Jewelpet Sunshine (ジュエルペット サンシャイン, Juerupetto Sanshain) (2011)
- Jewelpet Kira Deco! (ジュエルペット きら☆デコッ！, Juerupetto Kira☆deko!) (2012)
- Jewelpet Happiness (ジュエルペット ハッピネス, Juerupetto Happinesu) (2013)
- Lady Jewelpet (レディジュエルペット, Redi Juerupetto) (2014)
- Jewelpet: Magical Change (ジュエルペット マジカルチェンジ, Juerupetto Majikaru Chenji) (2015)
Jewelpet Movies
A full-length movie called Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess (映画ジュエルペット スウィーツダンスプリンセス, Eiga Juerupetto: Suwītsu Dansu Purinsesu) was released on August 11, 2012. It was directed by Hiroaki Sakurai and produced by Studio Comet and Toho.
Jewelpet Books and Manga
Official storybooks and reference books have been released by Shogakukan. There have also been two manga (Japanese comic) series. The first manga was in Pucchigumi magazine in 2009. A second manga was in Ciao magazine from 2010.
A special light novel, Jewelpet: The Fuss in the Jewel Festival!? (ジュエルペット: ジュエルフェスティバルはおおさわぎ!?, Juerupetto: Juerufesutibaru wa ōsawagi!?), was released in May 2012. It introduced a new Jewelpet character named Lolip (ロリップ, Rorippu). The story is about Lolip's adventures with Ruby and her friends as they prepare for the Jewel Festival.
An official guide book for the third anime series, Jewelpet Sunshine, was published in June 2012. It included character details, story outlines, and interviews with the show's creators.
Jewelpet Games
Seven video games have been made for the Jewelpet series. Three games were for the Nintendo DS, three for the Nintendo 3DS, and one for Japanese arcades.
Jewelpet Events
Many musicals featuring the Jewelpets have been held at Sanrio Puroland and Sanrio Harmonyland. Popular Jewelpets like Ruby, Sapphie, Garnet, and Labra have appeared in these shows. Some musicals also included other famous Sanrio characters. A musical based on the Kira Deco anime series premiered in Japan in June 2012.
See also
- Rilu Rilu Fairilu and Beatcats - Other character series created with Sega Sammy Holdings and Sanrio.
