Kuromi showed up in 2005 as My Melody’s scheming rival and spent nearly two decades as a niche Sanrio favorite — until “dark kawaii” took over social media and suddenly she was everywhere. These Kuromi coloring pages are built for the fans who actually know her: the black jester hat, the pink skull, the tiny devil tail, the diary she carries everywhere, and the heavy metal playlist she’d never admit to loving.
Each page features Kuromi in a specific scene — classic poses, boba tea, a Halloween broomstick, Y2K aesthetic, a rock concert, a moon ride, and duo pages with My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty, and Baku. The full set has 32 free printable Kuromi coloring pages, starting with simple thick-outline designs for younger kids and moving into more detailed scenes for teens and adults.
The set also includes three seasonal pages — Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day — plus a gang tricycles page, a mandala, and a Y2K aesthetic scene that’s not on any other coloring page site.
Every page is a free printable PDF — no account, no email, no sign-up. Click any image below to open the PDF, then print on US Letter or A4 at home, in the classroom, or for homeschool use.
Easy Kuromi for Kids
Baby Kuromi with a Bottle
Kawaii Kuromi Face Close-Up
Kuromi with Arms Crossed
Kuromi Writing in Her Diary
Kuromi Winking
Kuromi Sipping Boba
Kuromi in Her Cozy Room
My Melody and Kuromi Side by Side
My Melody and Kuromi at a Tea Party
My Melody and Kuromi on an Umbrella
Cinnamoroll and Kuromi Together
Kuromi and Cinnamoroll on a Cloud
Hello Kitty and Kuromi at School
Kuromi Riding Baku
Kuromi’s Gang on Tricycles
Kuromi Flying on a Broomstick
Kuromi on a Halloween Pumpkin
Kuromi Opening a Christmas Gift
Kuromi in a Christmas Wreath
Kuromi Plays Cupid
Kuromi Making a Birthday Wish
Kuromi on Stage with a Guitar
Kuromi in a Y2K Outfit
Kuromi on Her Throne
Kuromi on a Crescent Moon
Kuromi Picking Flowers
Kuromi with the Sanrio Squad
Kuromi and Badtz-Maru
Detailed Kuromi Full Body
Kuromi Mandala
Kuromi Decorating Her Room
Who Is Kuromi?
Kuromi is a Sanrio character who first appeared in the 2005 anime series Onegai My Melody, introduced as My Melody’s scheming rival. Visually she’s a white rabbit-like creature wearing a black jester’s hat with a pink skull emblem on the front, a small black devil tail, and red eyes that sit somewhere between mischievous and menacing depending on the scene. Her expression in most official artwork leans toward a smirk — eyebrows slightly angled, mouth curled — which is a deliberate contrast to My Melody’s perfectly round, innocent sweetness.
Her personality is layered in a way that made her a cult favorite long before she went mainstream. She schemes constantly, keeps a diary of her plans for world domination, and genuinely loves heavy metal music. But underneath all of that, she’s emotionally loyal, protective of the people she cares about, and gets embarrassed when anyone points out her softer side. Her main companion is Baku — a pale purple tapir-like creature who is her loyal sidekick and the only one who understands her plans. She also leads a small gang called Kuromi’s 5, a group of delinquents who follow her with complete devotion.
The mainstream surge came between 2022 and 2025, driven by the “dark kawaii” aesthetic — cute Sanrio design with black, purple, and skull motifs. Kuromi was the perfect mascot for it and went from niche to one of Sanrio’s top sellers globally.
Coloring Tips for Kuromi Pages
Kuromi’s canonical colors are easy to remember: black hat, pink skull, white body, black tail, red or dark eyes, pink blush on the cheeks. Her outfits vary across official media but tend toward purple, black, and pink combinations. Baku is pale lavender or white depending on the scene.
For kids who want to stay accurate, that black, pink, and purple palette is the move. For teens who want something more interesting, the “dark kawaii” treatment works well — deep navy or black backgrounds, hot pink and silver accents, and leaving the skull emblem white for contrast rather than coloring it pink. Some fans go the opposite direction entirely and color Kuromi in full pastel — it reads as ironic, which fits her personality.
For the duo pages with My Melody, the natural contrast is the whole point: My Melody in soft pinks and whites, Kuromi in black and purple, both on the same page. That contrast is why those pages are consistently the most popular in any Kuromi set.
Colored pencils work best for the detailed pages like the mandala and the Y2K aesthetic scene. For simple pages like the easy chibi and the boba tea, markers give bolder, cleaner results. If you’re printing for a younger kid, cardstock holds up better than standard printer paper when they’re pressing hard with crayons.
What to Do With Your Finished Pages
Kuromi pages are genuinely useful after they’re colored — her character design is bold enough that finished artwork looks intentional rather than just “a thing a kid colored.”
Make stickers
Print on sticker paper, cut around Kuromi’s outline, and you have custom stickers for notebooks, water bottles, or phone cases. The boba tea page and the classic pose pages work especially well for this.
Use as a journal cover
Cut to size and glue a finished Kuromi page onto the cover of a plain notebook. It looks like something you’d buy, not something you made in five minutes — which is the goal.
Frame it
The mandala page and the realistic portrait page both work as actual wall art once they’re colored. A basic frame from the dollar store is enough.
Make a bookmark
Cut a rectangle around any Kuromi pose, back it with cardstock, punch a hole at the top, and tie a ribbon through. Laminating it with clear tape makes it last longer.
Build a mini art book:
Staple five or six finished pages together with blank sheets between them. It becomes a personal Kuromi zine — something to keep or give to a friend who’s also a fan.
Turn it into a puzzle
Glue a finished page onto cardboard, let it dry, and cut into irregular pieces. Works best with the busier pages that have a lot of color variation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Kuromi coloring pages free?
Yes — all 32 kuromi coloring sheets are completely free. Click any image or the PDF link below it to open and download directly. No sign-up, no email, no account needed.
What colors does Kuromi wear?
Kuromi’s canonical colors are a black jester hat with a pink skull emblem, a white body, black devil tail, and red or dark eyes with pink cheek blush. Her outfits typically use purple, black, and pink. Her companion Baku is pale lavender or white. There’s no wrong way to color her though — the fan community has reimagined her in every palette imaginable.
Is there a Kuromi and My Melody coloring page?
Yes — several. The set includes a Kuromi and My Melody tea party, a boba shop duo, and a classic side-by-side pose. The contrast between My Melody’s soft pink aesthetic and Kuromi’s dark kawaii style makes those pages some of the most interesting to color in the whole set.
Are there easy Kuromi coloring pages for younger kids?
Yes — the first three pages in the set use thick outlines and simple shapes designed for younger kids and beginners. The chibi Kuromi and the classic easy pose have the least detail and work well with crayons and big markers.
What is the best way to print these pages?
Every page is formatted for both A4 and US Letter sizes — no resizing needed. Standard printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you plan to use heavy markers or watercolors, print on cardstock to prevent ink from bleeding through.
Can I use these Kuromi pages for a party or classroom?
Yes. These pages work well as a Kuromi-themed birthday party table activity — print one per guest and set out crayons. Finished pages make good take-home party favors. For classroom use, every page is free to print as many copies as you need. Teachers have used the Who Is Kuromi section above for Japanese pop culture and visual design lessons.
Will you add more Kuromi designs?
Yes — we add new pages regularly. If there’s a specific scene or character pairing you’d like to see, the Sanrio collection is the first place to check for new additions.
Is Kuromi a Sanrio character?
Yes. Kuromi is an original Sanrio character who first appeared in 2005 in the anime series Onegai My Melody. The coloring pages on this site are original fan-art style illustrations and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sanrio Co., Ltd. Kuromi and all associated character names are trademarks of Sanrio.
Kuromi and all associated character names and designs are trademarks of Sanrio Co., Ltd. The illustrations on this page are original fan-art style coloring pages created for personal, non-commercial use only. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sanrio.
These 32 pages cover Kuromi from every angle — classic poses, seasonal scenes, Sanrio friend duos, and a few scenes you won’t find anywhere else. Print them one at a time or run through the whole set. All 32 pages are here, free, as printable PDFs.
For more Sanrio coloring pages, check out our Hello Kitty coloring pages and Cinnamoroll coloring pages.
