Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin and of course, Hello Kitty, has now released a special new item for North American fans: a popcorn maker in celebration of the (human) feline's 50th anniversary.

Three characters are appearing for the first time this year: half-fish, half-human sea creature Hangyodon ... flowers and a towering 7-meter-tall Cinnamoroll sculpture — both perfect for ...