Onegai My Melody
Although it only aired in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy, Thailand, and the Philippines, "Onegai My Melody" was positively received among fans of Sanrio's character franchises, and has garnered a cult following. On December 11, 2011, United States-based anime distributor Funimation (now owned by Sony Pictures) set up a forum on its website gauging consumer interest in potential anime acquisitions. One title requested was the first "Onegai My Melody" series.