What are Sugarbunnies?
Sugarbunnies (シュガーバニーズ, Shugābanīzu) are a character duo originally designed in 2004 for Sanrio by Kazumi Fukasawa (深沢和美). The duo are composed of twin bunnies called Shirousa and Kurousa (both born on May 26), who specialize in making sweets and pastries.[4] After the success of the franchise, Sanrio created more bunny twins who each specialize in their own jobs. They all live in the magical world of Bunniesfield. The characters gained a Japanese anime series in 2007. The series is directed by Hiroshi Kugimiya, the key animator of Death Note, and is a produced by Asahi Production. The original series premiered on TV Tokyo and Kids Station as a segment of the program Kitty Paradise Plus on April 3, 2007, and ended later that year after 27 episodes.Characters in the franchise
Shirousa (しろうさ, Shirōusa, lit. White Bunny) Shirousa is a white bunny with a pink bowtie, and is Kurousa's twin brother. Along with him, is a pâtissier, who is specialized in making pastries. Always seen with his twin brother, both bunnies love to make sweets. He befriended Sophia when he and Kurousa, and his friends were transported to the human world. Everyone except Sophia thought they were dolls, and they were kept hidden until revealed (mostly by accident). They assist Sophia with teaching her how to bake because she doesn't know how. His catchphrase is "We'll surely succeed" (きっとうまくいくよ, Kitto umaku iku yo). Kurousa (くろうさ, Kurōusa, lit. Black Bunny) Kurousa is a brown bunny, and I’d Shirousa's twin brother. Along with him, is a pâtissier, who is specialized in making pastries. Always seen with his twin brother, both bunnies loves to make sweets. He befriended Sophia when he and Shirousa, and his friends were transported to the human world. They assist her in helping her to bake because she doesn't know how. His catchphrase is "We'll surely succeed" (きっとうまくいくよ, Kitto umaku iku yo), like his twin brother. Momousa (ももうさ, Momousa, lit. Peach Bunny) Momousa is a pink bunny with a pink ribbon, and is Hanausa’s twin sister. Along with her, she is a florist, who is specialized in planting and taking care of flowers. She befriends Sophia when she and Hanausa and her friends teleport to the human world. She has a crush on Kurousa. She also have the ability to sniff out certain kinds of flowers. Hanausa (はなうさ, Hanausa, lit. Flower Bunny) Hanausa is a yellow bunny with a flower and is Momousa’s twin sister. Along with her, she is a florist, who is specialized in planting and taking care of flowers. She befriends Sophia when she and Momousa, and her friends were teleported to the human world. She also have the ability to sniff out certain kinds of flowers. Buchiusa (ぶちうさ, Buchiusa, lit. Spotted Bunny) Buchiusa is a white bunny with black spots, and is Mintusa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a gelatiere, who is specialized in making gelato. He befriends Sophia when he and Mintusa, and his friends teleported to the human world. He resembles a Dalmatian. Mintusa (ミントうさ, Mintousa, lit. Mint Bunny) Mintusa is a green bunny, and is Buchiusa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a gelatiere, who is specialized in making gelato. He befriends Sophia when he and Buchiusa, and his friends teleported to the human world. Aousa (あおうさ, Aousa, lit. Blue Bunny) Aousa is a blue bunny, and is Aomimiusa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a verrier, who is specialize in making glass. He befriends Sophia when he and Aomimiusa, and his friends teleported to the human world. Aomimiusa (あおみみうさ, Aoumimiusa, lit. Blue Earred Bunny) Aomimiusa is a white bunny with blue ears and is Aousa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a verrier, who is specialized in glass. He befriends Sophia when he and Aousa, and his friends teleported to the human world. Blueberryusa (ブルーベリーうさ, Burūberīusa, lit. Blueberry Bunny) Blueberryusa is a purple bunny with blueberries and is Strawberryusa’s twin sister. Along with her, she is a confiturier, who is specialized in making jam. She befriends Sophia when she and Strawberryusa, and her friends teleported to the human world. She can also grow different sorts of fruits and vegetables. Strawberryusa (ストロベリーうさ, Sutoroberīusa, lit. Strawberry Bunny) Strawberryusa is a pink bunny with a strawberry, and is Blueberryusa’s twin sister. Along with her, she is a confiturier, who is specialized in making jam. She befriends Sophia when she and Blueberryusa, and her friends teleported to the human world. She can also grow different sorts of fruits and vegetable. Latteusa (ラテうさ, Rateusa, lit. Latte Bunny) Latteusa is a light brown bunny, and is Cappuccinousa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a barista, who is specialized in making coffee. He befriends Sophia when he and Cappuccinousa, and his friends teleported to the human world. Latteusa also able to throw his ears in the air, but he only seems to do this when in serious danger. Cappuccinousa (カプチーノうさ, Kapuchīnousa, lit. Cappuccino Bunny) Cappuccinousa is a brown bunny, and is Latteusa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a barista, who is specialized in making coffee. He befriends Sophia when he and Latteusa, and his friends teleported to the human world. He also has the ability to throw his ears up in the air, which the other bunnies cannot seem to do. Komugiusa (こむぎうさ, Komugiusa, lit. Wheat Bunny) Komugiusa is a tan bunny and is Pandausa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a boulanger, who is specialize in making bread. He befriends Sophia when he and Pandausa, and his friends teleported to the human world. He often dozes off. Pandausa (ぱんだうさ, Pandausa, lit. Panda Bunny) Pandausa is a black and white bunny, and is Komugiusa’s twin brother. Along with him, he is a boulanger, who is specialize in making bread. He befriends Sophia when he and Komugiusa, and his friends teleported to the human world.