Across multiple Hello Kitty Cinderella adaptations—including an animated episode, a Sanrio film, the DVD "Cinderkitty," and illustrated books—the prince is consistently depicted as either Prince Steven or an unnamed prince portrayed by Tuxedo Sam. No version references a character named "Prince Michael."

Separately, Sanrio lore features a hamster named Michael from the "Corocorokuririn" series. This Michael has no documented connection to Cinderella-themed narratives involving Hello Kitty, nor is he referenced in royal roles or Cinderella plotlines within the available materials.