Hello Kitty's grip on kawaii culture is slowly loosening as fans flock to a more punk mascot from Sanrio that they find more ...

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money ...

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

Hello Kitty was first created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974. She made her first appearance on a children’s coin purse in 1975 and in the five decades since, the character has delighted millions across ...

In 2023, Sanrio — the company that created Hello Kitty — reported more than $434 million in sales globally. And while the company has several other characters, Hello Kitty is its most famous.

Here's our Hello Kitty Island Adventure Gift guide filled with the best gifts for each character, plus all secret friends gifts too, Skip to main content 2025 Release Schedule ...

In honor of Hello Kitty's 50th birthday, here are fun facts about the beloved Sanrio character who, turns out, is not a cat.

In a recent interview with ABC’s Today, anthropologist Christine R. Yano confirmed that Sanrio has shot down the idea that Hello Kitty is an albino feline, “That’s one correction Sanrio made ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.