The Secret to Hello Kitty’s Half-Century of Success

A staff member poses with Hello Kitty at the CUTE exhibition in London, on January 24, 2024. CUTE is the first major exhibition to examine the complex "power of cuteness." Editor at Large She’s one of ...
Yahoo

At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...
People

Hello Kitty Creator Confirms Beloved Character Is Not a Cat

The Japanese company set the record straight about Hello Kitty's true identity Leon Neal/Getty Japanese company Sanrio is setting the record straight about their beloved character, Hello Kitty — and ...
Reader's Digest

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Hello Kitty

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Today

Hello Kitty turns 50 — but did you know she’s not a cat? Plus more fun facts

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that’s brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio first ...
USA Today

'Hello Kitty is not a cat': Fans in denial after creators reveal she's 'a little girl'

The company that created Hello Kitty unveiled a revelation during the iconic character's 50th anniversary, subsequently leaving some fans confused and in denial. Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by ...