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 ...

Hello Kitty made her commercial debut the next year, appearing on a line of vinyl coin purses alongside several other new characters. She proved, by far, to be the company’s most popular new design.

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

+ Hello Kitty marks 50 years with special Houston Astros collaboration ... Creative details, such as the anniversary patch and creatively styled lettering, further enhance the overall aesthetic.

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 ...

Hello Kitty has whiskers. She has pointy, feline ears. She has "Kitty" in her name." Despite all that, she is not a cat, according to Sanrio, the Japanese company that produced her. Rather, Hello ...

Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire. By CNN Newsource. Published October 31, 2024 9:37 PM October 31, 2024 ...

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 ...