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 has been such a hit that other firms are trying to replicate her success. Chinese companies are investing in new cartoons; Sanrio, too, frequently puts out more characters.

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.

In a Los Angeles Times interview, Christine Yano, curator of an upcoming exhibit on Hello Kitty at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, said Sanrio considers its billion-dollar ...

Sanrio, in collaboration with Sunblink, has announced Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a game that lets players explore a tropical island full of Hello Kitty characters that also has absolutely ...

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, a Hello Kitty trend expert and anthropologist Christine Yano, who has spoken with Sanrio, says she was told sternly not to confuse Hello Kitty with a cat.

Hello Kitty was born in 1974 and is a long-selling popular character that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Samir Hosani, professor of marketing at Royal Holloway, University of London ...

McDonald's latest Happy Meal —a Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh! crossover—is now available. Here's what to know, including how to buy the toys separately.

The first Hello Kitty and Friends Café in Los Angeles County will open at Universal City Walk on Friday. On the same day, an adjacent merchandise location, Sanrio Smile Shop, will open. Universal ...

While Hello Kitty has very feline characteristics, Tokyo-based producer Sanrio says that the cartoon character is, in fact, a British girl. Aaron Harris / Toronto Star ...

Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.