One of Sanrio's best characters is an icon most people have never even seen, because he was left behind by the brand for 45 ...

Hello Kitty will always be a pivotal part of Sanrio's history and a cultural icon, but Sanrio's side characters are beginning to overshadow her in some regards, namely, the official character ...

Get ready, CoComelon and Hello Kitty fans! Your favorite characters from both universes will soon be joining forces. Sanrio, ...

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.

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.

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.

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down.. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year ...