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.

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 ...

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.