It’s been said that the management of an identity is as important as its creation. It’s hard to say how much of Hello Kitty’s success is due to the personality manifest in its character, and how much ...

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 ...

From the widely popular cutesy characters like Kuromi and Cinnamoroll to niche favorites like Hummingmint and Kumamilen, the Sanrio brand has come up with no shortage of beloved mascots. However, if ...

She’s one of Japan’s best-loved creations, adorning some 50,000 products sold across 130 countries and earning billions of dollars for parent company, Sanrio. But it’s important to note what she’s not ...

Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and men’s underwear. She’s inspired ...

In 2019, Sanrio announced one of the most anticipated announcements in the franchise's history: a theatrical movie release involving one of their most prominent personalities, Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty ...

She weighs three apples and stands five apples tall. She enjoys baking cookies and dreams of being a pianist or poet. And now, despite her ageless appearance, she is 50 years old. Friday marks half a ...