Think Hello Kitty is a kitty? Think again: She's a hello anything but. The LA Times reported Wednesday that University of Hawaii anthropologist Christine R. Yano first stumbled upon the disconcerting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It all started on a coin purse half a century ago. Today, her blank, innocent stare can be seen on bed linen, clothes and (only ...

I grew up with Sanrio. Maybe you did too. In the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, there wasn’t a single school supply I owned that didn’t have a Sanrio character emblazoned upon it. Okay, whatever, I may have ...

The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. Yuko Yamaguchi took over design duties for the ...

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop-ups, ...

A staff member poses with Hello Kitty at the CUTE exhibition in London, on January 24, 2024. CUTE is the first major exhibition to examine the complex "power of cuteness." Editor at Large She’s one of ...

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 ...

Somebody grab the birthday candles, because in a few months, Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday. Hello Kitty, a white anthropomorphic cat known for her red hair bow and blue overalls, was ...