Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years as the character's primary artist. Here's what's next for the brand

Yamaguchi had a major influence on the character's development through some key stages of success at Sanrio ...

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years

The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving ...
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Hello Kitty Isn't Sanrio's Best-Selling Character and Like it or Not, That's a Very Good Thing

Few brand mascots are as globally recognizable as Hello Kitty. Since her debut in 1974, the mouthless feline has become synonymous with Japanese "kawaii" culture, adorning everything from pencil cases ...

New ‘Hello Kitty' Comic Book Universe Set From Sanrio, IDW (EXCLUSIVE)

New “Hello Kitty” comic books will soon launch as part of a collaboration between Japan’s Sanrio and comics giant IDW Publishing. The new multi-title partnership will begin with the debut of the ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50 — but did you know she's not a cat? Plus more fun facts

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that's brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio first ...
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Monopoly GO! Announces New Hello Kitty and Friends Collaboration

Monopoly GO! has released a brand-new collaboration with New Hello Kitty and Friends, which will kick off in the game mid-March ...
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More Sanrio Desktop Mate DLC Characters Teased

Hello Kitty won't be the only Sanrio character who will join the Desktop Mate application as DLC, as four more mascots are confirmed.
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Who is Hello Kitty? The beloved character, who is not a cat, celebrates her 50th birthday

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, ...