Since its 1974 debut in Japan, cute cartoon cat Hello Kitty has comforted millions, and made billions for Tokyo-based Sanrio Company Hongkonger Connie Tse is loaded up with Hello Kitty-themed items: ...

Hello Kitty’s most outrageous secret is that she, according to her creators, is not a cat at all, but a little girl.

For decades, Hello Kitty has been synonymous with a cute, cat-like appearance, with whiskers and pointy ears. The character's name, "Kitty," further cemented the belief that she was indeed a cat.

or have sex using a Hello Kitty condom.) Sanrio, the company which owns the character, makes almost $4bn in sales annually. Kitty’s popularity is emblematic of the global craze for cute things.

From a Hello Kitty phone case and comfy Crocs to a cute pillowcase and stylish backpack ... revealed to USA Today that “Hello Kitty is not a cat,” but actually a little girl.

AFP Tokyo: Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns ... The simple design of the character - who is not a cat, but a little girl from London according to Sanrio, the company behind ...

Made of smooth leather, you can hold it by the handles or wear it as a crossbody -- either way you'll look super cute. Whether you have an iPhone 16 Pro or Max, there's a Hello Kitty phone case ...

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 ...

On a mission to produce a complement of cute ... cat wearing a bow. She felt that Kitty’s mouthless face would make children want to talk to her. When Sanrio released its first-ever item of ...

Chung’s passion for Hello Kitty sparks joy, she said. The two friends met on Instagram and bonded over their mutual love for the cartoon cat ... If you put a cute element (say, a bow) on ...

The cat’s out of the bag. 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. “Hello Kitty is not a ...