Associated Press

At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

Hello Kitty's Besties! Meet the Sanrio Characters Debuting in 2026 That Fans Will Be Obsessed with (Exclusive)

Twelve of Hello Kitty's friends are being introduced in the US for the first time by Sanrio. The new characters will be ...
Campaign Asia

Of fandom, kawaii, and marketing: Hello Kitty turns 50

It’s hard to tell at first glance, but Hello Kitty is…well, she’s a lot of things. A mouthless blob. Not a cat, nor Japanese—she’s a girl from the leafy London suburbs, a perpetual third grader, five ...
Inc

Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.
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Collecting Hello Kitty sushi charms – blind box fun

Unbox Hello Kitty & Friends sushi charms from Five Below and discover adorable collectible blind boxes featuring cute ...
Newsday

At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...