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 — she's a little girl.

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

Fans of Hello Kitty have voiced their concerns about the recent news, with many not accepting Koch's explanation. An X user named Carmen shared a post on Friday saying, "Hello Kitty is a cat in my ...

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 ...

Hello Kitty is a girl, not a cat. Olivia Wong/FilmMagic Not only is Hello Kitty not a cat, she actually has a pet cat of her own, named Charmmy Kitty. One of the reasons the details of her canon ...

Hello Kitty is a twin sister and lives in England, not Japan. But most importantly, when Yano described Hello Kitty as a cat in her text for the exhibit, Sanrio didn't agree.

Hello Kitty fans pose for photos in a giant tea cup at the Hello Kitty Con, the first-ever Hello Kitty fan convention, held at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, Oct. 30, 2014, in Los Angeles Jae C ...

Hey Dude is celebrating our favorite cartoon cat — Hello Kitty — with a complete collection of sneakers dedicated to Kitty White. But these limited-edition designs are going to get snatched up ...

Article Summary Hello Kitty Island Adventure launches the Paper Parade Celebration event, live now through July 3 Team up with Tuxedosam to host a parade promoting individuality and collect Paper ...