Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money ...

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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.

First created by Sanrio in 1974, Hello Kitty has been around for over five decades.Over the years, the character has gained a ubiquitous presence in the global marketplace, adorning shirts, hats ...

The CEO of Hello Kitty parent company Sanrio shares what gives her the "meow ... But kawaii got a boost in the early 20 th century when education became universal, but girls were schooled separately.

As such, Hello Kitty is also a commercial behemoth that has earned her creator an estimated $80 billion, placing her alongside Pokémon, Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh as history’s top ...