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.

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 ...

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.

Sanrio is celebrating 50 years of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. But, despite her name, Hello Kitty is not actually a cat. She's a girl.

Hello Kitty may look just like a cat, but according to Sanrio itself, that assumption about the character could not be further from the truth. advertisement. ScreenRant.

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 ...

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 ...

Sanrio created its beloved mascot Hello Kitty in 1974 and it didn't take long for them to realize one of the world's most famous cats needed some friends. Just a year later, My Melody, a rabbit ...

Hello Kitty debuted in 1974 on a simple vinyl coin purse. As of 2022, her products were available in 130 countries, and Sanrio achieved $3.8 billion in annual retail sales globally.

Hello Kitty, the famous Japanese character, turns 50 today. She’s earned billions for Sanrio, which created Hello Kitty and other cute characters. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for ...