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.

Hello Kitty is one of the globe's most instantly recognizable characters. Since she debuted on a plastic coin purse in 1975, ...

Hello Kitty was first created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974. She made her first appearance on a children’s coin purse in 1975 and in the five decades since, the character has delighted millions across ...

In 1974, a year after Sanrio was officially founded, Yuko Shimizu brought Hello Kitty to life.Initially, the now-famous feline did not have a name, until she was given the nickname of "Kitty ...

Hello Kitty creators reveal the beloved character is not a cat. On 18 July, Sanrio , the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty , made an astounding revelation for the iconic ...

The true identity of Hello Kitty has been revealed - and people aren't happy. Also known as Kitty White, the iconic character was created back in 1974 by Japanese entertainment giant Sanrio ...

And Hello Kitty is that." The character may be seen differently in Japan than here, said Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo's Meisei University.

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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 ...

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 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.

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.