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At 50 Years Old, Hello Kitty Is Bigger Than Ever According to New Data, And It's All Thanks to 1 Surprising Fandom

Hello Kitty may be celebrating her 50th birthday, but her reign is far from over. A new survey targeting Japanese Gen Z women has revealed that the iconic Sanrio mascot is more popular than ever among ...
7News Miami

The 92-year-old founder of Hello Kitty is handing the business to his grandson

(CNN) — The 92-year-old who founded the company that created Hello Kitty is leaving after 60 years and handing control to his grandson. Shintaro Tsuji will retire as Sanrio chief executive on July 1, ...
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 ...
New York Post

Hello Kitty is not a cat, creators declare — despite her whiskers, ears and name

The cat’s out of the bag. 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. “Hello Kitty is not a cat,” ...
Yahoo

Never forget that Hello Kitty is not a cat

While she might not look a day over 8 years old, Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. This week we reported that the character is appearing in a bunch of weird and wonderful AR ...
NBC New York

Hello Kitty turns 50 — but did you know she's not a cat? Plus more fun facts

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 first ...