Few cultural icons have achieved the longevity, charm, and global reach of Hello Kitty. From humble beginnings on a vinyl coin purse in 1974, this simple yet endearing character has transcended ...

It’s 50 years since the creation of one of the world’s most recognisable characters, Hello Kitty. In 1974, a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper to draw the ...

Netflix is expanding its Japanese animation slate with 'My Melody & Kuromi,' a new stop-motion series featuring Sanrio's ...

fashion retailer Forever 21 and luxury crystal maker Baccarat, Sanrio is also sending its beloved character on a road trip ...

Fifty years ago in March 2025, the Japanese company Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty to the world. Designed by Yuko Shimizu, the familiar anthropomorphised cat character has transcended cult status and ...