And according to Statistia, as of 2021, Hello Kitty also ranks as the world’s second highest-grossing media franchise behind Pokemon, and ahead of U.S. brands like Mickey Mouse and Star Wars.

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and accolades.

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is adding three limited-time treats to their menu to celebrate ...

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary with new foods and merchandise at Hello ...

Celebrate 50 years of Hello Kitty with exciting updates for Hello Kitty Island Adventure! Enjoy new avatar palettes, festive recipes, outfits for you and Hello Kitty & Friends, bubble-rific ...

The beloved character Hello Kitty turned 50 last Friday. She’s grown from a Japanese character to a global icon. Retired University of Hawaiʻi anthropology professor Christine Yano reflects on the ...

How cute is too cute? That’s the question for the Hello Kitty brand. The main audience is “pre-teen girls,” and they find Kitty, the white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow, to be so adorable.

Celebrate Hello Kitty's birthday with a trendy Touchland accessory inspired by the character's iconic style. By Lilian Gonzalez editor All products and services featured are independently chosen ...

The newest Hello Kitty fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from brands like Baccarat, Crocs, Forever 21 and OPI are selling like crazy. These 23 are still available to shop. By Erin Lassner ...

Razer is expanding its official "Hello Kitty" line of gaming accessories with a new headset, this time the wired Kraken Kitty V2. The adorable white-and-pink headset joins the Kraken Kitty V2 BT ...

Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. She was born on Nov 1, 1974. Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu designed the character in her 20s. She was followed by Hello ...

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 ...