This month, an anime movie directly inspired by both Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy will get an English ...

Rilakkuma, a long-time rival mascot character to Sanrio's Hello Kitty, is set to receive an upcoming anime by Japanese studio ...

On top of clothing and other merch, Sanrio has made its fair share of anime adaptations for its classic figures. When it comes to Hello Kitty, there have been countless television series and ...

The monarch was feting a figure more recognisable than any billionaire or emissary: Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year. The ...

The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.

TOKYO -- Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's ...