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

But first, more on the origin story. Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for ...

Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...

The world’s cutest cat (yes, cat, despite the rumors you may have heard) turns 50 on Nov. 1, and to celebrate, we’re diving into the Hello Kitty origin story Our editors and experts handpick ...

Among the offerings are a Hello Kitty Mousse Dome, which is a dome-shaped cake baked with cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling and cinnamon streusel. There’s also a Hello Kitty-shaped sugar cookie ...

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

Among the offerings are a Hello Kitty Mousse Dome, which is a dome-shaped cake baked with cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling ...

Guys and gals of all ages who covet girly, cutesy merch, should check out the adjacent Sanrio Smile Shop for new Hello Kitty ...

The 50th anniversary Hello Kitty dolls with Los Angeles Dodgers uniform are sold at a shop Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Tokyo. Credit: AP/Eugene Hoshiko Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty ...

The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe menu at Universal CityWalk Hollywood (Carolyn Burt, SCNG) The anniversary cake is a confetti cake layered with white chocolate mousse and topped with whipped white ...

Advertising But first, more on the origin story. Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a ...