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.

But she's still working on it. “I am certain the day will come when men are no longer embarrassed to carry around Hello Kitty," entertainment news site Content Asia quoted Yamaguchi as saying.

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 ...

Kicking off on Hello Kitty Day on Friday, Nov. 1, guests will be able to purchase three new 50th anniversary-themed items, an anniversary cake, a 50th cookie sandwich and a sparkling 50th drink.

TOKYO – Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 – and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Good American co-founder, 40, shared clips on her Instagram Stories of her daughter True, 6, and son Tatum, 2, excitedly meeting Hello Kitty alongside their cousins ...

But she’s still working on it. “I am certain the day will come when men are no longer embarrassed to carry around Hello Kitty,” entertainment news site Content Asia quoted Yamaguchi as saying.

A food vendor's van is decorated with Hello Kitty images outside the National Museum during the exhibition "As I change, so does she," marking the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty at the National ...

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 ...

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 ...