The Japanese company set the record straight about Hello Kitty's true identity Leon Neal/Getty Japanese company Sanrio is setting the record straight about their beloved character, Hello Kitty — and ...

The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all. “Hello Kitty is not a cat,” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that’s brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is ...

She wears a big red bow on her cat-shaped head, her face has whiskers, and her name is Hello Kitty. But once again the iconic character’s parent company is saying she’s no feline. “Hello Kitty is not ...

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The company that created Hello Kitty unveiled a revelation during the iconic character's 50th anniversary, subsequently leaving some fans confused and in denial. Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by ...

Sanrio’s top mascot is arguably the most popular mascot of all time as Hello Kitty persists in bringing the company untold amounts of funds the albino character’s face is printed on merchandise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Smith Collection / Gado/ Getty Images For years, Hello Kitty has captivated the hearts of fans worldwide, yet ...

The Japanese pop culture brand has had a significant cultural impact over the past few decades. Christian Holub is a writer covering comics and other geeky pop culture. He's still mad about 'Firefly' ...

Hello Kitty creators reveal the beloved character is not a cat. "She's actually a little girl born and raised in the suburbs in London," Koch added. "She has a mom and dad and a twin sister Minnie, ...

One of the most revered pop culture icons of all time is, of course, none other than Sanrio's Hello Kitty herself. The original concept for Hello Kitty was first designed all the way back in 1947, and ...