It’s 50 years since the creation of one of the world’s most recognisable characters, Hello Kitty. In 1974, a 24-year-old Japanese illustrator called Yuko Shimizu put pen to paper to draw the famous ...

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year to the ...

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,” ...

The true identity of Hello Kitty has been revealed - and people aren't happy. Also known as Kitty White, the iconic character was created back in 1974 by Japanese entertainment giant Sanrio.

Her expressionless mug has been featured on countless toys, not to mention bowling balls, motor oil, a Fender Strat, a pricey Judith Leiber clutch, sanitary napkins and men’s underwear. She’s inspired ...

Hello Kitty fans, rejoice – your favourite bath bomb company has teamed up with Sanrio to make an unbelievably cute collection, and Lush lovers cannot get enough. Lush is well-known for its ...

Hello Kitty is, brace yourselves, not actually a cat, according to her creators. The iconic character, made by Japanese company Sanrio, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year - and with it has ...

King Charles recently included Hello Kitty in a State Banquet speech PEOPLE have been left baffled after realising that Hello Kitty isn’t actually a cat. Fans of the popular character are only just ...