Display of Hello Kitty items at the 'CUTE' exhibition in Somerset House, London, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the character The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, ...

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 ...

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that's brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio first ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese pop culture brand has had a significant cultural impact over the past few decades. This year marks the 50th birthday ...

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 ...

I mean, I think the people who thought that kitty was a cat are in the majority. But nope! The beloved cartoon character, now celebrating its 50th anniversary—which officially occurs on November 1—is ...

Few brand mascots are as globally recognizable as Hello Kitty. Since her debut in 1974, the mouthless feline has become synonymous with Japanese "kawaii" culture, adorning everything from pencil cases ...

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 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' ...