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Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is a globally recognized character created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974 for Sanrio. Initially designed for children, its popularity expanded to teens and adults, becoming a major part of kawaii culture. Depicted as a friendly, anthropomorphic cat from London, Hello Kitty has appeared in numerous animated series, comics, films, and video games. The brand is known for extensive merchandising, with over 50,000 products worldwide.

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Hello Kitty's Paradise (1999) TV Show poster
Created by
Yuko Shimizu
First Film
Hello Kitty: Cinderella (1989)
Latest Film
Hello Kitty in The Sleeping Princess (1991)
Films
Hello Kitty
First TV Show
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987)
Latest TV Show
Hello Kitty: Super Style! (2022)

First Episode Air Date
September 19, 1987
Cast
Megumi Hayashibara, Karen Bernstein, Tara Strong, Sam Vincent, Elizabeth Daily, Cree Summer, Ian James Corlett, Lisa Wilhoit
Current Series
Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures (2020)
TV Show(s)
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987), Hello Kitty and Friends (1989), Hello Kitty's Paradise (1999), Growing Up With Hello Kitty (2001), Hello Kitty's Animation Theater (2001), Hello Kitty's Stump Village (2005), Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori (2006), The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (2008), The World of Hello Kitty (2016), Hello Kitty & Friends - Let's Learn Together (2017), Hello Kitty Channel (2018), Gundam vs Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Fun (2019), Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures (2020), Hello Kitty: Super Style! (2022)
Movie(s)
Hello Kitty: Cinderella (1989), Hello Kitty's Thumbelina (1990), Hello Kitty in The Sleeping Princess (1991)
Character(s)
Hello Kitty, Mimmy White, Dear Daniel, Charmmy Kitty, Joey (Hello Kitty), Judy (Hello Kitty), Tippy (Hello Kitty), Thomas (Hello Kitty)
Video Game(s)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Hello Kitty and Friends Happiness Parade

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Hello Kitty and her friends Sanrio
If You Think You Know Hello Kitty, These 8 Facts About Sanrio's Mascot Will Prove You Wrong

You may believe you know everything there is to know about the world's most famous feline, but there are many little-known facts about Hello Kitty.

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The Whole Reason Hello Kitty Even Exists Is Entirely Because of... Snoopy. No, It's Really True.

The reason for Hello Kitty's popularity can be attributed to another famous anthropomorphic animal character: Charles Schulz's Snoopy.

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I Really Hate to it It, But Attack on Titan's Official Hello Kitty Crossover Looks Cute as Hell

Hello Kitty's cutest crossover of all time is with one of the most violent anime series to ever exist, and it is surprisingly adorable.

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Hello Kitty's Biggest Controversy Is Honestly So Wild It Could Be Mistaken For a Fever Dream

Hello Kitty and Sanrio have a pretty clean slate, but one controversy from the brand involving My Melody's mom shocked the world with its sexism.

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Only One Of Hello Kitty's Friends Caused So Much Trouble That Sanrio Erased Them From Existence

One adorable Sanrio character was completely eliminated from the franchise's line-up of characters forever for a shocking reason.

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Sanrio's Hello Kitty and her boyfriend Dear Daniel facing away from a Hello Kitty covering her mouth
It's True - Hello Kitty Has a Boyfriend, But He Sparked a Controversy so Big That Sanrio Cancelled the Couple

Fans may not believe it or it, but Sanrio once gave Hello Kitty a boyfriend named Dear Daniel and he caused a lot of problems for her.

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Hello Kitty holds a bucket next to a mountain of candy and pastries
Hello Kitty Isn't a Cat: It's Time You Met Kitty White, Sanrio's Secret Kawaii Icon

Hello Kitty may look just like a cat, but according to Sanrio itself, that assumption about the character could not be further from the truth.

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Hello Kitty Goes To Hollywood
If Hollywood's Hello Kitty Movie Wants to Succeed, It Must Get 1 Thing About Sanrio Right

There is one huge blunder that Sanrio's Hello Kitty film should avoid at all costs to help the famous feline's movie become a Hollywood hit.

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Sanrio Isn't Just For Kids, And This Underrated Netflix Show With 96% on Rotten Tomatoes Proves It

Sanrio has created several anime, but an underrated Netflix series for mature audiences proves that the franchise is more than just Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty Surprised By Crossovers
From Ramen to Algae, Hello Kitty Has Done Some Weird Collabs, But These 8 Will Make You Say WTF

Hello Kitty is adorable and loved by everyone, but even she has had some strange collaborations over the years that will leave fans shocked.

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Love Sanrio? Buckle Up Because We Have a Few Amazing Anime Recommendations to Share

Fans of Sanrio get ready, because there are many amazing and adorable anime series that are perfect next-watches for any Hello Kitty lover.

Cinnamoroll with Hello Kitty and friends Sanrio
Oh Boy, Hello Kitty's Official Global Popularity Poll Is Live and It's Making the Internet Heated

The 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking contest is live now and this year the poll is more intense than ever before, so fans do not want to miss out.

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Finally! Hello Kitty Is Channeling LEGO With Its Very Own Block Sets

Hello Kitty and her friends become their very own building blocks blind box sets that are an absolute must-have for every Sanrio and LEGO fan.

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Deadpool's Hello Kitty Variant May Be One of Marvel's Best Creations Ever

Deadpool and Wolverine's variant brawl left out Wade's best alternate design, but there's a reason fans won't forget Hello Kitty Deadpool.

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Kuromi and My Melody Netflix show
Lawyer Up, Hello Kitty: Sanrio Is Facing a Troublesome Lawsuit Thanks to Kuromi

Sanrio, the company that created Hello Kitty and Friends, is facing a potentially major lawsuit over one of their most iconic characters, Kuromi.

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Hello Kitty Standing with Her Friends in a Field
10 Cutest Sanrio Characters That Everybody Needs to Know

Sanrio has become a worldwide phenomenon among fans with some of the cutest characters in fiction. Here are the ten best creations in their roster.

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Sanrio characters next to a shocked looking Hatsune Miku
It's Not Just Sanrio: You Can Have an Anime Girl Funeral If You Wish, Seriously

Sanrio-themed funerals have been around for years, but now it is time for a new trend of anime girl funerals to take the stage.

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Pochacco over a background of residents ziplining in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: How To Unlock Ziplines

In Hello Kitty Island Adventure there are plenty of tools to help you explore the island, including ziplines, but you'll need Sparks to repair them.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Developer Talks "Major Innovations On The Horizon" For The Cozy Game

Hello Kitty Island Adventure developer Chelsea Howe discusses the new ports of the title, how it's evolved since launch, and big future plans.

Kuromi and My Melody Netflix show
It's Official: Kuromi Is Getting Her Own Netflix Series From Spy x Family's Studio

Two of Sanrio's most adorable characters ever, Kuromi and My Melody, are receiving their very own show on Netflix, coming July 2025.

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