Sanrio fans flock to Japan museum showcasing history of firm behind Hello Kitty

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At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

TOKYO--Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...
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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Hello Kitty

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 every ...
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The history of Hello Kitty

Right alongside Mickey Mouse and Snoopy sits Hello Kitty, one of the most recognizable characters worldwide. Sanrio’s biggest star has won over fans of every age since her 1974 debut, thanks to her ...
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Prepare for a Cuteness Overload, Because There’s Finally Going To Be A ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie

After years and years as a cultural icon, Hello Kitty is finally saying "hello" to Hollywood. For the first time in her 45-year-long history, an English-language Hello Kitty movie is officially ...
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Hello Kitty Exhibition at Tokyo Museum Showcases Merchandise

A Hello Kitty Exhibition focusing on merchandise will be held at the Hyokeikan section of the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno, from November 1, 2024 to February 24, 2025. It features the tagline, “When I ...
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In Hello Kitty’s 52-year-old history, global movie star will be a new adventure

The long-promised Hello Kitty movie is finally, really happening. Expect to see it splashed on the big screen in two years’ ...