Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe coming to Los Angeles

Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and merchandise store Sanrio Smile Shop are set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Universal Citywalk on ...

King Charles references ‘Pokemon,’ ‘Hello Kitty’ during state banquet

King Charles made a surprising “Pokemon” reference while hosting a Japanese state banquet attended by Emperor Naruhito and Empre...

Hello Kitty is releasing a special Rubik’s Cube for her 50th anniversary

Sanrio has partnered with toy manufacturer MegaHouse to launch a special Rubik’s Cube in celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary this ...

More Hello Kitty Cafes coming to North America as character celebrates 50th anniversary

As Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th anniversary this year, parent company Sanrio is bringing a slew of programs and experiences for U.S. fans...

Hello Kitty voice actor announces departure from the character after 33 years

Megumi Hayashibara, the long-time voice actor for Hello Kitty, has announced her departure from the role. Goodbye, Kitty: Hayashibara’s anno...

Sanrio and Converse team up to release 4 All Star character colorways

Sanrio and Converse are teaming up once more on a special collaboration. What to expect: The new collaboration features Converse‘s ico...

This is 2023’s most popular Sanrio character, according to worldwide poll

A recent popularity poll has revealed this year’s most-loved Sanrio character. About the poll: The poll for the 2023 Sanrio Character Awards...

Video: Hello Kitty covers ‘Sailor Moon’ theme song ‘Moonlight Densetsu’

Hello Kitty recently shared an official cover of the original “Sailor Moon” anime series’ opening theme song, “Moonlight Densetsu.” About th...

Kim Kardashian throws extravagant Hello Kitty-themed birthday party for daughter Chicago

Kim Kardashian recently threw a huge Hello Kitty-themed party for her 5-year-old daughter, Chicago. The event took place inside the 42-year-...

Tokyo latte artist creates foam art of Pikachu, Kirby and more

A latte artist in Tokyo’s Harajuku district is giving customers one more reason to smile by making anime art on the foam or cream of their ...

See the long-awaited Nike x Hello Kitty sneakers set to drop just in time for summer

Sneakerheads are pumped for the new Nike x Hello Kitty Air Prestos sneakers collaboration.  Those who missed out 18 years ago on the infamou...

‘She was ours’: How Hello Kitty went from being popular with Asian Americans in the ’70s to being a global icon

Her name is Kitty White. And she’s not a cat but a “happy girl with a heart of gold,” read the character’s official profile on Japanese comp...

Hello Kitty Fans Can Now Dream in Pink Hotel Rooms

Hello Kitty fans in Japan will have more reasons to celebrate as new themed hotel rooms featuring the beloved Sanrio character are opening. ...

Zojirushi X Hello Kitty Releases Insanely Popular Limited-Edition Rice Cooker and Thermos

Japanese appliance manufacturer Zojirushi and its U.S. branch Zojirushi America are releasing a limited-edition Hello Kitty rice cooker and ...

Hello Kitty’s 92-Year-Old Founder to Pass the Business to His Grandson

Hello Kitty founder Shintaro Tsuji is passing the torch to his 31-year-old grandson Tomokuni Tsuji as he steps down as CEO of Sanrio at the ...

Hello Kitty Meals Are Coming to McDonald’s Singapore

McDonald’s Singapore has something special in store for Hello Kitty lovers.  After recently treating customers with a collection of limited ...

Balenciaga Just Released Hello Kitty Bags For Men

Balenciaga unveiled leather handbags sporting the iconic feline Hello Kitty at the recent Paris Fashion Week.  Available in pink, white, and...

Reebok x Hello Kitty Limited Edition Collab to Get Worldwide Release

Reebok and Sanrio have announced a collaboration project with a limited-edition Hello Kitty x Reebok Instapump Fury OG. The limited sneakers...

Wife Trolls Husband By Booking Him a Hello Kitty-Themed Hotel Room

A Malaysian man got an unexpectedly cute surprise after checking into a Hello Kitty-themed room that his wife booked for him and his friend....

Warner Bros. is Making a ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie

Hello Kitty, arguably the world’s most recognizable cats, is set to star in her own Hollywood film. The iconic character, created by Sanrio...

Japan is Getting Another Hello Kitty Bullet Train That Will Run from Kansai Airport to Kyoto

After the release of the super cute bullet train that ran from Osaka to Fukuoka last summer, West Japan Railway Co. Ltd revealed its next co...

Uber Driver Builds Hello Kitty Car to Find His Future Wife

Meet Logan, a 28-year-old Uber driver based in Los Angeles. For a few months now, he’s been hitting the streets with the aptly-named “Super ...

Japan Now Has Super Kawaii Hello Kitty Bullet Trains

Sanrio has a special treat for Hello Kitty fans visiting Japan this summer with the launch of custom-designed trains featuring the beloved f...

Japanese Netizens Rank the 10 Most Iconic Characters that Represent Japan

Many netizens have given their opinion on who are the top 10 iconic characters from all sorts of media that best represent Japan. Here are ...

Meet the Japanese Man Who Owns The World’s Largest Hello Kitty Collection

With more than 5,000 Hello Kitty memorabilia Masao Gunji holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of its kind. In the vide...

Hello Kitty is Teaming Up with Wonder Woman For the Film’s Japan Release

We’ve seen Hello Kitty take on a variety of other roles over the years as the character has partnered with other companies, but never has it...

Sanrio’s Newest Character Who’s Secretly Filled With Violent Rage is My Spirit Animal

Sanrio, the company responsible for Hello Kitty, the global icon for everything nice, sweet, and cute, is introducing a new cartoon with a t...

One of Japan’s Most Popular Cartoons is an Egg Suffering From ‘Crippling Depression’

Sanrio, home of the fun-loving cartoon gang of the Hello Kitty lore, has a cartoon that seems like a complete departure from its original ch...

Inside the First Hello Kitty Cafe in America

It takes a lot for a grown woman to pay $9 for a small stale pastry, but here we are, handing the lady in the pink frock our credit card and...

The Very First Hello Kitty Restaurant in China Just Opened in Shanghai

Hello Kitty lovers rejoice! China has officially opened their first Hello Kitty restaurant in Shanghai. Tokyo-based Sanrio company has gran...