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The Great Hello Kitty Craze of the ’90s Reveals How a Once-Underrated Character Became a Global Icon

Worldwide, people of all ages continue to adore the adorable characters created by Sanrio. From the gentle Pompompurin to the mischievous Kuromi, there is truly a character in Sanrio's character for ...
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Sanrio's biggest Hello Kitty rival series gets new look ahead of official April release

Rilakkuma has an adorable new anime on the horizon, with the San-X mascot's latest kawaii project putting Sanrio and Hello Kitty on notice.
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Who is Hello Kitty? The beloved character, who is not a cat, celebrates her 50th birthday

Hello Kitty is saying hello to 50 on Friday and celebrating with her global fan club. Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are commemorating the golden anniversary with special pop-ups, ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50 — but did you know she's not a cat? Plus more fun facts

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 ...