Fans of Hello Kitty might be drawn to the simple lines of the cartoon, or the “cute” style of Japanese culture. Leslie Bow takes the conversation much deeper. When Hello Kitty had her 50th birthday in ...

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As Hello Kitty celebrates its 50th anniversary, we explore how Sanrio Company’s cute cartoon cat became a cultural phenomenon, one which, since debuting in 1974, has made millions of friends ...

But first, more on the origin story. Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for ...

Hello Kitty has been such a hit that other firms are trying to replicate her success. Chinese companies are investing in new cartoons; Sanrio, too, frequently puts out more characters.

Simple design of the character has mileage as a money-spinner for years to come Helen, founder of the 'Hello Kitty SoCal Babes' fan club, poses with her collection inside her "she-shed" in ...

Hello Kitty pancake. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla to make the batter. Pour onto a heated, greased skillet, shaping into Hello Kitty's face.

TOKYO – Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 – and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...

Yuko and her fellow illustrators had a simple brief centred around the word 'kawaii', meaning cute. (Photo: A replica of the first ever Hello Kitty product. Credit: Getty Images) ...