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Hello Kitty at 50: The rise and rise of the kawaii character and why you see it everywhere

Even King Charles has wished Hello Kitty a happy 50th birthday

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The strange, secret life of Hello Kitty: if she isn’t a cat, then what is she?

The strange, secret life of Hello Kitty: if she isn’t a cat, then what is she?

After 50 years, the cute Sanrio character has been revealed by her creators – and King Charles – to be something quite unexpected

The Guardian - UK

Hello Kitty creators reveal beloved character is not a cat to fan shock

Hello Kitty creators reveal beloved character is not a cat to fan shock

Hello Kitty first appeared on a children’s coin purse in 1975

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Hello Kitty creator collaborates to create a 35mm film camera with egg on its face

Retrospekt and Sanrio have joined forces once again to create another fun camera

Digital Camera World

Two new Mr Men characters are introduced - designed to represent real life

The series was conceived by illustrator Roger Hargreaves, who died in 1988, and has been continued by his son Adam

The Independent UK

Clumsy kittens, pigs in costumes and glittery unicorns: how the cult of cute took hold

From chubby puppies to loveable robots, ‘cuteness’ has us all melting in its sticky little hands. But why did it gain such global traction – and does it have a dark side?

The Guardian - UK

45 Years Later, the Most Surprising Game of the Year Brings Back a Forgotten Character

'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' developer Sunblink talks diving into the deep cuts of the Sanrio character catalog and dialing up the nostalgia.

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Hello Kitty brings film cameras (and a walkman) back from the dead

Hello Kitty brings film cameras (and a walkman) back from the dead

Film is not dead! Hello Kitty resurrects a pair of analog cameras and a portable cassette player

Digital Camera World

Never forget that Hello Kitty is not a cat

Never forget that Hello Kitty is not a cat

Our whole lives are a lie.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure actually filled the Animal Crossing: New Horizons hole in my heart

Hello Kitty Island Adventure actually filled the Animal Crossing: New Horizons hole in my heart

Opinion | Hello Kitty's island getaway game is an excellent Animal Crossing replacement

Animal Crossing wasn't Hello Kitty Island Adventure's only inspiration - Breath of the Wild played a part too

Animal Crossing wasn't Hello Kitty Island Adventure's only inspiration - Breath of the Wild played a part too

Zelda influenced the upcoming life sim's open world

I was already excited about this Hello Kitty Animal Crossing game, then I saw Gudetama using bacon as a beach towel

I was already excited about this Hello Kitty Animal Crossing game, then I saw Gudetama using bacon as a beach towel

I can't believe I'll get to meet my favorite lazy egg

Apple Arcade is getting the Hello Kitty Animal Crossing game of my dreams

Apple Arcade is getting the Hello Kitty Animal Crossing game of my dreams

I'm freaking OUT

People astounded after finding out Hello Kitty isn't actually a cat

People astounded after finding out Hello Kitty isn't actually a cat

Creators of the popular Japanese cartoon have confirmed that she is in fact not an animal at all.

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People are only just realising that Hello Kitty isn't a cat and it's freaking them out

People across the globe are baffled by the fact that Hello Kitty isn't a feline - in fact, she's not an animal at all, as the creators have confirmed following confusion

Hello Kitty NFTs Are Coming: Here Are The Details

Hello Kitty and Friends are coming to the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Here are the details of the partnership between Hello Kitty parent Sanrio and NFT company Recur.

Razer and Sanrio team up for the cutest gaming gear collab ever

The Hello Kitty x Razer lumbar cushion and Bluetooth headset are currently available on Razer’s website, with more adorable pink gear coming soon.

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