We can’t figure it out. We don’t even know if she is a cat ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes ...

For those seeking a November calendar printable with a unique Hello Kitty design, Sanrio is offering a free, downloadable ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new ...

And as a part of its preparations, the Vatican has rolled out a brand new anime-inspired mascot: Luce. Luce (pictured in the yellow jacket above) and her friends are designed by tokidoki ...

We can’t figure it out. We don’t even know if she is a cat,” art historian Joyce S. Cheng, a University of Oregon associate professor, said. “There is an unresolved indeterminacy about her that is so ...

In Japan the phenomenon, known as kawaii, dates back to at least the 17th ... too, frequently puts out more characters. Since 2017 Cinnamoroll, a dog with a curly tail, has often ranked top ...