Expect to see even more Hello Kitty than usual in 2024 as the iconic Sanrio mascot celebrates its 50th anniversary. With that in mind, we expect that Hot Topic will release tons of Hello Kitty-themed ...

Sanrio debuted Hello Kitty, who went from a coin purse to a cultural icon still making waves five decades later.

Sanrio fans can start getting ready for 2026, courtesy of a new line of wall and desk calendars featuring Hello Kitty, ...

“We’ve learned to recognize that brands that appeal to a global audience are powerful,” Arturo “Tury” Sandoval says about FriendsWithYou’s partnership with the Japanese powerhouse of all things cute, ...

At the exhibition, you can explore Sanrio’s history through more than 450 cuddly characters and learn about the company’s roots as a symbol of Japan’s kawaii culture. You’ll get to see original ...

Why is one of the world's biggest management consultancies teaming up with the creators of Hello Kitty? On May 20, Sanrio Entertainment Co Ltd and PwC Consulting announced a joint research project to ...

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The music video collaborated by LE SSERAFIM and the popular character Sanrio has been unveiled. At midnight on the 9th, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chae-won, Sakura, Heo Yoon-jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun-chae) posted ...