On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

Fans of Hello Kitty have voiced their concerns about the recent news, with many not accepting Koch's explanation. An X user named Carmen shared a post on Friday saying, "Hello Kitty is a cat in my ...

As it turns out, Hello Kitty is not a cat at all. Yes, the name, pointy ears, and whiskers all suggest that she is, but nope.

On Thursday, July 18, Sanrio — the developers of Hello Kitty — confirmed that the beloved character is not a cat during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

A gold coin pendant with the image of Hello Kitty holding the number 50 is selling for about 120,000 yen ($800), while a Casio watch costs 18,700 yen ($120). But first, more on the origin story.

Alongside the new interview, Sanrio confirmed several other factoids regarding Hello Kitty that read as such, Her full name is Kitty White. She is little girl (and not a cat).

Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company. Jill Koch, the senior vice president of marketing and brand management at Sanrio, appeared on Today on Thursday and ...

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PEOPLE have been left baffled after realising that Hello Kitty isn’t actually a cat. Fans of the popular character are only just discovering that she is not as feline as she may appear. It turns ...

The company that created Hello Kitty unveiled a revelation during the iconic character's 50th anniversary, subsequently leaving some fans confused and in denial. Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by ...

Unlike Mickey Mouse, Kitty’s look has not had to be updated. Kitty was born in the right place, at the right time. Kato Norihiro, a cultural critic, has argued that she reflects the aftermath of ...