In 1999, Sanrio decided to introduce this new character as a way to expand Hello Kitty’s world and give her a romantic arc. He was cute, charming, and essentially a male version of Kitty herself.

(KGTV) — An item that has gone viral on social media claims Hello Kitty's boyfriend Dear Daniel identifies as a girl. The rumor has generated both support and criticism. But it's much ado about ...

Are you sitting there just as shocked? It's OK, apparently lots of people don't know about Dear Daniel, Hello Kitty's official boyfriend. He first popped up in 1999 and is known as a sensitive dude.

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.