Hello Kitty has been such a hit that other firms are trying to replicate her success. Chinese companies are investing in new cartoons; Sanrio, too, frequently puts out more characters.

As such, Hello Kitty is also a commercial behemoth that has earned her creator an estimated $80 billion, placing her alongside Pokémon, Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh as history’s top ...

Although not entirely unknown, Hello Kitty is not a Kitty, contrary to popular belief. Check out her brief history to find out more. The furry icon from most of our childhoods will soon celebrate ...

Hello Kitty may be one of the most recognizable and enduring cartoon characters in the world, but even for her most ardent fans, there’s still a lot to learn about the adorable icon.

Apparently, Hello Kitty has her sights beyond being a pop culture icon; she's ready to take on cuisine too. The new café itself is, unsurprisingly, totally adorable.

Hello Kitty has possibilities for irony, has possibilities for satire, has possibilities for some subversiveness. And that makes it exciting.” Though marketed solely to children for her first couple ...