Hello Kittymay be the most famous Sanrio personality, but she is not the only character in the franchise worthy of recognition. Her array of friends includes Chococat, Kuromi, My Melody, Tuxedo ...

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' $3,500 iPhone possible?

According to Sanrio, these characters are all based in a fantasy world where its mascots exist. Hello Kitty and the gang are said to be lords of the land, and these are their knights.

Kirimi-chan is the latest character to join Sanrio, the Japanese lifestyle brand behind Hello Kitty. But she isn’t a teddy bear, a cute cat or a furry friend of any kind. She’s a fillet of ...