For those who want to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Sanrio has released these official wallpapers commemorating her half-century journey. Fans can download the wallpapers for free ...

Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever. The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive concept of ‘kawaii.’ ...

Hello Kitty has been such a hit that other firms are trying to replicate her success. Chinese companies are investing in new cartoons; Sanrio, ... → Hello Kitty, still cute at 50; ...

As Hello Kitty celebrates its 50th anniversary, we explore how Sanrio Company’s cute cartoon cat became a cultural phenomenon, one which, since debuting in 1974, has made millions of friends ...