She came in peace, but her power was unmatched. Witness the day Hello Kitty changed everything by being stronger than a literal Gundam.

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.

Hello Kitty's grip on kawaii culture is slowly loosening as fans flock to a more punk mascot from Sanrio that they find more ...

According to Cook, although many are shocked to learn that Hello Kitty is not a cat, her message stays the same. “Her core message is friendship, kindness and inclusivity,” Cook said.

Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company that created Hello Kitty in 1974, said the iconic character is 'not a cat,' but rather a 'little girl.' U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money ...

Japanese company Sanrio is setting the record straight about their beloved character, Hello Kitty — and no, it is not a cat. Sanrio’s senior vice president of marketing and brand management ...

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).

Sanrio is celebrating 50 years of the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. But, despite her name, Hello Kitty is not actually a cat. She's a girl.

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...