Sanrio's most beloved character of all time held a dark rumor for years, until now, where it has been officially debunked by ...

If you want to complete the set (which we highly recommend you doing!), here’s the Hello Kitty plush from the new drop. It perfectly blends both characters with the brown Monchhichi suit and freckles.

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.

A gold coin pendant with the image of Hello Kitty holding the number 50 is selling for about 120,000 yen ($800), while a Casio watch costs 18,700 yen ($120). But first, more on the origin story.

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that’s brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio ...