The company that created Hello Kitty unveiled a revelation during the iconic character's 50th anniversary, subsequently leaving some fans confused and in denial. Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company. Jill Koch, the ...

The Japanese company set the record straight about Hello Kitty's true identity Leon Neal/Getty 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 ...