A woman kisses a person dressed as Hello Kitty while taking portrait photos at a portrait studio authorized by the popular cartoon cat's parent company Sanrio Co Ltd. in Shanghai, February 18, 2009.

Hello Kitty received a celebrity’s welcome Friday as the Sanrio character’s first branded namesake cafe in Northern ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

Hello Kitty creators reveal she's NOT actually a cat - 50 years after the cult character was created. The revelation has been met with outrage - and those online refuse to believe it ...

Hello, Kitty—if that’s even your real name.. Turns out, it isn’t. As Hello Kitty approaches her 50th anniversary—which will officially occur November 1—fans are in a frenzy over lesser ...

Fans can expect Hello Kitty and Friends themed treats, beverages and merch, a meet and greet with Hello Kitty, and a special gift for the first 50 guests at Friday's grand opening at 11 a.m.