Hello Kitty turns 50! Explore her surprising journey from cartoon cat to global icon and learn why she's actually a little ...

The Catholic Church has revealed a new mascot, a cutesy, anime-inspired girl known as “Luce,” but the character sparked mixed ...

The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive ...

There is a word in Japanese for people ... be watching an illustrated cartoon of her singing on YouTube. This is because Akihiko's "wife" is an idea - an anime character called Miku.

The Japanese company set the record ... GIF said it’s pronounced JIFF.” “She’s a cartoon character,” Yano said. “She is a ...

Half a century ago, the Japanese designer created an anthropomorphised cat with a soft, daydreaming gaze for the company ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday - still ...

Hello Kitty is celebrating her 50th birthday, but who is she anyway? Here's some history on the girl — not cat.

If you’re eager to learn more about the real nature of Hello Kitty and delve into the details of her character, you’ll find ...

Yano is recognized for her expertise in cultural anthropology and Japanese popular culture. She is author of the 2013 book ...

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Across the world, fans of the iconic cartoon brand are ... all while wearing the character's iconic red bows and ears or even carrying plush toys of the little girl herself.