Sanrio

Finance

Sanrio periodically introduces new characters across its global franchise. Official announcements typically appear through Sanrio press releases, social media channels, and part...

Finance

Sanrio was founded by Shintaro Tsuji in 1960 in Tokyo, Japan. Tsuji started the company as a small retail gift business focused on high-quality, character-driven products. His v...

brand-history

Hello Kitty was created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974 as a character for a vinyl coin purse, commissioned by the trading company Toppan. Shimizu illustrated the simple head-and-should...

sanrio

The newest Sanrio character is a pastel-toned companion designed to resonate with contemporary fans while staying true to the brand’s signature warmth. Debuted in the last two...

culture-and-society

Hello Kitty was created by Japanese designer Yuko Shimizu in 1974, as a character for a vinyl coin purse sold by the company now known as Sanrio. The design was refined by Yuko...

Animals & Pets

Hello Kitty is a stylized cartoon character created by Sanrio in 1974. She is designed as a young female domestic cat, often illustrated with tabby-like markings and a blunt tai...