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Hello Kitty Launches Adorable Limited-Edition Glassware Set for 50th Anniversary
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters feature in JoyJolt's adorable limited-edition glassware collection, featuring Pompompourin, Cinnamoroll and more.
McDonald's Unveils Its Surprising New Yu-Gi-Oh! Happy Meal Toys
The latest McDonald's anime collaboration has resulted in a Happy Meal toy line combining Yu-Gi-Oh! monsters with a second surprising franchise.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn Returns in New Vongola Family Bakery-Inspired Release
Katekyo Hitman Reborn has returned for a bakery-inspired merchandise release featuring the Vongola Family alongside Sanrio's fan-favorite characters.
Hello Kitty's Pet Cat and 15 Other Sanrio Characters Discontinued
Sanrio, the company behind the famed Hello Kitty, is retiring 16 of its cute mascot characters, including Hello Kitty's own pet cat Charmmy Kitty.
10 Best Hello Kitty And Friends Anime, Ranked
Sanrio's Hello Kitty has appeared in many anime series, but which is the best?
Sunrise and Sanrio Suit Up for New Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Artwork
The newest Gundam movie is being promoted with illustrations that unite the franchise's characters with Hello Kitty and other Sanrio mascots.
Sailor Moon + Jimmy Choo & 9 Other Weird Anime Collabs
The Jimmy Choo-Sailor Moon collaboration is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to weird official anime tie-in products.
Hello Kitty Teams Up With Hit Indian Action Movie for Most BizaRRRe Collab Ever
RRR x Sanrio combines the wildly popular Indian action movie RRR with the kawaii style of Sanrio in a bizarre yet adorable merch collab.
Hello Kitty Characters Being Turned Into Harem Anime Boys for New Fantasy Franchise
Sanrio announces a new fantasy franchise featuring harem anime bishonen based on popular characters like Hello Kitty.
Sanrio's Hello Kitty and Her Friends Get Their Own Board Game
Maestro Media and DDM are bringing Sanrio characters to the table, with the launch of the board game, Hello Kitty: Day at the Park.
The New Hello Kitty Series Shows Why More Anime Should Embrace YouTube
Sanrio's new short series, Kuromi's Pretty Journey, reinforces the idea that more anime should embrace YouTube distribution in 2023 and beyond.
10 Best Rabbit Characters In Anime To Celebrate The Lunar New Year
Rabbits are adorable and these anime characters have all the best bunny features.
17 TV Cartoons That Were Made To Sell Toys
While modern films are known for their product placement, these animated shows were basically commercials. Some are icons and some vanished completely
10 Mash-Up Packs Minecraft Needs Next
There are franchises out there that would fit right into the Minecraft world based on their own merits and popularity.
Magical Girl Rion-chan: The Lost Hello Kitty Anime
Sanrio's most popular mascot Hello Kitty once received a magical girl adaptation, but what happened to this obscure anime?
5 Adorable Sanrio Mascots Who Deserve to Win the 2021 Character Ranking
With the 36th ranking of Sanrio open for fans to cast their votes, these five adorable characters deserve their place in the spotlight.
The Tragic Case of Hello Kitty's Best Friend Cathy
A lawsuit from Miffy creator Dick Bruna led to Hello Kitty saying goodbye forever to her best friend since the 1970s.
From Japan to New Horizons, the Complete History of Sanrio
From a small fabric company to a massive global brand, the story of Sanrio, home of Hello Kitty, is a fascinating look at global pop-culture.
5 Sanrio Anime to Watch While You Wait for the New Horizons Amiibo Card Restock
From Aggretsuko to Hello Kitty, Sanrio's many anime starring its cute characters are perfect for Animal Crossing fans waiting for more Amiibo cards.
Hello Kitty Live-Action/Animated Film Lands Director Duo
New Line Cinema’s upcoming English-language film based on the Hello Kitty brand announced the two directors that will helm the project.