Hello Kitty

Mouthless Japanese feline

Hello Kitty is a cartoon character created by the Japanese company Sanrio in 1974—a white cat with a red bow, no mouth, and a round face.

She appears on countless products from stationery to clothing to home goods.

Hello Kitty represents kawaii (cute) culture and has become one of the most recognizable fictional characters worldwide: My daughter's backpack is covered in Hello Kitty.

character

Sanrio

Japanese cute-character company

  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • mouthlessHaving no mouth
  • catSmall furry housepet

twin sister · fictional · mascot · icon · London · suburban · third-grader · cheerful · friendly · kind

kawaii

cute

Attractively charming

sweet · precious · lovable · endearing · whimsical · dainty · innocent · playful · delightful · pastel

brand

Sanrio

Japanese cute-character company

branding · logo · marketing · collaboration · retail · recognition · loyalty · global · iconic · partnership

Japanese

Tokyo

Japan's capital city

  • HarajukuTokyo fashion neighborhood
  • JapanEast Asian archipelago nation
  • animeJapanese cartoon art form

manga · cosplay · otaku · sakura · Shinkansen · kimono · bento

merchandise

plushies

Soft fabric toys

collectibles · figurines · dolls · purses · accessories · keychains · lunchboxes · mugs · apparel · notebooks

Sanrio

My Melody

Pink hooded bunny

Categories
Opposites
aesthetic/design sensibility

Hello KittyVenom

Alien symbiote character

death metal · The Punisher · skull and crossbones · Ed Hardy · grimdark

cultural register/target audience

Hello KittySouth Park

Satirical animated comedy series

Ren and Stimpy · Deadpool · Hustler · Rob Zombie · Marilyn Manson

authenticity/ontological status

Hello Kittyferal cat

Reverted wild domestic feline

housecat · stray cat · house cat · wildcat · lion

Family

hey, hello, kitty, hullo, hallo

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G