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Hello Kitty

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Name: Hello Kitty
Abbreviation(s): HK
Creator: Yuko Shimizu (& owned by Sanrio)
Date(s): 1974 – present
Medium: Toys & merchandise, animated series, anime, video games, manga, books, music albums & more
Country of Origin: Japan
External Links: Hello Kitty at Wikipedia
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Hello Kitty is a fictional character created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974 that has grown into a global multimedia franchise. She was part of an early line-up of Sanrio characters designed to appear on accessories and clothing (her first appearance in 1975 was on a vinyl coin purse). As her popularity grew she began featuring in a wide range of media including animated series, manga, music, films, and more.

Fans interact with Hello Kitty in a variety of ways, such as by collecting Hello Kitty merchandise and plush toys, visiting Hello Kitty-themed venues like cafés, restaurants and theme parks, and creating fanart, icons, fancrafts, baked goods and other Hello Kitty-inspired creations.

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