Hello Kitty Revealed as British Girl

Fans worldwide were stunned to learn that Hello Kitty, the iconic character created by Sanrio in 1974, is not a cat but a human girl. This revelation, confirmed by Jill Cook of Sanrio, highlights Hello Kitty as a British girl who lives in London with her family and pet cat, Charmmy Kitty. Anthropologist Christine R. Yano noted that the character's British background was inspired by Japanese fascination with idealized British childhood. Despite her feline features, Hello Kitty has always been depicted as a girl who walks on two legs. This clarification reaffirms her core message of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, which has helped her transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries.