Hello Kitty Returns to Macy's Parade With New Balloon Design

Original headline at CBR Anime: “After 9 Years, Hello Kitty Officially Returns to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade With Brand-New Design”

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AnimeOct 13

McDonald's Japan Unveils USJ All-Stars Happy Meal Toys Featuring Hello Kitty and Kuromi

Hello Kitty fans can find their favorite Sanrio characters in a brand-new celebratory Happy Meal collection courtesy of McDonald's Japan.

via CBR Anime

AnimeOct 7

Hello Kitty Launches Y2K-Inspired CASETiFY Tech Collection

Hello Kitty enters her Y2Kawaii era with CASETiFY, bringing leopard print, velour plush charms and plenty of pink to a new tech collection.

via CBR Anime

GamesOct 6

LEGO and Sanrio Announce Building Block Sets for 2027

Lego and Sanrio announced there will be building block sets that feature the mascot characters arriving in 2027.

via Siliconera

AnimeSep 28

Sanrio Launches Hello Kitty Stainless Steel Kitchenware in the U.S.

Hello Kitty and Friends are prepared to take over kitchens across the United States with a brand-new line at more than affordable prices.

via CBR Anime

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Anime2d ago

Sony Launches First U.S. Hello Kitty Headphone Collection

Hello Kitty and Sony are bringing some of the hottest gear to the United States for the very first time, and gamers will absolutely adore it.

via CBR Anime

AnimeOct 20

Hello Kitty Slow Cookers Return to U.S. Market for Fall 2026

Sanrio fans can now take one more step towards transforming their kitchens into a cozy Hello Kitty and Friends-themed wonderland for fall 2026.

via CBR Anime

Anime23h ago

Entertainment Earth Exclusive Kuromi Funko Pop Pre-Order Begins

One of Hello Kitty's most iconic and adorable friends is cuter than ever courtesy of the next limited-edition Funko Pop release.

via CBR Anime

Games1d ago

Build-a-Bear Adds Frosted Sanrio Plush for 2026 Holidays

Frosted versions of Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Pochacco are part of the Build-a-Bear Sanrio 2026 holiday and Christmas plush collection.

via Siliconera

Anime6d ago

Hello Kitty Cancels Vivant Collaboration After China Backlash

Japanese entertainment company Sanrio has abruptly canceled its collaboration between Hello Kitty and the hit television drama Vivant, following criticism from Chinese state media over scenes depicting Chinese intelligence agents brutally torturing Japanese operatives.

via Sankaku Complex

GamesOct 26

Chiikawa x Sanrio Plush Keychains Launch in North America

The Chiikawa x Sanrio plush pendant keychains that showed up in Japan a while back are now in the US too.

via Siliconera