Sanrio Ends Hello Kitty Collaboration With VIVANT
Sanrio abruptly cancels its Hello Kitty collaboration with hit Japanese spy drama VIVANT following controversy over the show's portrayal of China.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “Hello Kitty Officially Says Goodbye to Hit TV Show”
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