Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.
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Hello Kitty has fallen down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsical animals in this gorgeous line of ceramics from an established Kyoto shop.
Hello Kitty and her friends show up in the infamously cursed village of Hinamizawa to comfort the cast of Higurashi Naku Koro ni.
The preliminary rankings have been called, but it’s still anyone’s game. Who will be crowned the cutest critter in the Hello Kitty crop?
This beautiful watch is also Tokyo-themed, and comes with a special Hello Kitty Tokyo box!
”Hybrid” project looks to be following in the footsteps of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Gudetama, My Melody, and even Hello Kitty herself don disguises to celebrate the Internet’s love for all-things-cat.
New line of Yoshiki x Hello Kitty collaborative goods is here to rock your pandemic style with a very special message included.
The cutest product is definitely the goldfish-scooping set. Or maybe it’s the little pouches made to resemble shaved ice?
If you want to sample Kitty’s bubblegum pink curry you’d better hurry, as this café will only last until October!
For all lovers of pastel, cute things, and cartoon characters (especially Hello Kitty) alike.
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