Many people are shocked to learn that Hello Kitty is not actually a cat, but a little girl named Kitty White.
Recently, fans were left stunned to discover that Hello Kitty is not a cat, as many had believed for years.
This revelation from Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has sparked confusion and surprise among fans of the beloved character for years.
Hello Kitty turned out to be a human child
Hello Kitty is a popular character created by the Japanese company Sanrio. She first appeared on a small coin purse in 1974.
Over the years, she has become a global icon, appearing on toys, clothes, and various other items.
People of all ages love her cute and friendly face.
For decades, fans have believed the character is a cat. After all, she has cat-like features, such as pointy ears and whiskers.
However, Sanrio has revealed that the character is actually a little girl.
She is a character who is meant to represent a human child rather than a cat.
“As you can see, she loves to bake cookies, she goes to school, and she’s not a cat, she’s a human little girl,” one of the managers said.
Japanese company Sanrio confirms Hello Kitty’s true nature
According to Sanrio, Hello Kitty is a British girl named Kitty White.
She lives in London with her family. Her family includes her parents, George and Mary White, and her twin sister, Mimmy.
The popular character is known for her kind and caring personality. She loves to make friends and is always ready to help others.
This revelation has left many people confused.
How can a character, who looks so much like a cat, be a human girl?
“Well, because it’s true! According to the creators, Hello Kitty is a human little girl.
“[…] These are just the official Sanrio facts about her,” the manager concluded.
The managers also shared additional details, revealing that the character is a third-grader living in London.
She has a boyfriend named Dear Daniel, who is actually a cat, unlike Hello Kitty.
The company clears up misunderstandings about the beloved Hello Kitty.
Anthropologist Christine R. Yano experienced a similar mix-up while organizing her Hello Kitty exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum.
Like many others, she initially thought she was a cat.
Sanrio corrected her misunderstanding during the preparation.
Yano, from the University of Hawaii, shared with the Los Angeles Times in 2014 that Sanrio insisted on a script revision.
“She is not a cat. She’s a cartoon character, a little girl, and a friend, but she is never shown on all fours,”
“She walks and sits like a two-legged creature. She does have a pet cat of her own, however, and it’s called Charmmy Kitty,” Yano explained.
Social media reaction
Some fans feel that their understanding of the character has been turned upside down.
Despite this new information, Hello Kitty’s appeal remains strong.
Fans continue to enjoy her various merchandise and media appearances. She is featured on everything from lunchboxes to smartphones.
Hello Kitty’s charm is not just in her appearance but in her positive message and the joy she brings to people’s lives.
If she isn’t a cat, why does she have cat ears and a cat face? She has whiskers, come on! One user said.
We’ll since when did you see her walk on all 4s? Never once did that “cat” walked on four legs, the second user said.
Really? I thought it was a well known fact it was a human girl wearing cat ears, the third user said.
Toys that made us on Netflix has an episode of the dude that created hello kitty and the origins of it, another suggested.
Then why the heck is her name hello KITTY ???? Kitty? Someone asked.