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  1. Is Rilakkuma A Sanrio Character?

    Is Rilakkuma A Sanrio Character?
    Image via Netflix Fans of stop-motion animation and relaxation are rejoicing as Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure has just landed on Netflix. The sequel to 2019’s critically acclaimed Rilakkuma and Kaoru, this stop-motion animated series is introducing a whole new audience to the Rilakkuma brand, which has been popular in Japan for many years but has only recently started to make inroads into the American...
  2. Instax Mini Hello Kitty review

    Instax Mini Hello Kitty review
    The Instax Mini Hello Kitty is perhaps the coolest special edition camera there is. And believe it or not, that's saying quite a lot! Sure there are grown-up special editions like the bullet-proof Leica M10-P Reporter (opens in new tab), or the Hasselblad 907X commemorating the moon landing (opens in new tab). But there's also the Mandalorian Polaroid Now (opens...
  3. Forever 21 and Sanrio® Team up for a Limited-Edition Hello Kitty® and Friends Back-to-School Collection

    Forever 21 and Sanrio® Team up for a Limited-Edition Hello Kitty® and Friends Back-to-School Collection
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, leading fashion retailer, Forever 21, launched a new limited-edition fashion collaboration with global lifestyle brand, Sanrio and its Hello Kitty and Friends franchise. The two brands are teaming up again on an exclusive collaboration for Hello Kitty and Friends fans to enjoy. “Our fans look to our characters and the Sanrio community as a source for self-expression...
  4. The Hello Kitty-Inspired Frappuccino That's Taking Reddit By Storm

    The Hello Kitty-Inspired Frappuccino That's Taking Reddit By Storm
    What appears to be a standard Strawberry Crème Frappuccino is topped with whipped cream, but the deliciousness — not to mention adorableness — doesn't stop there. There are also two chocolate chips for "eyes," a pineapple "nose," and two strawberry slices to form a cute "bow." Plus, two additional squirts of whipped cream form pointed cat ears. The drink...
  5. Summer of Loungefly, an Immersive Shopping Experience, Featured Hello Kitty, Marvel, Care Bears, Lisa Frank

    Summer of Loungefly, an Immersive Shopping Experience, Featured Hello Kitty, Marvel, Care Bears, Lisa Frank
    Photo by Nerd Reactor Loungefly, a pop culture apparel and accessories brand under Funko, held Summer of Loungefly on Saturday, August 13th. Fans were able to visit the immersive shopping experience in Los Angeles at Goya Studios, and there were plenty of fun photo opportunities including booths for Aladdin, Marvel, Care Bears, Lisa Frank, Hello Kitty and more. And...
  6. Attack on Titan x Sanrio Crossover Dolls Up Armin and Connie

    Attack on Titan x Sanrio Crossover Dolls Up Armin and Connie
    Attack on Titan is one of the darkest anime franchises around, with the people-eating behemoths casting a shadow on the denizens of Paradis. Despite this fact, the Scout Regiment has found themselves in some adorable crossovers, with the latest seeing the heroes of the series teaming up with the cartoon mascots of Sanrio. Now, new images have surfaced featuring...
  7. Fun With Kids: Free game book for pre-schoolers, Hello Kitty mooncakes, animated movie Luck

    Fun With Kids: Free game book for pre-schoolers, Hello Kitty mooncakes, animated movie Luck
    What happens when Sam Greenfield, an 18-year-old who is always down on her luck, meets Bob, a lucky black cat? It sets the premise for Luck, a charming animated film now streaming on Apple TV+. Bob accidentally leads her to his home, the Land of Luck, where humans are not allowed. She must now unite with him and other...
  8. Razer’s Outdone Itself With This Glorious Hello Kitty Headset

    Razer’s Outdone Itself With This Glorious Hello Kitty Headset
    Why hello there, kittyPhoto: RazerGaming gear maker Razer has taken a break from making industrial dancewear masquerading as covid safety equipment to cater to a softer crowd: Hello Kitty lovers. The company’s new Hello Kitty capsule collection plasters Sanrio characters all over pink mice, mousepads, gaming chairs, and lumbar pillows, but the best piece of kit by far is...
  9. Sanrio Shares Jump After Hello Kitty Owner Boosts Fiscal-Year Earnings Guidance

    Sanrio Shares Jump After Hello Kitty Owner Boosts Fiscal-Year Earnings Guidance
    By Kosaku Narioka Sanrio Co. shares rose sharply Wednesday morning after the owner of Hello Kitty posted strong first-quarter results and boosted its fiscal-year earnings guidance. The Japanese company's shares were recently 13% higher at 3,435 yen after rising as much as 16% earlier. Sanrio said Tuesday after market close that operating profit rose to Y2.38 billion ($17.9 million...
  10. Soulland SS23 Runway Show: Li-Ning & Hello Kitty

    Silas Adler and Jacob Kampp Berliner’s Soulland is back on home soil for Copenhagen Fashion Week, presenting the second act of its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, “Spring Devil.” First debuted as the Special Project of the 102nd edition of Pitti Uomo, “Spring Devil” is Soulland’s first completely genderless collection, designed to be worn by the wearer at their own accord and...