Why is Hello Kitty banned? European Union authorities fined the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty for restricting cross-border online sales of toys, mugs, bags and other products featuring the cartoon cat girl.

When was Hello Kitty Cancelled?

In January 2011, the shows creators mutually agreed to end the series after twelve seasons, with the final episode being broadcast on 29 March 2011. In August 2018, Sanrio began streaming a CGI animated series on YouTube.

What is the dark side of Hello Kitty?

As bizarre as this theory sounds, the Scary for Kids website, does try to explain it further. It says the Hello Kitty doll came into existence after a Chinese woman made a pact with Satan. She did so save her daughters life as her young girl was dying from cancer, more specifically a cancer of the mouth.

Is Hello Kitty still popular in Japan?

Though Hello Kitty remains more popular than Yoshikitty globally, the latter now has more fans than the former in some territories. For those who are not familiar with Yoshikitty, the androgynous cat-like character is based on the appearance and personality of Yoshiki, the leader of the visual kei rock band X Japan.

Is Hello Kitty a little girl?

While writing the script for the exhibit, she referred to Hello Kitty as a cat, and — as reported in the Los Angeles Times — was firmly corrected by Sanrio, the characters manufacturer: Hello Kitty is not a cat. Shes a cartoon character. She is a little girl.

Do guys like Hello Kitty?

And when most people think of Hello Kitty, they would associate it as a feminine character, or something for the ladies. Yet, in a YouTube video where Hello Kitty replies to comments from her fans, she wants to let her male fans know that it is totally all right to like Hello Kitty!

Is it illegal to sell Hello Kitty products?

Under U.S. and interna- tional laws, Sanrio is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of HELLO KITTY and other character products. Thus, only Sanrio and its authorized licensees can make or sell products that feature the names or images of HELLO KITTY or Sanrios other characters.

Can men wear Hello Kitty?

Just in time for Japans unique version of Valentines Day, Sanrio, the makers of cute characters such as My Melody and Cinnamoroll, launched a line of mens clothing based on their most well-known character: Hello Kitty. Yes, Hello Kitty Men—or HK Men--if you thought you heard incorrectly.