‘Hello Kitty’ is Turning 50 And She’s Spending Her Birthday Traveling The World

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Hello Kitty is nearly half the age of the Disney franchise, which is incredible to think of. Next year, the anthropomorphic cat turns 50, and the partying has already begun.

Sanrio—the company behind Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, Keropi, My Melody, and many more—is gearing up for an epic celebration as the beloved icon approaches her 50th anniversary on November 1, 2024. Hello Kitty has left an indelible mark on popular culture, symbolizing cuteness, friendship, and timeless appeal. Now, she’s expanding her reach into the digital world with exciting plans for the coming year.

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The fun is kicking off with an augmented-reality app giving travelers the chance to interact with the character as she dances beside five iconic global landmarks, namely Tokyo’s Shibuya 109 shopping tower, London’s Big Ben, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper, and New York’s Empire State Building. The AR animations will also appear as a TikTok effect, enabling social media users to craft and share their own Hello Kitty-themed videos.

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In addition to these exciting experiences, Sanrio plans to release four Hello Kitty short animations every month on TikTok. Furthermore, a virtual My Hello Kitty Cafe is set to open in the digital realm of Roblox, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the charming universe of Hello Kitty.

The year ahead promises to be filled with fun and surprises to commemorate the kawaii giant’s enduring charm as she now spreads her message of friendship in both physical and digital worlds.

[via Sanrio / PR Newswire]