Sanrio, the Japanese “emotional commerce” firm which owns Hello Kitty, has been diversifying. My Melody, a cheery white bunny ...

Sanrio's Character Ranking Polls present a fascinating glimpse into how the firm's mascots rise and fall in popularity.

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The next McDonald's Happy Meal collaboration comes to the U.S. in August, pairing Hello Kitty with the Teenage Mutant Ninja ...

In June, at Sanrio Fes, in Yokohama, Japan, the company announced this year’s Character Ranking that drew a record 63 million ...

Sales of licensed products in 2024 hit $307.9 billion, with Disney representing a little over 20% of the market, according to ...

A deep dive into Japan’s Sanrio and iconic creations including Kuromi, a walking safari in the Samara Karoo Reserve, plus ...

Lofi Girl—whose perpetual studying animation accompanies a long-running YouTube stream titled "lofi hip hop radio - beats to ...

Disney licensed product sales made the company an estimated $63 billion in 2024. According to the 2025 Top Global Licensors ...

The Build-a-Bear Sanrio collection now includes a Hangyodon stuffed animal that comes with a Sayuri octopus plush.

Rolling out on August 12, 2025, across the U.S., this promotion delivers 12 exclusive toys featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and Badtz‑Maru dressed up as the famous Turtles.

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