1. Hello Kitty (Japanese: ハロ_キティLatin: Harōkiti) is one of the cartoon characters created by the Japanese company Sanrio. HelloKitty-related products usually appear in the bright pink image of a white cartoon kitten with a bow on its head. The HelloKitty trademark was registered in 1976 and is now widely known.

2. Although Hello Kitty was originally designed for the female market, its products now include toys, wallets, TVs, clothes, massagers, computer hardware and even sexual aids.