Who Created Hello Kitty? Yuko Shimizu – Hello Kitty’s Original Creator 1974
Did you know Hello Kitty will turn 51 on November 1, 2025? She was first drawn in 1974 by a 24-year-old Japanese artist named Yuko Shimizu. This cute little character with a red bow and no mouth was created for the company Sanrio—and she quickly became a global icon. Over the years, Hello Kitty has…
