Sanrio The Furry Connection?

“Last Thursday night, 3,000 people mingled and marveled at life-size versions of Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Chococat. While one might be tempted to think it was a furry convention, it was actually the opening night of “Small Gift,” a celebration of all things Sanrio, ”
Oh no I wonder how long it would take before somebody tries to make a connection with Sanrio and Furry Fandom. The truth is some of us furs are fans of Sanrio characters but we are a small minority.
From The Cult of the Sanrio Reaches Santa Monica on Wall Street Journal.