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Akab News 1 Apr 2018.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t call Hello Kitty a Girl. Sanrio announces release of Gender Fluid and Gender Neutral collaboration. The initial release will feature Hello Kitty.\u00a0 \u201cIt is a known fact Hello Kitty does not have a mouth because they want people to “project their feelings onto the character” and “be happy or sad together with Hello Kitty. We are taking the next step in allow people to self identify Hello Kitty\u2019s gender in a wide range of the gender spectrums. \u00a0We are appealing to today gender reality and sensitivity. \u201c, quote a spokes person for Sanrio.<\/p>\n
Most LGBT activist approve of Sanrio bold move while a few Gay and lesbian and feminist groups criticize \u00a0\u00a0about pandering to \u201cThat group\u201d.\u00a0 Gender Neutral releases of other characters including Batz Maru, My Melody will follow.<\/p>\n
SANRIO, best known for global icon Hello Kitty\u00ae and home to many more endearing characters including Chococat\u00ae, My Melody\u00ae, and Keroppi\u00ae, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. August 2010 marks the golden anniversary for the worldwide lifestyle brand that was founded on the \u201csmall gift, big smile\u00ae\u201d philosophy \u2013 that a small gift can bring a big smile to people of all ages. Today, over 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are sold in over 70 countries around the world, please visit www.sanrio.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Akab News 1 Apr 2018. Don\u2019t call Hello Kitty a Girl. Sanrio announces release of Gender Fluid and Gender Neutral collaboration. The initial release will feature Hello Kitty.\u00a0 \u201cIt is a known fact Hello Kitty does not have a mouth … Continue reading