Both share the same design and dessert motifs as Hello ... Instead of a pink dress, he wears a pink vest to match Hello Kitty and holds a small heart. Also seen in the series is Tiny Chum, Hello ...

Initially, the design was released on small purses, along with six other cute characters. However, the Hello Kitty design far outsold the others, quickly becoming Sanrio’s fastest selling product.

Siliconera spoke with Sunblink Chief Product Officer Chelsea Howe about developing Hello Kitty Island Adventure and picking characters.

Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery, tote bags, cups and other small accessories. The design made ...