When the Japanese company Sanrio created Hello Kitty over thirty-five years ago, they gave her dual nationality—born in Japan but living in England with her family. Now, in the 21st century, Hello Kitty has dedicated fans all over the world, ranging in age from pre-adolescents to nostalgic and fashionable adults. Products bearing her logo are often quickly swept off the shelves in many countries, and over three decades later, Hello Kitty is still revered and continues to have a strong following in many countries across the different regions, not just in her country of birth in Japan.