Yuko Yamaguchi, Hello Kitty’s Primary Artist, To Step Down After 46 Years Sanrio has announced that Yuko Yamaguchi, the artist behind Hello Kitty, will be stepping down to make way for a new designer.

A big otsukaresama to Yuko Yamaguchi, the artist behind Hello Kitty for the past 46 years!

Now Ms. Yamaguchi is retiring. Learn more about Ms. Yamaguchi and Hello Kitty's history and future here.😍

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