Yoshikitty

Sanrio character themed around rock

Sanrio character modeled after Japanese musician YOSHIKI, featuring long blonde hair and rock style.

Trivia

  • Yoshikitty is the first Sanrio character modeled after a real person.
  • Ranked 3rd in the 2018 Sanrio Character Grand Prix.
  • Features a design with long blonde hair and purple eyeshadow.
  • High fashion sense, also developed as high-fashion merchandise.
  • A limited edition 18k gold figure has also been released.
  • Popular worldwide, has achieved 1st place in multiple international rankings.

Alternate names

Yoshikitty Yoshikitty-chan

Tags

Sanrio Character Collaboration Music Rock Hello Kitty Cat Fashion

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Profile

Species
Cat
Gender
Female
Birth year
2009

Appearance

Overall appearance
Cat character with long blonde hair, purple eyeshadow, and wearing a black rockstar-style outfit.
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Long blonde hair
  • Purple eyeshadow
  • Rock style outfit
Iconic items
  • Rockstar outfit
  • Piano
  • Drums
  • Red and white nurse outfit (merchandise)
  • Wedding dress (merchandise)
  • Cinderella outfit (merchandise)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Creative
Detailed personality
Unique character with a connection to music, a rock atmosphere, and fashion sense.
Keywords
  • Rock
  • Fashion
  • Music lover
  • Unique
  • Popular
Talents
  • Musical sensibility
  • Performance
  • Fashion sense
Skills
  • Piano playing
  • Drum playing
  • Stage performance
Motivation
To deliver charm to many people as a high-fashion brand themed around rock.
Music
Rock, Piano, Drums
Favorite colors
Black, Purple, Red

History

Backstory
In 2007, Sanrio designer Yuko Yamaguchi commissioned YOSHIKI to create the official Hello Kitty theme song. During the production process, YOSHIKI's image was fused with Hello Kitty, leading to the birth of Yoshikitty.
Debut date
2009-05
Work title
Sanrio Characters

Tokyo Dome concert debut

Significant event
Tokyo Dome concert debut
Description
In May 2009, Yoshikitty was first revealed at X JAPAN's Tokyo Dome concert.

Large balloon appearance

Significant event
Large balloon appearance
Description
In August 2009, a large Yoshikitty balloon appeared on X JAPAN's stage.

Official reveal in Los Angeles

Significant event
Official reveal in Los Angeles
Description
In October 2009, the second design was unveiled at the Hello Kitty 35th anniversary event held in Los Angeles.

Hello Kitty Con debut

Significant event
Hello Kitty Con debut
Description
In 2014, first revealed at Hello Kitty Con in Los Angeles.

11 consecutive years nominated for Sanrio Character Grand Prix

Significant event
11 consecutive years nominated for Sanrio Character Grand Prix
Description
Nominated for the Sanrio Character Grand Prix for 11 consecutive years starting from 2015, ranking 3rd in 2018.

Relationships

YOSHIKI

Model

Became the motif for the character, with the official theme song commission as the trigger.

Sanrio Characters

Sanrio Characters: unknown

Media appearances

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR Live in TOKYO

Event

2009

Hello Kitty Con

Event

2014

Appearance at Sanrio Puroland

Regularly

We Are X (documentary)

Movie

Special interview included in Blu-ray edition

Voice cast and creators

Yuko Yamaguchi

Creator name
Yuko Yamaguchi
Role
Character designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

Related goods

18k gold limited figure

Item name
18k gold limited figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

High-fashion apparel

Item name
High-fashion apparel
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

Jewelry

Item name
Jewelry
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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