Everyone already loves Hello Kitty, but one underrated Sanrio character is finally stepping into the spotlight in 2026.

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What is Chococat from Hello Kitty? Everything about this cute black cat from Sanrio taking over the U.S. Sanrio has in its lineup an adorable feline who has won hearts for decades: Chococat. While not ...

Build-a-Bear announced its next Sanrio stuffed animal, and it is a plush of Chococat. Both the character and its friend Nutz the Hamster are available individually or bundled together in a $64.50 set ...