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Dear Daniel
Dear Daniel is a popular character from the Japanese company Sanrio, known as the supposed boyfriend of Hello Kitty. Created by Yuko Yamaguchi, who also created other popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars, he was first introduced in 1999 and quickly became a fan favorite. Although he was initially marketed towards male audiences, his popularity soon extended to both genders and all age groups.

Over the years, Dear Daniel has appeared in a variety of Sanrio merchandise, including clothing, accessories, and toys. He has also appeared in a number of Sanrio cartoons and movies, including "The Adventures of Hello Kitty and Friends" and "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater."

Creation and design
In contrast to Hello Kitty's simple and innocent design, Dear Daniel is often portrayed as a cool, laid-back character with a more complex personality. Dear Daniel, or Daniel Starr, is portrayed as a male bobtail cat-based character officially included in Sanrio, the Japanese company. He was introduced in 1999 and added to the spinoff characters collection from Hello Kitty's universe as her boyfriend.

His white fur and blue eyes give him a soft and cuddly appearance, while his spiky ears and red bowtie add a touch of whimsy to his design.

The character's clothing has also become an important part of his design. Dear Daniel is often depicted wearing a variety of stylish outfits, including suits, t-shirts, and shorts. His clothing is often decorated with Sanrio-themed patterns and designs, which further adds to his playful appearance.

Character
In his backstory, Daniel and Kitty have been friends since they were young, but with his father, a photographer, Daniel decided to leave Hello Kitty and move to Africa, finally settling in New York. This innocent, naïve young man is stylish and finds wonder in the smallest things. After traveling across the globe, in the end, Daniel left New York to meet up with Hello Kitty once more.

Media
In the following years, Sanrio also launched a number of online games and animated series featuring Dear Daniel and other Sanrio characters. These games have become incredibly popular with fans of the brand and have helped to further boost the character's online profile. Regardless of his appearance as a character in the Sanrio franchise, Dear Daniel has made cameo appearances or served as a supporting character in Hello Kitty animations and game appearances, both as a non-playable character and a playable character.

Animation appearances
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater, an animated series created by DIC Enterprises and animated by Toei Animation, is an American production. The show revolves around Hello Kitty and her friends as they put their own spin on well-known fairy tales and stories. The series comprised 13 episodes, with each half-hour episode containing two 11-minute cartoons. It originally aired on CBS from September 19 to December 12, 1987.
 * Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987)

The SANRIO Animation Series is a collection of 80 Japanese OVAs (Original Video Animations) produced between 1989 and 1998[10], with animation by Gropuer Production. Among these OVAs, 28 episodes, along with two Sanrio Anime Festival films, were dubbed in English and aired on CBS in the United States under the title "Hello Kitty and Friends." The series prominently featured Hello Kitty, as well as other beloved characters like Keroppi, Pochaco, and Pekkle. Additionally, episodes of the series were broadcasted on various international channels, including ZDF and Super RTL in Germany, Boomerang, DeA Kids, and Ka-Boom in Italy, and Canal de las Estrellas in Mexico.
 * Hello Kitty and Friends (1989–1994)

Kitty's Paradise, known as "キティズパラダイス" in Japanese, is a children's variety series that officially aired from January 5, 1999, to March 29, 2011. It holds the record as TV Tokyo's longest-running weekly children's program and was broadcast on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 AM JST for a span of 12 years. Immediately after its conclusion, the series was succeeded by Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream in its time slot starting from April 9, 2011
 * Hello Kitty's Paradise (1999)

Sanrio Anime World Masterpiece Theater (サンリオアニメ世界名作劇場, Sanrio Anime Sekai Meisaku Gekijō) is an anime series consisting of 13 episodes. The series was produced by Sanrio and animated by Group TAC. Each episode features two stories, with a 16-minute story and an 8-minute story, resulting in a total of 26 stories.
 * Sanrio Anime Sekai Meisaku Gekijou (2001)

The episodes were originally aired on TV from April 3 to December 25, 2001. Simultaneously, they were released on home video from July 20 to December 21, 2001. The series was licensed by ADV Films and subsequently released on home video as "Hello Kitty's Animation Theater" between February 1 and July 12, 2005. Hello Kitty's Stump Village is a clay-animated series produced in 2005 by Sanrio, SOVIK Venture Capital, and Studio Tomorrow. The series features a collaboration between Japan and South Korea.
 * Hello Kitty: Ringo no Mori no Fantasy (2006)

For North American distribution, the series was acquired by Geneon and released on DVD. The DVD release includes an English dub by Bang Zoom! Entertainment was available between October 31, 2006, and September 4, 2007. In Japan, the series was released on DVD by Tohokushinsha Film on April 25, 2007. It later premiered on Cartoon Network in Japan on May 3, 2008. In South Korea, the series made its debut on Champ on October 1, 2007.

Unlike other series, Hello Kitty's Stump Village does not feature dialogue. Instead, the events of the episodes are narrated by a narrator.

The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends" is a 3D CGI animated series that was developed in 2008 by Sanrio's digital entertainment division, Sanrio Digital, in collaboration with Dream Cortex. The series premiered on TVB Jade.
 * The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends (2008-2009)

The newest installment in the Hello Kitty franchise is "Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures," an animated web series that is released weekly on the official Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube channel. The series premiered on Monday, October 26, at 3 pm PST. It features an all-star cast including Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Badtz-Maru, My Melody, Pompompurin, and Kuromi.
 * Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures (2020-present)

In the second season, Chococat and Cinnamoroll joined the main cast, bringing even more beloved characters into the adventures. Then, in the fourth season, Pochacco joined the cast as well, adding another delightful character to the ensemble. Viewers can enjoy the ongoing adventures of this lovable cast as they embark on exciting and super cute escapades.

Online impact
Escrit is a Japanese company that specializes in producing weddings and receptions. One of their most popular offerings is the Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel wedding plan. This unique wedding plan allows fans of the popular Sanrio characters to incorporate them into their special day. The plan includes everything from Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel-themed wedding invitations to a wedding cake featuring the beloved characters. Guests can even enjoy a Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel photo booth and receive themed wedding favors. The Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel wedding plan is a perfect way to add a touch of whimsy and fun to a couple's special day and is a testament to the enduring popularity of these iconic Sanrio characters.

Despite his popularity, some controversy surrounds his character due to the frequent changes in his backstory and relationship with Hello Kitty. There have been instances of mistranslation in the past regarding the gender of Hello Kitty's companion, Dear Daniel, leading to confusion and rumors that he is actually a girl.

Based on the information provided in the quote from the article,"“It has just been announced that Hello Kitty’s supposed boyfriend Dear Daniel is also not a cat but is actually also a little girl.'"''A press statement issued by Hello Kitty’s creator read: “He’s a cartoon character. He is a little girl. He is a friend. But he is not a cat. He’s never depicted on all fours. He walks and sits like a two-legged creature.”''

According to the article, the creator of Hello Kitty released a press statement stating that Dear Daniel is a cartoon character who is a friend and a little girl but not a cat. The character is depicted walking and sitting on two legs and is never shown on all fours. However, it is evident that there has been a mistranslation regarding the nature of Hello Kitty's boyfriend, Dear Daniel, due to an official statement by Sanrio, Hello Kitty's own copyright holder, stating that the world's most famous bow-sporting feline isn't actually a cat. The public relations representative calmly clarified that Hello Kitty is a "gijinka," meaning a personification or anthropomorphization, which is similar to Disney's Mickey Mouse. As the Sanrio representative explained, Mickey Mouse is not mistaken for a human but not precisely a mouse. Similarly, Hello Kitty is not a human, and she is not entirely a cat either. It can be concluded that any previous assertions that Dear Daniel is a young girl are incorrect and that this misinformation is a result of a satirical news blog post, NewNation, a known Singaporean blog on the website Family.SG is known for its media trolling along with its website slogan, “50% real news”.

It is important to ensure that accurate information is communicated in all contexts, particularly when it comes to well-known characters such as Hello Kitty and her companions.

Despite rumors and confusion among fans, Dear Daniel, the boyfriend of Hello Kitty, is officially recognized as a male character by Sanrio, the company that created him.