# Mangatastic Stage Shows Sanrio's 'Hello Kitty the Show' Debuts in Italy By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-the-show References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/02/15/hello-kitty-the-show/) & [hellokittytheshow](http://www.hellokittytheshow.com/ENG/index.html) Hello Kitty has invaded Italy, under the guise of 'Hello Kitty the Show.' If you thought there couldn't be any more [Hello Kitty cross-branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tmnt) you were wrong, dead wrong. 'Hello Kitty the Show' is currently only playing in Italy. The show tells the story of three girls who are seeking a way to express themselves through the meeting of [fantasy characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-characters). It doesn't really make sense to me either, but I know some people are probably going bananas reading this. If you love Hello Kitty I suggest you book a flight to Italy right away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cross-branding:** Opportunities for cross-branding collaborations that integrate popular characters and themes into various forms of entertainment. - **International Expansion:** The trend of bringing popular shows and characters to new markets, creating global entertainment experiences. - **Fantasy Character Integration:** Incorporating fantasy characters into live performances to create immersive storytelling experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with popular brands, characters, and shows to create unique and engaging experiences for audiences. - **Tourism:** Promoting travel and tourism by showcasing exclusive shows and experiences that attract fans and enthusiasts from around the world. - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Opportunities for fashion brands and merchandise companies to collaborate with entertainment properties to create innovative products and promotional campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Cartoon Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-as-i-change-so-does-she.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md) - [Kid's Cat-Themed Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-super-style.md) - [Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-5.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly.md) - [Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kittys-50th-anniversary.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md)