Uniqlo, Sanrio Launch Hello Kitty Tees to Arrive in December
Four women's Hello Kitty UT graphic tees are set to appear in Japan and North America later this month.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Women’s Clothing
Uniqlo and Sanrio are releasing four new Hello Kitty UT graphic t-shirts worldwide, featuring women's size designs sold in stores and online. The shirts are expected to reach Japan at the beginning of December 2026 and North America in the middle of the month.
Why it matters
The release adds a new set of licensed character designs to Uniqlo's UT graphic tee line, offering shoppers a lower-priced way to buy character apparel. Its staggered rollout across Japan and North America gives international buyers a defined window to plan their purchases.
The four designs are priced at 1,990 yen in Japan and $29.90 in North America, with North American sizing running XXS through XXL. Exact stock quantities and sell-through timing were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
Uniqlo
Uniqlo is a Japanese apparel retailer known for its affordable basics and its UT graphic t-shirt line built around licensed and collaborative designs.
Sanrio
Sanrio is a Japanese company that owns and licenses characters such as Hello Kitty to brands across fashion, toys and consumer goods worldwide.
The details
The four shirts each feature Hello Kitty with a changed bow or ribbon: blue with a polka-dot bow, red with an embroidered face, black peeking over a large bow, and white holding a red ribbon. Designs appear only on the front, and the shirts are sold both in stores and online as part of the Uniqlo UT graphic line.
Timeline
Beginning of December 2026: the shirts are expected to appear first in Japanese stores.
Middle of December 2026: the shirts are expected to appear in North America.
Culture Shift
The release extends Uniqlo's UT graphic tee line, which has built a pattern of pairing licensed characters like Hello Kitty with low-priced, front-print shirts. It reflects a broader retail habit of using familiar character brands to draw repeat buyers to everyday clothing.
Shoppers who want the designs can expect the 1,990 yen and $29.90 price points to apply at launch, so budgeting for a casual graphic tee is straightforward. Buyers planning to purchase online or in stores should watch for the December rollout windows to secure their preferred size.
The takeaway
Licensed character graphic tees remain an accessible way to add a playful piece to a wardrobe. Checking the December release windows early can help secure the design and size you want before they sell out.
What happens next
The shirts are expected to reach Japanese stores at the beginning of December 2026 and North American stores in the middle of the month.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Siliconera.
