25 Kawaii Hello Kitty Tattoos That Will Steal Your Heart

Hello Kitty, also known by her full name Kitty White, is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, created by Yuko Shimizu and currently designed by Yuko Yamaguchi. The adorable character is indicative of kawaii, the Japanese culture of cute that elevates childlike aesthetics to new heights.

Hello Kitty is a cartoon cat that’s captured the world’s imagination, if you need proof of that, just scroll through these tattoos! We find Ms. White outfitted in a variety of different costumes and themes that transform the beloved furball into very personal tattoo designs. Each reflects the creativity and individuality of the person with the Kitty ink. As we researched these tattoos, we were pleasantly surprised by the inventiveness and creativity infused into the character! Take a look at these fabulous Hello Kitty tattoos!

Oh, Hello!

In the legendary words of RuPaul, Hey, kitty girl, it’s your world! We love this glittery portrait of Ms. Kitty White surrounded by a blush tone and gem-life hearts. That face!

Queen Kitty

The tattoo artist who shared this image wrote that this tattoo was the person’s very first! We think this is a job well done! We love the rosy cheeks and traditional Japanese elements that are highlighted here.

Witchy Kitty

Well, we just died of a cute overload with this completely marvelous, and not a touch wicked, witchy Hello Kitty character. Look at the little bow on the broom! Everything is perfect here.

Rainbow Kitty

The Rainbow Cat meme (.gif) that’s delighted so many of us for years gets its Hello Kitty makeover in this magical micro tattoo. There’s gold at the end of this rainbow!

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FTW Kitty

All hail, Kitty. We find our cherished friend in front of some thrilling flames in a pose that seems to translate to FTW. This completely original piece showcases the incredible creativity that people are putting into their Hello Kitty designs.

Danger Kitty

We find a blade adorned with an unassuming cat. You’ll find only pink and black ink here but the result makes a huge impact. We don’t know why Hello Kitty has turned to violence, but we’re not mad.

Flip Kitty

Nostalgia! A new generation is fascinated by the old flip phones we all once carried in our pockets. We find evidence of that here in this glorious flip phone with a tiny little Hello Kitty accessory.

Hot Kitty

Wow! We find a more detailed portrait of Kitty White in this hot design that features tiny flames. Because Hello Kitty is such a personal one for many, we see plenty of interpretations of her furry goodness.

X-Ray Kitty

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s Hello Kitty’s skeleton look like?” You’re in luck! We find a dissected cat in just black ink that shows us what’s underneath that cute shell. Beautiful, inside and out!

Sad Kitty-Bun

Feast your eyes on this Hello Kitty-style bunny that’s dropped its ice cream cone. We absolutely love the way the melted ice cream has been tattooed, with different colors seeming to bleed into others! What fun!

Trippy Kitty

Were you looking for a psychedelic Hello Kitty to brighten your day? We love this design that contains an ombre effect that transforms from warm red to a cool aqua. We’ll have what that kitty’s having.

Hand Kitty

Sure, go ahead and get a giant tattoo of Hello Kitty on your hand. It’s probably the least inoffensive thing you could imagine showing up on a palm. We’d cherish the sight of this hand waving to us.

Zombie Kitty

“Tell me truth!” is the directive you needed in your life. We find a pink and peach Hello Kitty who’s not here to play! We discovered that a great many of tattoos in this genre tend to skew to horror and the macabre, which was surprising!

Krueger Kitty

See? We find our precious friend in this tattoo reincarnated as the evil Freddy Kreuger from the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. One, two, Hello Kitty’s coming for you.

Mermaid Kitty

This tattoo belongs to a proud Pisces who has given Hello Kitty a lovely little mermaid tail. We can’t get enough of the colorful bubbles that surround this aquatic character.

Cone Kitty

If you’ve ever thought that Hello Kitty was cute enough to eat, we found a tattoo design that’s perfect for you! She’s joined by Koroppi, the green frog you know and love.

Good VS Evil Kitty

Hello Kitty is cute even without her signature pink and white colors. We find here in two forms as the representation of an angel and a devil. These tattoos offer you a great look at the power of clean lines in tattooing.

Black Cat

D’oh! How relatable is this Hello Kitty who’s just had a stinging realization? We’ve all been there, girl!

Kuromi Kitty

We did not know we needed a Kuromi tattoo, but the nemesis looks so perfect. Shimmering on top of a glittery background of pink and white dots, this meanie looks so sweet.

Kitty On Your Mind

This tattoo is one of the most original on this list. We love the emotion here and how Hello Kitty seems to want to help. What don’t exactly know what’s going on and that’s fine!

Sweet Kitty

Hello Kitty gets the saccharine treatment she deserves in this design that celebrates all things delicious and sweet. We love the choice of inks for this that pop but aren’t overly dramatic.

Sushi Kitty

Why, yes, we would like an order of the Hello Kitty musubi for lunch. Any tattoo of our friend paired with food is instantly lovable.

Healing Kitty

Hello Kitty makes everything better! Take this bandaid for example, which we usually associate with injury. Now, it makes us think of our cheerful cartoon cat!

Dark Kitty

Lean into your goth side and watch great things happen! How would you dress your Hello Kitty tattoo?

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Glitzy Kitty

Last, but certainly not least, we have a diamond kitty with a huge, heart-shaped rock. Check out how the geometric shapes and lines of the stone juxtapose with the smooth shapes that make the cat. A wonderful creation!

There you go! 25 Hello Kitty tattoos that bring kawaii and simple pleasure to all that behold them! We hope you feel inspired by these imaginative designs and will think of your very own to cherish always.