According to this former soldier, the message that director Hayao Miyazaki hid in morse code has never been revealed until now.
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76-year-old anime legend wants the film to be his legacy after he moves on to the next world.
The artist who created the penguin’s 2-D anime crush has even left a beautiful illustration in honour of their memory.
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The cardboard cut-out he fell in love with was moved from the enclosure to be with the penguin as he passed away.
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Absolutely perfect interior accent for anime aficionados or execution enthusiasts, and it could be yours free!
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