The popular volleyball anime and famous Sendai confectionaries serve up a winning combination in specially created commemorative package designs.
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After traveling to four cities in Japan, the exhibit is ready to head out and meet the international Sailor Moon fan community.
The event features never-before-seen artwork and more to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the pioneering animation director’s birth.
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Latest volume in Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Series traces the pre-history of Nausicaa, with over 50 never-before-seen Hayao Miyazaki illustrations.
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