Art and Pokémon stand the test of time; or, how to do a Pokémon remake properly without ditching characters.
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Full array of 366 hana komon, each with its own associated meaning and symbolism, is on offer.
Boyish da Vinci and van Gogh have special relationships with friends Michelangelo and Gauguin.
Handsome anime-style archer is sure to defeat all his foes…as long as “nice abs” are a weapon.
Pokémon’s leading man has gone through plenty of changes in his two decades of screen time.
The Western comic icon gets a warm reception from the character designers responsible for some of anime’s biggest hits.
Big eyes + tiny mouths = terrifyingly large teeth?
Hundreds of origami components make up each of these beautiful “Trees of Cranes.”
Each of the locally-themed designs will be limited for sale in different regions of the country.
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Japanese lingerie models show off all the gorgeous details from the unique collection.
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