Chocolates, insulated bags, and tumblers featuring stars from Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth, and more.
Cardcaptor Sakura
Legendary shojo manga/anime creators share their cast of characters with the Belgian chocolatier.
Characters from Akira, Cardcaptor Sakura, Ghost in the Shell, and more explain the basics of Japanese manners at Shinkansen stations.
The anime magical girl inspires a pizza like nothing we’ve ever seen before, but it wasn’t for Japan.
Cosmetics will be sold in a lottery-style game at Japanese convenience stores as part of Clamp’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
The beloved anime magical girl is helping flowers bloom on social media.
Bandai Spirits will make you spend all of your money to win these Cardcaptor Sakura goods.
Sorry, Kero-chan. You’re cute and all, but fans of the classic anime are definitely going to eat you.
Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
Variety-packed portfolio ranges from classic anime to modern mobile game hits.
Mascot Kero-chan will even be on hand to greet fans as part of celebration of the anime magical girl’s return to TV.


















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