Characters and creatures from the anime masterpiece step into the world of Japan’s traditional card game.
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We would like to humbly request more anime x traditional Japanese craft pairings after this.
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With global phenomenon like the Mario and Pokemon franchises under their belts, it’s easy to forget about Nintendo’s humble beginnings as a producer of traditional Japanese playing cards. This year the company goes back to their roots in their 2014 company brochure with beautiful artwork that celebrates both the old and the new.
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