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Trades the tiara for a blazer, and also seems to have acquired a punishing overtime schedule and some passive-aggressive friends.
Hardcore fans brave the elements and the crowds by lining up hours before start of dojinshi comic event.
Experiment provides crucial information in the important field of panty shot research.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the manga, this themed café is sure to solve any case of the blues.
These figures will literally bend over backwards to be your new life model.
France-based Japanese composer, writer and director Hitonari Suji recently revealed that broadcasts of the much-loved anime Doraemon are “banned” in France for fears it would stunt children’s emotional growth.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, the Cardcaptor Sakura franchise is getting a new manga, including a bunch of other tie-in goodies and events this year you don’t want to miss!
69-year-old set to play key role in Hollywood anime adaptation.
Currently ranked number one on Amazon Japan’s design bestsellers list.
Samurai Moon and Ronin Jupiter are just two of the characters to appear in this impressive series.
Sailor Moon fans looking forward to the upcoming art exhibit at Roppongi Hills now have more to be excited about: limited edition tickets with extra goodies!
After striking a chord with so many fans during its original run, Nodame is coming back for an encore.
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