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Sanrio-themed funerals have been around for years, but now it is time for a new trend of anime girl funerals to take the ...

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

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Megumi Ishitani's newest interview reveals one particular scene in One Piece Fan Letter was shaped by her own experience with fan mail.