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Plus: Anime rises in South Africa; Crunchyroll settles class action lawsuit; Employing people with disabilities in anime production; and more
Manga artists embrace advanced 3D CG tools
Plus: Anime rises in South Africa; Crunchyroll settles class action lawsuit; Employing people with disabilities in anime production; and more
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Embrace Your Size and Akane-banashi
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