In the light of Polar Bear’s Cafe and it’s high Penguin content, it’s time to look back once again at the penguins through the history of anime. CHECK OUT PART ONE HERE 1979 Tuxedo Sam This Sanrio creation possibly answers my question about penguins wearing bowties from the first Penguin History post. Created in 1979, … Continue reading "A Brief History of Anime Penguins – PART TWO!!" The post A Brief History of Anime Penguins – PART TWO!! appeared first on AWESOME ENGINE.
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