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“Moana” stepping away from other Disney princesses for a quick picture.
Hundreds of anime and manga fans attended Seattle’s Sakura-Con from April 14-16. The event featured a variety of fun activities for fans of Japanese animation, graphic novels, and pop culture, such as casual and
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Matthew Hou’s cosplay, inspired by Naruto.
competitive cosplay, anime screenings, gaming, dances, live music concerts, art contests, cultural panels, exhibits, and industry guest speakers.