On May 21, FuRyu released original illustrations to be used as in-store bonuses for the Nintendo 3DS game *Hamatora: Look at Smoking World* to release on July 17 on the game’s official site.
The TV anime *One Week Friends*, which began broadcasting on Tokyo MX and other networks in April, is a talked-about work that tells of the relationship between classmates, one of whom loses her memory of her friends every week.
Viz Media, the largest North American company for Japanese anime and manga, has officially announced that it has acquired the North American license for *Sailor Moon Crystal*, which will release simultaneously worldwide this July.
The Blu-ray and DVD of the hit anime movie *The Wind Rises*, which released in July 2013, will go on sale June 18. In commemoration of this, a “Photos of the Sky” contest will be held.
The results are in for the Ota-Q question “What are your top three favorite anime?” posted to the Tokyo Otaku Mode Facebook page from Dec. 23-31, 2013.
*Mobile Suit Gundam UC* Episode 7 “Over the Rainbow” finally started broadcasting on May 17. A highlight is the high-quality visuals unique to the *Gundam* series. However, the highlights don’t end there. The music is another big one.
We on the TOM Team are full of both surprise and gratitude for the wonderful and pleasant submissions all of you continue to upload. But the contest is far from over. We look forward to seeing works that shows your passion for Steins;Gate!
*Pokémon the Movie: Diance and the Cocoon of Destruction* will release in Japan on July 19. Ahead of this, a free Nintendo 3DS game themed after the movie titled *The Band of Thieves and 1000 Pokémon* will release on June 5.
When you hear the word "doll," what comes to mind? Is it a traditional French doll? Is it Barbie? As you may know, dolls have been a beloved plaything worldwide for many generations. But in Japan, the doll is evolving in a unique way.
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