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Animate USA to Host a Natsume’s Book of Friends Promotional Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

From October 25-November 14, 2021 animate USA is holding a Natsume’s Book of Friends promotional event which will include a special bonus item alongside new merchandise available at animate USA’s Online Shop.

Special items include acrylic stands, badges, and file folders all featuring artwork from the series. To top it all off, for every $25 spent on Natsume’s Book of Friends items, customers will receive one of four possible Birthday Illustration Cards. Please note that the card design is random and cannot be chosen by the customers.

Natsume’s Book of Friends is a manga created by Yuki Midorikawa and is serialized by Hakusensha. It has been adapted into an anime series, currently with six seasons, which can be found on the streaming service Crunchyroll and is licensed for North American retail by NIS America. It has also been made into drama CDs and films, with the newest film Natsume’s Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor having been released in Japanese theaters on January 16, 2021.

This event first ran in Japan from June 12-July 1, 2021 and has now made its way to Natsume’s Book of Friends fans in North America as well. So be sure to grasp this opportunity to get these exclusive items and walk away with a special Birthday Illustration Card before time runs out.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
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Animate USA to Host Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God Promotional Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

From October 25-November 14, 2021, animate USA is running an Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God promotional event that you won’t want to miss out on. Featuring an exclusive special gift alongside their diverse selection of Oh, Egyptian God merchandise.

An assortment of figures, tote bags, stickers and more is available for purchase when you visit animate’s online shop. Additionally, customers will receive one random Postage Stamp-Style Sticker Sheet for every $15 spent between now and November 14, 2021 on Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God items. With 10 different possible designs, fans won’t want to miss out on their chance to snag one of these exclusive bonus gifts.

Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God is a short anime produced by Typhoon Graphics based on the popular original character designs by yuka, and centers on the daily lives of Egyptian gods. The 10 episode ONA series ran from December 2020 to February 2021 on Crunchyroll in North America, with plans to produce a second season in the works.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
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Celebrate Hetalia World Stars at animate USA’s Promotional Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

Hetalia World Stars, the latest entry in the long-running Hetalia franchise, has recently wrapped up, so there’s no better way to celebrate than with a promotional event with animate USA.

From October 4-24, 2021, customers will receive an original Photo-Style Card with every $15 spent on Hetalia-related items. Please note that customers cannot choose which of the eight card designs they will receive. Keychains, buttons, and acrylic stands with exclusive illustrations will be added to our online shop for this event.

The Hetalia manga by Hidekaz Himaruya began as a webcomic in 2006, with print editions available in Japan from 2008. There have been seven anime series in the Hetalia franchise, as well as a movie. The ONA Hetalia World Stars is the latest series in the franchise, with episodes broadcast on FUNimation’s streaming platform in the United States from April 1-June 17, 2021.

This Hetalia Word Stars Promotional Event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from June 19-July 11, 2021. North American fans now have a chance to get their hands on these exclusive cards along with merchandise straight from Japan! Don’t miss out.

A Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train Promotional Event Is Happening at animate USA

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

From October 4-24, 2021, a Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train promotional event will be taking place at Animate USA. Merchandise from this series will be available on our Online Shop along with special bonus items.

New buttons, acrylic stands, and file folders will be added to our lineup of official figures, plushies, apparel, and more. If you’re a Demon Slayer fan then you can’t miss checking out our merchandise selection. During the event period, customers will also receive a bonus ticket-style card with every $15 spent on Demon Slayer merchandise. Please note that customers cannot choose which of the seven designs they will receive.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a manga written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge that was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. The 2019 TV anime ran for 26 episodes. The sequel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train became the highest-grossing movie of all time in Japan. The long-awaited second season of the TV anime will begin airing on October 10, 2021.

The Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train promotional event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from June 15-July 23, 2021. North American fans now have a chance to get their hands on these exclusive ticket-style cards along with merchandise straight from Japan. Don’t miss out.

Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the My Hero Academia Anime at animate USA

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

Have you been a fan of My Hero Academia since the beginning? Then you won’t want to miss the promotional event celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the anime at animate USA.

From September 20-October 17, 2021, customers will receive both an Augmented Reality Card (five designs) AND a Photo-Style Card (nine designs) with every $15 spent on My Hero Academia items. Please note that customers cannot choose which card designs they will receive. What’s more, orders over $15 will also receive an All Might Augmented Reality Card. File folders, buttons, keychains, and T-shirts featuring original illustrations created exclusively for this event will be available. If you’re looking for unique My Hero Academia merch, animate USA is the place to shop.

The My Hero Academia anime is based on the manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi that is currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The third movie, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, will debut in the United States on October 29, 2021.

The My Hero Academia Fifth Anniversary Promotional Event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from May 22-June 20, 2021. North American fans now have a chance to get their hands on these exclusive cards, along with merchandise straight from Japan. Don’t miss out.

Bid Adieu to the Attack on Titan Manga with animate USA’s Commemorative Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

With the final volume of the Attack on Titan manga being released in the United States on October 19, 2021, animate USA has prepared a commemorative event to send off this beloved series with a bang.

From October 4-31, 2021, orders containing $40 or more of Attack on Titan merchandise will receive a bonus clear book cover. In addition to the manga’s final volume, acrylic stands, keychains, and buttons will be available for purchase during this event.

The Attack on Titan manga by Hajime Isayama ran from September 2009 to April 2021 in Japan, with the English-language editions published by Kodansha USA from September 2012 to October 2021. The manga spawned an anime adaptation, a pair of live-action movies, video games, novels, and more.

The Attack on Titan – Final Volume Commemorative Event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from June 9-July 4, 2021. North American fans now have a chance to get their hands on this exclusive book cover along with merchandise straight from Japan. Don’t miss out.

Animate USA Is Hosting a Promotional Event for My Hero Academia

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

Enjoying the latest season of My Hero Academia? Check out the Animate USA online store to pick up some official merchandise during our My Hero Academia – U.A. Heroes Spring into Action Promotional Event.

From Friday, August 20, 2021 to Sunday, September 19, 2021, customers will receive an original U.A. Heroes Illustration Card with every $30 spent on any My Hero Academia items. Please note that customers cannot choose which of the seven card designs they will receive. Acrylic stands, buttons, keychains, and file folders featuring the original illustrations created exclusively for this event will be available. If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind U.A. Hero merch, Animate USA is the place to shop.

The My Hero Academia anime is based on the manga series by Kōhei Horikoshi that is currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The fifth season of the anime adaptation is currently streaming on FUNimation in the United States. The third movie, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission, debuted in Japan on August 6, 2021.

This My Hero Academia Promotional Event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from April 2-May 9, 2021. North American fans now have a chance to get their hands on these exclusive cards, along with merchandise straight from Japan. Don’t miss it.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
Official Twitter: twitter.com/animateUSA
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Animate USA Is Hosting a Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Promotional Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

Looking to add some Re:ZERO items to your anime collection? There’s no better time to do so than during Animate USA’s Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Promotional Event.

From June 17-July 18, 2021, customers will receive an exclusive bonus when they buy official Re:ZERO merchandise from Animate USA. Acrylic stands featuring each character will be added for this event, alongside buttons, file folders, and more. With every $15 spent on Re:ZERO items, customers will receive a bonus school ID-style card. Please note that customers cannot choose which of the three card designs they will receive.

The Re:ZERO anime is based on the currently running light novel series by Tappei Nagatsuki. The first season of the anime adaptation aired from April-September 2016 and was a hit with fans and critics alike. The long-awaited first half of the second season ran from July-September 2020, with the second half airing from January-March 2021.

The Re:ZERO Promotional Event originally ran at animate shops across Japan from March 3-28, 2021 and will be taking place on the Animate USA website from June 17-July 18, 2021. Don’t miss it.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
Official Twitter: twitter.com/animateUSA
Official Facebook: Facebook.com/animate.usa
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Animate USA to Host Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God Promotional Event

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

From May 17-June 20, 2021, Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God merchandise will be available on the Animate USA Online Shop with a special bonus. Get large plushies, stickers, and stationery of your favorite gods, and for every $15 spent during the event, you will receive an illustration card.

*Please note that customers cannot choose which of the 13 card designs they will receive.

Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God is a short anime was produced by Frontier Works that centers on the daily lives of Egyptian gods. The 10 episode ONA series ran from December 2020 to February 2021 on Crunchyroll in North America. The character designs by yuka are popular on social media.

Animate USA’s Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God promotional event will be taking place from May 17-June 20, 2021. Don’t miss it.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
Official Twitter: twitter.com/animateUSA
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Animate USA is Collaborating With Hypnosis Mic

Posted on by Lesley Aeschliman

Attention Hypnosis Mic fans! A limited-time promotional event is being held at animate USA.

From May 17-June 20, 2021, Hypnosis Mic merchandise will be available on the Animate USA Online Shop with a special bonus. Get figures, keychains, and acrylic stands of your favorite characters, and for every $15 spent during the event, you will receive a holographic bookmark.

*Please note that customers cannot choose which of the 15 bookmark designs they will receive.

Hypnosis Mic is a multimedia franchise created by Evil Line Records. The series focuses on rap battles where “hypnosis microphones” are used to control opponents. The franchise started with the launch of a CD series featuring songs and drama track in 2017, and has since gone on to spawn a mobile game, concert series, manga, and a TV anime that aired in 2020.

Animate USA’s Hypnosis Mic promotional event will be taking place from May 17-June 20, 2021. Don’t miss it.

Animate USA Online Shop: en.animate-onlineshop.jp
Official Twitter: twitter.com/animateUSA
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Official Instagram: Instagram.com/animate_usa