TV Anime The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! Collaborates Supports Blood Banks at Animate Fair
24.June.2020 | ANIME&GAME
Animate, a chain of anime and manga stores in Japan, is holding a special fair at all Tokyo branches from July 1 to August 16 this year to help support blood donation in Japan.
Bromide photo
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! is a light novel series written by Shirow Shiratori and illustrated by Shirabi. It has shipped over 1.5 million copies in Japan. The story follows Yaichi Kuzuryu, a prodigy shogi player who won the title of Ryuo at the age of 16. Ryuo is a professional shogi tournament held every year in Japan as well as the title of its winner. He is approached by Ai Hinatsuru, a 9-year-old who wants him to make her his disciple. She shows great potential, and thus begins their journey into the world of shogi.
Blood donation folder
During the run of the fair, those who purchase a copy of the series at Animate stores in Tokyo will receive a special bromide photo featuring illustrations of the characters from the series. Additionally, those who donate their blood at a blood bank in Tokyo will receive a special folder as thanks. The folders are available on a first-come, first served basis.
©Shirow Shiratori/SB Creative Corp. illustration:Shirabii
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The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! Animate Blood Bank Fair
Running: July 1, 2020 – August 16, 2020
Participating Stores: Animate Ikebukuro / Animate Machida / Animate Kichijoji PARCO / Animate Kinshicho / Animate Hachioji / Animate Shibuya / Animate Akihabara / Animate Tachikawa / Animate Kamata / Animate Seiseki Sakuragaoka OPA / Animate Shinjuku Haruku / Animate Musashimurayama
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! Blood Donations
Running: July 1, 2020 – August 16, 2020
Area: Blood banks in Tokyo
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