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The goal is to create something that is part of the fabric of society. This means reimagining the back stories and redesigning the look of Marvel’s stable of characters to reflect Japanese culture. It will create an entire parallel universe for Marvel.

Simon Philips, president of Marvel International. Marvel is teaming up with Madhouse, a renowned Japanese animation studio, to develop new versions of its characters for four anime series that will premiere in spring 2010 in Japan. (New York Times)

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  • MeanRingo at 08:53 AM JST - 26th August

    Now this could be cool. Kumo Otoko. Ari Otoko. The list goes on. My favorite would have to be Caputen Nihon, with his killer meatball shield.

    Really though, I do love the reworking of comic book heroes. Ganbatte.

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