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Domo-kun Products Arrive In USA / Anime To Air In Fall Date: 1/4/2007 |
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Fresh from the coasts of Japan, Domo is making his name known in the United States, and his first stop is the popular teen scene and alternative music inspired retail shop, Hot Topic. The widely popular animated character is a hilarious looking, fuzzy brown cave-dweller who became a cultural icon with his first appearance as the Japanese television station NHK's mascot in 1998. Domo's unique look and personality catapulted the character into one of Japan's biggest sensations and helped create a merchandise phenomenon, generating tens of millions of dollars in Japan. Now, not only is Domo a hit in Japan, but in just a few short years Domo has turned into a global internet sensation becoming the poster child for user generated content spawning thousands of fan-made websites and videos. Now for the first time Domo products are to be sold here in the United States. A trendy Domo t-shirt will hit floors in select Hot Topic stores nationwide on 12/15, retailing at $17.99. This is just the beginning for Domo merchandise and sightings - starting in Fall 07, Domo will have his own series on the hot animation network Nicktoons, so stay tuned - this is a trend icon in the making! |
| Source: Anime News Service |
