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Hatsune Miku Series Super Premium Figurine and Stuffed Toy 15th Anniversary KEI ver Sega

Hatsune Miku Series Super Premium Figurine 15th Anniversary KEI ver Sega An illustration of “Hatsune Miku” celebrating the 15th anniversary drawn by KEI is now available as a figure! Release date in Japan On sale on August 31, 2022, in Japan. Product Information Size: 25 x 15 x 10 cm …

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What Does “Kaizoku Ou ni Ore wa Naru” Mean in Japanese?

Quick answer: “Kaizoku ou ni ore wa naru” (海賊王に俺はなる) means “I will become the Pirate King.” It’s Monkey D. Luffy’s famous line from One Piece, and in Japanese it sounds bold, direct, and very masculine. If you watch anime in Japanese, this phrase is a great example of how word …

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