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Classic Matsumoto Manga to be Released

posted on 2005-12-06 14:09 EST by Christopher Macdonald

On January 25 Shogakukan will release two classic, 1958 shoujo manga by Leiji Matsumoto. Uchû Sakusen Dai Ichi-gô will be released for 2,310 Yen, while Midori no Tenshi will retail for 2,520 Yen.

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