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Anime and Manga Festival Comes to San José

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THE third Latin American Animeand Manga Matsuri will be heldSunday at the National Cultural Center(CENAC) in San José. Organized byImperioAnime.com with the supportof the Ministry of Culture, Youth andSports, the festival will include filmshowings, talks, contests and workshopson anime and manga (Japanesestyles of animation and comics).Highlights will include a martialarts tournament featuring animatedfight scenes amd a live animated concert.The event starts at 10 a.m.Admission costs ¢1,000 ($2); kidsattend for free. For more information,visit www.imperioanime.com or call256-8315.

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