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Out of the 33 people injured in the Kyoto Animation fire, 27 of them have returned to work, Kyodo News reports. The tragic fire has left 36 dead. The 41-year-old man suspected of starting the blaze has been taken into police custody.
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Here is a Gundam head that’s also...a glasses case. It’s called the Gundam Head Case and is priced at 39,980 yen ($368). Pre-orders start soon and supplies are limited! No word on an international release.