Aki Takanori Of Good Smile Company On Conquering The Figure Market With Cuteness And Quality
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One of the biggest figure companies in Japan is definitely Good Smile Company. I caught up with the company’s president Aki Takanori and realized that the scope of the company’s operation was far bigger than I’d imagined.
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Symposium Symposium
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How One Woman Turned A Passion For Anime Figures Into A Career
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Aki Takanori Of Good Smile Company On Conquering The Figure Market With Cuteness And Quality
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NEXT SMILE! Interview with CEO Takanori Aki
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NEXT SMILE! Interview with CEO Takanori Aki
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