Several individuals and publishers are doing charity events to support the earthquake and Tsunami victims of Japan. Here are but a few: Margaret Magazine’s manga creators are planning a charity book; Yoshiki, leader of the rock band X Japan, will be auctioning off his custom-made Kawai plexiglas piano with the funds donated to relief efforts; and Akira Toriyama has developed a Youtube message and proceeds raise by playing the video will be donated to relief efforts. Follow the links to get the articles from Anime News Network and watch the video.
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