The animated works have been produg a factory of series for toddlers, young children, teenagers, and adults. These shows are being positioned as the main attras, and among them, the most anticipated is the release of the first 15 episodes of the series Evangelion, a 30-episode show already in produ, with pns for the full release by June of this year.

  Meteoro is the series set to unch, followed by The Angry Beavers, and the batch of Pokémon episodes, expected to drop in March. Pokémon has bee a massive hit due to the lovable and charming nature of the characters. However, that's not the only thing catg people's attention. The Star Wars mini-series has also been widely praised. These short video releases, just a few minutes each, have taken the younger geion ahusiastiewers to Star Wars by storm, building anticipation for the uping movie, set to release soon.

  -It’s something that ’t even be pared. They say the ar Wars series was made to set up the movie ing out in June, and I hear it’s going to be another inal trilogy, - said Bobby, an eleven-year-old with wide, excited eyes, watg everything unfold. The Star Wars movies were first released in 1977.

  -I’m not that into it; I prefer Pokémon,- responded his friend, holding a deck of Pokémon cards, clearly more enthusiastic about the trading card game and how Lux Toons was beginning to ie itself into Ameri geek culture and pop culture as a whole.

  -That doesn’t matter! Pay attention! In Juhe first of the ar Wars trilogy will e out, and there’s a good ce they’ll remake the series. We should watch the first three. My dad saw them on sale at the supermarket and said we could buy them to watch—they’re on dist right now with all the excitement building up, - Bobby tinued. His round gsses and i demeanor made him the picture of a perfect kid, acc to his mom.

  -I want to waton!

  -You’re impossible.

  -Are you talking about Pokémon? I heard they only have episodes up to the Electric Gym Challenge, but my older brother told me you figure out the gym leaders from the games. The game’s avaible on Pd NES, but I prefer pying it on the puter since we don’t have a home, - chimed in David, joining the versation.

  Pokémon cards had started appearing at the end of January, and the sales were already skyrocketing. Boxes of Pokémon cards were flying off the shelves as eager fans scrambled to plete their colles. But some saw the potential for pying with them, not just colleg. Pokémon cards were quickly being a must-have.

  -Do you trade Pokémon cards?- asked Tim, the boy with the deck. The other kid shook his head no, but that same day, he went home asking his parents to buy him some packs, just like tless other kids whose parents would soon have to navigate the cartoon craze sweeping the try.

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  -Whoa, you’ve got a Charizard! - said Raimon, eyeing Craig’s cards with jealousy. Raimon was a die-hard fan of cartoons, even if it meant spending his payche things his mother stantly told him he didn’t need.

  -Oh, be careful; that’s my baby,- Craig murmured.

  -God, I’ll buy it from you, Craig. Charizard is my favorite! - Raimon offered.

  -I don’t think it’s worth selling, but I could trade it for a Dragonite and an Ivysaur. That sounds like a fair deal. Word is they’re only going to release a limited number of these cards, - Craig replied, waving the Charizard in front of Raimon, who sighed aantly agreed. Later that night, Raimon stopped by ics & Toys and bought 100 packs to trade and also picked up the test Star Wars ics.

  But the craze wasn’t limited to just Pokémon. It reading to the entire animation industry. The brief versation could have been overlooked, but it was clear that animators everywhere were ied in w on shows like Pokémon, which had such a novel cept that made it instantly iic.

  -We should make the show here and not let some Japanese pany ha,- someone suggested.

  -Are you crazy? We already have our hands full with Cowboy Bebop. That’s taking all of our patience,- Paul retorted.

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  February 25.

  -Thanks for pig us up,- Winona said as she and Monica climbed into the car, both looking exhausted. They had been filming non-stop, ing up the final ses of Alien, directed by David Fincher.

  -I had some free time, - Billy replied. After turning in two books and finalizing the scripts for several series, he finally had some well-deserved downtime. Now, he could spend long ms rexing with Monica, enjoying the warmth of the sun together.

  Driving always helped Billy rex. For now, a bck SUV tailed them, following the route, but Billy drove at a steady paot giving away much.

  -Where are we going? - Monica asked with a smile, knowing what was likely ing.

  -I’m taking you both to di the newly re-opened restaurant. The chef retly earned a Michelin star, and they’re celebrating big time. It’s oop floor of the hotel across from the corporate building on Boulevard. I made a reservation this m. Funny thing—they didn’t believe me at first, but they said they’d have a table ready if I showed up, - Billy expined.

  Monica’s eyes lit up with happiness.

  -But we’re not dressed for it. It’s probably a pce where they expeal attire, - Winona pointed out, gng at her outfit: jeans and a loose bck band tee from the ‘70s.

  -She’s right, love, - Monica agreed.

  -We’ll buy something on the way,- Billy nodded, already thinking about the sketchbook he had brought along to storyboard his series, Ed, Edd, and Eddy.

  For now, the goal was to turn in the scripts, settings, and colors, and pack everything up. The Angry Beavers had just finished produ, but the series Astronauts and the final touches on the movie El Musibsp;were among the most important projects that were nearing pletion, ready to kickstart a new phase.

  The two women’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Shopping. A magical word that some men uimate, but for them, it was a delight. They stopped at an upscale shopping distri the city, filled with high-end boutiques. Seated on plush sofas, the women began trying on dresses, heels, and all sorts of accessories. The store manager’s eyes lit up as they entered.

  -I’d like a pearl neckce, - one of the shop attendants suggested.

  -It looks stunning on you, - said another.

  -Unbelievable how someone wear something so grand with such grace,- yet another remarked.

  The shopping spree sted about an hour—plenty of time for Billy to finish sketg out the pieces of his storyboard with his usual meticulous care.

  -Yeah, Billy gives me an allowance every month so I buy my things, - Monica said softly to Winona. Both women shared a on trait—big eyes and a soft, gentle gaze that could win over anyone’s passion. They seemed delicate, but they were anything but. After their purchases, they left to attend a special dinner. Many people would be at the grand re-opening, and it was going to be the ter of attention that night.

  -Does the outfit need anything else? - Billy asked as they got ready.

  Monica raised an eyebrow in curiosity, unsure of what he meant. Billy moved closer, pulling out a pearl neckce—a stunningly expensive one, far beyond the budget of Monica’s allowance. Gently, he pced it around her neck, brushing her hair aside to kiss the back of her neck. The blush on her face was a soft, endearing pink that warmed her from the i.

  -You don’t have to say anything. The jeweler was right—you look enting in this. It would’ve been a crime not to buy it for you. I think it only adds to your beauty, ohat deserves to be shown to the world,- he whispered, his voice soft like a flower’s touch, as his firaced lightly down her spine.

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