New manga also planned for next year

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Kotobukiya 's anticipated statue of the medicine seller from the Mononoke anime is finally up for pre-order after being teased at multiple fan events this year.

The figure is part of the ARTFX J line and will ship in March to the tune of 12,500 yen (US$104).

he series maintains a cult following, and was one of the recent top choices in a poll for a sequel. The industry seems to be listening. Japanese publisher Coamix 's Monthly Comic Zenon magazine is planning a new manga series based on the work with Ghost Slayers Ayashi artist Yaeko Ninagawa . Mononoke -Nue- is expected to start next year.

[Via Nijimen]