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Welcome to our Designers page!  Below you will find links to a selection of websites that create their own goods based on original anime and manga style designs.  We have tried to give an explanation of what you can buy at each one as well as any other information we feel is worth noting.

Please note that all retailers deal in Sterling (£) unless otherwise stated.

Do you know of an designer we haven't mentioned?  If so please e mail us!!  We want to make this as comprehensive as possible so any help you can provide will be much appreciated!
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Website of UK based designer Joanna Zhou, who is part of Sweatdrop Studios and has enjoyed great success designing for a number of clients including Channel 4, Momiji and Neo Magazine amongst others.  You can purchase all of her manga work and products which feature her artwork through the website. 
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Website of UK artist Sonia Leong, who has worked on a large number of projects.  Work includes Manga Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet), various manga tutorial books, exhibitions across the UK and she is featured regularly in Neo Magazine.  She is also part of the artist collective Sweatdrop Studios and has even had her art displayed at the International Manga Museum in Kyoto, Japan.  Her site contains a huge amount of information including illustrations, comic biography, projects and commission details.  It also has a list of UK events Sonia will be attending. 
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A UK based company which produces t-shirts containing their own unique designs inspired by manga and anime.  Influences come from a wide range of anime shows and Japanese culture, so there is bound to be something that you will like.  Genki Gear attend all the major conventions and also have an online shop. 
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UK based retailer which specialises in t-shirts which feature designs solely by UK artists.  Featured artists so far include Joanna Zhou, Dock, Kareni Robins and Shari & Fehed, it is likely you have seen their work before in manga-inspired comics as well as design work across the UK anime industry.
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The website of a London based artist that produces impressive works heavily influenced by Japanese culture, particularly Gundam.  For sale on the website are several T-shirts which feature cool Japanese writing, Gundams and anime girls.  Also for sale are A2 prints and amazing pop-art style canvases which feature superb anime girls, woodcut style and Gundam artwork.  Available in a variety of sizes range from 51x71cm to a massive 101x101cm.  There is also a Terratag shop in London's Brick Lane.   
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TokyoToys stock an exclusive range of t-shirts and merchandise featuring their mascot Coco and friends.  Featuring in a number of designs, these items have become very popular with anime fans. 

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The official website of UK artist Niki Hunter, VK:UK stands for 'Visual Kei: UK'.  Despite being currently under construction it features links to a large range of her artwork and a shop.  The shop contains many items baring her art, including t-shirts, hoodies, steins, mousepads and even a thong!
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A group of Japanese artists based in London called Umisen-Yamasen that produce original comics, illustrations and postcards.  Keep an eye out for them at conventions and Expos and their merchandise can be bought from Gosh! Comics in London.
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