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Yuzu Fairies Share the Joy of Citrus Liquor in Promotional Anime
posted on by Lynzee Loveridge
Animation studio Fanworks has created a short web anime series to promote brewing company Ume no Yado's Yuzu citrus liquor. Yuzu7 is made in conjunction with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) to spread awareness of Japan's local products worldwide.
The series stars seven fairies, meant to represent the liquor's use of seven yuzu fruit. The fairies spread happiness wherever they go. The episodes include English narration.
The shorts are directed by Gakkatsu! TV anime shorts.
Japanese beer company Kirin hired local breweries.