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Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Anime Official Site: heroaca.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroclass (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Today Japan Crate and anime distributor, Funimation announce an exciting partnership to bring together the leading Japanese culture subscription box and the award-winning series MY HERO ACADEMIA (???????????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia). This June, Japan Crate subscribers and anime fans will be presented with super hero inspired Japanese snacks and sweets to enjoy while watching the students of U.A. High School develop their quirks during Season 3 of MY HERO ACADEMIA. The My Hero Academia premium crate brings MY HERO ACADEMIA x Japan Crate subscribers exclusive MY HERO ACADEMIA artwork, illustrated booklet and a limited edition collectible pin featuring a hero from the franchise. Each treat inside the crate empowers users to feel as if they are acquiring a hero’s quirk. “We’re excited to partner with Funimation and immerse our community into the world of one of the hottest anime” said Anthony Sconzo, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Japan Crate. “Funimation is providing SimulDubs and we’re providing the snacks this season, it’s a perfect fit. A lot of our subscribers love MY HERO ACADEMIA and we’re elated about enhancing their experience by providing show-catered snacks and sweets.” The limited edition pin will come alongside delicious Japanese candies and snacks in June’s Premium Japan Crate. Crates are available while supplies last at japancrate.com/mha through May 31st, 2018. Japan Crate follows a subscription model with Premium crates priced at $30 per month. MY HERO ACADEMIA was the most awarded anime series of 2017. Major accolades included IGN’s “Best of 2017 - Anime of the Year” and “2017 People’s Choice - Anime of the Year,” Anime News Network’s “Best of 2017 Mega Poll,” Gamespot’s “Top Ten Anime of 2017,” ComicBook.com’s “2017 Golden Issue Award for Best Shonen Series” and “Best Action” at the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. English SimulDub episodes of MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 3, which premiered last month, stream in ad-free HD on FunimationNow via computer, tablet, mobile device and gaming console.

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Japan Crate is the leading Japanese culture subscription box that shares the experience of Japan through monthly crates of candy, snacks, kawaii items, noodles and beauty products. Japan Crate’s products include Japan Crate, Doki Crate, Umai Crate and Kira Crate. Japan Crate has offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Los Angeles, CA. The privately held company was founded in 2014 and has grown to offer four crate types to an international audience. Learn more at japancrate.com.

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