“Bodacious Space Pirates” Limited Shop Opens to Promote Upcoming Anime

To promote the upcoming theatrical release of anime film “Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace”, starting on February 15th, a theme shop titled “Benten 0101” (pronounced “Benten Marui”) will be open at Shinjuku's 0101 Annex department store.

Based on a series of light novels by Yuichi Sasamoto, TV anime series “Bodacious Space Pirates” was broadcast in 2012. The series tells the story of girls' high school student Marika Kato and her adventures following in the footsteps of her deceased father by captaining the space pirate ship Bentenmaru.

The store will sell a variety of merchandise based on the movie, and 0101 Annex cafe Patisserie Swallowtail Annex will be serving themed desserts. In addition, each day, 100 customers who make a purchase at the shop will receive a limited-edition “Bodacious Space Pirates” print. A sign for the store can be seen at the 0101 Annex first floor main entrance.

“Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace” opens in Japanese theaters on February 22nd. The shop will remain open until March 4th.

Main character Marika Kato

Space pirate ship Bentenmaru

Marika Kato and Chiaki Kurihara

IMAGES © 2013 Yuichi Sasamoto / Asahi Shimbun Publishing / Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace Production Committee

Links:
Benten 0101
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace

SOURCE: YATTAR JAPAN

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