anime king; announced 2020 "kanji of the year" MITSU

<><>In connection with the pandemic, this year's choice is MITSU,

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/14/national/mitsu-kanji-of-year-coronavirus/

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  The character, which on its own means "close" or "dense," garnered 28,401 votes — 13.65% of the 208,025 cast in a nationwide poll.

<><>In other popular culture news, 'Spirited Away' soon to be surpassed (in money tally) by 'Demon Slayer'

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/12/14/entertainment-news/demon-slayer-set-to-become-top-grossing-film/