Event Brief
Anime Cel Prices Soar as Studios' Trash Becomes Treasure
Filed: Mar 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Animation cels once discarded by studios are now sought by foreign collectors, driving up auction prices.
WHO: Japanese studios
WHAT: Surge in sales of anime cels to collectors
WHEN: Mar 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Increased demand from foreign collectors
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