Filed under: WeirdPikachu girl
22.12.2009 by Patrick W. Galbraith
Just saw this over at Temple University Japan, where I sometimes do guest lectures. Maybe I might join the Manga Club, too! Any thoughts on the quality of this Pikachu girl? I want to know up front if I am out of my league drawing wise...
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