What’s Behind the Million-Dollar Pikachu Cards and Record-Breaking Anime Auctions
Nineties nostalgia is no longer niche, and trading cards and manga have evolved into serious financial assets.
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Christie’s Situates ‘Sailor Moon’ and ‘Doraemon’ Alongside Hokusai in Its Debut Anime Sale
With the $16.5 million sale of a Pikachu Illustrator card confirming the strength of the nostalgia economy, the auction house is placing manga and anime—long dismissed as subculture—firmly within the canon of Japanese art history.
The Excitement Around Paris Art Week Led to Strong Sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s
Despite broader market downturn, particularly in Europe, the results were solid and reflected strong engagement from collectors.
