These manju are definitely not for eating, though, since they’re “Azumanju,” a promotional tie-up for anime series Azumanga Daioh.
These Azumanga Daioh sweets are older than many anime fans, and they’re not the only uneaten collectors’ food otaku have hung on to.
Japan loves both anime and sweets, so from a marketing standpoint anime-themed sweets are really a no-brainer.
And while their treasures weren’t quite so old, other otaku also chimed in with photos of their antique anime food and drink.
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