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Shonen fans of Los Angeles, I have some news for you. While you may still be financially recovering from Anime Expo, the hits just keep coming in the form of a pop-up Shonen Jump shop from Viz Media. And, of course, it's located in Torrance. 

A press release from Viz Media noted that, "from September 6 to October 5, fans can shop Japan’s hottest gear including rare apparel, collectibles, and accessories from iconic franchises such as One Piece, Sakamoto Days, Blue Box, Hunter x Hunter, Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, Gintama, Haikyu!!, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, The New Prince of Tennis, and Kaiju No. 8. Plus, limited-edition WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP logo tees and tote bags—snatch them fast, they’re exclusive to the pop-up." Take a gander at the tees and tote bags below. 

The pop-up will be located at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California, in space 154, to be exact. The shop will be open during the mall's regular hours, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. To engage in some conjecture, I wouldn't be surprised if there were massive lines for this pop-up event, so wear comfortable shoes, folks. 

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