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Accredited Appraiser, Japanese Animation Artwork & Pop Culture CollectiblesHeather Russell is the only accredited appraiser in the United States specializing in Japanese animation artwork (genga, douga, cels, and layouts) and related pop culture collectibles. With nearly thirty years of experience as a dealer, collector, and cultural intermediary between Japan and the global art market, she has established herself as a leading authority on the valuation and authentication of Japanese animation and production art.Heather is the founder of Rinkya, a long-standing international auction and logistics company connecting global collectors with Japan’s rarest cultural assets since 2001. Her expertise combines art market insight, production history knowledge, and direct relationships with Japanese studios and industry professionals, offering uniquely informed appraisals that bridge fine art standards with entertainment art provenance.