On this episode Morgana catches up on Witch Hat Atelier and SPY x FAMILY, dakazu experiences the 27 Club with Shiori Experience - Jimi na Watashi to Hen na Oji-san, and we run down all the new manga licensing announcements! Then it’s time to make up for our last Triple Dip with three excellent series, as we examine A Man and His Cat, BL Metamorphosis, and Hi Score Girl!!! Continue reading →
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