Welcome all, to another week of The Big O! This week we have robot fights, some existential dread, and even romance for those that are into that sort of thing (Me, I am, Hi). We have a lot too talk about this week, so lets dive right into it! First up we have episode 19, … Continue reading The Big O – 19/20 [Eyewitness/Stripes] – Throwback Thursday
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