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Holiday Review: GOODBYE, MY ROSE GARDEN
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Holiday Review #4: THE TOWN OF PIGS
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Holiday Review #14: MAIDEN OF THE NEEDLE
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Holiday Review: BREASTS ARE MY FAVORITE THINGS IN THE WORLD!
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Holiday Review #3: DAEMONS OF THE SHADOW REALM
This year saw the return of many a mangaka who haven't had a new series on shelves for a number of years. Hiromu Arakawa hasn't been away ...
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This year saw the return of many a mangaka who haven't had a new series on shelves for a number of years. Hiromu Arakawa hasn't been away ...
Holiday Review: BURN THE WITCH
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Holiday Review #2: RECORD OF RAGNAROK
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Holiday Review: A SIGN OF AFFECTION
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Holiday Review: GIGANT
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Guyabano Holiday Review
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Holiday Review: MEDALIST
Sports manga continue to thrive and I'm really glad it has because otherwise we might not have gotten a title like this one, even if it's di...
The Magnificent Grand Scene Volume 6 Review
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The Magnificent Grand Scene Volume 10 Review
The Magnificent Grand Scene Volume 10 highlights language barriers and mental challenges as Kanade's trip to Marseille tests her physically and mentally.
The Magnificent Grand Scene Volume 4 Review
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Holiday Review #11: THE TITAN'S BRIDE
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Holiday Review #12: THE GREAT CLERIC
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