Wooper: Happy New Year, everyone! I hope your 2023 was safe and successful. Mine was more productive than usual, thanks in part to my greatly reduced anime-watching habits. I still stay abreast of what’s scheduled to air every three months, and tune into the handful of shows I’m likely to enjoy (your Frierens and Skip … Continue reading In Praise of 2023’s Short Anime
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