An op-ed that examines the intersection of function and objectification found in the mecha musume genre, with a particular focus on KanColle and Azur Lane.
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Azur Lane
MyAnimeList: Episode(s): 12 + OVA Released: 2019 Genre(s): Action, Military Art: 6.5/10 Sound: 6.75/10 Characters: 6/10 Plot: 6.25/10 Ending: 6.5/10 Overall: 6.25/10 Opening Theme (OP) Ending Theme…
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