We're celebrating 200 episodes! And what better way than for mega Utena fan Vrai to talk Cy and Chiaki through their very first viewing of the series?
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Chatty AF 213: Revolutionary Girl Utena Watchalong – Episodes 35-39
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Chatty AF 136: Angelic Layer Watchalong – Episodes 1-7
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Chatty AF 114: Toradora! Watchalong – Episodes 14-19
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Chatty AF 160: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 16-23
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Chatty AF 164: Dear Brother Watchalong – Episodes 32-39
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