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Writing in Buses
I'm writing this in the bus and that's all really. I'm not sure why you would want to, but you are more than welcomed to join me.
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Beyond the wall of Titans – Hajime Isayama Panel [50th Angoulême International Comics Festival]
Transcript of Hajime Isayama's panel about Attack on Titan and his work at the Angoulême International Festival.
Weekly Review — My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Episode 5
My review of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax episode 5 is up over on Anime News Network.
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My review of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax episode 10 is up over on Anime News Network.
Weekly Review — My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Episode 11
My review of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax episode 11 is up over on Anime News Network.
Weekly Review — My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Episode 4
My review of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax episode 3 is up over on Anime News Network.
Weekly Review — My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Episode 8
My review of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax episode 8 is up over on Anime News Network.