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Physical Media > Digital Media
AstroNerdBoy learns of how Amazon utterly destroys comiXology. As such, it is time to push physical copies for anime and manga purchases.
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After years of swearing off sequels, Shoji Kawamori returned to Macross with not one, but two new Macross projects in simultaneous production.
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Case 96 – Mai Kuraki Gibberish
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Episode 501: Ai Mai DxD
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Queer media, escapism and self-discovery in Sasaki and Miyano
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OtakuGeneration (Show #491) Ai-Mai-Mi
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Border 경계 (2023) Director: Mai Nakanishi
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Macross Goes Worldwide: An Interview with Shoji Kawamori and Hidetaka Tenjin at Otakon 2023
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La Più Grande Storia Mai Raccontata, Sul Più Grande Eroe Che Sia Mai Vissuto – Sword Art Online
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