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Houkago Teibou Nisshi – 01
「ていぼう部」 (Teibou Bu) "Breakwater Club" Get towed by the worms, Weird fishes.
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「穴釣り」 (Anazuri) "Hole Fishing" Oh, yes.
Houkago Teibou Nisshi – 05
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「猫の⽬星 さそり座の二番星」 (Neko no Meboshi -Sasoriza no Nibanboshi-) "Mu Scorpii -The Cat's Eyes-" This is definitely the season of irresistible anime couples, and Ganta and Isaki rank right up there.
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 06
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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 11
I can't even imagine a better feeling. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 10
「姉はん星 乙女座スピ力」 (Anehanhoshi -Otomeza Supica-) "The Elder Sister Star -Spica of Virgo-" I would be thrilled if this series received a second season, because it really is a gem
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 02
There’s an element of caterpillars turning into butterflies here. Read more
Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun – 03
everything is so short - the episode count, and the episodes themselves.
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 08
「集まり星」 (Atsumari Hoshi) "The Congregation Star" The anime doesn't do a whole lot to enhance the manga experience, but as a faithful adaptation this one is doing a very fine…
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
This series is a vibe. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 10
One of the only downsides of a season like this one is that shows sometimes don't get the attention they deserve. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 06
「走り星 流星」 (Hashiriboshi -Ryuusei-) "Shooting Star" The subtlety of the writing with Insomnia never fails to impress me
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 08
If we're going to get a read the manga ending, at least it's a manga everyone should damn well read. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 07
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「能登星」 (Notoboshi) "Capella" A series about an insomniac boy by Lidenfilms starring Satou Gen? Hmmm.
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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 09
To Grandmother's house we go. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 03
When this ended I just thought to myself that the whole thing just had a marvelous warmth to it. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 04
I love how each of this season's romances knows how to highlight their couple in just the right way. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 12
「迷い星 惑星」 (Mayoiboshi -Wakusei-) "Planet -Wandering Star-" Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia getting a second season is a legit surprise to me - but I'm sure not complaining
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