Second last post now! This week is flying by, but it feels like that each time for me :D As usual, I’ve got an overview on the OVA form below, then the review itself. And also as usual, I’m k…
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Onward – six days left of OVA reviews! As before, I’m starting with a brief overview on the form itself, before jumping into the actual review and will…
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In exactly the same format as the last time I did this in 2022, I’m starting with a brief overview on the form itself, before jumping into the…
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Here we go again! Once more, I’m starting with a brief overview on the OVA form itself, before leaping into the actual review (and will use this structure…
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Day 6 already! So, if you’re new to ‘OVA Week’ here at the heap, basically speaking, I’ve got some dot points on the OVA form itself, and then…
OVA Week 2: Day 1 – Fire Tripper (Honoo Torippā)
Hello! After considerable delay, it’s once again time for seven days of OVA reviews! (First instance was here, back in 2022) In exactly the same format as the…
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OVA Week 2: Day 4 – Devil Hunter Yohko (Mamono Hantā Yōko)
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The tearjerker draws to a close in the final season of this drama-filled classic. Nicky and Steve look back on the characters, warts and all, to reveal the…
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Gakuen Heaven – I went into this adaptation of an old BL dating sim hoping for a tropey romp and I got exactly that. The plot is basically…
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