Giji Harem Short Synopsis: A new drama club member adopts a host of different personas for the amusement of her senpai. Lenlo: I feel like I just watched Saori Hayami have a stroke, in the best way possible. A harem show where every “girl” is the same schizophrenic chick in different hair styles acting like … Continue reading Summer 2024 Impressions: Giji Harem, Ramen Akaneko, Days with My Stepsister
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Someone in the staff is clearly trying to elevate this show.
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Second Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
Normal service continues here.
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Third Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
None of this is going to change your life, but Ramen Akaneko is just good at what it's trying to do.
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Days with my Stepsister – Episode 1
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Giji Harem – 04
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Ramen Akaneko – 07
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Ramen Akaneko – 08
I try to limit myself to ramen twice a month but I admit, this show has made that harder.
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