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Life in an Anime Fandom
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THE MAGNIFICENT SCOUNDRELS: If PARASITE had been a Hong Kong movie from 1991
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The 5 Anime that Shaped Toonami in the 90s
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The Subtle Dawn of Yuri Anime in the 90s
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Focus Hong Kong Returns to BFI Southbank 12th to 15th July
At the BFI Southbank 12th to 15th July
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Godzilla SP is Lacking in the “Godzilla” Department
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The Power of Tears in Anime
How does anime use tears and the visuals of crying characters and why do I like it so much!