It’s day 7 of the 30 Days of Anime, so I’m going to dive into my favourite genre – fantasy. I absolutely love swords and sorcery-style stories, which have seen a bit of a resurgence thanks to the Isekai genre. Favourite Fantasy Anime (30 Days of Anime – Years 1 to 5) – Day 7 […]
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