Don’t be so dramatic… Well, for this category, I’ll allow it since these are my Favourite Drama Anime from the last five years of the Otaku Author. It’s time to get serious, if only for a little while! Favourite Drama Anime (30 Days of Anime – Years 1 to 5) – Day 18 Drama generally […]
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