Tasokare Hotel Short Synopsis: When someone dies, they are placed in-between worlds at a strange hotel where they must find clues about themselves and decide whether to go to heaven or return to Earth. Mario: Have you ever been to an escape room? Well, this episode offers something akin to being in an escape room … Continue reading Winter 2025 Impressions: Tasokare Hotel, The Apothecary Diaries S2, Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
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