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One of the best shows of this season covered by an absolute novice, apologies in advance. MARIN KITAGAWA BEST GIRL BABY WOOOOOO ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ Timestamps: 0:00 - Disclaimer 0:28 - Story Recap 5:19 - But…
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Grave of the Fireflies Review — A
This is one of the most horrible movies I have ever watched. I have been putting it off for at least fifteen years since I knew it would…
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Hortensia Saga #01 — This Grave is a Grave
And other moving lines from Japan's finest writers. Impressions: I was trying to figure out why they decided these random dudes should be identical twins. One of them…
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She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: An American Magical Girl Series (with a lot of shipping)
Despite me being a big weeb, I am more than willing to admit that cartoons are better than anime by a long shot, at least modern ones. However,…
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Visiting Japan and My (Slightly Frustrating) Experiences with Finding Idol Merch
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Psycho Girl Pilots Monster Friend While Naked
Gleipnir is a 2020 anime based on the manga of the same name. Music credit to: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Interview – Terumi Nishii
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My Household’s Liliana-san: Chocolate with Nuts
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Books: Grave of the Fireflies
By Jonathan Clements. Long overdue for inclusion in the BFI’s Film Classics series, Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies finally gets the critical treatment, courtesy of Alex Dudok…
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She Makes My Heart Flutter
By Frank Hecker, Staff Writer I like to highlight yuri series from different countries (why should Thailand get all the attention?) and from new directors and studios. In…
Anibros Podcast Episode 94 – She Is the Boobsest McGee That I’ve Seen in Quite a While
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Isao Takahata: Grave of the Fireflies
Very sad display from Iowa State in the Big 12 title game. At least we have the...
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Episode #56 – Grave of the Fireflies
Maison Collawn of the MC Anime Podcast joins this episode to discuss Grave of the Fireflies.
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My Year as a Girl Boss
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My Oni Girl: A Charming Escape
A charming yet predictable fantasy adventure, My Oni Girl blends stunning visuals with a heartfelt coming-of-age story. But does it leave a lasting impact? Read my full review…
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Visiting A Japanese Hair Salon: Useful Phrases
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Grave of The Fireflies New English Dub?!
So...apparently last night Netflix updated their listing for Grave of the Fireflies, giving it a new English dub. No, not the one from Central Park Media or the…
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Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka)
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Fanart Friday: A Peaceful Summer and No More Grave of the Fireflies
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The Revenge of My Youth: Re Life With an Angelic Girl Volume 1
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A rent-able girl with an empty heart
A blackened heart emerges from the core of Kanojo, Okarishimasu. The story thus reveals itself as less of a harmless dumb romcom and more so a social critique…
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