The anime from this season haven’t even all ended yet! I just watched the final episode of Dr. Stone a few days ago, and Vinland Saga still has at least 2 episodes left. We’re nearly at the end, just two more of these to go and we can wave goodbye to the decade. And hey,… Read
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