(I’m going to try really hard to not get hungry or melt into a puddle of embarrassment from talking about New Years’ traditions.) SO New Year’s in anime tend to be a pivotal moment where a character decides to make a change in their life. Sometimes it’s winning the heart of another or achieving a … Continue reading New Year’s and what that means in America vs. Japan
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