Before I can really do this review, I feel like I need to explain Chuunibyou (or ‘Chuuni’) for anyone who might happen to be unaware of the topic. The term can be translated roughly as “Second year of middle school syndrome”. Despite that, no explanation I’ve heard has ever indicated that it’s really pathological. Rather,Continue Reading... School-aged Madness – Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions Spoiler ReviewContinue Reading...
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