Spring 2014 season is here, and what better way to sound off on our early impressions than with a Anime Talk podcast special. JoeAnimated and Acostoss sound off what our thoughts on what’s be…
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Avenger, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, The Irregular at Magic High School, Knights of Sidonia, The World is Still Beautiful
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