12,500 words, 28 anime, and a dirac sea of isekai. First, a quick note– My heart, thoughts, and condolences are with the staff of Kyoto Animation, the victims, and their families. For anyone who wants to support the studio, you can buy digital art directly from Kyoto’s storefront or support Sentai Filmwork’s GoFundMe for KyoAni. […]
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