Mario: Hey folks, welcome to the brand new decade of anime. Winter season is usually the quiet time for anime, and this edition doesn’t seem to break that pattern. Wish-fulfillment isekai and jerky CG idol shows are still going strong to remind us that the fruits of the last decade aren’t truly gone. And while … Continue reading Winter 2020 Anime Coverage & First Episode Awards The post Winter 2020 Anime Coverage & First Episode Awards appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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