The basic premise of Cheer Boys!! or Cheer Danshi!! is that Kazu wants to start an all male cheer-leading team with his friend Haru. They work together to first recruit and then train a team. At first glance, there’s not a lot to say about Cheer Boys!! and the various male members of the squad. … Continue reading Cheer Boys!! Series Review – Finding Your Way Through Cheers
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