The anime ODDTAXI begins with a subdued and moody opening that feels mysterious and haunting upon first viewing. As the story progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that it’s the perfect encapsu…
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ODDTAXI
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ODDTAXI – Episode 4
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ODDTAXI – Episode 6
Oh ODDTAXI, what a tangled web you weave. The lives of its disparate characters are now twisting together in all manner of subtle ways, even as their everyday…
ODDTAXI – Episode 2
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ODDTAXI – Episode 3
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ODDTAXI – Episode 9
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ODDTAXI – Episode 7
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ODDTAXI – Episode 8
Tensions are rising across ODDTAXI as the Halloween celebrations continue. Out in the streets, Taichi is racing through the crowd with his prize: fresh footage of Dobu up…
ODDTAXI – Episode 5
Well Odokawa, what will you do now? In spite of the man’s apparent desire to lead a quiet life, trouble just keeps managing to find him. This latest…
ODDTAXI – Episode 13
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ODDTAXI – Episode 12
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ODDTAXI – Episode 10
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ODDTAXI – Episode 1
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Alright Kids, Out of the Pool, It’s Time For ODDTAXI
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Slow Loop – Episode 1 – The Faithful Encounter
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Slow Loop (Episode 02)
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