Vanitas – 05 Amun: (Sorry, sorry, I know I’m not Armi). Vanitas this week was worth talking about – and how it’s faring as a vampire show overall. Vampires are a genre I’d love to see a resurgence after quite a few uneven showings in the last few years. The genre’s cornerstone – Hellsing – … Continue reading Summer 2021 Weekly Summary – Week 5
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