With the winter 2020 season halfway, here is a list of the shows we’re watching (or dropped), and how we feel about each of them! Eizouken Edy: Best anime of the season without a doubt. There’s a scene in episode one where Asakusa is talking about what goes into making an anime and what makes […]
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