Such a shame for a show that has one of the most impressive productions of the season such as Magia Record that its story can’t match up. Magia Record’s story has one fundamental issue: it’s currently a show where the main protagonists are in search for the plot. That’s why the show feels meandering at … Continue reading Magia Record – 07/08 [I Want to Go Home With You/ You Definitely Shouldn’t Respond] The post Magia Record – 07/08 [I Want to Go Home With You/ You Definitely Shouldn’t Respond] appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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