Blue Period Short Synopsis: A high-functioning delinquent falls in love for the first time. Lenlo: If I’m being honest, I don’t think Blue Period needs or benefits from an adaptation. Oh it looks fine. So far we are getting the colors I wanted, something to set it apart from the bright moe-blobs of every season. … Continue reading Fall 2021 First Impressions: Blue Period, Selection Project, Isekai Shokudou 2
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