Mao-chan 陸上防衛隊まおちゃん (Rikujou Boueitai Mao-chan) AKAMATSU Ken (story), Ran (art) Shounen – Comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, supernatural 2 Omnibuses (complete) Del Rey Out-of-print Summary: Aliens are…
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