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Irina returns to headquarters not to more scorn and racism, but an actual standing ovation—albeit a somewhat forced and stilted one. As forced by the chief as the…
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut – 03 – Freedom, Not Fear
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Kakeru Miwa was the lone survivor of a major disaster in Obara 8 years prior. Now in high school, his…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Gagumber and Memempu are a father-daughter pair who are constantly at odds with one-another. Despite being a kid, Memempu is…
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 11 Source: Novel Episode Summary: Biwa witnesses the murder of her blind father at the hand of the powerful Heike clan, thus leaving her an…
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Streaming: Netflix Episodes: 13 Source: Original Episode Summary: Johnny Bolt lives at home with his single mother in an arrangement that consistently pits them against one-another. He’s unha…
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: TBA Source: Related to PriPara, based on an arcade game series. Episode Summary: Matsuri is a huge fan of Jennifer, the previous PriMagi champion. She…
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