With Lev being told Irina will launch in three weeks and her finally trying on a real spacesuit, shit is starting to get very real. If the higher-ups are to be believed, she may not live a long lif…
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Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
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Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut is a sci-fi fantasy anime that takes place during the space race between the "US" and "USSR."
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