While anime and manga have never been more popular in the US and other English-speaking nations, it’s only reached that point because of several turning points. The first dubbed anime. Manga. Unflipped manga. Toonami. Streaming. Of course, on that list would have to be simulcasts. No longer would viewers have to wait weeks, perhaps more, […]
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