Arte Short Synopsis: Tired of being held down by societal norms and traditions, a girl decides to leave behind her aristocratic roots and carve a new life for herself as an artist. Lenlo: Unlike Armitage, I knew nothing about Arte going in and only barely knew that Artemisia, whom Arte is based on, existed. Yet … Continue reading Some Quick First Impressions: Arte, Listeners, Sakura Wars the Animation The post Some Quick First Impressions: Arte, Listeners, Sakura Wars the Animation appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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