While some anime are 100% original, the vast majority these days are adaptations of light novels, manga, or games—but rarely are these adaptations as loyal as possible. This anime season, I am reviewing The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt each week. I’ve greatly enjoyed the sho
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