As a new anime season is dawning (isn’t it poetic? I hope so, I tried to make it sound poetic…) I find myself in the familiar position of choosing which (if any shows) I will be watching and reviewing as they air. This is actually a trickier decision than it sounds. Watching anime as it... The post Top 5 Things I find Difficult About Writing Episode Reviews appeared first on I drink and watch anime.
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