This week dakazu and his wife have been watching SPY X FAMILY, Komi Can’t Communicate, and Black Clover! He also finds a contender for best manga of the year with Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo! Then launch into a very Darfox-centric edition of Morgana’s Manga Makeup by revisiting The Fable, Crocodile Baron, and Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji!!! Continue reading →
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The Fable – 18
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