The third episode of Kakushigoto leaves me a bit indifferent. This week, Kakushigoto presses hard on its “gags” nature and while that works well in his previous anime adaptations, I feel these skits are a bit random in Kakushigoto. Structure-wise, the show bookends bits of the present day (with more context each time) to its … Continue reading Kakushigoto – 03 [Makeshift Circus/ The True State of Manga and Muscles] The post Kakushigoto – 03 [Makeshift Circus/ The True State of Manga and Muscles] appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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