The time it takes to watch the new shows as they’re being released allows me the time to think about which shows I really want to watch. After a week I think on the first batch and say “Do I really want to watch that?” Turns out with Tower of God, I do, at least … Continue reading Twos: Tower of God, Kakushigoto, Nami no Kiitekure, Hamefura, Houkago Teibou Nishi →
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