An article citing Madoka as a shoujo made me realize there's an overlap between seinen and shoujo. And I find that interesting!
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How “Useful” Are Manga Demographic Labels?
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Character Question: Anthy Himemiya
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The Comic that Brings Horror to Life
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Episode 314, "Calling Into Question"
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Look Back — Anime Review
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