Much like ghosts, you'll either believe in Phantom of the Idol or you'll ignore it ratling around in the background due to its pretty okay premiere that, while not polarizing, doesn't wow like some of Summer 2022's other options.
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[Review] Phantom of the Idol
The first of the summer shows to wrap up the season is 10-episode long Phantom of the Idol. This light hearted series follows Yuuya Niyodo, one half of…
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