This week the team takes a decidedly NSFW dive into the surprising world of gay manga, with the MASSIVE Anthology! How does it compare to BL? How does it...
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Ep. 35: City Vol 1, by Keiichi Arawi
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Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
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Ep. 66: Cross Game Vol. 1 by Adachi, and To Strip the Flesh by Toda.
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Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion Vol. 1, by Masakazu Ishiguro
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Ep. 88: Under Ninja Vol. 1, by Kengo Hanazawa
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Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
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Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
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PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
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Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
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Ep. 104 – Blood Blockade Battlefront vol 1 by Yasuhiro Nightow
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PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
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