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Time to take Position Zero again.
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The banana is a lie.
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Revue Starlight – Ep. 6
Never change, Kaoruko.
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This is the first time where Karen and Hikari actually come across as friends.
Revue Starlight – Ep. 10
This revue is too good of an opportunity to pass up on.
Revue Starlight – Special 2
My version of Claire is better than yours.
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It’s nice to spend a little bit more time with this show.
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This movie further cements “Revue Starlight” as one of my all-time favorite anime.
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When despair becomes hope.
Revue Starlight: The Movie
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Why do I hear boss music?
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Who is more determined than the other?
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Waiting for the finale was tough.
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I like to think this entire movie is actually Nana and the giraffe trying to understand the plot.
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If this stayed as the end of the series, I would have said it was a terrific way to go.
Revue Starlight – Ep. 12 (Season Finale)
If this stayed as the end of the series, I would have said it was a terrific way to go.
Writing in Buses
I'm writing this in the bus and that's all really. I'm not sure why you would want to, but you are more than welcomed to join me.
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