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A Deep Dive Into Anime Fanservice
One of most people's biggest complaints about anime is the abundance of fanservice. But what is it? And is it always bad? Let's take a deep dive into…
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The Problem with Fanservice in Anime (short rant) [Podcast]
Click here to listen to the newest episode! I looked back at a topic that I had written in my notebook that said “The Problem with Fanservice” and…
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