Last month, early in my August daily writing binge, I put up a short post about the Azumanga Daioh opening theme Soramimi Cake and the memories it brought back. Memories of resting the morning afte…
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Azumanga Daioh
Title: Azumanga DaiohGenre: Comedy, School Life, Slice of LifeAnime Rating: 8.6/10Manga Rating: 8.5/10 Summary: It’s not manga, it’s Azumanga! − smart, fun and totally addictive. Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma, Azumanga Daioh…
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