Amun: It’s that time again, where we give the all-important first episode awards. I don’t have a pretty graphic this season, but I do have a few trophies – one franchise managed to capture it’s own award (Berserk), while another provided a first episode the polar opposite of its namesake award (Bleach). With one of … Continue reading Fall 2022 Coverage & First Episode Awards
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