This week will be accompanied by a slow-down of reviews as I rev up my end-of year speaking schedule. I was honored to address students at Hunter College, in NYC yesterday. Thank you all for …
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Sunday Love Live! Superstar!! (2022) 19:00 NHK-E (07/17) Renmei Kuugun Koukuu Mahou Ongakutai Luminous Witches 21:00 AT-X (07/03) Isekai Yakkyoku 21:30 AT-X (07/10) RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku 22:30 TOKYO MX (07/03) Yurei Deco 23:00 TOKYO MX (07/03) KJ File 24:00 TV…
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Anime Detour 2022 – Panel and Event Schedule
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Newsletter for December 2021
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Newsletter for December 2021
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