It feels weird blogging about Anime NYC while attending its sister con, Anime Frontier in Fort Worth. On the other hand, AF is basically the same setup as ANYC, just much smaller…and has Gundam Aerial HG in stock. Anime NYC comes back from its Omicron-shaded 2021 edition and is a victim of its timing, yet […]
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