Last year, I forgot all about the Otaku Author’s birthday so this year, I’m planning on making things up to her with a quick recap of the first three years of this website. Three years! Has it really been that long? Three Years of the Otaku Author! So, I’ve been blogging since 2010… Over that time, my blog has undergone a number of transitions, but I’m happy to say I think I’ve found my groove. I will probably continue to adjust and tweak things, for example, next year, I’m really stepping up the amount of manga I will review. Thankfully,…
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