On this episode Morgana has curated another selection of manga for a Shojo Showdown! We examine The Wallflower, Godchild, and Skip・Beat! to see if they make our shojo hearts go “doki doki”! We also talk about The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins, Hell’s Paradise, and more!!! Continue reading →
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