Koito is a miko at a traditional Shinto shrine…inhabited by an actual, genuine elf! Her name’s Elda, and she’s a shut-in otaku. Then a surprisingly catchy OP plays. Afterward, Koito struggles…
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Otaku Elf
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Otaku Elf
A true anime fan’s anime. Perfect from start to finish and throughout every aspect, this is 100% an anime that an anime fan should like.
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