The English-language anime fandom is still reeling from the loss of Zac Bertschy, an anchoring member of Anime News Network for over a decade and a supporter of this site from its earliest days. Zac was a firm believer in the importance of spotlighting marginalized voices, and he will be greatly missed. Both Amelia and …
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