AniFem Round-Up Higurashi, subversion of moe, and the birth of the modern yandere Now known as a huge origin point for modern yandere, it’s often lost that the original Higurashi had a lot to say about moe archetypes, child abuse, and mental health. Kiki’s Delivery Service: An empowering coming-of-age tale of self-discovery More than 30 […]
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