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A Collage of Perspectives: Dragon Hoops
A Collage of Perspectives: Dragon Hoops
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Genshiken LINE Stickers Now on Sale
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Patlabor, Dai-Guard, and Now Bullbuster
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Was there something else?
Joking aside (Go watch Bang Brave Bang Bravern!), I think 2023’s Bullbuster unfortunately went under the radar in a season and year full of great anime. It’s a mature show, but not in the mocking…