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「 退治人ハンター来たりて空を跳ぶ 前編」 (Hantaa Kitarite Sora o Tobu Zenpen) "Hunter Comes and Jumps in the Sky Prequel" Here's one vampire you might want to throw into outer space.
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「 襲撃！フクマさん」 (Shuugeki! Fukuma-san) "Assault! Mr. Fukuma" What do you mean my vanity project has a deadline!?
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 01
「近すぎじゃね？」 (Chika Sugi ja ne? "Isn't This Too Close?" Get ready for your weekly dose of feel-good anime!
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「喋りたいんです。」 (Shaberitain Desu) "I Want to Talk"
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