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2025 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (40 – 31)
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2020 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (20 – 11)
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2024 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (50 – 41)
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20. pack – Rylee & I. Anime: Sing “Yesterday” For Me Song: “Rylee & I” by Mk.gee The song’s minimalist approach — bare electric guitar strums, reverb-heavy vocals,…
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2023 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (30 – 21)
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2024 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (honorable mentions)
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