Mario: It’s time for another weekly summary. Geez, time sure flies fast. We’re nearly at the midseason already, can you believe that? Seasonal shows this week are… decent, I guess? Often the time this is a low period in seasonal anime, where anime studios rush and try their best to stay in schedule. We have … Continue reading Winter 2020 Summary: Week 5 The post Winter 2020 Summary: Week 5 appeared first on Star Crossed Anime.
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