Seasons change, but Star Crossed Anime stays the same… is what I’d like to say, but things are changing around here, too. SuperMario, one of our veteran contributors, has decided to take a step back from episodic posts beginning this fall. He’ll still be assisting with season previews and first impressions on a quarterly basis, … Continue reading Fall 2021 Coverage & First Episode Awards
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