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Just read a bit about it. Apparently, part of the reason the match lasted the way it did is to keep the magazine the manga is serialized in afloat. I thought the editors asked the mangaka to do it that way. It was the opposite.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago

    Haikyu coming from zero knowledge of volleyball

    Gintama - Bakumatsu-era Japanese History

    Steins;Gate - not messing with D-mail

    My Dress-Up Darling - cosplay (not for kids, though, lol)

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    I was out of town, doing a bit of visiting. I heard my friend the Emperor had finally taken the time to settle down in the countryside. Rightfully so, after what he’d been through, with all the pent-up stress and frustration built up over the years of ruling the empire.

    “How have things been buddy?” I asked, as I saw my lord step out of the house upon hearing my footsteps. “All good, life’s been a lot more chill, now that I’ve retired,” he answered. “Hey, wanna check out my animals out back? I’ve taken up farming as a hobby with my free time,” as he motioned over to the back gate.

    We headed out and he started introducing me to some of the livestock, mentioning how he had named them after his players, as the unhinged animals they were. Just then, I was hit by an unbearable stench. With my eyes watering uncontrollably, I questioned through gritted teeth, “What in the hell is that smell?”

    He looked over knowingly and said: "Ah. Maomao? The goat is never washed.”

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    spoilerBlue Miburo has been an interesting and underrated watch so far. Among other thoughts I have with this show, I want to share what I think of the anime-original antagonist, Naozumi.

    He is a great representative of the final gasps of a dying societal cohort - the samurai. He was raised from the start by his father to bear the samurai lineage, even if he does it in a way that rebels against what his father prescribed. He would thrive in the Warring States period, and unfortunately, was born too.

    Seeing the Black Ships and foreign influence totally changing Naozumi's father broke Naozumi and turned into the Joker. He killed his dad, who he thought has gone soft, and pressed forth with his not!Gunpowder Plot of burning down Kyoto and ushering a new Warring States period. I don't know if it is intentional, but one of the shots' lighting and blood flowing out of his mouth perfectly encapsulates the Joker mindset.

    "Why so serious?" -Naozumi

    To add insult to his tragedy, he is to die an ignoble death. He wanted to die like a warrior, but Hijikata saw it fit to deny that final dignity.

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