‘My Next Life as a Villainess’ Is a Harem Anime With Nuanced Characters Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College In a genre that often features straightforward, simple love interests, this series adds subtle characterization to accompany its dating sim setting.… June 3, 2021
Fans Are Clamoring for a Renewal of Early 2000s Anime Series Illusion Ventura, Whittier College As the Japanese style of animation is becoming more acceptable in society, new and old fans alike continue to plead for the revival of earlier, underhyped animes.… November 3, 2021
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