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299 episodes of Pocket Monster adventures and 594 chapters of pirate voyages offered for free to keep Japan’s spirits up as people avoid going outside.
Many are rushing to buy his stuff before the publishers decide to wipe him out of existence.
Terrible customer service, pretty decent arm strength.
Our writer Tasuku Egawa risks his pants to determine if “as seen on TV” is “as seen in reality.”
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