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Former manga editor picks out two whiskies to represent the contrasting elements at the heart of this beloved romance classic.
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Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts/romance/comedy series returns with “entirely new-like anime adaptation.”
We would like to humbly request more anime x traditional Japanese craft pairings after this.
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Food and drinks offer the same mix of romance and physical pain as the hit anime, exclusive merch to also be offered for sale online.
Fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic sci-fi comedy will soon be able to wear summer and winter versions of the uniform as depicted in the new show.
Fans have been waiting more than 20 years for this Rumiko Takahashi comeback, so it’s nice to know we’re getting more than a tiny appetizer to start.
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