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Less bullshit, more deflowering.

After three episodes of dubious quality, the animated Kara no Kyoukai series has finally come to terms with itself. Yes, it has awesome potential. Yes, it can be a fulfilling watch. No, it’s not intelligent and profound.

I’m confident the director of this chapter sorted out the pros of the cons of the franchise and made sure he capitalised on what worked. I’d buy the man a beer if I ever met him.

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He read through the paperback and considered its contents. He could not help but laugh.

I came across Tokyopop’s translation of Kino no Tabi in my school library. Naturally I snapped it up and flipped through the pages all prepared to go on a journey to magicland and beyond.

I couldn’t get past the first chapter. Here’s why:

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