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Author: S.M. Balding

S.M. Balding (a.k.a. Meta in the fandom sphere) is an aspiring hermit living in the heart of darkness that is Washington, D.C. They pay the bills by helping PhDs communicate their research in ways normal people can understand. In their free time, they love nothing more than thinking about anime and games, learning kanji, and writing fiction. Oh, and they made an Evangelion fanzine that one time.
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Why You Should Watch Sports Anime (And Where to Start)

January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 S.M. BaldingComments Off on Why You Should Watch Sports Anime (And Where to Start)

A comprehensive guide to an action-packed, often-overlooked genre of Japanese animation.

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