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Tag: anime valentine

Film Review: The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie

It’s concert time for the band Primary Color! Lead guitarist and vocalist Kana Ichikawa is about to belt out a brand-new song called “To Be Continued”.  What’s so special about this song? Well, it was co-written by her little brother, the cringe lord, love-struck dork, Kyotaro Ichikawa, and is based on his feelings about his… Read More Film Review: The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie

02.14.202602.18.2026 Josh2 Comments

Fanart Friday, Too: Valentine’s Day at Eden Academy

Ducartoon is one of my favorite artists, specializing in lovely Damianya (Damian x Anya) illustrations like this, depicting a little older Damian and Anya experience Valentine’s Day at Eden Academy. ★ 【Dugar】 「 Valentine’s at Eden 🍫🍎 」

02.13.202602.12.2026 Staff2 Comments

Fanart Friday: Kawaiicaptor Valentine

What an adorably kawaii illustration of Sakura and Madison (er, Tomoyo—I can’t ever quite get the Cardcaptors dub out of my mind!) prepping for Valentine’s Day! ★ 【浮】 「 Love in kitchen 」 ☆ Have you ever made a Valentine for someone?

02.13.202602.12.2026 Twwk1 Comment

Fanart Friday: Demon Slay-Your-Heart on Valentine’s Day

Chocolates are for HUMANS ONLY—so say these lovely demon slayers (hashira and otherwise) on this Valentine’s Day! 【久世】「 鬼滅まとめ④ 」

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