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Tag: Itsudatte My Santa

TangleCast 67: Secret Santa

This Christmas, why not give the gift of anime? At least that’s what we thought while putting together our own Secret Santa exchange! Tune in to see what Holly, Peter, David, and our editor, Marcelo, “gifted” each other as our members watched through recommended anime they hadn’t seen before. Twwk hosts this wintry episode of… Read More TangleCast 67: Secret Santa

12.17.201912.16.2019 Twwk2 Comments

The Thirteenth Day of Christmas Anime…er, Manga: Mari and Santa

Mari and Santa The Christmas Story It’s almost Christmas, but Santa is in a pickle.  You see, the Santa in charge of Japan is a young apprentice who is inexperienced and…isn’t good with kids.  So how will he deal with a 4-year-old girl named Mari who takes him and his injured reindeer in on Christmas… Read More The Thirteenth Day of Christmas Anime…er, Manga: Mari and Santa

12.26.201112.16.2011 Twwk2 Comments

12 Days of Christmas Anime

EDIT: 12 Days of Christmas Anime for 2012 begins here. Christmas is finally upon us!  Snow is falling (well…not here in Texas), decorations are up, silver bells are ringin’, and shoppers are filling the stores to buy gifts for loved ones. What a great time to watch anime. “Hmm?” you say?  While anime and Christmas… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime

12.13.201112.14.2012 Twwk9 Comments

The Fourth Day of Christmas Anime

Itsudatte My Santa! Original Video Animation, Episode 1 The Christmas Story The protagonist of the story has always hated Christmas, not least of all because he was born on December 24th and named Santa.  This Christmastime becomes complicated when a woman claiming to be a Santa Claus (her name is Mai) makes it her mission… Read More The Fourth Day of Christmas Anime

12.17.201012.15.2013 Twwk12 Comments

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