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Tag: The Villager of Level 999

First Impression: The Villager of Level 999

Kagami Koji lives a simple life: He beats up monsters and collects the rewards. Apparently he’s trying to save up 5,000 gold for something, but he’s got a long way to go. In the interim, his town is visited by the Hero, who is trying to build a harem party in order to defeat the… Read More First Impression: The Villager of Level 999

07.02.202607.02.2026 negativeprimes1 Comment

Summer 2026 Anime First Impressions

Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions! Over the next several weeks, our writers will be sampling a wide range of new and returning shows and sharing their early thoughts—what excites us, what surprises us, and what might be worth adding to your watchlist. This… Read More Summer 2026 Anime First Impressions

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