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The definitive "feel-good/feel-everything" anime. It is a masterpiece of shoujo (girls') manga. The Plot: Tohru Honda is an orphan living in a tent in the woods. She is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family, who have a curse: when they are hugged by the opposite gender, they transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Recommendation: Watch the 2019 reboot, not the 2001 version. It covers the entire manga faithfully. Keep tissues nearby. This story is about breaking generational trauma, and it will make you cry happy tears and sad tears. hentaijl.com
, praised for its inventive fight choreography and cinematic panels. Kaiju No. 8 The Ultimate Guide to Essential Anime and Manga:
A flawed NEET gets a second chance at life in a fantasy world. Stunning animation and controversial but deep character growth. She is discovered by the mysterious Sohma family,
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