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Light Yagami, a brilliant high school student, discovers a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it.
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Kanehito Yamada’s writing offers a poetic, melancholic, yet deeply uplifting look at grief and time. Sci-Fi and Cyberpunk Masterpieces
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It is a deeply moving exploration of time, aging, and regret. Frieren, who lives for thousands of years, must learn to understand the short lives of her human companions. March Comes in Like a Lion (3-gatsu no Lion) Anime Status: Two seasons available. Manga Status: Ongoing by Chica Umino.
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