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posted on 2014-01-13 23:57 EST by Egan Loo

• The Great Beauty Wins Golden Globe Over The Wind Rises
• Nobunagun Anime Box to Bundle Manga Vol. 0
• Gundam Seed Destiny HD Blu-ray Box 4 Delayed 1 Month
• More Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou Staff Announced
• CalorieMate Teases Anime of Famous Manga by Frogman
• Barnes & Noble President Michael Huseby Fills CEO Position

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