Oshiri Tantei: a hero we can all get behind
How did Oshiri Tantei – an actual bum – ever become one of Japan’s most popular detective cartoon characters? It’s
Read moreHow did Oshiri Tantei – an actual bum – ever become one of Japan’s most popular detective cartoon characters? It’s
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