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The Anime Industry's iGaming Crossover Is Mostly Bad. Here's Why That's Not the Fans' Fault.
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The Anime Industry's iGaming Crossover Is Mostly Bad. Here's Why That's Not the Fans' Fault.

I have been critical of anime-iGaming crossovers across this site. The criticism is real and I stand by it. But blame for…

Kenji Watanabe Kenji Watanabe May 9, 2026 4 min read

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