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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie

Love-struck high school Shikimori's personality changes entirely whenever Izumi falls into trouble.

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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie

Genre
Anime
Debut Date
April 10, 2022
Studio
Crunchyroll

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