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Went into Shadow Slave Vol 7: The Tomb of Ariel skeptical, not knowing what to expect.

But then I read

“Be careful what you wish for.”

Didn’t think much of it at the time. By the end I wanted to go back and reread the whole thing. 🧵

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@rooknui

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@lillywitch

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@Astralomy ts really meant something to me

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@osarakii this part was so wholesome i loved it😭🔥

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@osarakii this was my favorite part of this episode 🥺

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@AnimeWithSam eighty six is criminally underrated

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5/
Overall: another 9/10 episode easy. The quiet moments, the animation, the character growth… this show is cooking with gas. Spring 2026 anime of the year contender??
What was your favorite moment from Ep 11? Richeh stans where you at?? 👀

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🧙‍♀️ Witch Hat Atelier Episode 11 just dropped another banger
Richeh stole the whole episode for me. This might be my favorite one so far 🔥 Thread:

#WitchHatAtelier #WHA #anime

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4/
Can we give a standing ovation to the character designs?? Alaira looks flawless and honestly the whole cast is carrying. Those detailed eyes, flowing robes, everything just hits. Visuals this season are insane.

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@OfficialYuewen

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the character designs in this show are genuinely astonishing 🤩
#WitchHatAtelier #Anime

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@Astralomy one of if not my favorite teacher / student relationship i’ve seen so far ngl

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If you’re reading TBATE right now, where are you at in the story?
What’s one thing you love most or one small critique you have? Drop it below (no spoilers please) 👀 Let’s talk!

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Just hit 200+ chapters on The Beginning After The End (TBATE) manhwa 🔥

I’m genuinely enjoying the ride so far and have no plans to drop it, though I’m still debating whether I’ll move on to the novels once I catch up.
Here’s my honest breakdown. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🧵👇

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I’m pretty new to manhwa and haven’t read much else, but this one has me hooked.
It’s not a perfect 10/10 for me

some arcs feel dragged out and not every payoff lands as strong as others but every story has its highs and lows. Solid 8.5/10 so far.