Hello new year. It's that time when we all look back on the year before us, consider our goals and achievements, and party! Well, at least for one night. But you know, the rest of the nights are cold and bitter from here on out to Spring. However, we have the distraction that will take your mind off the weather and keep your eyeballs burning with action and charm. If action is what you want, catch 3x3 Eyes, as the our kids battle their way to the sacred land (they're getting close!), or check out Shadow Star, where the shadow dragon kids are still wreaking havoc in the skies. Then there's always Seraphic Feather, which is about to get freaky, as if it wasn't already, and heck, even What's Michael? Is all about the crazy action! Now for some charm. In Club 9 "Hello" is knocking men's wallets loose unintentionally, to huge excess, and these guys have money (and influence) to spare. And don't forget your weekly dose of technical notes from Appleseed Hypernote. Remember, winter is cold, Super Manga Blast! Is hot. Easy choice.

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