This week, it's time to ring in the new year! Shaun's resolution, as it is every year, is to watch more anime and he thinks we're off to a great start as we watch 5 episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.

Meanwhile Shaun reveals, multiple times, how culturally ignorant he is.

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