Castlevania Nocturne Season 1 is a triumph of a series and lives decidedly outside the shadow of the past in beauty and story.
Author: Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of But Why Tho? A Geek Community. There, she coordinates film, television, anime, and manga coverage. Kate is also a freelance journalist writing features on video games, anime, and film. Her focus as a critic is championing animation and international films and television series for inclusion in awards cycles. Find her on Bluesky @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social
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