Akira Toriyama in 1982. Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images) Even a decade ago, being a rapper who openly enjoyed anime was still a little bit of a novelty, but now it’s almost a required part of the job description. Weebs exist at practically every level of the rap game, from dedicated cosplayers like Megan Thee Stallion to underground artists like
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