Review of Joe's Apartment (1996) by Awai = A — 14 May 2007

SINGING COCKROACHES!!! THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS IN THEIR HOUSES!

This review of Joe's Apartment (1996) was written by Awai = A on 14 May 2007.

Joe's Apartment has generally received mixed reviews.

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