So just don't do it. Impressions: This show is honestly a little bit incredible. The only unique thing about our premise is that it's adults instead of high school kids, which it then proceeds to ignore entirely and just do a high school sports club thing anyway. He didn't get kicked off the team, he […]
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Ryman’s Club – 01
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That Ryman's could deliver up another excellent episode largely in the absence of its best character (and actor) is encouraging. Read more
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「コンフリクト」 (Konfurikuto) "Conflict" Spring onion flavored soda anyone?
Ryman’s Club – 11
「コンペティター」 (Konpetitā) "Competitor" Tatsuru is back in action! And Mikoto is...not doing so well.
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「ブレイクスルー」 (Bureikusurū) "Breakthrough" Plot twists...plot twists everywhere!!
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「オルタナティブ」 (Orutanatibu) "Alternative" You may leave badminton for a while, but it never really leaves you.
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Ryman’s Club – 03
「ブレスト」 (Buresuto) "Brainstorming" Sometimes, roasting your colleagues is the best remedy.
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Ryman’s Club – 09
「プライオリティ」 ("Puraioriti") "Priority" The feather has been explained.
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「トレードオフ」 ("Toredo Ofu") "Trade Off" When two worlds collide.
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「フィードバック」 (Fīdobakku) "Feedback" Always two sides to a story.
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"The true answer can be found in pointlessness." - Tatsuru Miyazumi
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「プレゼン」 (Purezen) "Presentation" Comradeship: The Code of the Badaryman
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「青天井」 ("Aotenjō") "Skyrocket" Ryman's Club SKYROCKETS past my expectations!
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