Shuichi has a secret. For a reason unknown to him, he can transform into a giant stuffed bear. So, when Clair discovers his secret, he tries to pretend she imagined it. However, Clair has been looking for someone just like him! Gleipnir (Series Review) What did you read? I instantly fell in love with the […]
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Gleipnir’s first episode pings between being a fascinating psychological thriller and a creepy erotic comedy. It starts weird and only gets weirder. Plot summary Shuichi has a secret:…
Gleipnir – 04
「変身願望」 (Henshinganbou) "I Wish I Was Someone Else" A fun, coming-of-age story about tormenting a monster boy, shooting a girl in the back, and getting harassed by a space alien.
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「激突のマーク」 (Gekitotsu no Mark) "Staked Claims" D-D-D-D-D-D-DROP THE BASS!
Gleipnir – 05
「ヤバイ敵」 (Yabai Teki) "Crazy Enemies" "You wanna hug it out?"
Gleipnir – 11
「決意の代償」 (Ketsui no Daishou) "The Price of Resolve" Leave it to humans to incorporate murder into a fetch quest.
Gleipnir – 08
「記憶の影」 (Kioku no Kage) "Shadows in Memory" "The best thing about my powers is that I don't have to be alone to use them."
Gleipnir – 07
「変形」 (Henkei) "Metamorphosis" "I'm not a player, I just crush a lot."
Gleipnir – 02
「空っぽの意味」 (Karappo no Imi) "What it Means to be Empty" “Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness.”
Gleipnir — 12
「約束の場所」 (Yakusoku no Basho) "Where the Promise Was Made" Cupid's Chokehold.
Gleipnir – 06
「収集者」 (Shuushuusha) "Gatherers" Not Safe for Web Conferences.
Gleipnir – 10
「美しい花」 (Utsukushii Hana) "Beautiful Flower" Time to wake up and smell the flowers.
Gleipnir – 03
「エレナ」 (Elena) "Elena" “Calorie Mate... Oh, the little block that looks like a cookie?”
Gleipnir Episode 3
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OH SHIT. That girl used the wish on Shuichi! She fucking ruined his life and the reason he has a zipper is so she can meld with him.…
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Gleipnir – 03 – Total Sunday
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“Still, there is a lot of potential for him to be pretty boring.”
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Gleipnir #07 — Fusion Dance
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Gleipnir #04 — Extraterrestrial Exposition
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Gleipnir – 12 – Cram School Curse
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Gleipnir #03 — Buy More CalorieMate
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Gleipnir – 07 – Fell Deeds Awake
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Gleipnir – 10 – Partners in Grime
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