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Ousama Ranking – 10
「王子の剣」 (Ouji no ken) "The Prince's Sword" The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year.
Ousama Ranking – 10
The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year. Read more
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The Next Best Shonen Jump Manga!!! (ft. @JimothyRoss)
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