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Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter – Elysium
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Ready for yet another angsty review on a Saint Seiya property? I’m trying my hardest not to dump on the Saint Seiya films. It’s really hard to just…
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I Finished Reading the Saint Seiya Manga
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What is one of the most annoying things that someone has ever said to you regarding media? I’m sure everyone has their own pitfalls, right? Mine has always…
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Doki Doki News: Cowboy Bebop and Saint Seiya Adaptations, and a Farewell
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