Kijin Gentoushou Short Synopsis: A 19th century swordsman trains to defeat demons in an effort to protect his village’s priestess. Lenlo: Honestly, Kijin had me in the first half. I was invested in this cast, the setting, the leads conflict between personal love/desire and his duty to the village, all of it. Sure, the hour-long … Continue reading Spring 2025 Impressions: Kijin Gentoushou, Once Upon a Witch’s Death, Catch Me at the Ballpark!
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