While quite possibly the series I was least looking forward to giving a watch, this ended up being surprisingly alright.
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Kemono Jihen – 10
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「狐」 (Kitsune) "Foxes" Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I can't think of a better way to summarize the episode. Actually, wait. "Keep your friends' heads close and…
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Kemono Jihen – 02
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Kemono Jihen – 06
If Ajia-do does intend to make this a one-and-done adaptation they sure aren't showing it with their pacing. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 08
Kemono Jihen is the Kuroneko Yamato of anime. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 05
That screen must have had one hell of a hole in it. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 07
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Kemono Jihen – 04
「任務」 (Ninmu) "Mission" “Is love something that grows on trees?”
Kemono Jihen – 04
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「潜入」 (Sen'nyū) "Intrusion" Main guy 'made' Kon cry and I'm not so happy about that.
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