What’s it about? Sonia Summers is an idealistic cop who’s been transferred to Lower Town, where she faces the realities of a corrupt, uncaring police force. She crosses paths with a monster also being tracked by an otherworldly trio who hope that, by helping humans, they can become human themselves. Poor BEM. If this had […] The post [Review] BEM – Episode 1 appeared first on ANIME FEMINIST.
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