Vividred Operation is a weird one for me. The first time I tried to watch it, I quite part-way through Episode 2. The reason for this is probably the reason it’s got a fairly poor aggregate, and why a lot of viewers will also be dissuaded from getting through the show: The fanservice is intense,Continue Reading... Your Mileage May Vary – Vividred Operation Spoiler ReviewContinue Reading...
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