Josh, Stacey and Jason discuss Takeshi Miike's 100th film, Blade of the Immortal. pinions, gags and body parts go flying in this no-holds-barred clash of the otaku! And what's this? Has the gang been betrayed by a trusted comrade...? Find out in the debut episode of REEL JAPAN!
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