Post sponsored by Mechanical Anime Reviews. Heion Sedai no Idaten-Tachi episode 6 continues to showcase some interesting choices in exposition, the actions of the villains and even in training montages. While this one isn't perfect by any means it remains a really fun watch each week. Be sure to read the full review.
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