Mankind lives in disparate colonies deep underground. Outside the colonies, a dangerous uncharted land known as The Labyrinth is constantly being explored and colonized by mankind’s mech moun…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Gagumber and Memempu are a father-daughter pair who are constantly at odds with one-another. Despite being a kid, Memempu is…
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The all-caps up top are no mistake—this is a big, loud first episode, starting with a father-daughter quarrel through an impossibly complex subterranean metropolis that’s shot like a Mission …
Sakugan | First Impressions: The Best Father-Daughter Duo.
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Sakugan – 11
"SOUND OF DREAM" Obligatory idol episode.
Sakugan – 05
"NO WORK, NO LIFE" Praise the wind gods!
Sakugan!! – 01
「FATHERS&DAUGHTERS」 A father-daughter story about traversing the unexplored labyrinth.
Sakugan – 06
"JUSTICE FOR VILLAINS" Society is inherently corrupt, powerful people are two-faced liars, the only path to justice is one you carve yourself.
Sakugan – 04
"LADIES&GENTLEMEN" Only Gagumber call pull getting in trouble with the Government and the Mafia on the same day.
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Sakugan – 10
"OH MY TONNY" Finally! Gagumber takes the helm on this one!
Sakugan!! – 02
"GOOD DAY, GOOD BYE" An action-filled episode, with the set up for even more adventure!
Sakugan!! – 03
"BRAINS&HEARTS" Memenpuu and the multipurpose Tony.
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