Despite being a directorial debut for Yosuke Hatta, the cohesive clarity of Ousama Ranking makes it a masterclass in adaptation already. And so it’s time to explore the series’ backgrou…
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「魔神との約束」 (Majin to no yakusoku) "A Promise to the Demon" I have issues.
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Ousama Ranking – 19
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