RE-MAIN was a frustrating anime for me to watch. It could have been great. Heck it could have been one of the greatest. Let me tell you why!
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RE-MAIN – 06
「 はい、こっち向いて」 (Hai, Kotchi Muite) "Yes, Look Over Here" We are stronger when we lift each other up.
RE-MAIN – 03
「でもへんでくでせ」 (De mo Hen Deku Dese) "But, Give Us a Hendy" The quest to recruit the 7th and final member has begun, but the ever-stoic Shuugo Amihama is a tough…
RE-MAIN – 04
「なんかヤバいかも……」 (Nanka Yabai ka mo......) "This Ain't Looking Good..." When you're struggling against little kids, you know it ain't looking good...
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「ごめんなさい、誰ですか」 ("Gomennasai, Dare Desu ka?) "Sorry, Who Are You?" I guarantee you will REMAIN intrigued.
RE-MAIN – 02
「僕は天才じゃない」 (Boku wa Tensai ja nai) "I'm No Prodigy" It's finally happened, our boy joined the water polo club!
RE-MAIN – 05
「いや怖いわ！！！」 (Iya Kowai wa!!!) "Ew, That's Scary!!!" Sometimes, the best person to look to for inspiration is...you!
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RE-MAIN – 12 (END)
「 さぁ、始めようぜ」 (Sā, Hajimeyō ze) "C'mon, Let's Get Started" This series needs a season 2 ASAP!
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