So, the events at least ramp up here in what is a fairly decent episode, but it does leave something of the question “where do we go from here?” The Shinsengumi prepares a raid on both suspect locations in order to stop the city-arson and emperor-snatching, with half the group ending up in each place.Continue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys Episode 8Continue Reading...
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