We’re almost done with the show, maybe now we can actually thwart an evil scheme? So, this episode is mostly setup for the inevitable finale. Rashomaru tries to leave the Masked Demons and gets mind controlled, the Shinsengumi finally find out what’s up with those map drawings and the pentagram they draw, and the ChoshuContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys Episode 11Continue Reading...
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