I’m still not 100% sure what the show is doing in terms of its story structure, but I am enjoying it. Part of that is the fact that this episode was still getting the newbie situated. Denji has Udon with Makima (his new boss; it’s hard to read where she stands on the spectrum betweenContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Chainsaw Man Episode 2Continue Reading...
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