Dark, mysterious, and appropriately vengeful, Gen Urobuchi’s Revenger stands as one of the 2023 winter season’s early highlights.
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「Gold Opens Any Door」 A gold coin a day keeps the regrets at bay.
Revenger – 06
This ep was among the most unadorned so far, if I were to put a label on it. Read more
Revenger – 11
I'm just sayin', but Revenger deserves way more attention - and respect - than it's getting. Read more
Revenger – 09
Do tooth marks on a lump of soft metal really make one group distinct from the other? Read more
Revenger – 10
Urobuchi seems to have a fundamental disdain for any authority figures, institutions especially. Read more
Revenger – 05
When it's time to leap, you just have to leap and hope that ledge is as sturdy as it looks. Read more
Revenger – 02
This revenger gig is obviously morally dubious in a big way. Read more
Revenger – 04
Drawing attention is the last thing Raizou should be doing at this point. Read more
Revenger – 03
「Fortune is Fickle and Blind」 Fortune always favours the bold.
Revenger – 01
「Once Upon a Time in Nagasaki」 The Urobutcher getting up to what he does best.
Revenger – 08
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Revenger – 03
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