Mappa, whoever tells you these OPs are not tremendously obnoxiousEx is lying to you. Impressions: The fetishization of various execution methods was weird. This could've been a montage, but instead we had a narrator cut in to explain them and provide a historical factoid or two, and sometimes even an illustration of what it would […]
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 12
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Hell’s Paradise Episode 3
This week's episode once again didn't disappoint in visually showing the sinister beauty of the titular Hell's Paradise. Upon arrival at the island where the so-called Elixir of…
Hell’s Paradise Episode 11
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 04
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Hell's Paradise Episode Guide: Sagiri has to shepherd her prisoner Gabimaru to find an immortal elixir on an island populated by monsters.
Hell’s Paradise – Episode 07
Episode Synopsis: Gabimaru and Co. fight a tree guardian named Hoko and capture a small girl named Mei. After being bribed with the promise of a bath, food…
Hell’s Paradise – Episode 03
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 13
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 06
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 11
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Hell’s Paradise Episode 2
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Hell’s Paradise Episode 4
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 08
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 05
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Hell's Paradise Episode 9: Senta urged caution. But Gabimaru is desperate to get back to Yui, so he strikes out on his own. How'd that go?
Hell’s Paradise Episode 6: Favorites
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Hell's Paradise Episode 1: Gabimaru found himself condemned to death. Sagiri Yamada Asaemon documented his multiple executions.
Hell’s Paradise Episode 11: Favorites
Hell's Paradise Episode 11: The doshi had struck down Choubei. But he didn't stay down. Wasn't that wound fatal? What happened?
Hell’s Paradise Episode 2: Favorites
Hell's Paradise Episode 2: Sagiri recruited Gabimaru; other executioners recruited others. Too many, it seems. How will they weed some out?
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Well this was an experience. A really bloody one. Hell's Paradise mixes supernatural elements with good old fashion hack and slash.
Hell’s Paradise Episode 4: Favorites
Hell's Paradise Episode 4: Gabimaru and Sagiri find themselves besieged by murderous behemoths and poisonous insects.
Hell’s Paradise Episode 10: Favorites
Hell’s Paradise Episode 10: Gabimaru came back to consciousness to find Fuchi and Gantetsusai Tamiya approaching. They did not look happy.
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Hell’s Paradise Episode 3: Favorites
Hell's Paradise Episode 3: Sagiri and Gabimaru made it to the island. But they learned the easy part is now behind them.
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EPISODE 6 I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU SAGIRI! YOU ARE SO COOL AND AMAZING! I know I have said this many times already, but can't you really blame…
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Hell's Paradise Episode 13: Shion gave them a reprieve. But now, Mu Dan unleashed his full fury. What's that mean for Sagiri and Yuzuriha?
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I really think you should watch Hell's Paradise. It's the show I enjoyed the most in recent memory and I can't wait for season 2.