Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit is a 2019 Action Fantasy anime series from an unknown Japanese animation studio Anima&Co. While nothing is known about this studio, this was their first attempt at creating any series; sometimes, that is the best advantage a studio can have. Having no previous works behind them means it’s a… Continue reading Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit
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