Episode 14 is up and running. Hurray. Unfortunately this episode only covers one manga, but don't worry Xan covered a lot of stuff, so you should be well informed. Also the opening is a little bit loud so put your speakers very low until the opening music starts or else you will go deaf. In this episode Xan reviews Bastard! God Of Destruction. ----more---- Xan also gives you a few bits of info about the new contests we have. check it out at our website to learn more. also check out our promoted podcast Fightbait anime. hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music- Cautionary Warning by John Sykes (Legend of Black Heaven OP), Ending Music -Monochrome Trouble by Toshinori Yonekura (Bastard! OP)
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