The Big Twist that starts the SAKUGAN finale is that Memenpu actually is a “Rainbow Child”, a child with an exceptionally advanced brain. This not only explains why she’s a genius…
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"TO BE CONTINUED" To be continued… or well maybe not.
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Hamefura borrows the dark, bleak tone of Re:Zero, swapping its usual pansexual harem desert gorging party and fake-snake R&D for a look back at “Sirius Dieke’s” inky-black pas…
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Sakugan!! – 03
"BRAINS&HEARTS" Memenpuu and the multipurpose Tony.
Sakugan!! – 01
「FATHERS&DAUGHTERS」 A father-daughter story about traversing the unexplored labyrinth.
Sakugan!! – 02
"GOOD DAY, GOOD BYE" An action-filled episode, with the set up for even more adventure!
Sakugan – 10
"OH MY TONNY" Finally! Gagumber takes the helm on this one!
Sakugan – 05
"NO WORK, NO LIFE" Praise the wind gods!
Sakugan – 04
"LADIES&GENTLEMEN" Only Gagumber call pull getting in trouble with the Government and the Mafia on the same day.
Sakugan – 11
"SOUND OF DREAM" Obligatory idol episode.
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SAKUGAN – Episode 1
9-year old, Memempu wants to explore the Labyrinth, but overprotective dad, wants to keep her safe from the strange creatures lurking around.
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