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First Impressions – Ryman’s Club
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Second Impressions – Ryman’s Club
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Ryman’s Club Episode 1 [First Impression]
As one door closes, another one opens when Mikoto gets fired Mitsuhoshi Bank Badminton Team. Frankly it's probably better that he is out of there just because it…
Ryman’s Club – 06
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Ryman’s Club – 06
「プレゼン」 (Purezen) "Presentation" Comradeship: The Code of the Badaryman
Ryman’s Club – 04
「コンフリクト」 (Konfurikuto) "Conflict" Spring onion flavored soda anyone?
Ryman’s Club – 04
There are basically two types of enjoyment I get from the sports in anime - recognition or revelation. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 09
Very few sports anime have managed to satisfyingly wrap a story in one cour, but Ryman's Club looks like it has a chance to be a rare exception.…
Ryman’s Club – 05
「フィードバック」 (Fīdobakku) "Feedback" Always two sides to a story.
Ryman’s Club – 03
Slow and steady wins the race, they say. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 10
「トレードオフ」 ("Toredo Ofu") "Trade Off" When two worlds collide.
Ryman’s Club – 07
「オルタナティブ」 (Orutanatibu) "Alternative" You may leave badminton for a while, but it never really leaves you.
Ryman’s Club – 11
There's a core believability at the heart of Ryman's Club that doesn't hold up well to flights of fancy. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 01
If you can't beat em, join em!
Ryman’s Club – 07
We seem to be more or less alternating between sports and salaryman drama. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 10
I'd be lying if I said that episode wasn't a bit of a disappointment. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 03
「ブレスト」 (Buresuto) "Brainstorming" Sometimes, roasting your colleagues is the best remedy.
Ryman’s Club – 08
「ブレイクスルー」 (Bureikusurū) "Breakthrough" Plot twists...plot twists everywhere!!
Ryman’s Club – 08
That Ryman's could deliver up another excellent episode largely in the absence of its best character (and actor) is encouraging. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 05
Another stellar outing from Winter's most overlooked series. Read more
Ryman’s Club Episode 2
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Ryman’s Club – 12 (End) and Series Review
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First Impressions – Sakugan
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First Impressions – Mononogatari
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First Impressions – Arte
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First Impressions – Lazarus
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First Impressions – Overtake!
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First Impressions – Gibiate
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First Impressions: Kakushigoto
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First Impressions: Gekidol
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