Without correcting for overall quality or removing material from the context of its genre, I can safely say that, in some ways, Knights & Magic is the most fascinating fantasy isekai show I’ve seen. This is not because of any sort of deep story or well-rounded character like Rising of the Shield Hero nor cleverContinue Reading... Isekai & Invention – Knights & Magic Spoiler ReviewContinue Reading...
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