Monday, April 30, 2018

Gravure Idol of the Week: Megumi Mori

Hey guys. Time for a new Gravure Idol of the Week, but this time, we're hitting the 80s, specifically a heroine from the admiral's favorite Sentai series, Choujuu Sentai Liveman. I am of course talking about Megumi Mori, best known for her role as Megumi Misaki aka Blue Dolphin, the first female blue senshi in Sentai history.



Hope you enjoy!
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Well, that's it for now. Next time, since Shattered Grid is out, I'll be going over the Power Rangers headquarters/homebases. Later.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Ultraman R/B Revealed!

Hey guys. It's that time of year again, and a new Ultraman series has been revealed: Ultraman R/B.


My opinions on the designs are very positive. I really do like the aspect of how both opposite and equal they are, given the fact that they are brothers. The red one, who's power is revolved around fire, is Ultraman Rosso, and the blue one, who wields the power of water, is Ultraman Blu.


The henshin device for this season is known as the R/B Gyro, which both brothers will possess their own. The gimmicks of this season are known as R/B Crystals, which (again) are based on past Ultraman, but this time, instead of fusing them together, the Crystals will give them the power to control elements. Ultraman Taro has the power of fire, Ultraman Ginga has the power of water, Ultraman Tiga holds the power of wind, and Ultraman Victory wields the power of Earth. What makes this more interesting is that both brothers can switch their elements, like trading.


Their sidearms are known as the R/B Slugger, which is similar to Ultraman Zero's Twin Sluggers. They can insert more crystals into it for attacks and can split it in half for a double dagger mode.


They can store their crystals in the R/B Crystal Holder, which can hold 4 at once. Then there is the R/B Crystal Collection Case, which can hold 11 crystals, and when all are united, the Orb Origin Crystal appears. Last but not least is Ultraman Orb Dark, which is a dark version of Ultraman Orb. He can use the Orb Ring Neo and combine it with the R/B Gyro to assume this form. The brothers can also use it to summon Ultraman Orb Origin for a finisher attack.

So, what are your opinions on this? Reply in the comments below. Next time, where going back to the oldies in our next Gravure Idol of the Week. Later.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Power Rangers Battle Beasts Season 1, Episode 13: When Love Strikes the Heart

Hey guys. Time for a brandspankin'! new episode of Power Rangers: Battle Beasts. This is Season 1, Episode 13: When Love Strikes the Heart. Enjoy!

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We start the episode off with Leon sitting in a tree, in his Avatar form, witnessing a beautiful day. He then notices a certain book store. He jumps from the tree and converts into his human form, walking into the store, looking around at everything, until he notices a certain magazine collection of Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions.

Leon: What's this?

He picks one up and starts looking inside of them, looking very amused.

Leon: Damn! I'm starting to like Earth even more.
Trevor: Come on, you perv.

Trevor appears and pulls Leon by his collar, making him drop the book.

Leon: Hey, will you stop pulling me like that?! It's getting very constant nowadays.
Trevor: Sorry. It's just that we gotta rush home.
Leon: Why?
Trevor: Because someone important is coming. You see....

As Trevor goes on, Leon gets distracted by a pair of cute girls walking by.

Leon: Man, there are a lot of cute girls in this world. Know what I mean?
Trevor: What? Have you been listening to me?
Leon: .....Nope.
Trevor: *groans* Anyways, I've been signing up for science activities at the library, and I've been assigned a partner to do this certain project, so she's coming over at our house.
Leon: So one of your nerdy friends is comin' over. Neat. At what time?
Trevor: 2:30.
Leon: But right now it's 2:25.
Trevor: Which mean she's their by the time we get there! Come on!

The two guys run to meet his assistant. In other places, we see the new Monster of the Day, Tremor, with his device that can cause Earthquakes.

Tremor: Look at all the open space!! Don't worry, I'll fix that.

He plants his device into the dirt and yells..

Tremor: Time to get quakin'!!

He then spins the lever on the device, trying to activate it. This is where then transition into the opening.


After the opening, we see Trevor and Leon running on a sidewalk, racing to EZ's house.

Leon: I got an experiment for you. Wanna see which one of us can go fast?
Trevor: Challenge accepted.

The two go faster on the sidewalk, but as Leon gets the upper and seems to be winning, Trevor then slows down and starts rapidly panting.

Trevor: Hey Leon, hold up a sec.
Leon: What's the matter?
Trevor: Just need to catch my breath. You win.

He says as he points to his chest, but...

Trevor: Gotcha.

He flicks his finger on Leon's face, running past him, much to Leon's dismay.

Leon: HEY!
Trevor: Always use brain before brawn!!

Leon runs after him and they stop once they reach EZ's house and enter the door.

Leon: Dude, you had me back there.
Trevor: That's right. That's one of your flaws.
Leon: What do you mea--
Sadie: Hey, bozos, break it up. Trevor, a friend of yours is here.
Trevor: Eliza!


Waiting for Trevor, she rises from the couch with a glad face. As Leon looks at her, he looks at her as if she was an angel, falling in love with her, as she walks closer to them in slow-mo. After a couple of seconds, the normal speed returns.

Trevor: Eliza, I'm glad you came.
Eliza: I can say the same.
Trevor: Um, this is my friend, Leon.
Eliza: Nice to meet you, Leon.

She shakes his hand, but he has a hard grip on her hand. She looks at him strangely and lets go.

Eliza: I have the equipment for the project we'll be working on in the car. Would you like to examine?
Trevor: Sure.

They walk out the door. After said encounter, Leon is still struck by love and smells his hand (in the same fashion like Bulk did in Power Ranger Zeo Episode 24).

Leon: Isn't she a gift from God or what?
Sadie: Looks like the Lion King here has been struck by love.
Leon: Maybe I should go with them on that camping experiment, or whatever it is.
Suave: Well, would you like some advice before you go?
Leon: Please!
Amy: Um, I don't think Suave is the person to ask for advice.

She says as she pulls him away.

Amy: Just don't try to be someone else and just be you.
Leon: OK, OK, I'll take the cliched advice. Adieu!

He runs out the door.

Sadie: Oh, if only Aaron we're here to see this.
Amy: Hey, were is Aaron anyways?
EZ: I've heard he was doing some volunteer work at the dojo.

Cut to said scene, we see Aaron in his karategi being tackled by many of his young students, as he is playing with them.

Aaron: *laughes* Ah, get off me.
Lindy: Hey get off, your parents are here.

The kids get off of him and greet goodbye. Lindy, Aaron's love interest, then helps Aaron up by his hand.

Lindy: Those kids sure are a riot.
Aaron: Your right about that. Thanks anyways.

As Lindy looks at the happy kids, Aaron looks at her for a very long time.

Aaron: God, your beautiful.
Lindy: What?
Aaron: Nothing! I'm just saying it just looks cute seeing all those kids with happy feelings. Would be a shame if someone we're to stop that.

Meanwhile, in the Zenix Arrowship....

Neuron: So, tremors? That is the purple peon's next plan?
Naria: Affirmative. He officially stated his plan before departing.
Neuron: Did he actually think this through and try to let the Rangers not win?
Zarkron: That is Bloxor's plan. Not yours. But Neuron, I do indeed agree. If he does fail as you predict, their will be consequences for you both that will determine whether you should continue or not.

Back on Earth, Leon walks up to Trevor and Eliza as they have finished evaluating their science equipment.

Leon: Hey, what's up?
Trevor: *sighs* What do you want?
Leon: Well, I've been wondering if I could join you guys on your "science trip".
Trevor: Why?
Leon: Well...I'm just interested into learning more things because...It's interesting?

Trevor looks at Eliza for her decision.

Eliza: Um, that's fine with me.
Leon: Neat!
Trevor: *sighs* I'm gonna regret this.

They drive off in Eliza's car. On their way to Stone Axe Mountain, we see Leon get crowded with all the science equipment in the back seat, as we see Eliza drive and Trevor in the passenger's seat.

Eliza: Hey, Trevor. I've been wondering. Why do you like science?
Leon: Yeah, how come you get into all this boring stuff?
Eliza: I thought you said science was interesting?
Leon: Um...
Trevor: Well, I just like getting into science because..my friends and I have been busy for the last couple of weeks, and the only form of downtime I get is stuff related to science. I really do like the concept of it and learning about many lifeforms.
Eliza: That's pretty sweet.

Leon laughes and then makes a face of worry, as if he thinks Eliza is falling in love with Trevor.

Eliza: We're here.

Eliza then parks her car at the front of the hiking trail.

Eliza: Well, boys, welcome to Stone Axe Mountain.
Leon: Seriously, that's the name they gave this place? Why is it called that anyways?

She then points out to the Stone Axe at the top of the mountain.

Eliza: Well, it's because of the axe-shaped stone that lies at the top of the mountain.
Leon: That's a bit convenient for it's shape, right guys? *laughes*

Trevor then hands him the bag full of tools.

Trevor: Hey, how about you be useful and hold our stuff? OK?

They then walk off on the trail. After several minutes, they then find a perfect spot and begin their experiment.

Leon: OK, I'll just sit here and wait if you need me.

He then sits on the ground, laying on the tree. He looks at Eliza at her with love, but seeing her smiling with Trevor makes him envious. 20 Minutes Later.....we see Leon asleep as they are continuing their experiment.

Trevor: Leon!
Leon: Huh! What?
Trevor: How about you get off your ass and help?
Eliza: Yeah, can you try giving us the clippers so we can cut this specimen?
Leon: Oh, yeah.

He then grabs a protractor out of the ground.

Trevor: That's a protractor. Where the hell did you get that?
Leon: Oh, I just found it in the ground. Maybe someone left it there.
Eliza: I'm gonna go find another specimen.
Trevor: OK.

She walks off into another part of the forest.

Trevor: What's with you?
Leon: What do you mean?
Trevor: You know the only reason you came was because of her, right?
Leon: Yeah. But that looks like it's pointless now that she has the hots for you.
Trevor: Me. What do you mean?
Leon: Dude, don't you notice the way she looks at you?
Trevor: Huh, I didn't realize that.
Leon: Yeah, you'll get the chance to snatch her before I do.

As Leon walks off to where Eliza is....

Trevor: Why does it matter anyways? Even if you did have a chance, she still wouldn't go out with you..
Leon: What do you mean by that?
Trevor: I mean given how idiotic you can be.

Leon then gets furious, walking up to him in anger.

Leon: Say that again to my face!
Trevor: You know it's true. Especially how you can ruin things most of the time.

Leon then gets mad and tries to hit him, but Trevor blocks him and trips him over. The two then get into an unmorphed fight scene that lasts for about 2 minutes, but then Eliza comes back and is shocked.

Eliza: Guys!

She runs in the middle of their fight to try and break them up. She is successful and tries to cut them some slack.

Eliza: OK, cut it out! What has gotten into you?! You know what, forget it. Let's just not fight and relax. Let's go to another spot.

The two look at each other with anger, but then gather their stuff and walk off with Eliza. The camera looks up at the trees, transitioning into another location, where the three continue to walk. As Trevor and Eliza walk in front, Leon is in behind. He then thinks about what Trevor said.

Leon (monologue): Am I an idiot?

He then takes a flashback to when he was in Animalia, in Avatar form, where he used to work inside of a welding shop, before he became a guardian. After a long time of working, he steps out and enjoys the beautiful day, until he sees two attractive Avatar females. He makes a face of interest and follows them for a chat. Minutes later, Leon returns to the shop and notices it's on fire. He makes a shocked face. His boss, Goatan, who's a goat Avatar approaches him with anger.

Goatan: My sho-o-o-o-p! Leon, you idiot!
Leon: Mr. Goatan, I'm sorr--
Goatan: What is the cause of all this?!
Leon: I was just taking a break and talking to these cute girls--
Goatan: Tha-a-a-a-t's your problem! You always get distracted easily and never focus on the task! Screw you, your fired!!

Back in the present, we see the three still walking, until Leon stops.

Leon: Wait a sec, do you hear that?
Trevor: What?

Leon then hears something fly through the woods beside them, suddenly rushing into action.

Leon: Get out of the way!!

He moves Trevor and Eliza out of the way as a tomahawk flies through them and hits a tree. More of them then start flying out, causing the three to run through the swarm of tomahawks. Luckily, they reach the end of the path.

Trevor: Good thing we're safe.

But then an earthquake starts, shaking the three. The earthquake reaches the house, where we see EZ filming his review, but the earthquake shakes everything around, his chair shakes and his weapons on his shelf falls off.

EZ: What the hell?

The camera then falls to the floor, but the shaking stops. He rushes into the living room to see what else happened.

EZ: What was that about?
Sadie: An earthquake happened. Just came out of the blue.

The alarm then goes off. They check onto the computer.

Amy: Zenix Empire is at....Stone Axe Mountain?
Sadie: Wait, isn't that the same mountain Eliza told us about?
EZ: We should call them.

He then grabs out his Leon Cellular and tries to call them, but no reception.

EZ: Damn it! There screwed. I'm gonna call Aaron then.

Timeskip to minutes later, as Sadie, Amy, and EZ arrive at the mountain.

EZ: So this is were the monster of the week is supposed to be?
Sadie: This place looks so humble.

They continue walking, until EZ walks into a jaw trap and screams in pain. It let goes off his leg, causing him to hop in pain.

EZ: I just finished healing my other leg, now this one?!

Suddenly, Zigglers hop from the sky and surround them, all being led by Bloxor.

Bloxor: *laughes* I haven't laughed that hard ever since destroying Planet Simion.
Sadie: Well, looks like we were right.
Amy: Now would you mind telling us what your doing here?
Bloxor: Now why would I do that? Zigglers, attack!

The Zigglers head towards, where they morph, and EZ going into his Buster Mode.

Sadie and Amy: It's Morphin Time! Spirit Unleashed!
EZ: Let's Morphin!

They assume their forms and fight the Zigglers. Meanwhile, the other three are still going through the forest of traps, with logs swinging by them, but they keep dodging them. More tomahawks fly through and they dodge them. Leon almost falls into a Cu-Chi tunnel with spikes, but Trevor catches him by grabbing the back of his jean vest.

Leon: Thanks.
Trevor: No problem.
Leon: What could be worse?

He jinxes it, where boulders start rolling towards them.

Leon: Oh, shit!

They start running from the boulders very fast. As the boulders begin to catch up to them, they jump on a nearby hill.

Trevor: Jump!

They roll down in a very brutal way. They stop once they reach the bottom.

Leon: Everyone alright?
Trevor: I'm good.
Eliza: Not me. I think my ankle's sprained.

Trevor then looks at it.

Trevor: Yeah, that looks like a sprained ankle to me.

When Leon looks at them, he understands how Eliza trusts him. Leon thinks about his idiocy.

Leon: Trevor, you take care of her.
Trevor: What?
Leon: I'm gonna go see what's the cause of all this.

He then runs off.

Eliza: Leon!

With a look of understanding...

Trevor: Don't worry, he'll be safe.

Leon runs through the numerous traps and dodges each and every one of them. Numerous tomahawks fly towards, but he somersaults the entire swam, assuming his Avatar form. He ends up in an empty spot, not knowing where to go. A peculiar sense kicks in, where he hears a strange voice, telling him to go to the right. He runs to that direction, running into a group of Zigglers appear.

Leon: Zigglers?! I knew they we're behind this.

He then runs towards them and fights them. He easily hands them their asses and jumps onto the nearby mountain, climbing up it as Tremor still turns his device.

Tremor: Turn....Turn.....Turn.

Leon approaches him.

Leon: Your quaking days are over!

He grabs out his Cube Morpher and morphs into the Yellow Lion Ranger.

Leon: It's Morphin Time! Spirit Unleash!
Tremor: You ain't goin' nowhere near my Seismos Maker, ya varmint!

The two then clash against each other, with Leon using his hand combat skills, but Tremor gets the best of him and knees him in the gut.

Tremor: It's planted in the ground. There's no chance of taking it out!

Leon gets back up and continues fighting, but continues to get knocked down. Tremor then brings out his pickaxes and smashes the ground with one of them, sending Leon flying back. Meanwhile, the others are still fighting the Zigglers. Sadie with her kicks, Amy with her Beast Blaster in Saber Mode, and EZ with his Ichigan Buster, still isn't enough to wipe out the armies of Zigglers.

EZ: Damn! There's too many of them!

Back at Leon's corner, he is demorphed and severely beaten, but that doesn't stop him. He rises back up.

Tremor: Your still alive? What are you? An idiot?

After he calls him that, his eyes open wide.

Leon: Say that again. I know I'm not an idiot. I'm may be dumb, and not seem like a person who always focus on task, but I'm not an idiot!
Tremor: Then what are you then?
Leon: I'm a lion, and I'm....GONNA RIP YOU TO SHREDS!!!

He then roars like a lion, with the loud sound being heard all over the forest, by Trevor and Eliza, and the other three.

Leon: It's Morphin Time! Spirit Unleash!!

He morphs.

Tremor: You don't know when to quit. Do you?
Leon: Not until this is over!

He then fights him off. He tries to reach the device, but Tremor holds him back.

Tremor: Got to hand it to you kid. Your a good fighter...but not good enough.

He hits him in the face, but out of nowhere, Aaron appears, flying into the scene. He lands onto the ground, trying to remove the device.

Tremor: Where did you come from?
Leon: Aaron, glad you came.
Aaron: EZ filled me in. I used my eagle vision to find the device. God, this is heavy!

Leon continues fighting Tremor to distract him. Tremor bitchslaps out of the way.

Tremor: Get out of my way.
Leon: Not today!

Leon then grabs his leg, preventing him from getting to the machine.

Leon: Aaron, go Gorilla Mode!
Aaron: Good idea. Spirit Unleash!

He flips up his visor and turns into the Red Gorilla Ranger. Using every ounce of his strength, he continues to pull out the machine. To let go, Tremor uses his pickaxes to hit Leon.

Tremor: Get off me, you varmint!
Leon: No chance in hell!

Aaron continues pulling it out.

Tremor: NOOOO!!!!
Leon: Do it now!

Aaron successfully pulls it out, sending it flying into the air. He then punches it with his fist, destroying it.

Tremor: You--You--destroyed my precious Seismos Maker! I'm gonna--

The two punch him, sending him flying back. In another part of the forest, Sadie and Amy running forward into the forest, finding Trevor and Eliza

Eliza: Wow, the Power Rangers! How did you know we were here?
Sadie: We have our ways.
Amy: Looks like your ankle's sprained.
Eliza: Yeah, I need to get out of here.

EZ later catches up after defeating all the Zigglers with his Lio Blaster and demorphs.

EZ: Hey. What's up?
Amy: This is our friend, EZ. He's gonna help you up.
Trevor: Don't worry. I'll be fine.

EZ helps her up and takes her to her car.

Sadie: You ready?
Trevor: Born ready.

He grabs out his Cube Morpher and morphs into the Green Elephant Ranger. The three Rangers run to catch up with Leon and Aaron. Speaking of which, the two knock Tremor into a quarry, and they do a high five.

Sadie: Yo!

The three catch up.

Amy: Looks like you took care of the device.
Leon: What about Eliza?
Trevor: She's with EZ.

Tremor gets back up.

Tremor: Time to get rid of you all!
Leon: Well, looks like we still have our work cut out for us!

They then go into roll call.

Aaron: Spirit of the Gorilla! Power Ranger...Red!
SadieSpirit of the Shark! Power Ranger....Blue!
LeonSpirit of the Lion! Power Ranger...Yellow!
TrevorSpirit of the Elephant! Power Ranger...Green!
AmySpirit of the Tiger! Power Ranger...Tiger!
AaronSpirits, Unite as One! Power Rangers....
All Five: Battle Beasts!
Tremor: Let's fight already!!
Aaron: Rangers....Stampede!
Leon: What he said!

They charge towards him and fight him, dodging his pickax attacks and get the best of him. He uses his ax attack and strike at Leon, but he uses his Wild Mode to block it.

Leon: UNLEASH THE BEAST! LIGHTNING LION STRIKE!!

Aaron then flips his visor down, turning into his normal form.

Aaron: Let's get back to basics.

All five of them use their Beast Blasters and rapidly fire at him. They then convert them to Saber Mode and prepare their final attack.

All Five: Battle Beast...Final Strike!

They defeat him, with them acting victorious. On the Zenix Arrowship....

Bloxor: Damn it! Not again.
Zarkron: How unfortunate for you.
Neuron: I knew it wouldn't work. That cube-shaped brain of yours can't process that fast.
Bloxor: Naria. You know what to do!
Naria: Understood.

She teleports down to Earth and tries to insert the coin, but the Rangers spot her.

Trevor: Stop before she makes the monster grow!

They shoot at her, but she deflects back at them. She inserts the coin in his slot and leaves. Tremor grows huge. The Rangers get back up and call their Zords.

All Five: Cube Zords, Go!

They quickly then rush into their combination and combine to form the Battle Triumph Megazord.

All Five: Battle Triumph Megazord, Ready!
Tremor: Your a big boy yourself! Time to crumble you down!
Leon: Ha, your scared, aren't ya?
Sadie: Let's get this over with.

They fight him on with their saber, but he blocks them with his pickaxe.

Tremor: That's a fine sword yer got there. Too bad I have to break it.

He uses lasers from his pickaxe to attack the Megazord, causing them to lose their sword. Aaron then hears a bear roar and looks at the Stone Axe on the mountain. The Megazord grabs it and defends itself against Tremor's pickaxes, but suddenly, it transforms into a new Zord: the Bear Axe Zord!

All Five: What the---!!
Amy: So that stone axe is a new Zord?
Leon: I knew that thing was weird.
Sadie: Nice.
Trevor: I'm confused.
Aaron: Well, let's use it then.

They use the Bear Axe to strike at Tremor, besting him in the fight.

Aaron: Man, I love this thing. All right, let's see what you got. Go!

It converts into Bear Mode and attacks Tremor. It goes back into Axe Mode, preparing it's final attack.

Aaron: Let's end this!
All Five: Battle Beast....Final Axe Chop!

They yell in victory. Ending our battle. EZ and Eliza, at the car, encounter the other Rangers.

Leon: Yo, EZ, Eliza. You good.
Eliza: We're fine. Did you see the Rangers beat that monster.
Sadie: Well....you can say that.

As the others talk with the two, Trevor apologizes to Leon.

Trevor: Hey, Leon. I didn't mean to say what I said earlier.
Leon: Bro, you don't need to apologize. I actually agree.
Trevor: You do?
Leon: I know I can be idiotic at some times, but that's not who I truly am. I'll try not being gullible in the future that much.....intentionally.

They both laugh.

Leon: But something did happen today.
Trevor: What do you mean?
Leon: When I was trying to find the monster, I heard this weird voice in my head, telling me to go the right.
Trevor: What do you think it could mean?
Leon: I don't know. It felt like it was something from Animalia.

He looks at Eliza trying to start her car, but it is broken down. After looking at her for a couple of seconds, he makes a decision.

Leon: You know what? Go ask her out.
Trevor: What?
Leon: You would be more worthy to date her.

He pats him on the back. Trevor then makes a smile and walks up to Eliza, who is still attempting to start her car.

Eliza: Damn it!
Trevor: Hey, Eliza. Do you have a moment?
Eliza: Yeah.
Trevor: I was wondering....well....I was wondering if you wo---

A car then beeps it horn, getting Eliza's attention.

Eliza: Oh, that's my boyfriend. See you around.

She walks up to the car, now that her ankle is feeling better. This gives Trevor a face of shock. Leon walks up to him.

Leon: Damn. Didn't see that coming.
Amy: Well, hey, look on the bright side. There are a lot of other fish in the sea, if you know what I mean.
Trevor: Yeah.....uh-huh.

Aaron then laughes, but looking at something from a distance, he walks to his left.

Sadie: Yo, Aaron. What are you looking at?

He grabs a red feather and realizes something...

Aaron: He was here.

End of episode.

NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS BATTLE BEASTS: To learn more about Earth, Amy decides to volunteer and help a pregnant woman and her husband. Meanwhile, Neuron comes up with an idea to get rid of Earth's population, by trying to stop more humans from being born, which Neuron´s latest monster, Vacsacker, will do by targeting pregnant women. They end up targeting the woman Amy has volunteered with. Will Amy be able to defend the woman that is carrying the baby?
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So that's the end of the episode, guys. What did you think of it, reply in the comments below. Next time, more stuff coming your way. Later.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Gravure Idol of the Week: Yurina Yanagi

Hey guys. Time for a new Gravure Idol of the Week, and today's entry is Yurina Yanagi, best known for her role as Saiko Yaotome, from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Trilogy: Another Ending.



Enjoy!!
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