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Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls' 2nd Season Titled

posted on 2012-12-05 22:56 EST by Egan Loo

The official website (NSFW) for the Hyakka Ryōran Samurai Girls anime franchise updated on Wednesday and revealed that the second season will be titled Hyakka Ryōran Samurai Bride.

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