Review of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) by E L — 21 Apr 2012

Good MOVIE. They just decided to animate to save bills. Bordered on boring. Sunday afternoon.

This review of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) was written by E L on 21 Apr 2012.

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade has generally received positive reviews.

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