Review of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) by Kara S — 30 Jul 2007

A sobering and yet somehow disturbing look at human nature - Where is the line between beasts and men?

This review of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) was written by Kara S on 30 Jul 2007.

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

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