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Studio Khara’s director and video director, Hibiki Yoshizaki, has pushed his love and hard work to the limit.
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NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society. Hailing from Tokyo, the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size, genre, and nationality.
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