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Director Naoko Yamada’s Journey: ‘The Colors Within’ as a Milestone Following ‘A Silent Voice’
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Beyond the Realm of Sports Drama: Grasping the Influence of the 2023 Broadcast of “Gekokujo Kyuuji.”
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BRING MINYO BACK: unearthing the soul of Minyo music with Minyo Crusaders
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