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Akane-banashi (Vol. 3) • Alice in Borderland (Vol. 8) • Blade & Bastard: Warm ash, Dusky dungeon (Vol. 1) • The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor (Vol. 2) • Glitch (Vol. 2) • Goblin Slayer, (Vol. 1) • Heavenly Delusion (Vol. 6) • It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too (Vol. 2) • Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 8) • Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! (Vol. 2) • Secrets of the Silent Witch (Vol. 2) • Sengoku Youko (Vol. 4) • SHY (Vol. 5) • Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times (Vol. 2) • Touring After the Apocalypse (Vol. 4) • Yokohama Station SF (Vol. 3)
Akane-banashi, Manga Vol. 3
Japan’s top amateur rakugo competition is underway and first prize is an interview with the legendary/infamous Master Issho. Naturally, our heroine wants to compete, win, and get some answers from the man who expelled her father from the rakugo world. However, Master Shiguma will only permit her to enter on one condition. Since he has been training her unofficially, she might be an amateur by the letter of the rules, but not the spirit. Therefore, he tells her she must handicap herself by performing a very basic and well-known skit called “Jugemu.” To win with such a simple routine, Akane will need to demonstrate true mastery of rakugo’s fundamentals. But with the “Comedy King” of the university rakugo circuit and an up-and-coming voice actress both entering the competition this year, perfect performance technique alone won’t guarantee a win… It’s an old meme at this point, but—TOURNAMENT ARC!!! Over the previous two volumes, we’ve gotten to know Akane and seen her gather strong allies. Now she gets to challenge some fierce opponents, each with a burning desire to win and the high-level skills needed to back that desire up. We also get some hints that the rakugo world has its own delicate internal politics, which doesn’t bode well considering Akane’s hard-charging attitude. Shonen Jump’s top tomboy brings another strong volume, and I have to once again give my strongest recommendation that you check this series out. ~ WacOtaku
Akane-banashi is published by VIZ.
READ: Akane-banashi Reviews Vol. 1 // Vol.2
Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer!, Manga Vol. 2
This second volume was not quite as cute as the first, but still an overall fun read! Kanata and Zaggy are officially registered adventures and are off to start their journey! For their first job, they take a request no one wants or feels is worth the reward. Kanata, not caring about the formalities, not only fulfills the request but goes above and beyond in showing that she is indeed the saint! Too bad she is equally adamant she is a beast tamer with her adorable Zaggy! However, he might not stay a “cat” for much longer if his enemies have their way. While I definitely missed “the fluff” being so prevalent, I still really liked the first chapter and seeing how incredible Kanata is! She is the saint, but I find it interesting that despite her not taking that role, she sticks with what she has always wanted to be, yet still helps people along the way. She says a really impactful line that I found very moving, considering her actions: “It’s more important to be what you want to be than what you’re good at.” It’s obvious what her role should be, but that doesn’t mean she can’t still use those powers and abilities to help people. That theme only continues as she meets a new character, who is totally epic, and helps the entire capital itself. For someone who is an OP heroine and is supposed to be a saint but chose the weakest job due to her love for “fluff,” I found it a fun “twist” on this trope. I think I’ll continue the series because even if it is slowly taking a different route than I anticipated; I still enjoyed my time reading this volume! ~ Laura A. Grace
Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! is published by Yen Press.
READ: Saint? No! I’m Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Review Vol. 1
Touring After the Apocalypse, Manga Vol. 4
Airi and Youko have now traveled well beyond Tokyo and its tumbledown suburbs on their trusty Yamaha Serow—so far, in fact, that in this volume they encounter an actual serow, which is a goat-like antelope native to the forested mountainous areas of Japan. So far, too, that Hokkaido is now within reach, though the route there proves more roundabout than in Onee-san’s day, when motorcyclists could take a shortcut by riding the Sunflower ferry, now beached and fallen into disrepair. But that doesn’t stop the adventurous duo from activating their imaginations to enjoy a make-believe voyage before heading off in search of various attractions, natural and otherwise, recreating Onee-san’s Touringram posts from before…whatever it was that happened. In previous volumes, this series has had balanced a joyous sense of play and exploration with subtle undercurrents of tension, stemming from the post-apocalyptic setting and an abundance of unanswered questions. But this volume leans more heavily into the chill, tourist vibe, highlighting a couple of routes that will be of particular interest to any motorcycle enthusiasts out there. That’s not to say that the volume is wholly without intrigue: Airi’s solo side trip is out of this world, while Youko continues to fall ever more deeply into her vivid dreams of the recent past. Even so, this is the most relaxed volume to date, which is why, when…ah, but I won’t spoil it! Let’s just say that the phrase “sucker punch” comes to mind! Another beautifully illustrated installment in this fascinating slice-of-life series! ~ claire
Touring After the Apocalypse is published by Yen Press.
Read: Reviews of Touring After the Apocalypse Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3
Goblin Slayer, Audiobook Vol. 1
As I listened to the audiobook adaptation of the first Goblin Slayer light novel volume, I tried to understand the appeal of a series that’s generally unremarkable and yet is undeniably appealing. Is it the violence? Goblin Slayer is renowned for it, and right from the start when a party of adventurers is tortured and slaughtered by goblins, irredeemable creatures whose power is in their numbers and in how adventurers underestimate them. Goblin Slayer (characters are named after their types in this series) rescues one adventurer, Priestess, and allows her to assist him as he takes quest after quest to kill goblins and only goblins. Further scenes of bloody violence ensure, but I don’t think that’s the real appeal of the series. Instead, later developments reveal why others—me included—find ourselves enjoying this series even though it isn’t particularly well-written and relies very heavily upon archetypes and other facets of Western fantasy series (particularly Lord of the Rings). When Goblin Slayer forms a party for a particularly difficult quest, and then again takes a final one in the climax of volume one, the series turns from what I assumed (based on simply watching the first couple of episodes of the anime) is torture porn into a truly rousing adventure featuring a compelling protagonist of few words. This is a very enjoyable volume that mostly isn’t as gory as I thought it would be—at least not in the audiobook version, which with its endearing and excellent narration by Hayden Daviau, who also voices Priestess in the anime, and additional voices by others including Brad Hawkins, who reprises his role as the titular character to great effect, may be the best way to enjoy this surprisingly heartfelt series. ~ Twwk
Goblin Slayer is published by Yen Press.
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Manga Vol. 2
There was so much to embrace in volume one of The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor. While the idea of a princess getting to do her life over after dreadful mistakes leading to death and misery is nothing new to light novels, the vision and artistry of this story are unexpectedly creative. Imagine A Song of Ice and Fire—adult themes and frightening events included—but where the dragons, kings, and pretty much everyone else are much cuter. The excellent story crafting continues in volume two as the nefarious plot by Sphere’s father comes to a head and Jill uses her foreknowledge, smarts, and incredible skills with the blade to fight back. On a more slice-of-life front, her bodyguards, who were among the victims of the disaster in her earlier life, enter the current story and make wonderful foils for both Jill and the emperor. Unfortunately, the same issues that sleepminusminus pointed out in volume one remain and look as if they’ll continue throughout the series, namely that Jill is de-aged to ten years old, the emperor is falling head over heels for her (despite saying that he isn’t and will not do so), and he likes girls significantly younger than his 20 years of age. The cutesiness of their relationship allows me to be absorbed in their story, but frankly, the discomfort is always there—sometimes just underneath the surface and sometimes boiling right at the top. I have to do a lot of justifying to be okay with this direction in the series. But I admit that I’m enjoying it nonetheless. If you don’t feel the same, though, and decide to drop the series, I guarantee that no one would blame you. ~ Twwk
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor is published by Yen Press.
READ: The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Review Vol. 1
SHY, Manga Vol. 5
When we last saw Teru, she and Iko-san had just made friends with a katana-wielding girl with a Kansai accent and a perplexing lack of knowledge about pretty basic modern conveniences and trends. Volume five wastes no time in spilling the mysterious girl’s tea, as Ai-san admits to the pair that she has run away from home, and that home is…well, a ninja village! Hence her boss-level sword skills. Despite her seeming candor, though, Ai-san is hiding yet more secrets that gradually leak out over several chapters, revealing an unusual connection to Amarariruku that may or may not involve another mysterious ninja girl who makes an appearance… Let’s just say that SHY’s world-building has expanded! Considering the fascinating way that mangaka Bukimi Miki has engaged with the common tropes of the coming-of-age hero genre already, I am looking forward to seeing what he does with the ninja village lore. Already, it’s clear that Ai-san’s darling katana is not your standard Hattori Hanzo, but does this also mean that there are different kinds of heroes and heart-shifts? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out! This volume does a great job of introducing new characters, filling in their backstory with just enough detail to be intriguing, and setting up for the next battle arc. It’s a testament to Miki’s scripting and artistic abilities that a “bridging” volume like this would be so rich! SHY just keeps getting better and better. ~ claire
SHY is published by Yen Press.
Read: Reviews of SHY Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol. 4
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Manga Vol. 2
Monica’s secret is out! No, not her secret ability to cast magecraft without chanting audibly (a skill developed as a result of her extreme self-consciousness), but rather her superhuman mental dexterity when it comes to numbers. After the disgraceful fall of the accountant Aaron, who was caught embezzling for the purposes of romancing the ladies, the Student Council is in search of a replacement and finds it in the form of poor Monica, much to her dismay. It all comes about because numbers are her happy place—the sanctuary to which she retreats when most stressed. So after losing herself in the school’s bookkeeping to the point of being slapped (by a haughty girl) and kissed (by a flirty prince) without noticing either (don’t ask), she comes to only to find she’s been given a seat on the Council. Oops. Well, it will make her assignment of keeping an eye on the prince, aka the Student Council President, a little easier at least, right? But why is the VP staring daggers at her? Sigh. All the things I enjoyed most about the first volume (sister, friend, DRAGONS, and the Silent Witch herself) take a backseat here in favor of plonking the plot down firmly in the Student Council + Tsundere Boys vein. Monica’s degree of self-abasement kicks into even higher gear, making it hard to read at times and pretty cringey. I know girlfriend is gonna get some character development at some point—she has to!—but there’s no sign of it yet. Instead, most of this volume dithers around establishing tropes and ignoring the more unique features of the story, and although the Silent Witch finally shows up near the end, it’s not enough to keep me hooked, I’m afraid. There’s nothing egregiously wrong with the volume, it just falls flat for me. I wish you good fortune, Monica! Sayonara. ~ claire
Secrets of the Silent Witch is published by Yen Press.
READ: Secrets of the Silent Witch Review Vol. 1
Glitch, Manga Vol. 2
The mystery continues! Volume two focuses on the children’s strategies for investigating the shadowy glitches that seem to be pervading the town, unnoticed by the majority of its citizens. Atypically (for manga), they actually get some adults involved, though whether or not they are responsible adults is another matter entirely! Noe-san, Minato and Akira’s mom, seems more interested in drinking and gaming (when not performing neurosurgery) than genuinely listening to her kids’ concerns, while Ito’s mom’s girlfriend seems gently amused that the girl is playing detective. Then there’s Kei’s Okinawan grandma who whirls into town, but she’s off to Tokyo tomorrow, so…looks like the after-school investigation club is on its own! I’ve said it before but it bears mentioning again: the spartan, modernist art style of mangaka Shima Shinya is stunning, and really enhances the storytelling. The flat planes and open spaces belie a bevy of hidden dynamics, both fantastical (another world seems to be lurking near at hand) and familial, in that despite the surface harmony, each of these families suffers from a deep disconnect—as does the community of Touka-cho as a whole. Glitch is clearly allegorical, with strong themes around prejudice—the children do not bat an eye at the strange creatures infiltrating the town, and consider anyone who does catch their breath at the monstrous beings to be prejudiced. But the eery mood of the work also leaves the door open to the possibility that the children have much to learn about a world that is not as black and white as they may think, and as the art—which uses only black, white, and one shade of grey—seems to imply. Needless to say, this series is fascinating in the way the art and storytelling interact. Looking forward to the next installment! ~ claire
Glitch is published by Yen Press.
READ: Glitch Review Vol. 1
Alice in Borderland, Manga Vol. 8
Only one face card game remains, but before Alice in Borderland takes us to that match, it’s going to jump back in time—weeks and even months before Arisu arrived—and dive into some of the characters we thought we knew or had only spent the bare minimum of time with. What I thought might be a bit a of throwaway volume with its “side story” that fills almost half the length is instead yet another thoughtful part of a survival game series that’s more about morality than action—though the action and suspense are off the charts excellent. The “King of Diamonds” chapters give Haro Aso plenty of space to dig into the idea of injustice and our role in living in a world full of it. Yet this side story also opens up the rest of the tale in an unexpected way, giving us further insight into what this world is all about and how it works as the story suddenly shifts back in time. The use of flashbacks to look at some critical moments in the past is used effectively in this volume, presenting plenty of information about the Borderland yet keeping the secrets of the world just out of reach. We leave volume eight knowing so much more but feeling we know less than we had coming in. And as I mentioned, the action and suspense aren’t forgotten in these chapters, either, with some unexpected violence and a compelling game of number guessing keeping us entranced. We’re nearing the end, but there’s still so much story to tell—and as usual, I’m left at the edge of my seat until we get to read the next part of it. ~ Twwk
Alice in Borderland is published by VIZ Media.
READ: Reviews of Alice in Borderland Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol. 4 // Vol. 5 // Vol. 6 // Vol. 7
It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too, Manga Vol. 2
This series continues to deliver cuteness and fun! Yuya and Rio seem to have gotten used to living together and grow ever closer with each day that passes. They may have their ups and downs, such as Yuya being a blanket hog in the middle of the night or Rio surprising Yuya by dressing up as a “Santa girlfriend,” but they are happy and content. Well, that is until Rio comes home and sees Yuya arguing with a beautiful woman she’s never seen before! I continue to love seeing these two grow closer as a couple and how they have such great communication with one another. You can tell they love each other deeply, and I love seeing that in small everyday things such as going shopping for a new comforter together, totally annihilating each other in video games, and my favorite, ring shopping! Squeals! Though ugh! That ending was such a cliffhanger! Plus, it wasn’t even a happy cliffhanger! I know everything will be okay for these two because they are completely rock solid in their relationship, but this supposed new character needs to leave now! I have been earnestly looking forward to something that looks like they are moving towards marriage (such as the ring shopping I mentioned) and now someone is trying to show up and ruin that plan? I am not here for it! Definitely looking forward to volume three as this continues to be a cute adult slice-of-life! I just hope that the new character doesn’t hang around… ~ Laura A. Grace
It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too is published by One Peace Books.
READ: It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too Review Vol. 1
Kaiju No. 8, Manga Vol. 8
Every single volume of Kaiju No. 8 has been deeply engaging, but volume eight is the best yet! While Ichikawa wasn’t able to handle the No. 6 suit before, he is given a second chance to prove himself. As he and his platoon set out to neutralize a mole kaiju, Ichikawa is unprepared for how the suit will come to affect him mentally during this battle. As he pushes himself to physical and mental limits, does he ultimately have what it takes to wear this suit that could change the history of Japan in their fight with kaiju? I loved his volume so so so much! Ichikawa absolutely shined! I’m so proud of him and how much he has grown as an individual and as a soldier! However, on the flip side, seeing how much he puts responsibility on himself and himself alone hurts my heart. Those moments where we see what’s going on in his head brought tears to my eyes because he is never truly alone. He has comrades on his side who care for him and are looking out for him. As a result, I loved Ichikawa and Iharu’s friendship!! I know they have been friends and that Iharu was even on the previous volume’s cover, but I felt I didn’t know enough about him to have a deep connection with his character. His background reminded me so much of Tanaka’s from Haikyu!! and was definitely another part of the story that made me tear up. That only continued throughout as I binge-read this volume very quickly because I loved seeing them team up together! Granted, it will never replace how much I love Ichikawa and Kafka’s friendship, but this is hands down my second friendship in this series! Truly, this is the best volume yet in this series! I’ve already preordered the next volume because I can’t wait to see what happens next! ~ Laura A. Grace
Kajiu No. 8 is published by VIZ Media.
READ: Kaiju No. 8 Reviews Vol.1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol.4 // Vol. 5 // Vol. 6 // Vol. 7
Yokohama Station SF, Manga Vol. 3
With only three days remaining on his Suika card, Hiroto still has a lot to do: cross a few mountains, find a mysterious exit that is not on the map, and keep his promises to both the AI child now confined to a battery-dead tablet and the leader of the resistance. Oh, and make it back out of the authoritarian, semi-sentient Yokohama Station before being flagged as an intruder and eliminated by the menacing automatic turnstiles. Will he make it? And what implications will his brief sojourn inside the station have for all those whom he encounters, including the station itself? The answers to all remaining questions are to be found in this, the final volume of the series. I’ll admit, it came as a surprise that this was to be the last installment because so far, each volume has covered only a 24-hour period, so I was expecting this series to continue a little longer. And indeed, the fact that it doesn’t is the fatal flaw in this denouement: it is terribly rushed. Time skips of first a year and then four more are served up abruptly and unceremoniously, to the point where if you skip a dialogue bubble, you’d miss the entire leap. It makes for a jerky and rather disconnected ending, in stark contrast to the elegant adaptation achieved by the first two volumes (and the first half of this one as well, to be fair). Some of the editing decisions sit rather oddly, with, for instance, the second set of characters introduced in volume two suddenly simply disappearing after another chapter or two of character and plot development here, while tangential characters are gifted the entire epilogue, and a post-epilogue is largely superfluous. The draftsmanship on display in the artwork and the graceful use of imagery to speak a thousand words continue to awe, but the poor pacing makes it all feel rather hollow as the relationships we’ve come to care about just stop. This story needed either another volume or quite a different edit to give it a satisfying ending. Such a shame! Still, it’s been an interesting series and, having recently experienced the Tokyo metro system for the first time (and instantaneously understanding where author Yuba Isukari’s inspiration came from!), I can say that it’s one that will stay with me. ~ claire
Yokohama Station SF is published by Yen Press.
READ: Yokohama Station SF Reviews: Vol. 1 // Vol. 2
Blade & Bastard: Warm ash, Dusky dungeon, Light Novel Vol. 1
Dungeons are precarious places. Filled with traps and human-eating monsters, only the most insane individuals would travel into their depths in search of treasure when death is such a likely outcome. But some do anyway—they are known as adventurers. But Iarumas is strange even by adventurer standards, known more for dragging dead bodies out of the dungeons than he is for defeating monsters within. Blade & Bastard tells his story, at least that of his current “life.” A unique facet to this series is how deaths are treated; warriors who die in the dungeon can be brought back to life for a price if their body is brought back to the temple and successfully resurrected. Iarumas has died at least once before but can’t remember his past life, and his exploration of the dungeons is fed by a desire to remember who he was in the past. As he explores, he meets a couple of young scoundrels who will cling to him, creating a most motley crew. I became invested in those two characters, including one who just barks and yaps like a dog, as well as a couple of others including the priestess who conducts the resurrection ceremonies. But as for Iarumus himself? He’s poorly written here in the first volume, presented as quiet and kind of weird at first and then more talkative and full of personality in the second half; I should have enjoyed the journey he took in this book, but did not because I didn’t know him, even the parts that we’re supposed to know by this point. Some of the rest of the volume was also confusing, including the fight scenes, in which I couldn’t always follow the action. Still, there’s enough that’s unique about this world that I remain interested, though if the series can’t generate the same amount of interest in its protagonist, I won’t be lasting in it very long. ~ Twwk
Blade & Bastard is published by the J-Novel Club imprint of Yen Press. Digital versions are available through J-Novel Club.
Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times, Manga Vol. 2
The epic journey to seek out a goddess continues! This time, with flashbacks and timey-wimey shenanigans galore, as well as a dreamscape thrown into the mix! Seventh-century Japan is, after all, an in-between time: the age of the gods has waned, and the era of humanity is burgeoning, but in this brief window of transition and transformation, the two epochs intersect, making for a fantastical journey for orphan girl Miyo, oni-boy Zenki, and their master, the monk En-no-Ozuno. The traveling companions encounter still more local gods and goddesses and their unique “instruments,” one of whom looks suspiciously like a modern-day otaku. Along with the adventure, the character development keeps a steady pace as well. Though Zenki plays a smaller role in this volume, the horned youth continues to grow in sweetness, while Master remains an enigma, even more so when a figure from the future lets slip a few details of what is to come. Meanwhile, Miyo once again proves herself to be a plucky kid with a fascinating, if mysterious, destiny ahead of her that she’s determined to shape herself while remaining believable as a twelve-year-old who still has a lot to learn about the world. You go girl! This is a mature-rated series since it deals with death and exploitation at various points, and this volume also has an explicit content warning, due to about a half dozen or so panels with nudity, mainly in the epilogue. The images are not eroticized, but one instance implies the intent for abuse, though the prospective victim foils that intent. Life under the ancient gods was neither kind nor peaceful, but Touge Oni does a good job of walking the line between acknowledging difficult realities and remaining hopeful that humanity is capable of doing better. All in all, this continues to be a riveting read! ~ claire
Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times is published by Yen Press.
READ: Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times Review Vol. 1
Sengoku Youko, Manga Vol. 4
Mourning the loss of their dear friend, and with fearsome enemies hot on their heels, Jinka, Tama, and Shinsuke continue to pursue their code of ethics to revolutionize the world and bring justice and harmony, but it’s tough. Really tough. But when they finally make their way to the Mountain Goddess, things start to look up! She protects them, offers to train them, and lays out before them a path to victory against the corrupt priestly order, the Dangaishuu, and their nefarious allies—who may include someone rather close to home for one of our gang! But can the goddess be trusted? This series started out strong, and it just keeps getting better. How a volume can be so packed with action, plot development, moving character moments, humor and pathos, I really don’t know, but this volume surely is! Each of our leads has a personal arc this time as revelations abound, about both their pasts and the choices now set before them for their futures. The unique art style continues to delight, with Tama in particular producing some ridiculously entertaining expressions! What a lively read. This volume in particular has me really excited for the upcoming anime adaptation, which premieres on January 10, giving you, dear reader, just enough time to binge the manga before the anime releases! If you’re a fan of adventure, realistically-paced character growth, and inventive mythologies, go check it out! ~ claire
Sengoku Youko is published by TOKYOPOP.
READ: Sengoku Youko Reviews Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3
Heavenly Delusion, Manga Vol. 6
At long last, Kiruko has been reunited with Robin Inazaki, the big brother figure who kept all the orphans safe back in the day, when Kiruko was still the brother-sister duo Kiriko and Haruki. Robin is living in a peaceful, functional town, no less, complete with hot water for baths and electricity for a hair dryer—or even two! Time for a little R&R, right? Tragically not. Robin’s true nature rises to the surface pretty quickly, as he takes actions that earn this volume a trigger warning. Can Maru reunite with Kiruko? And what will this mean for their search for heaven and the relationship they have been forging along the way? Meanwhile, at Takahara Academy, things are coming to a head: from the children’s strange abilities to the Director’s obsessive orchestration of all and sundry, to the diverging goals of the personnel ranked lower down the hierarchy—matters literally become explosive, ushering in a brand new phase in the lives of the students, if that’s what they truly are… This is the volume that brings us to the end of the anime adaptation and confirms two things: the source material for Tengoku no Daimakyo was top-notch, and the anime did a great job of adapting it, capturing the heart of the series while leaving enough hidden gems untouched, ready for the manga reader to uncover. Spoiler: regarding the trigger warning, highlight to read text:
But the key scene between Kiruko and Maru is even more moving in black and white, which more than makes this volume worth the read, even with the difficult content. Needless to say, I’m on the edge of my seat awaiting the next installment! ~ claire
Heavenly Delusion is published by DENPA.
READ: Heavenly Delusion Reviews Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol. 4 // Vol. 5
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