We share our favorite redemption stories in anime. Sometimes the most compelling and powerful stories aren’t even the main story of an anime. And sometimes that story can be so convincing that you start rooting for a character you initially hated. We discuss the redemption arcs that had us believing in the power of forgiveness and restoring our faith in humanity.

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We review the first season of Kaiju No. 8. This series definitely makes a monster-sized mark, with its unique kaiju premise and its acknowledgement of millennials who are just trying to do their best - though we can’t help but feel that Kafka’s story bears a few similarities to another “Titan”-sized anime. We discuss the show’s commendable focus on its characters over its kaiju, the issues regarding its visual style, and how exactly OneRepublic got thrown into the mix.

Japanese title: Kaijuu 8-gou

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We discuss our anime OVAs and spin-offs wishlists. Anime has its share of elaborate storylines with unresolved or missing pieces that could only exist in headcanon - which is where an OVA or spin-off can come in to save the day. We sort through some notable anime that could greatly reap the benefits of fruitful bonus material.

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We review Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi). One of Hayao Miyazaki's most popular works, this film tells the story of a young girl growing up as she experiences many life lessons along her journey to save her parents. Courtney watched this movie many times as a kid, but Karl is watching it for the first time. How will their opinions compare about this beloved film? Tune in to find out!⁠

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It's the long-awaited, highly-requested review of Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo). Yes, we were brave enough to dive into one of anime's more recent and notorious dumpster fires. Tune in to find out if we think Hina or Rui is best girl, and whether we think this show is simply trashy or straight-up trash.⁠

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We review Tokyo Godfathers. It's Christmas in August as we discuss one of Satoshi Kon's more unexpected films. This heartwarming comedy follows three homeless protagonists on their journey to reunite a baby with her family. We get in the holiday spirit early, talking about the themes of Christmas and family that are present throughout this wild, crazy ride propelled by nonstop coincidences.⁠

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We celebrate our 100th episode the best way we know how: by letting our listeners roast our taste in anime and roasting them back! It's the roast of Strictly Anime where we shared our anime lists with our patrons and Discord members, asked them to choose one of our questionable anime ratings, and tell us why our taste is trash. We also invited them to share their anime lists so we can roast them in return. Get ready to apply cold water to these burns.

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We discuss our favorite villains in anime. What makes these villains our favorites? Some are memorable, some we connect with emotionally (whether that emotion is love or hate), and some are just weird. Join us as we talk through all the villains and antagonists that made our lists.⁠

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We're joined by David and Jordan from Shonen Flop to rank anime dere types! We go through a list of the 10 most common dere types, slotting them into our own rankings based on which we love and hate the most. Who had tsundere at the top of their list? How did we feel about the controversial yandere? Tune in to hear all the dere types and characters across anime and manga as David and Jordan bring their manga expertise to the discussion.⁠

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We review Mob Psycho 100 II. Mob isn't the only one improving in the second season. In addition to great character development, season two drastically improves on the animation and choreography, bringing us a never-ending stream of ⁠amazing fights. We discuss all the ways the second season is stronger than the first, as well as the parts of the season that fall flat.

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We discuss our spoiler-free Summer 2022 anime first impressions. This season is starting off with quite a few surprises, including shows that have quickly hooked us in or completely subverted our expectations. Plus, there's an anime full of tsundere guys that's right up Courtney's alley. Join us to find out everything we're watching and hear all our thoughts on the start of this season!⁠

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Courtney reviews the second season of The Rising of the Shield Hero (Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari) ft. Ash from Simping for Senpai Podcast. Courtney won't be joined by Karl this week because he hasn't seen the anime. However, she's not alone as Ash from Simping for Senpai Podcast is joining the show to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. How does this season compare to the previous? Which new characters stand out and which are annoying? What happened to the animation? We discuss these questions and talk about how Courtney just doesn't care about the stupid turtle.⁠

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We review season two of Komi Can't Communicate (Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.). The shy goddess and the stumpy boy are back and Karl is excited to talk more about his waifu. We're introduced to a new set of Komi's friends, so naturally we compare them to the friends she made in season one. We also gush over the increase in romantic development between Komi and Tadano (and also between Tadano and Katai).

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We review the third part of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. More than halfway through the show, we find ourselves with so many questions left unanswered. We discuss all the new discoveries, whether our theories were right or wrong, why the Elric brothers get to roam free, and who we think has the biggest plot armor so far.

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We review the first half of Spy x Family season one. This show has taken the anime world by storm as weebs get to experience an actual family dynamic among three characters who aren't technically family. But with all the buzz about Spy x Family, did it live up to the hype or was it over-hyped? We share our differing opinions along with the rest of our thoughts on what is undoubtedly one of the biggest anime this year.⁠ ⌓‿⌓

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We're celebrating Father's Day by talking about the best and worst fathers in anime. After our recent episode dedicated to anime moms, we realize that anime dads are a bit more questionable and divisive.⁠ Whether they're biological or adoptive, some of the dads on our lists are amazing, some started off bad but are working to better themselves, and some are just pure evil.⁠

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We talk about how the anime rom-com genre never changes. Inspired by the "Anime Rom-Com Starterpack" posted on Reddit, we take a look at some of the most common elements found in these shows and discuss whether the genre has become formulaic. We also asked our Discord members to send us their favorite rom-coms which we share at the end of the episode along with our own thoughts on those shows.⁠

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We review Baccano! With its huge cast of characters, multiple timelines, and intertwined storylines, there's a lot going on in this anime that left us confused. We discuss the good and the convoluted, as well as how this anime compares to other stories that use a similar, non-linear storytelling style.⁠

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Live recording of our panel "Waifu Wars: The Tournament Arc" at Anime Central 2022. We gathered some of the best and most popular waifu in anime to battle it out in the ultimate tournament arc. We pit them against each other, selected brave volunteers to defend their waifu, and asked the audience to vote for the winner of each round until one character was crowned best waifu in anime!⁠

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We're joined by Som from Anime Summit to create our tier list of the most well-known, bad anime tropes! ⁠From accidental fan service, to filler episodes, to 100-year-old lolis, we discuss the way these tropes are used in anime and how they're received by fans. Find out where we placed each trope and which one Karl regrets searching on the internet.⁠

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We review Mob Psycho 100. Mob might be a calm and plain kid but his anime is a wild and crazy ride. The humor hit, the animation was insanely varied and intense, and Mob and Reigen have an interesting dynamic. We talk about all this, plus what we wish was done better in season one.⁠

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We're celebrating Mother's Day by talking about the best and worst mothers in anime. It's a rare occasion when anime parents are actually present and play a significant part of the story, and we've gathered together some of the mothers to discuss what influence they have on their children, how they care for and raise them, and whether they deserve love or hate.⁠

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We review Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki). This anime film follows the story of Hana, a mother who must navigate the struggles of raising and protecting her two half-wolf children. We talk about the soundtrack, Ame and Yuki's journey to decide their paths in life, Hana's perseverance, and much more. We also debate whether there are "furry" moments in this movie.⁠

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We discuss our spoiler-free Spring 2022 anime first impressions. We're a few weeks into the season and it's already pretty clear which anime will be hits and which anime we'll have to force ourselves to finish. There's also a few unexpected anime that are turning out to be more impressive than we initially expected. Tune in to find out everything we're watching and hear all our thoughts on the start of this season!⁠

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We play anime trivia with ChatGPT. What started as a serious idea turned into the most botched anime trivia ever. Join us as we test our anime knowledge, fact check the answers, and doubt the potential of AI.

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JD and Earthworm from Anime Brothers Podcast return to the show for a review of Hunter x Hunter! ⁠We tap into their extensive knowledge of this anime to talk about the various arcs, characters, abilities, and everything else that makes this one of the best shounen anime of all time. After watching Hunter x Hunter a decade after it premiered, we finally understand the hype and how Bungee Gum possesses the properties of both rubber and gum.⁠

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We review the second half of Ranking of Kings (Ousama Ranking). Bojji continues to be best boy and inspires others to achieve their dreams through the means that best suits them. We have some hot takes on a few of the characters, including King Bosse and Miranjo, and some issues with the way key information is revealed throughout the story. But overall, we sing our praises for this incredible story in the hopes we get a season two. Tune in to hear all our thoughts on Bojji, his adventure with Kage, and the characters that help shape this story.⁠

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We review Attack on Titan: The Dawn of Humanity (E87). This is it. It really is the final episode of the final season...part 2 because we got confirmation that there will be a part 3 of the final season. We talk all about this news, and all about this episode filled with flashbacks that give us more context for some pivotal moments for Eren and the Scouts. But most importantly, there was a clown.

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

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We review My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru). There are two things that stand out the most about this anime: the level of detail and appreciation for the art of cosplay, and Marin Kitagawa. We discuss what could easily be one of the best romcoms this year, and share our thoughts on Marin and Gojo, the ongoing theme of accepting everyone's interests and hobbies, the show educating viewers on cosplay, and how the ecchi actually enhances the story. In the words of Marin Kitagawa, "Seeing such plump, healthy underboob makes you healthier, too."⁠

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We review 86 EIGHTY-SIX (Part 2). Thanks to its expertise in storytelling, this anime continues to hit as hard as it did in part one. We discuss how part two compares to part one, the incredibly satisfying ending that makes us question whether we want or need a second season, and how they managed to create a great show despite production delays. We also talk about Frederica and how she's really, really annoying.⁠

We should have released this review of 86 on episode 86 of Strictly Anime, instead of episode 80. Oh well!

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We review Attack on Titan: Retrospective (E86). There was a certain charm and elegance to the way Wit Studio animated and choreographed fight scenes in seasons 1-3 of Attack on Titan, but MAPPA showed us in this episode that their adaptation also incorporates some incredible battles. The brutality of this ongoing fight reaches its conclusion, and we take a look at how the never-ending war is starting to affect the Scouts. We also dive into the retrospective of two very different but parallel characters.

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We review Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie. MAPPA is once again flexing their skills with top-tier animation, fight choreography, and story-telling. But there's one aspect of this movie that falls flat, and we discuss how that aspect could have prevented other issues. Plus, we share our appreciation for how this prequel movie enhances everything we learned from season one of Jujutsu Kaisen.⁠

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We review Attack on Titan: Traitor (E85). The action and nostalgia pick up again as the Scouts enter a new battle with the return of some old friends. But what really makes this episode intense are the emotions Armin and Connie experience as they make a difficult decision in order to keep moving forward. We once again give high praise to Isayama's incredible writing as we look at the many parallels taking place in this episode.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

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We're sharing our cosplay and anime convention stories along with our special guests Geoff, Dan, and Amelia from Otaku Host Club! ⁠It's the good, the bad, and the ugly of our experiences at conventions. We reminisce about memorable cosplays, the coolest people we've met, and how conventions have changed over the years (remember yaoi paddles and glomping?). Whether you're a veteran cosplayer or going to your first convention, join us as we discuss it all!⁠

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Ever feel like you wanted to be a part of a community of anime fans like yourself? Join three long-time friends as they deep dive into your favorite anime from today and yesteryear. You are always welcome at the Otaku Host Club!

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We review Attack on Titan: Night of the End (E84). The time has finally come for Marley and the Scouts to talk things out. And they sure did a lot of talking. We discuss all the arguing, Jean's struggle, and Yelena putting everyone on blast. If there's one thing this episode shows us, it's that communication is key.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

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We’re strictly chatting. We share a life update, talk about a One Piece meme, give our ratings for Spy x Family Code: White, and Courtney updates us on her Naruto progress.

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We're celebrating 2 years of Strictly Anime by answering your burning questions! We asked you, our listeners, to send in questions related to and unrelated to anime so you could learn more about us. ⁠Thank you to everyone who reached out via our social media and Discord server; we had a lot of fun answering these unique and tough questions!

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We review Attack on Titan: Pride (E83). Guys, Connie is dumb ok? He's trying his best but like he said to Armin, "A know-it-all wouldn't get how idiots work." He thought that brushing a Titan's teeth was a convincing excuse, and then made that really ugly face. But it's ok because we still love him. And look at him now with all his character development. You got this, Connie.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We review My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro).⁠ It's a throwback review of one of Studio Ghibli's earliest and most beloved films. We discuss the father-daughter dynamic, Totoro's teeth, a South Park reference, and Mei and Satsuki's impressive amount of energy.⁠

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We review Attack on Titan: Sunset (E82). It's time for status updates on all the major players in this chaos: Mikasa doesn't know what to do, Armin is freaking out, Jean is mentally checked out, Connie is confused (as usual) about what's right and wrong, and Floch is still annoying. Join us as we sort all this out, and as we talk about two important characters returning to the fray.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We review Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Entertainment District Arc (S2) (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen). The boys are back with another member of the Hashira, Tengen Uzui, in the most intense, brutal, and flashy season so far. We discuss the extended battle against the demons, Zenitsu's abilities on full display, Inosuke's beauty working in his favor, Tanjiro's disgusting fingers, and Nezuko's Hulk moment. We also chat about the special first episode of the Mugen Train TV adaptation.⁠

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We review Attack on Titan: Thaw (E81). They're taking us back to our Attack on Titan roots with an episode that feels straight out of season one. We discuss the return of 3D maneuvering with ODM gear, Jean's character development, and a good old fashioned showdown between Scouts vs. Titans. We also share our appreciation for the many tributes to past characters and events, and how things come full circle in this episode.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We discuss Our Favorite Romances in Anime. We're celebrating the day of love by sharing the anime couples that we support, and the anime ships that will live on in our headcanon. We even asked our Discord members to share their favorite couples/ships. Join us for a discussion dedicated to love in anime (just don't @ us for some of our weird ships).⁠ ⁠ Happy Valentine's Day!

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We review Attack on Titan: From You, 2,000 Years Ago (E80). An important origin story is revealed that explains how the Titans were created, bringing this story full circle. We discuss the new lore, Zeke's overconfidence, the deafening sound of the Rumbling, and what would happen if you were on the toilet when you got Eren's conference call.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We review FLCL. We're taking you back to the 2003 era of Adult Swim anime with the show that goes by many names: FLCL, Fooly Cooly, and Furi Kuri. But what exactly is "furi kuri?" What is this show even about? And why does Naota sprout mechs out of his head every time he's turned on? We attempt (and struggle) to answer all these questions and explain one of the most inexplicable anime.⁠

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We review Attack on Titan: Memories of the Future (E79). In what may be the biggest brain review episode we've ever done on Strictly Anime, we explain the events of this episode and the overall theory behind the Attack on Titan lore. If you're confused by what transpired and are completely lost, tune in for our thorough explanation. If you're a genius and immediately understood everything, tune in and let us know if our interpretation is correct. Either way, join us as we “just keep moving forward” and figure this out together.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We discuss our spoiler-free Spring 2024 anime first impressions. With very different shows on our respective watch lists, our opinions on this season are also pretty different. Which anime do we feel are promising? Which anime are already a disappointment? And why is Courtney already addicted to Wind Breaker? Join us as we answer these questions and share all our thoughts on this season’s anime!

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We discuss the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominations and Predictions. Matt and Audrey from Otaku Melancholy Podcast join us once again to talk about the anime awards, but this time we're predicting which nominees will win in each category. We also share our personal picks because let's be honest, not everything that should win does win.⁠

Check out Otaku Melancholy Podcast at their website, www.otakumelancholy.com, and find them on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many more podcasts services!⁠

Otaku Melancholy Podcast is the podcast for the people who like anime a little too much by people who like anime a little too much. Covering all sorts of topics from the worst, the wildest, and the weirdest of anime in their Animisery episodes to breaking down and analyzing if the modern classics are really classic or just "crap"sic in their Was It Hype series, Otaku Melancholy is the part serious anime discussion and part stupid comedy podcast that's all weeaboo for you.

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We review Attack on Titan: Sneak Attack (E78). There's a lot of brotherly love going on here. There's also a lot of insane animation, cinematography, and storytelling that solidifies this as one of the best episodes of Attack on Titan. Tune in to find out why we had 10 heart attacks while watching this episode.⁠

Every era of anime has only a few shows that are so influential, they’re granted the title of “anime classic.” Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is destined to become a classic as it makes anime history, and to celebrate the final season we’re reviewing every single episode on Strictly Anime!

Each podcast episode will release every Wednesday following the new episode of AoT. This is in addition to our regular schedule for Strictly Anime.

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We discuss our spoiler-free Winter 2022 Anime First Impressions. We have some heavy-hitter anime to start the year off right, including Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, and My Dress-Up Darling, but we also have a few anime that are less impressive than expected. Will this season be a split between great and mid anime? We discuss everything we're watching, plus we're joined by Tayler, the founder of Nito Cafe, to talk all about her new manga cafe!⁠

Check out Nito Cafe's Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook page via the links below to learn more about them and how you can support: GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bac8f1ab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nito.cafe Twitter: https://twitter.com/nito_cafe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenitogroup Discord: https://discord.gg/ZyvWq3u9em

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