Episodit
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It's an adventure in time and space as The Hill Is Always Greener finally gets a chance to read the seminal classic novel, Sonic the Hedgehog in the Fourth Dimension. The second of the Martin Adams books, it sees Sonic and Tails sent back and forth through time on a quest to save planet Mobius, and perhaps the universe itself, from not only the machinations of Dr. Robotnik, but from forces outside of time and space as we know them. Does this chronicle of corrupted chronology stand up to the test of time, or is it best left in the past? It's time to activate our Mark-0 Gauss-Coyne prototypes and find out!
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic in the Fourth Dimension(0:15:26) The Sonic Story So Far/Prologue(0:17:55) Chapter 1: Baffled, Bothered, and Befuddled(0:35:49) Chapter 2: Yesterday Is Here Again(0:45:56) Chapter 3: Judgement Of The Science Dudes(0:52:47) Chapter 4: Arrival On - Where?(0:58:29) Chapter 5: Meister Blaster(1:05:05) Chapter 6: Everybody Needs A Mum(1:12:10) Chapter 7: Some Historical-Type Explaining(1:20:50) Chapter 8: When Are We Now?(1:25:03) Chapter 9: As Sure As Eggs Is Eggs(1:29:17) Chapter 10: Luck Of The Hedgehog(1:38:07) Chapter 11: Larceny Most Foul(1:44:10) Chapter 12: Infinity Is Nice, But I Wouldn't Want To Live There(1:53:35) Chapter 13: Sonics (Again)(2:16:30) Epilogue(2:20:00) Final thoughts(2:28:15) Outro
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Sonic the Comic the Podcast
STCTP interview with "Martin Adams"
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Spooky times are here again, and we're celebrating by taking a look at issues 13 and 14 of Archie's Sonic X comic, a terrifying two-parter that features the return of King Boom Boo following his appearance in the show. But the only thing more terrifying than being trapped on an island with a host of possessed people out for your head...is the quality of these issues! OoOoOoOOH! ...Is that too mean? That might be too mean.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Archie Sonic X - "Hare 'em, Scare 'em"(0:05:55) Issue #12 recap(0:07:13) Issue #13(0:34:43) Issue #14(1:12:32) Final thoughts(1:17:20) Outro
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Puuttuva jakso?
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Oh man, these Sonic games sure are great! But what if you could get a little something extra to give you a reason to go back after you finished it? That's exactly what we're going to answer in this episode, as we take a look back at the history of downloadable content in the Sonic series! From free little bonuses and contests in the Dreamcast era to the elaborate expansions and deluxe versions of today, Sonic's online offerings have continued to change with the industry, both for better and for worse, creating a fascinating legacy all its own. But one thing's for sure: listening to this downloadable episode will leave you very content.
(0:00:00) Intro/Our recent Sonic-y stuff(0:07:00) Main topic: A history of Sonic DLC(0:09:09) Sega Channel/Dream Library(0:12:54) Sonic Adventure(0:41:44) Sonic Adventure 2(0:48:56) Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)(0:55:03) Sonic Unleashed(0:59:51) Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II(1:02:43) Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing(1:08:11) Sonic Generations(1:11:14) Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed(1:17:26) Sonic Lost World(1:24:24) Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric(1:25:09) Sonic Mania(1:26:02) Sonic Forces(1:38:59) Sonic Colors Ultimate(1:40:11) Sonic Origins(1:47:40) Sonic Frontiers(1:58:05) Sonic Superstars(2:07:50) Sonic X Shadow Generations(2:10:46) Final Thoughts(2:30:00) Outro
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Sonic Adventure DLC on a Real SEGA Dreamcast
Interview with Sonic Adventure Reebok DMX competition winner Neil Riddaway
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It's time for another listing party, as we tackle perhaps the most controversial Sonic soundtrack(s) ever composed. Special guest RecD chimes in as we look back at Sonic 3 & Knuckles, a soundtrack that is perhaps known less for the music it features and more for the many mysteries behind its creation. Which are better, the original tracks, or the "original" tracks? Whether you're a dedicated fan or just a stranger in Moscow, listening to the gang's thoughts just might be the happiest days of your life.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic 3 & Knuckles listening party(0:17:45) Title track(0:20:52) Menu themes(0:27:07) Jingles(0:40:25) Bonus/special stages(0:51:26) Knuckles theme(0:56:41) Boss themes(1:02:02) Multiplayer stages(1:08:00) Angel Island(1:12:52) Hydro City(1:16:10) Marble Garden(1:20:17) Carnival Night(1:30:58) Ice Cap(1:41:38) Launch Base(1:53:58) Big Arms(1:56:21) Mushroom Hill(1:59:30) Flying Battery(2:02:35) Sandopolis(2:05:46) Lava Reef(2:09:36) Sky Sanctuary(2:13:41) Death Egg(2:16:34) Doomsday(2:18:55) Credits themes(2:26:17) Other tracks(2:30:00) Final thoughts(2:37:46) Outro
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RecD on YouTube
What we know about the Sonic 3 soundtrack
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We're back, and we're ready to teach! Special guest Sreddous joins us for another newbie education episode, as we answer her questions about crossovers, pushing boundaries, and which part of the world Crash Bandicoot ACTUALLY hails from.
(0:00:00) Intro(0:03:37) Main topic: Sonic Newbie Education 101(0:05:16) Which games are the closest to the lore you guys accept?(0:23:01) What game do you wish you could reprogram to fix your issues with it?(0:32:27) Quiz game: A.B.C.D. Station(0:57:12) Can you identify any moments where a creative wanted to push things a little further and Sega said no?(1:08:39) Quiz game: Sonic Said(1:29:03) Other than the Olympics, what other framing of a Sonic and Mario crossover do you think could be really fun?(1:32:39) Quiz game: Know More Music(1:46:55) Outro
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Sreddous's favorite meme
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We're locked and loaded, and ready for action. It's time for a look back at Shadow's self-titled spin-off, so the gang is joined by Midnight_Ky, who has played this game more than anyone probably should! Is Shadow a force for good? Evil? Somewhere in between? It's time for us to pick our route and show everyone that this is who we are!
(0:00:00) Preamble(0:01:05) Intro(0:04:37) Midnight's Sonic history(0:08:06) How we played/obtained the game(0:15:13) Main topic: Shadow the Hedgehog (the game)(0:23:12) GameBuddy's big rant(0:42:03) Music(0:54:38) Gameplay(0:59:27) Levels(1:32:34) Routes and endings(1:46:09) More thoughts(2:02:24) Final boss(2:27:40) Final thoughts(2:33:37) Outro
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Midnight_Ky on Twitch
Original Shadow the Hedgehog press release
Shadow the Hedgehog | Complete Story (Japanese, Translated)
Windii on YouTube
Windii's translations on WordPress
Shadow the Hedgehog Reloaded
shadow the hedgehog op but its nu metal
I Am (All of Me) - Disco Version (w/ Vocals)
"Broken" by Sins of a Divine Mother
Maria Better Eyes mod
How to REALLY Play Shadow the Hedgehog🥨
How to Criticize a Translation Effectively (and How to Identify Bad-Faith Criticism)
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With CyberLink's voice temporarily out of commission, we're joined by voice actor, writer, and fanfiction connoisseur Marin M. Miller as we flex our creative muscles and improvise yet another fanfic! In this world unique & beyond what you know from the Sega games, Vector and Jewel are two hopeless college students just looking to graduate, but when a chance encounter brings them together, they find themselves pegged by a hidden figure to join him on a quest beneath the university in search of untold riches. But can this mysterious benefactor be trusted? Is someone else secretly pulling all the strings? And as this spooky yarn reaches its climax, our heroes had better hope that they ain't afraid of no ghost...
(0:00:00) Intro/Marin's history with Sonic(0:06:51) Main topic: Let's write another fanfic!(0:10:34) Character select(0:13:54) Chris - Dramatic speech that is in some way cut off for comedic effect(0:22:13) Jake - Everything gets spooky(0:27:58) Jeremy - Tragic backstory out of nowhere(0:35:00) Marin - Truth or dare(0:42:47) Chris - Characters denigrate other video game franchises(0:47:59) Jake - Inexplicable crossover that doesn't compliment either universe(0:53:28) Jeremy - Another character blocks the way, looking for a fight(1:01:07) Marin - Finale(1:12:10) Final thoughts(1:14:30) Outro
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Marin's website
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It's time to go back. Back before Mega Man crossovers, before echidnas turning green, before even cheap character deaths. No, we're going back to where it all began as we revisit Sonic Firsts, a graphic novel compiling some of the earliest Archie adventures! From the first comic ever printed to Bunnie's big break, from a Super Sonic spotlight to a red rival's reveal, this mega collection of early comics is not to be missed, no matter what the CCA might tell you!
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Firsts(0:12:54) A brief divergence about the Comics Code(0:21:48) "Don't Cry for Me, Mobius!" (Issue #0)(0:40:40) "Rabbot Deployment" (Issue #3)(0:56:02) "The Lizard of Odd" (Issue #4)(1:13:24) "This Island Hedgehog" (Issue #13)(1:33:30) Final thoughts(1:43:41) Outro
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The sun is out, the water is cool, and it's time to get away from it all and enjoy the summer! The only question is...where? That's what The Hill Is Always Greener plans to settle today, as we try to create a list of the top 10 summer vacation destinations in Sonic's world. Is it better to be near civilization or out roughing it? What kind of activities does each spot offer? And is a beach still a beach if it only touches water during a crisis? So pop your shades, grab one of those those little umbrella drinks, and kick back as you join us for some fast-footed fun in the sun.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Top 10 Sonic summer vacation destinations(0:05:38) Emerald Hill(0:07:19) Green Hills(0:08:27) Angel Island(0:11:38) Carnival Island(0:15:06) Resort Island(0:17:22) Station Square/Emerald Coast(0:20:10) Neo Green Hill(0:21:20) Emerald Town/Emerald Beach(0:23:49) Seaside Hill/Ocean Palace(0:26:44) Sunset Hill(0:29:48) Water Palace(0:31:03) Splash Canyon/Red Canyon(0:33:50) Soleanna/Wave Ocean(0:36:05) Southern Island/Plant Kingdom(0:38:56) Blue Coast(0:40:42) Apotos/Windmill Isle(0:43:06) Adabat/Jungle Joyride(0:46:09) Tropical Coast(0:47:26) Dolphin Resort(0:50:22) Seaside Island(0:53:21) Northstar Islands/Bridge Island(0:55:32) Scrambled Shores(0:57:39) Trimming the list(1:01:39) Re-ordering the list(1:33:33) The final list/Our personal picks(1:40:40) Final thoughts(1:42:00) Outro
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Knock knock! It's time for the gang to take a long, hard look at Knuckles, the TV spin-off of the Sonic Cinematic Universe! Since its release, the show has proved INCREDIBLY controversial with Sonic fans, largely eschewing a traditional Sonic adventure in favor of a lighthearted sendup to classic sports comedies. Are the escapades of Wade Whipple and his furry red sidekick truly the harbinger of doom for all things Sonic, or does this miniseries carry just enough heart, humor, and unnecessary product placement to stand proud with the rest of the SCU?
(0:00:00) Intro(0:04:40) Sonic Symphony report(0:10:23) Main topic: The Knuckles show(0:27:27) The Warrior(1:09:35) Don’t Ever Say I Wasn't There for You(1:15:14) The Shabbat Dinner(1:33:30) The Flames of Disaster(1:47:51) Reno, Baby!(2:05:31) What Happens in Reno Stays in Reno(2:19:46) Final thoughts(2:33:40) Outro
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Sonic Movie: It's Cool! Special guest KaiserNeko joins us to take a look back at Sonic's live action theatrical debut. We reminisce about the long road to its 2020 release, talk about everything we thought did and didn't work, and discuss whether live action as a medium can ever truly hope to capture the essence of Sonic the Hedgehog. Plus, a brief look back at some of the bizarre movie treatments that (thankfully) DIDN'T get off the ground!
(0:00:00) Intro(0:02:59) Kaiser's history with Sonic(0:11:49) Hollywood's other attempts at a Sonic movie(0:23:32) History of the 2020 movie(0:35:05) Kinda plot summary(1:23:16) Final thoughts(1:25:55) Outro
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TeamFourStar
FourStarBento
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Giga gigloo! Special guest Jolene joins us as we do a deep dive on Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes de Robotnik, a one-off French comic from the early 90s! It's a very different take on Sonic and Tails' escapades on Angel Island, full of charming art, nonsensical phrases, incredibly dated stereotypes, and so much more. By the name of a sailed egg, you won't want to miss this!
(0:00:00) Intro(0:02:18) Jolene's history with Sonic(0:04:09) Main topic: Sonic Adventures: Dans les Griffes de Robotnik(0:09:23) The fan translation(0:13:48) The art(0:17:06) Comic recap(1:02:31) The "sequel"(1:05:27) Final thoughts(1:09:12) Outro
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Sonic Adventures In The Claws Of Robotnik [English Fanslation]
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They say big things come in small packages, and nowhere is that more true than today's subject, as the gang takes a look back at Sonic Pocket Adventure! Developed by SNK, this pseudo-remix of Sonic 2 has been left to the wayside, with Sega not even acknowledging it exists, but does it really deserve to be forgotten? Join us as we rediscover this hidden NeoGeo gem and the surprising influence it had on the early years of modern Sonic games. The future is now!
(0:00:00) Intro(0:04:29) What's a NeoGeo Pocket Color?(0:16:59) Main topic: Sonic Pocket Adventure(0:28:50) Neo South Island Zone(0:34:28) Special Stages(0:40:48) Secret Plant Zone(0:45:18) Cosmic Casino Zone(0:49:44) Aquatic Relix Zone(0:56:42) Sky Chase Zone/Aerobase Zone(1:04:17) Gigantic Angel Zone(1:13:05) Last Utopia Zone(1:17:22) Chaotic Space Zone(1:21:44) Final thoughts(1:28:59) Outro
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King of Fighters Retrospective - Fighting Game Retrospectives
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Have no fear! Amy Rose is here! Prismaeya returns to the podcast for a discussion about the female face of our favorite franchise. Amy's a character that's changed a lot over the years, running the gamut from starry-eyed fangirl to confident girlboss, and people are VERY vocal about their own preferences. Follow me and listen as we look back at this pink hedgehog's storied career, and try to hammer home whether there's a true balance to be found for a character that is so many people's sweet passion.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Who is Amy Rose?(0:08:03) Classic Amy(0:14:40) Modern Amy(0:39:00) "Postmodern" Amy and Boom Amy(0:53:46) Archie Amy and STC Amy(0:59:45) Amy's theme songs(1:09:23) Amy's weapon(s) and abilities(1:19:56) Mika's Amy origins(1:31:01) Prime Amy(s)(1:36:15) Amy voices(1:52:45) FangGuu chimes in!(1:54:59) Ship talk(1:57:46) Final thoughts(2:13:35) Outro
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Welcome to a world unique and beyond what you know from the Sega games! A world where black is white, up is down, and everyone's favorite blue hedgehog is...EVIL?! That's right, the gang is getting creative again today as they craft their own take on a mirror Sonic universe that we're calling "Scattered Rings"! What catastrophe could have left the world in such a state? What threat do our former heroes pose now that they've turned to the dark side? And just who is going to be left to stop them? You'll have to listen to find out as we take a peek through the looking glass at what could be...
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Let's create a mirror universe!(0:03:26) previous mirror universe fiction(0:19:37) "Scattered Rings"(0:22:40) Sonic/the status quo(0:42:53) Eggman(0:49:30) Knuckles(0:58:32) Tails(1:08:16) Amy(1:16:50) Metal Sonic(1:23:18) Shadow(1:45:26) Rouge(1:50:49) Team Chaotix(1:54:19) Cream(2:00:34) Team Hooligan(2:03:35) Blaze(2:06:50) Silver(2:09:50) Babylon Rogues(2:10:43) Deadly Six(2:11:20) Infinite(2:12:53) Big(2:14:20) Omochao, Orbot and Cubot(2:17:20) Final thoughts(2:19:16) Outro
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Transformers: The Basics on Shattered Glass
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It's our second anniversary, and we're ready for another year of talking about everyone's favorite hedgehog! So why don't we kick off year three by talking about...well, Sonic himself? That's right, all of...er, MOST of the gang are diving deep today into what really drives Sonic as a character. What are his the core aspects of his personality? How about his greatest flaws? Why do so many people believe Black Knight is "peak" as the kids call it? And at the heart of it all, they try to answer the big question: is there really one TRUE Sonic characterization...or does there even need to be?
(0:00:00) Intro(0:03:00) Main topic: Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?(0:10:49) Real quick recent Sonic-y stuff(0:13:30) Who is Sonic "objectively"?(0:27:36) Sonic's pre-Adventure "essence"(0:39:50) Older Sonic media that "gets it wrong"(0:44:30) Perfect examples of what makes Sonic "Sonic"(1:07:06) Black Knight and Unleashed(1:44:15) Sonic's flaws(2:10:17) What should Sonic NEVER do?(2:21:34) Our Sonic headcanons(2:37:46) Who is Sonic to us specifically?(2:51:40) Outro
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The Animation of Sonic Frontiers
Hot Coffee by Adam Bryce Thomas
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Hoo boy, folks. Our journey through Sonic Prime has finally come to an end, as heroes and villains from across the Shatterverse come together for one final showdown against an emotionally compromised child and his robot army. Is it the grand finale we were all hoping for? Or would this ending have been better left banished to the darkest corners of the void? Tune in to find out!
(0:00:00) Intro(0:05:10) Year of Shadow, baby!(0:11:19) Main Topic: Sonic Prime "Season" 3(0:14:00) Grim Tidings(0:30:20) Dome Sweet Dome(0:35:30) No Escape-The Devil is in the Tails(1:05:40) From the Top(1:28:57) Final thoughts(1:50:40) Outro
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Police Story reference
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Get ready... GO! It's time for a new episode of The Wood Village is Always Greener, as we hop in our cars, hovercrafts, and planes, traveling back to the late '90s so we can reminisce on a beloved classic kart racer, Diddy Kong Racing. We take a DEEP dive looking back at everything this game has to offer, from its colorful cast, to its many scenic circuits, to all the attempted follow-ups that never quite left the starting line.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Diddy Kong Racing(0:07:25) Development history (0:11:09) The characters(0:40:18) Gameplay(0:47:27) Battle mode (0:49:16) Adventure mode(0:59:07) Dino Domain(1:01:48) Snowflake Mountain (1:05:20) Sherbet Island(1:09:29) Dragon Forest(1:15:39) Wizpig's First Strike(1:21:14) Future Fun Land(1:24:31) Wizpig Strikes Back and other features(1:29:10) Diddy Kong Racing DS(1:44:48) The almost-sequels(1:56:23) Other media and merch(2:04:20) N64 vs. DS listening party(2:20:59) Final thoughts(2:22:41) Outro
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Diddy Kong Racing's Krunch -- Designing For Frustration
Donkey Kong Racing trailer
Diddy Kong Pilot prototypes
Diddy Kong Racing Adventure
The Fast and the Furriest
Mickey's Speedway USA beta maps
Rare Racers pins at Fangamer
DKR64.com
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After much teasing, the gang is finally beginning their journey through the UK Sonic novels written by Martin Adams, who is totally a real person that exists, we swear. First up is Sonic in Robotnik's Laboratory, as Sonic and Tails race to rescue their friends from Robotnik's FAROUT machine, a device that is anything but. It's a tale filled romance, betrayal, fast food, rats, toasters, obscure localizations, bad-taste jokes about public figures, incomprehensible cockney rhyming, and a bunch of other stuff someone saw in a video once...what more could anyone ask for?
(0:00:00) Intro/our recent Sonic-y stuff(0:06:01) Main Topic: Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory(0:20:21) Story recap(2:09:56) Final thoughts(2:16:16) Outro
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Sonic the Comic the Podcast
STCTP interview with "Martin Adams"
Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory
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People don't always say what they mean, and things are not always what they seem. For example, we could say "the Sonic Underground episode 'Friend or Foe', Knuckles' first appearance in a western Sonic cartoon, is terrible and nobody should watch it." But what we actually mean is "we and special guest Green Bones Dommy watched this terrible episode, and had a blast laughing at its ridiculous animation, its often nonsensical plotting, and the Sonic franchise's all-time wolf-face power couple." So grab a plate of Krupnik and join us for our first ever look back at Sonic Underground...for better and for worse.
(0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Sonic Underground - "Friend or Foe?"(0:12:15) The history (and OUR history) of Sonic Underground(0:30:50) The cast and thoughts on some other episodes(0:48:43) Theme song(0:53:13) "Friend or Foe?" episode discussion(1:37:56) Final thoughts(1:42:57) Outro
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Sonic Underground - Friend or Foe
Ben Hurst interviews - Saturday Morning Sonic
Sonic Underground: The Greatest Hits
Sonic Underground commercial
"The Best of Anime II" commercial
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