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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageJA
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Science Fiction
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DirectorDemo Tanaka
WritersDemo Tanaka
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsLyrical School's Close Encounters of the Third Kind
About Lyrical School's Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Six friends including record store employee Ayaka form a rap group called Lyrical School. They keep plugging away while struggling to bridge the gap between their dreams and reality. One day, they are shocked when a doll in the corner of the warehouse begins to talk
Directed by Demo Tanaka, Lyrical School's Close Encounters of the Third Kind leans on a strong ensemble — Lyrical School, Buffalo Goro A, ANI — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2016.
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