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201768 minPGdocumentary

The World Is Mine

201768 minPGdocumentary

A western cosplayer of Hatsune Miku immerses herself in Tokyo's otaku community, exploring her identity through cosplay and fan-created lyrics.

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A western cosplayer of Hatsune Miku immerses herself in Tokyo's otaku community, exploring her identity through cosplay and fan-created lyrics.

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Ann Orendirector

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A western cosplayer of Hatsune Miku arrives in Tokyo and immerses herself in the local otaku community. She interacts with dedicated manga fans and engages in cosplay, reflecting on her identity through this art form. The film features voiceovers of lyrics written by fans for Hatsune Miku, illustrating the global significance of this fandom. It runs for 68 minutes and was released in 2017.

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