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2017125 minGdocumentary

Vibration: THE YELLOW MONKEY

2017125 minGdocumentary

After a 15-year break, one of Japan's top rock bands reunites in 2016 and embarks on a tour, promising never to disband again.

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Daishi Matsunaga

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After a 15-year break, one of Japan's top rock bands reunites in 2016 and embarks on a tour, promising never to disband again.

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Daishi Matsunaga

Daishi Matsunagadirector

Kazuya Yoshiicast

Hideaki Kikuchicast

Yoichi Hirosecast

Eiji Kikuchicast

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In 2016, The Yellow Monkey reunites after a 15-year break. The Japanese rock band embarks on a tour, promising to stay together this time. Director Daishi Matsunaga captures the band's performances and their interactions off stage. The film reflects on their activities during the hiatus and their future plans. At 125 minutes, it provides a close look at one of Japan's most influential music groups as they navigate their comeback.

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