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Jouji YANAMI

八奈見乗児

Family name (in kanji): 八奈見

Given name (in kanji): 乗児

Birth name: Shigemitsu (繁満) Shirato (白土)

Date of birth: 1931-08-30

Hometown: Fushun, Manchuria (birthplace) & Fukuoka, Japan (hometown), Tokyo, Japan

Date of death: 2021-12-03

Blood type: A

Hobbies:

Golf

Website:

Jouji Yanami @ Aoni Production (Japanese)

Non-anime roles:

Ace in "Gunbird" (VG) (Japanese)

Brey in "Dragon Quest IV" (CD drama) (Japanese)

Demon Familiar in "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" (VG) (Japanese)

Dr. Mardock in "Twinbee Taisen Puzzle-dama" (VG) (Japanese)

Duke Pepe in "Tengai Makyō II: Manjimaru" (VG) (Japanese)

Ebisumaru in "Tengai Makyō II: Manjimaru" (VG) (Japanese)

Fei Pusu in "Tobal 2" (VG) (Japanese)

Fei Pusu in "Tobal No. 1" (VG) (Japanese)

Fillmore in "Cars 2" (animated movie) (Japanese)

Fillmore in "Cars" (animated movie) (Japanese)

Frank in "The Incredibles" (animated movie) (Japanese)

Gabura in "Akumaizer 3" (Japanese TV, 1975)

Gama Hermit in "Tengai Makyou: Ziria - Haruka naru Jipang" (VG) (Japanese)

Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" (1978 animated film) (Japanese)

Garuda in "Everybody's Golf 4" (VG) (Japanese)

Gimmick in "Gunbird 2" (VG) (Japanese)

Jigoku Daishi/Xavier in "Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness" (VG/Arcade,PS,Sega Saturn) (Japanese)

Laville Clemente in "Tales of Destiny 2" (VG) (Japanese)

Laville Clemente in "Tales of Destiny PS2" (VG) (Japanese)

Masanobu Honda in "Kessen" (VG) (Japanese)

Mokujiki in "Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou koto Nakare" (VG) (Japanese)

Monk Rau in "Brave Story: New Traveler" (VG) (Japanese)

Nose Demon Familiar in "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" (VG) (Japanese)

Oniroku in "Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Dōchū: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake" (VG) (Japanese)

Professor in "Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Battle" (VG) (Japanese)

Professor in "Saru! Get You! 2" (VG) (Japanese)

Professor in "Saru! Get You! 3" (VG) (Japanese)

Professor in "Saru! Get You!" (VG) (Japanese)

Seaclamp in "Beast Wars" (Japanese Dub)

Splinter in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1" (live-action movie) (Japanese)

News: Show: 4 +4 unverified

In Memoriam (Dec 31, 2021)

Dragon Ball Z Narrator, Voice Actor Jouji Yanami Passes Away (Dec 14, 2021)

One Piece: Episode of Skypiea Anime Special Reveals Staff, Guest Cast (Aug 5, 2018)

Naoki Tatsuta Temporarily Replaces Jouji Yanami as Kaiō/Narrator in Dragon Ball Super Anime (Sep 25, 2015)

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Happy Lucky Bikkuriman (TV) : Theme Song Performance (END)
Time Bokan: Royal Revival (OAV) : Theme Song Performance (ED)
Time Patrol-Tai Otasukeman (TV) : Theme Song Performance (ED 1)
Yatterman (TV) : Theme Song Performance (EDS 1,2)
Yatterman (TV 2008) : Theme Song Performance (ED 8)

Cast in:
Adventures of Little El Cid (TV); Holle
Adventures of Puss-in-Boots (TV) as Don Quijote
Ai City (movie) as T
Amazing Nurse Nanako (TV) as Dr. Kuron
Andersen Monogatari (TV) as Bishop (eps 25-26)
Animal Treasure Island (movie) as Baron/Danshaku
Animation Kikō Marco Polo no Bōken (TV); Guilherme (ep 3)
Anmitsu Hime (TV) as Hikozaemon Abekawa
Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX (TV) as Dr. Ban
Area 88 (OAV) as Giuseppe Farina (ep 2)
Asari-chan Ai no Marchen Shōjo (TV) as Shinigami (ep 8)
Ashita no Eleven-tachi (special) as Tetsugorō Mihoro
Ashita no Joe (TV) as Cook (ep 43); Guard B (ep 9); Kawabata (ep 13); Referee (11 episodes

eps 38-39, 44, 51, 58, 61-62, 71, 75-76, 78

); Reporter B (5 episodes

eps 29, 36, 46, 54, 77

Heidi - A Girl of the Alps (TV) as Landlord
Heisei Tensai Bakabon (TV); Dr. Donguri; Flying Head Master
Henbe (TV) as Black Hole-Jiisan
High School! Kimengumi (TV) as Yone Kanada
Himitsu no Akko-chan (TV 2) as Yamashita Couch
Hoshi no Ko Chobin (TV) as Owl
(The) Human Revolution (OAV) as Okumura
Hustle Punch (TV) as Professor Garigari/Garigari Hagase
Inuyasha (TV) as Totosai
InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler as Toutousai
InuYasha: Kuroi Tessaiga (special) as Totosai
InuYasha: The Final Act (TV) as Tōtōsai
(The) Irresponsible Captain Tylor (OAV) as Hidezaburo Kitaguchi
(The) Irresponsible Captain Tylor (TV) as Dr. Hidesaburo Kitaguchi
Itadakiman (TV) as Dasainen; Dasinen

Ixion Saga DT (TV) as Doctor (eps 2-3)
Jetter Mars (TV) as Tawashi
Jump Out! Batchiri (TV) as President Gappori; Princible Gappori

Kaibutsu-kun (TV)
Kaitō Kiramekiman (TV) as Hieru
Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens (TV) as Dokusasori-sensei (ep 3)
Karakuri Kengo Den Musashi Lord (TV) as Gennai
Kariage-kun (TV) as Princible Toukichi Kinoshita; Tōkichi Kinoshita
Kekko Kamen (OAV) as Principal Toenail of Satan
Kikansha Yaemon D51 no Daibōken (movie) as Jumbo
Kimba the White Lion (TV 1/1965) as Kuptonon (ep 14); Stork (eps 1, 21)
Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Seigi Chōjin vs. Uchū Nobushi (special) as Ingen
Kinnikuman: Ōabare! Seigi Chōjin (movie) as Horumon Yaaki
Kishin Corps (OAV) as Professor (ep 5)
Kiteretsu Daihyakka (TV) as Taihei
Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo (special) as Rika Hanayama
Koguma no Misha (TV) as Officer Todo
Kuma no Pūtarō (TV) as Horohoro Bird
Kuro ga Ita Natsu (movie) as Denroku
Kuroi Ame ni Utarete (movie) as Foreigner
Kyōfu Densetsu: Kaiki! Frankenstein (special) as Inspector Bellbeau
Kyojin no Hoshi (movie 1982) as Chūta Ban
Kyojin no Hoshi (TV) as Chūta Ban
Kyojin no Hoshi: Chizome no Kesshōsen (movie) as Chūta Ban
Kyojin no Hoshi: Dai League Ball (movie) as Chūta Ban
Kyojin no Hoshi: Ike Ike Hyūma (movie) as Chūta Ban
Kyojin no Hoshi: Shukumei no Taiketsu (movie) as Chūta Ban
(The) Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OAV) as Gerlach
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War (movie) as Gerlach
(The) Legend of Zorro (TV)
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (TV) as Ka Zandan
Lupin III vs. Detective Conan The Movie as Master
Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus (movie) as Philip
Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure (special) as Mark Williams
Lupin III: Part II (TV) as Danchone (ep 141); Doctor (ep 13); Guinness (ep 74); Scientist (ep 59)
Lupin III: Part III (TV) as General Reptol (ep 6); Professor Yang (ep 21)
Lupin III: Swallowtail Tattoo (special) as Lumberjack
Lupin tai Holmes (special) as Gerbois
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird (TV); Cold Virus (ep 7)
Magical Angel Creamy Mami (TV) as Baribari
Magical Hat (TV) as Grandpa Tau

; Narrator; Prince Taw
Magical Star Magical Emi (TV) as Yousuke Nakamori
Mahō no Star Magical Emi Semishigure (OAV) as Yōsuke Nakamori
Mahou Shoujo Lalabel (TV) as Grandpa
Majokko Tickle (TV) as Head teacher
Mamotte Shugogetten (TV) as Nankyoku Jusei
Manga Aesop Monogatari (movie) as Tortoise
Manga Aesop Monogatari (TV)
Manga Hana no Kakarichō (TV)
Manga Kotowaja Jiten (TV) as Fukurou
Maple Town Stories (TV) as Mayor
Marine Boy (TV)
Maris the Chojo (OAV) as Murphy
Marude Dameo (TV) as Boss
Marvelous Melmo (TV) as Zenzō (1971; eps 2, 8)
Mashin Eiyūden Wataru 2 (TV) as Banchuuta Oniwa
Maze (TV) as Magner
Mazinger Z (TV) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
Mazinger Z tai Ankoku Daishōgun (movie) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
Mazinger Z Vs. Devilman (movie) as Pochi; Professor Gennosuke Yumi
Mazinger Z Vs. Dr. Hell (movie) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
MazinKaiser (OAV) as Professor Yumi
Mazinkaiser vs. Great General of Darkness (OAV) as General Angoras; Professor Yumi
Microid S (TV) as Microid 74; Mr. Noracula (eps 16-26)
Minna Agechau (OAV) as Shigezo Mamiya
Moldiver (OAV) as Professor Amagi
Moldiver Ex (OAV) as Professor Amagi
Monkey Punch no Sekai Alice (OAV) as Doctor
Moomin (TV) as Muskrat
Mōretsu Atarō (TV) as Bakabon no Papa; Dekapan; Kokoro no boss
Mōretsu Atarō (TV 2) as Kokoro no Bosu
Morizo and Kiccoro (TV)
(The) Mouse and His Child (movie) as The Clock
Mr. Pen Pen (special) as Iwa-chan
Mrs. Pepperpot (TV) as Pot Bjorn
Mugen Shinshi: Bōken Katsugeki Hen (OAV) as Doctor Lao
Muteki Kōjin Daitarn 3 (TV) as Animaddo
Nagagutsu Sanjūshi (movie) as One-Eye
Nanako SOS (TV) as Nozawano (ep 13); Sandaille (ep 29)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (movie) as Gikkuri
Neo-Tokyo (movie)
New Jungle Emperor, Go Ahead Leo! (TV) as Canty (ep 25); Galago (ep 25); Old Elephant (ep 22)
New Maple Town Stories (TV) as Mayor
New Moomin (TV) as Muskrat
Ninpu Kamui Gaiden (TV) as Bugyō (ep 17)
Norakuro-kun (TV) as Kurokichi Norayama
Nouvelle Fantasia Gulliverboy (TV) as Star shadow old age teacher (2nd/ep 48)
Ochamegami Monogatari Korokoro Poron (TV) as Inachus; King
Odenkun (TV) as Daikon-sensei
Ojisan Kaizō Kōza (movie) as Usui (Yamome)
Ōkami Shōnen Ken (TV) as Boss
One Piece (TV 1999) as Boodle; Gan Fall; Gun Fall
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (movie 6) as Kerodake
(The) Order to Stop Construction (movie)
Osomatsu-kun (TV) as Matzuzō Matsuno (eps 1-25); Totoko's Grandfather
Pachislo Kizoku Gin (TV) as Prof. Hajime Kasai (ep 18)
Panda no Daibōken (movie) as Senior
Patalliro! (TV) as Minister
(The) Perrine Story (TV)
Pinch to Punch (TV)
Planet Robot Danguard Ace (TV) as Dr. Sakezō Sado; John Grey (ep 24); RX-2 Commander (ep 32); Ryūtarō Ōboshi (ep 29); Vice Führer Hechi
Poppen-sensei to Kaerazu no Numa (special) as Large catfish
Puss n' Boots Around the World (movie) as Mayor
Pyunpyunmaru (TV) as Chief
Ranma ½ (TV) as Harumaki (ep 144); Old Man (ep 79)
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology (TV) as Occhan (ep 2)
Running Man (movie) as Chief
Saint Seiya (TV) as Canon Village Chief (ep 54)
Salamander (OAV) as Latis Cabinet Minister A (eps 1, 3)
Sangokushi II: Amakakeru Otokotachi (special) as Zhang Song (Ziqiao)
Sangokushi [1]: Eiyū-tachi no Yoake (movie) as Yang Xian
Sangokushi [2] Chōkō Moyu! (movie) as Liu Biao
Sangokushi [3] Harukanaru Daichi (movie) as Hua Tuo
Sasuga no Sarutobi (TV) as Happosai
Science Fiction Saiyuki Starzinger (TV) as Assistant Professor Dodge
Sea Prince and the Fire Child (movie); Sea Dragon B
Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkō Kamen (TV); Godom
Shin Bikkuriman (TV) as Super Zeus
Shin chan (TV)
Shin Getter Robo vs. Neo Getter Robo (OAV) as Professor Shikishima
Shin Kyojin no Hoshi (TV) as Ban Chuuta

; Chūta Ban
Shin Kyojin no Hoshi II (TV) as Ban Chuuta; Chuta Ban
Shin Tetsujin 28 (TV 1980) as General Spark (ep 35); Tarantula (ep 46)
Shōnen Keniya (movie) as Dr. Stein
Sindbad the Sailor (TV) as Demon of the Ice
Sobakasu Pucchi (TV)
Sohryuden - Legend of the Dragon Kings (OAV) as Vincent
Soreike! Anpanman (TV) as Don Ki Hotate
Soreike! Anpanman: Kyōryū Nosshi no Daibōken (movie) as Shiwa-Shiwa Dragon
Space Adventure Cobra (TV) as Jingorō (ep 22)
Space Pirate Captain Harlock (TV) as Dr. Zero; Prime Minister
Speed Racer X (TV) as Prof. Akihabara
Star Blazers: The Bolar Wars (TV) (eps 18-19); Elder Pilgrim (eps 18-19)
Stop! Hibari-kun (TV) as Ibari Oozora
Super Electromagnetic Robot Com-battler V (TV) as Dr. Pikaderi
Super Mario Brothers: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Daisakusen (movie) as Priest
Swan Lake (movie) as Minister
Tanoshii Moomin Ikka (TV) as Binchi
Tatakae!! Rāmenman (TV) as Old Crow Man (ep 16)
Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island (special) as Hige-Oyaji
Tiger Mask II (TV) as Old Man of the Andes
Time Bokan (TV) as Grocky
Time Bokan: Royal Revival (OAV) as Boyakey; Dasainen; Domoke-Yakovitch; Glocky; Julie Kokemasu; Kokematsu; Kosuinen; Sekovitch; Tobokke
Time Patrol-Tai Otasukeman (TV) as Sekobitchi
Tomatoman (TV) as Preist Ume
Tondemo Senshi Muteking (TV) as Stream Driver (ep 45)
Tongari Bōshi no Memoru (TV) as Mariel's dentist (ep 3); Monica's Grandfather (ep 35)
Topo Gigio (TV) as Doc
Toriko (TV) as King Kai (ep 99)
Tottemo! Luckyman (TV); Chairman
Toward the Terra (movie) as Doctor
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (TV) as Old man (2nd Season; eps 12-13); Old shopkeeper (1st season; ep 20)
Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai (TV) as Shinzo Hattori
Twin Bee Paradise (OAV) as Dr Mardock
UFO Robo Grendizer (TV) as Dr. Genzō Umon; King of Vega
UFO Robo Grendizer tai Great Mazinger (movie) as Dr. Genzō Umon
Ultraman: Chō Tōshi Gekiden - Suisei Senjin Tsuifon Tōjō (OAV) as Dr. Notani
Umi no Triton (TV) as Ippei; Nereus
Urusei Yatsura (TV 1981) as Gongo Dodan (ep 154); Pool Demon (eps 34, 125)
Ushio & Tora (OAV) as Umizato (eps 7-8)
Wansa-kun (TV) as Lupin
(The) Wizard of Oz (movie) as Tinman
(The) Wonderful Adventures of Nils (TV) as Ten (ep 10)
(The) Wonderful Wizard of Oz (TV) as General Guph (eps 42-50)
Xanadu Dragonslayer Densetsu (OAV) as Archbishop Taston
Yatterman (movie 1977) as Boyacky
Yatterman (movie 2009) as Boyakki
Yatterman (TV) as Boyakkii
Yatterman (TV 2008) as Boyakkii; Kosuinen (ep 26); Le Onabura Dabenki (ep 58)
Yattodetaman (TV) as Julie Kokematsu
Yuki (movie)
Yume no Hoshi no Button Nose (TV) as Duke Fastener
Yume Senshi Wingman (TV) as Vice-Principal
Yume-Miru Anime on-chan Season 2 (TV) as Doctor gg
Yumemiru Topo Gigio (TV) as Doc
Zendarman (TV) as Topokke

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This Week in Games - Nintendo Indies Showcase 2024

Apr 19, 11:00 games

Jean-Karlo looks at some of the most promising titles from Nintendo's latest showcases, explains why a big player heading over to Nintendo is worth watching, and more! ― Welcome back, folks! Does anybody know what to do when a snack you like isn't in production anymore? I used to look forward to Russel Stover's pectin jellybeans every Spring, but apparently, those aren't in production anymore. I've e...

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Apr 19, 09:00 anime

We're taking Fantasy Football to the soccer field to build the perfect team of egoists. ― Unlike other sports anime, Bluelock's central theme doesn't revolve around teamwork and self-sacrifice. This, nevertheless, is to be expected considering the series' plot. For instance, when Jinpachi Ego introduces himself to the 300 personally curated prospects meant to participate in his battle royal-esque ex...

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INTERVIEW: Small-Town Horror Comes to Life in Masaaki Ninomiya's GANNIBAL Manga

Apr 19, 09:00 manga

The manga creator shares the horror films that influenced his series set in rural Japan, where humans are on the menu. ― Is Masaaki Ninomiya's horror manga Gannibal folk horror? It certainly fits a lot of the subgenre's definition. Set in a strange, isolated mountain village, it touches on how ritual can influence insular communities and how that looks to outsiders – and even more importantly, how o...

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Yuri!!! on Ice: Ice Adolescence Film Canceled

Apr 18, 23:39

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Production committee, MAPPA cite 'various circumstances' ― The official website for Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence (Yuri!!! on Ice Gekijō-ban: Ice Adolescence), the anime film in the Yuri!!! on Ice franchise, confirmed on Friday that production on the film has been canceled. The film's production committee and the anime studio MAPPA explained that the committee and staff decided on this ca...

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At 25:00 in Akasaka BL Drama Cast Discuss Kiss Scene, Personal Hobbies at Live Event

Apr 18, 14:00 events live-action

Kiita Komagine and Taisuke Niihara show how they perfected the right angle for their on-screen kiss. ― The cast members of the new BL drama At 25:00, in Akasaka showed off what they do at 25 o'clock (1:00 am) at night. And it's nothing like what happens in the drama. While somewhat underrepresented in the anime industry, boys' love (BL) has a strong presence in the manga and TV drama world. With at l...

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This Week in Anime - Are This Season's Isekai Anime Any Good?

Apr 18, 10:00

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Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? ― Lucas gets his first taste of the TWIA's seasonal isekai sampler. Is there any spice this season, or is it all the same comfort food? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler War...

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Voice Actor Dave Underwood Dies at 57

Apr 18, 07:24

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Underwood voiced characters in You're Under Arrest, Crusher Joe, Kite ― Voice actor Dave Underwood (David Kent Underwood II) died on April 6. He was 57. His family will hold a wake for him on April 20. They have also set up at GoFundMe account for burial expenses. Underwood was born on December 28, 1966. He attended broadcasting school at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, MI, and h...

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The Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guide

Apr 17, 12:27

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The late premieres are coming in, including GRIMM VARIATIONS. Also: Touken Ranbu Kai Kyoden, YATAGARASU, Kaiju No. 8, Black Butler: Public School Arc, The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, KONOSUBA Season 3, Viral Hit, Mysterious Disappearances, Mushoku Tensei, Sound! Euphonium, Mission: Yozakura Family, Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and more! ― Welcome to Anime News Network's Spring 2024 Anime Preview Guid...

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Fans Say Farewell to Yokohama's Life-Size Moving Gundam

Apr 17, 09:00

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Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, singer T.M. Revolution, and LUNA SEA's Sugizo appeared for the spectacular send-off. ― The Gundam Factory Yokohama held its “Grand Finale ～To the Next Stage～” event on March 31. And to be honest, grand is an understatement. It was epic. Since December 2020, Gundam fans from around the world have visited the Yamashita Pier area in Yokohama to see the 18-meter-tall RX-7...

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This Week in Anime - What Do You Do When Your Fav Anime Isn't Simulcast?

Apr 16, 13:00

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In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. ― In the modern streaming landscape, almost every anime series is simulcast for fans. Almost. Chris and Steve discuss what happens when a highly-anticipated series gets passed over. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expre...

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Ragna Crimson Manga Volume 11 Review

Apr 16, 12:00

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Ragna Crimson volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates all of the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. ― Ragna Crimson Volume 11 effectively ends the first major arc of the manga and encapsulates the strengths and struggles of what has come thus far. The volume is essentially broken into three pieces: the battle, a flashback with Ultimatia and Wolteka...

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