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The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.
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With sakura in bloom, a trio of dancing Pokémon give us a moment of beauty, something to smile about, and a Japanese language lesson.
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We’re not sure if this counts as cosplay, but it looks exactly like the Disney pirate tale.
Hyper-energetic superfan leaps into dance troupe’s recreation of one of anime’s most popular opening themes.
Effortlessly twirling and leaping, these acrobats are amazing… even outside of their costumes!
Dance along with the adorable Pocket Monster, or stay in your seat and sing along with the equally cute lyrics.
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