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By Tomoki Okamoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

17:52 JST, January 13, 2026

The tide of blockbuster movies and hit dramas continues to rise. Every day, new releases generate buzz as they premier in theaters, on TV and on streaming services.

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