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Tales of the Bizarre: Christmas Eve Special

Tales of the Bizarre: Christmas Eve Special

Part of Tales of the Bizarre Collection

1996
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"Tales of the Bizarre", in which familiar storyteller Tamori and a star-studded cast take us into a "strange world". This time, Tamori, the storyteller, will present five gems: Gorilla, The Terrifying Karaoke Singing Battle, Telepathic Love, Housewife Sachiko's Secret Pleasure and Merry Christmas 2040

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Production

Fuji Television Network

Language

JA

Status

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Release Date

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Bandō Mitsugorō X

Bandō Mitsugorō X

Shukazu Katsumata

Shukazu Katsumata

Hijiri Kojima

Hijiri Kojima

Tae Kimura

Tae Kimura

Baiken Jukkanji

Yoshiki Kanahashi

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"Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Fall Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '23秋の特別編) is a Japanese anthology drama that aired on Fuji TV on November 11, 2023. This special presents four unique, mysterious tales. Episode summaries: 1. "The Eternal Two" An assistant accused of murder alters reality with a mysterious button. 2. "False Accusation in Hell" A lawyer defends a deceased man in Hell, uncovering shocking truths. 3. "Transistor Compression Contest" A fierce competition to compress a magazine leads to unexpected rivalries. 4. "Set Your Life's Playlist in Advance" A life-caster builds an AI idol, unveiling secrets from her past.

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