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ゾン100～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～ [Zom 100 ~Zombie ni Naru Made ni Shitai 100 no Koto~] #2
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 2
Akira and Kencho make an impromptu trip to Ikebukuro to snag a widescreen TV. But before they can find one, they wind up trapped by zombies in a department store along with a couple of beautiful girls. As Akira tries to cozy up to one of them, the conversation shifts to childhood dreams, and he realizes it’s time to embrace his own—by becoming a superhero!
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First published July 19, 2019
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April 14, 2021
And, after a great start, the second book of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is unfortunately a disappointing follow-up! There are two storylines here: Akira and Kencho go looting for a new giant TV to game on and get locked up with some flight attendants - and one of Akira’s items on his list just happens to be to wine and dine a flight attendant (why flight attendants - is this a Japanese fetish?!). The other involves Akira following his dream of becoming a superhero - with inevitably whacky results.
It just comes down to me not being that interested in either storyline. The flight attendant story was like a hundred other zombie stories where the characters are trapped in a mall and have to figure out what to do - there wasn’t anything that special or brilliant about seeing that cliche play out here. The realistic superhero story had better story beats because it was less worn territory though there’s a bit of Kick-Ass here as Akira dons a special aquatic outfit.
I liked the zombie shark with the zombie legs of its victims sticking out of its belly so it could walk on land - it was both so silly and nightmarish, it looked like something out of a Junji Ito manga! Also Haro Aso kept me guessing with the fate of Shizuka - given how he treated a potential love interest for Akira in the earlier storyline, I wasn’t sure which direction this story would go. Like the book overall though, Shizuka also turns out to be a bit of a bore after appearing so mysterious and cool in the first volume.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is like a lot of mangas in that the concept and story is good for a cracking single volume but doesn’t have the legs for a series, gets forced into one anyway and the end result is nearly always underwhelming - so it goes with Volume 2. I hope I’m wrong and the third book is a return to form but we’ll see - fans of the first book, if you’re gonna check this one out, lower them expectations!
It just comes down to me not being that interested in either storyline. The flight attendant story was like a hundred other zombie stories where the characters are trapped in a mall and have to figure out what to do - there wasn’t anything that special or brilliant about seeing that cliche play out here. The realistic superhero story had better story beats because it was less worn territory though there’s a bit of Kick-Ass here as Akira dons a special aquatic outfit.
I liked the zombie shark with the zombie legs of its victims sticking out of its belly so it could walk on land - it was both so silly and nightmarish, it looked like something out of a Junji Ito manga! Also Haro Aso kept me guessing with the fate of Shizuka - given how he treated a potential love interest for Akira in the earlier storyline, I wasn’t sure which direction this story would go. Like the book overall though, Shizuka also turns out to be a bit of a bore after appearing so mysterious and cool in the first volume.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is like a lot of mangas in that the concept and story is good for a cracking single volume but doesn’t have the legs for a series, gets forced into one anyway and the end result is nearly always underwhelming - so it goes with Volume 2. I hope I’m wrong and the third book is a return to form but we’ll see - fans of the first book, if you’re gonna check this one out, lower them expectations!
July 31, 2021
Two stories in this volume, one involving stewardesses and one involving the most bad ass zombie shark I have ever seen. The stewardess love story is lightweight and honestly a bit cringey, but the aquarium / shark story is an incredibly cool bit of character growth and action. The motivation to use a zombie outbreak to cross things off the bucket list and the attitudes of the characters that being under constant threat from zombies is a far, far better state than being a zombie in their previous 9-5 existences is still fun and fresh and a tiny bit of delicious subversiveness.
**Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
**Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2022
This series definitely isn't for anyone. It's always interesting to compare this series to Alice in Borderland. It's more so for people who want funny and sometimes cringy storylines. Volume 2 does more of what readers find in volume 1 except our main characters are looking for a big screen TV when they run into some women who are airline stewardesses ultimately fulfilling one of the bucket list items. Unfortunately, some of these scenes were not well done. HOWEVER, that aquarium scene with the zombie shark was great! It was actually interesting and added a more complex element to story full of human zombies. I'm writing this review late and I've already completed volume 3 (it was much better). I think I'll continue to check out from the library for now and see where it goes.
April 28, 2022
As the zombie apocalypse rages, Akira and his buddy keep trying to compete items on their bucket list. Number 9, wine and dine a flight attendant is only almost completely disastrous and adds a couple of new items to the list that should be easy to knock out at the Tokyo Sea Life Park, an aquarium that provides that ominous green shark on the cover -- and the opportunity for a little Junji Ito tribute.
Still fun. Still packed with fan service.
Still fun. Still packed with fan service.
June 1, 2021
If you liked the first volume, this volume is more of the same!
4/5. Can't wait to see what happens in the third volume!
4/5. Can't wait to see what happens in the third volume!
May 11, 2021
DAT SHARK!!!!!!!!!
December 24, 2025
I have taken a two year hiatus in between the first, and this current volume of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.
I’m glad I’ve decided to pick it back up.
It’s just as humorous, ridiculous, and action-packed as I remember.
And Akira still does not give a fuck that there are zombies absolutely everywhere!
This time around, Akira and his good friend, Kenichiro, are headed on a spontaneous adventure to Ikebukuro to find a wide screen TV.
During their trip they are intercepted by of course, some raging zombies— prompting the men to escape to an underground station to hide. Not only do they luckily come across a shuttered department store, but there are some beautiful ladies already in hiding.
Flight attendants!
But things go wrong really fast.
Akira is briefly able to build a friendship with one of the stewardesses, Yukari. This prompts Akira to add two new goals to his bucket list:
#35: Remember my childhood dream
and
#36: Become a superhero
This man is hilarious— a superhero in the zombie apocalypse!
Oh! But wait. Akira’s random interaction with Yukari and the other ladies has given him the ability to cross off one his bucket list items:
#9: Wine and dine a flight attendant
It was definitely a reach, but I’ll allow it.
The book moves forward, and we’re introduced to the second story— the better and more outrageous of the two.
Akira has decided to put bucket list item #36 into motion!
The duo heads to the aquarium to acquire an aquatic suit for Akira to wear as a part of his heroic look.
Little does Akira know, he’s tasked with having to save the day and a group of citizens almost immediately.
AND THERE IS A ZOMBIE SHARK!
WITH LEGS!
And Miss Risk Analyst, Akira’s mysterious and stand-offish crush makes another appearance.
While this volume was completely outlandish and even slightly annoying, I enjoyed it! There are a ton of typical tropes in here— and surely they will remain present as the story continues, but there is something about Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that keeps me entertained. Maybe it’s the interesting take on a zombie apocalypse— or that Akira radiates such a contagious, carefree energy.
Regardless, it’s funny, action-packed, and surprisingly wholesome.
I’m down for the next crazy adventure.
I’m glad I’ve decided to pick it back up.
It’s just as humorous, ridiculous, and action-packed as I remember.
And Akira still does not give a fuck that there are zombies absolutely everywhere!
This time around, Akira and his good friend, Kenichiro, are headed on a spontaneous adventure to Ikebukuro to find a wide screen TV.
During their trip they are intercepted by of course, some raging zombies— prompting the men to escape to an underground station to hide. Not only do they luckily come across a shuttered department store, but there are some beautiful ladies already in hiding.
Flight attendants!
But things go wrong really fast.
Akira is briefly able to build a friendship with one of the stewardesses, Yukari. This prompts Akira to add two new goals to his bucket list:
#35: Remember my childhood dream
and
#36: Become a superhero
This man is hilarious— a superhero in the zombie apocalypse!
Oh! But wait. Akira’s random interaction with Yukari and the other ladies has given him the ability to cross off one his bucket list items:
#9: Wine and dine a flight attendant
It was definitely a reach, but I’ll allow it.
The book moves forward, and we’re introduced to the second story— the better and more outrageous of the two.
Akira has decided to put bucket list item #36 into motion!
The duo heads to the aquarium to acquire an aquatic suit for Akira to wear as a part of his heroic look.
Little does Akira know, he’s tasked with having to save the day and a group of citizens almost immediately.
AND THERE IS A ZOMBIE SHARK!
WITH LEGS!
And Miss Risk Analyst, Akira’s mysterious and stand-offish crush makes another appearance.
While this volume was completely outlandish and even slightly annoying, I enjoyed it! There are a ton of typical tropes in here— and surely they will remain present as the story continues, but there is something about Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that keeps me entertained. Maybe it’s the interesting take on a zombie apocalypse— or that Akira radiates such a contagious, carefree energy.
Regardless, it’s funny, action-packed, and surprisingly wholesome.
I’m down for the next crazy adventure.
January 18, 2025
local loser has hopes and dreams #relatable
January 24, 2024
Jeśli oni nie będą razem to nie wierzę w miłość no chyba że chodzi o męsko-męską miłość w tą jeszcze mogę uwierzyć.
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June 29, 2021
Very fun play on the zombie apocalypse. With characters that are a bit silly but in a good way. Can't wait for the next one
December 26, 2023
4/5
A second volume that confirms how crazy this series is.
We continue seeing our protagonist tick off his list of things to do, while slowly writing more things to complete it.
Onto a new chapter now, considering the characters are now leaving the city.
A second volume that confirms how crazy this series is.
We continue seeing our protagonist tick off his list of things to do, while slowly writing more things to complete it.
Onto a new chapter now, considering the characters are now leaving the city.
May 20, 2021
Akira’s been thriving while the world burns and his buddy Kenchiro’s now along for the ride. From widescreen televisions to super-heroics to aquariums and flight attendants, no dream is too far-fetched for the only people still truly living while society crumbles.
Zom 100 started fun and it remains fun. Its commitment to Akira’s zeal is a lot of why it stays effective - he keeps himself alive through sheet audacity at some points, which does make for some great set pieces. He’s still got that drive to take back his life after so much of it has been ground out of him, which I do think is excellent motivation and a perfect line to hang the story on.
Tonally it goes all over the place and that would normally drive me a little crazy, but it is an apocalypse so you have to figure these things are going to happen. The big visual from the aquarium, well, I still don’t know how I feel about that one.
Akira morphs a little into your typical male hero role, but he still has enough of what I liked from volume 1 that I’ll allow it. I do like that he is clever, but not a genius - his plan for his superhero costume is actually quite ingenious, he should have just chewed it over a bit more though.
Most of the other characters don’t get much fleshing out unless their faces are being ripped off, although the flight attendant chapter does try for a little pathos. Kenchiro does get a bit more going on, but I’m not exactly expecting that his sentence was commuted, merely delayed.
The women kind of get short shrift, which is no shocker in a book like this. I do appreciate that Akira is not bad to women, he’s just bad with women, which is a worthwhile distinction. I mean, being worked to death for three years would likely dull even the best of us, but he certainly tries (Kenchiro being an incredibly successful himbo does make the two feel like a believable friend pairing).
Miss Risk Analyst especially feels like a reward Akira’s heading towards, which I really don’t love, but her obvious life lesson ahead does make sense in the book’s context at least. We’ll see where that storyline goes, I suppose. I mean, she doomed herself when she said she’d never run into them again.
3 stars. Like I said, it started fun, it remains fun, and I’ll keep reading until it isn’t fun any more. Uh, just don’t trust the science in this book to keep you alive during an attack by aquatic predators.
Zom 100 started fun and it remains fun. Its commitment to Akira’s zeal is a lot of why it stays effective - he keeps himself alive through sheet audacity at some points, which does make for some great set pieces. He’s still got that drive to take back his life after so much of it has been ground out of him, which I do think is excellent motivation and a perfect line to hang the story on.
Tonally it goes all over the place and that would normally drive me a little crazy, but it is an apocalypse so you have to figure these things are going to happen. The big visual from the aquarium, well, I still don’t know how I feel about that one.
Akira morphs a little into your typical male hero role, but he still has enough of what I liked from volume 1 that I’ll allow it. I do like that he is clever, but not a genius - his plan for his superhero costume is actually quite ingenious, he should have just chewed it over a bit more though.
Most of the other characters don’t get much fleshing out unless their faces are being ripped off, although the flight attendant chapter does try for a little pathos. Kenchiro does get a bit more going on, but I’m not exactly expecting that his sentence was commuted, merely delayed.
The women kind of get short shrift, which is no shocker in a book like this. I do appreciate that Akira is not bad to women, he’s just bad with women, which is a worthwhile distinction. I mean, being worked to death for three years would likely dull even the best of us, but he certainly tries (Kenchiro being an incredibly successful himbo does make the two feel like a believable friend pairing).
Miss Risk Analyst especially feels like a reward Akira’s heading towards, which I really don’t love, but her obvious life lesson ahead does make sense in the book’s context at least. We’ll see where that storyline goes, I suppose. I mean, she doomed herself when she said she’d never run into them again.
3 stars. Like I said, it started fun, it remains fun, and I’ll keep reading until it isn’t fun any more. Uh, just don’t trust the science in this book to keep you alive during an attack by aquatic predators.
June 20, 2021
This was pretty fun, though the second half was better than the first. I'm also kinda surprised that thier list is not to 100 yet... Especially with Kencho joining in now. Also, zombie shark is zombie shark XD
May 21, 2021
This is my new favorite series!! I need more!! Just as awesome as the first volume!! Hilarious! Yet heart warming! I cannot wait for the next one!!
April 24, 2022
tw/cw: blood & gore, body horror, graphic violence, nudity, substance, sex
This series is full of nonsense but this volume is quite bittersweet. We embark on more adventures with Akira ( and Kencho ) as they try to complete their bucket list. With all the freedom in the world, they’re living their best lives. Kencho is really something, isn’t he? Blessed with good looks but a total nut case. I like his character but I’m not feeling any strong attachment to the characters yet.
Although this series is weird, it’s quite fun and fast-paced. I’m still on the fence about the humour though. I think I mentioned this before in vol. 1. It can be a bit much. The first part was quite meh although I appreciated Akira’s interactions with Yukari. The shark monster is awesome!!! I wish that the story was longer with more substance. Also, it’s crazy how the world is in ruins yet the internet seems to working fine? That’s fiction for ya.
I already have vol 3 so I will continue. Hopefully it picks up.
This series is full of nonsense but this volume is quite bittersweet. We embark on more adventures with Akira ( and Kencho ) as they try to complete their bucket list. With all the freedom in the world, they’re living their best lives. Kencho is really something, isn’t he? Blessed with good looks but a total nut case. I like his character but I’m not feeling any strong attachment to the characters yet.
Although this series is weird, it’s quite fun and fast-paced. I’m still on the fence about the humour though. I think I mentioned this before in vol. 1. It can be a bit much. The first part was quite meh although I appreciated Akira’s interactions with Yukari. The shark monster is awesome!!! I wish that the story was longer with more substance. Also, it’s crazy how the world is in ruins yet the internet seems to working fine? That’s fiction for ya.
I already have vol 3 so I will continue. Hopefully it picks up.
May 3, 2021
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Still hilarious and such a great time. I love seeing these boys try to fulfill their bucket lists. Bittersweet of course, but they try to look on the bright side! I'm really enjoying this series.
Still hilarious and such a great time. I love seeing these boys try to fulfill their bucket lists. Bittersweet of course, but they try to look on the bright side! I'm really enjoying this series.
August 27, 2021
This was so much fun! I enjoyed it even more than the first volume because we've already been introduced to everyone & the premise so now we're just in for the wild ride haha. Can't wait to pick up vol 3 soon!
May 22, 2023
WALKING, ZOMBIE, SHARK
July 18, 2023
Guy's bucket list literally had : Become a Superhero.
I swear to God, this is just too good.
I swear to God, this is just too good.
April 3, 2024
I think the highlight of this manga are not the stories but the "lessons", but more like realizations that are hidden behind them. The story about the zombie shark and Akira wanting to be hero, was in spirit of letting your inner child out and do what you have always wanted to do. As a person that has felt stuck in the box of needing to find a passion, I found it fun that Akira was quite literally exploring and letting his inner child out. We often suppress it, as vague and obvious and non-deep as it sounds, it's true. We all wish deep down that we could be Akira and get this chance to do what our childhood self wanted. At least, it is for me. This manga series turned so relatable in this volume, even more than the first.
Quote that stuck with me from the zombie shark story: Not everything needs a concrete, logical reason to do, it's okay to do something out of pure passion, joy, and emotions because it makes you feel fulfilled and happy; there doesn't need to be an explanation at all and you don't have to explain yourself.
Story 2 is about passion and what it does to you. The flight attendant that comforted Akira when he was throwing up; she loved her job and accepted it tough parts, because it has always been her passion. More than that, it struck me when Akira had left her behind to die and felt bad for her, but next moment, he was happy about the tv. Harsh reality it shows: emotions are fleeting, even grief and people move on quick even if they cry at your funeral, because life must go on, and small wins and things is all happiness is about.
Though, I still don't know if I fully enjoyed the stories as they were; they lacked substance. Maybe the Zombie shark one was kinda fun but the flight attendants one was just Kendo and Akira being idiotic womanizers and I am so over that.
Quote that stuck with me from the zombie shark story: Not everything needs a concrete, logical reason to do, it's okay to do something out of pure passion, joy, and emotions because it makes you feel fulfilled and happy; there doesn't need to be an explanation at all and you don't have to explain yourself.
Story 2 is about passion and what it does to you. The flight attendant that comforted Akira when he was throwing up; she loved her job and accepted it tough parts, because it has always been her passion. More than that, it struck me when Akira had left her behind to die and felt bad for her, but next moment, he was happy about the tv. Harsh reality it shows: emotions are fleeting, even grief and people move on quick even if they cry at your funeral, because life must go on, and small wins and things is all happiness is about.
Though, I still don't know if I fully enjoyed the stories as they were; they lacked substance. Maybe the Zombie shark one was kinda fun but the flight attendants one was just Kendo and Akira being idiotic womanizers and I am so over that.
March 14, 2024
Hello Again,
I picked up a few more volumes of Zom 100 after receiving the first as a holiday gift. I enjoyed that volume so much that I knew I would want to continue reading this series. (My review is still live for volume 1 here and on Goodreads so if you want to avoid volume 2 spoilers definitely check that out first). I have not yet started the anime but I plan to in the near future, in the meantime let’s talk about volume 2.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Akira has now fully embraced the zombie lifestyle and he is going to live it to its fullest. Today we are going to start by checking off our big screen TV item on our bucket list. So Akira and his friend are going to head off to the local mall. However, when they get there it is mobbed by zombies. Luckily they make it inside the building and under the metal shutters where they find a small group of people who have been hiding in here and slowly running out of supplies. They eat a weird mish-mash meal together and then spend some time talking, however, during their time in the mall with the group, one of the members turns into a zombie and now we have a real problem, it’s time to get out of here and fast!
I really enjoyed this volume and have already picked up volume 3! I am super excited to see where Akira’s list takes him next (I know there was a mention of a trip home at the end so that might be a big deal). In this volume, it was interesting to see Akira meet up with a group of people and see how they were handling things and what their plans were. It also allowed us a better look at what life across the city looks like. I will be reviewing volume three soon! Let me know in the comments if you have given this one a try!
P.S. Without spoiling anything the section of this volume with the aquarium was soo cool!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
I picked up a few more volumes of Zom 100 after receiving the first as a holiday gift. I enjoyed that volume so much that I knew I would want to continue reading this series. (My review is still live for volume 1 here and on Goodreads so if you want to avoid volume 2 spoilers definitely check that out first). I have not yet started the anime but I plan to in the near future, in the meantime let’s talk about volume 2.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Akira has now fully embraced the zombie lifestyle and he is going to live it to its fullest. Today we are going to start by checking off our big screen TV item on our bucket list. So Akira and his friend are going to head off to the local mall. However, when they get there it is mobbed by zombies. Luckily they make it inside the building and under the metal shutters where they find a small group of people who have been hiding in here and slowly running out of supplies. They eat a weird mish-mash meal together and then spend some time talking, however, during their time in the mall with the group, one of the members turns into a zombie and now we have a real problem, it’s time to get out of here and fast!
I really enjoyed this volume and have already picked up volume 3! I am super excited to see where Akira’s list takes him next (I know there was a mention of a trip home at the end so that might be a big deal). In this volume, it was interesting to see Akira meet up with a group of people and see how they were handling things and what their plans were. It also allowed us a better look at what life across the city looks like. I will be reviewing volume three soon! Let me know in the comments if you have given this one a try!
P.S. Without spoiling anything the section of this volume with the aquarium was soo cool!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
June 4, 2021
Akira and Kencho try to find a widescreen TV to play video games and fall in with a group of flight attendants.
This second volume disappointed me. I liked the energy and idea of the first volume - a man is ultimately happy a zombie apocalypse occurred so he doesn't have to continue to go to his soul-sucking job - but this one feels like 'boy wants to get laid'. I did like the zombie shark and Akira's idea of being a superhero in real life, but the storyline is too shallow for me to continue the series.
This second volume disappointed me. I liked the energy and idea of the first volume - a man is ultimately happy a zombie apocalypse occurred so he doesn't have to continue to go to his soul-sucking job - but this one feels like 'boy wants to get laid'. I did like the zombie shark and Akira's idea of being a superhero in real life, but the storyline is too shallow for me to continue the series.
July 29, 2022
CW: Nudity, Violence, Gore, Sex
This volume was even better than the first. We get introduced to a new character, Kencho, who is Akira's best friend. They continue to search around Tokyo while completing goals on their bucket list. I enjoyed this so much! The art is great and the characters are lively and fun to read about. This volume also features a crazy zombie shark, which reminded me of something from a Junji Ito book. I highly recommend this series if you're looking for a good fun survival horror series.
This volume was even better than the first. We get introduced to a new character, Kencho, who is Akira's best friend. They continue to search around Tokyo while completing goals on their bucket list. I enjoyed this so much! The art is great and the characters are lively and fun to read about. This volume also features a crazy zombie shark, which reminded me of something from a Junji Ito book. I highly recommend this series if you're looking for a good fun survival horror series.
March 9, 2024
This is so freaking good! It just gets better!! I love Kencho and Akira's dynamics, and what do you know? It turned out to be a superhero series! This is definitely hilarious—especially when Kencho was trying to run from zombie Maki and was carrying a huge-ass tv screen!! WTF—but it trample hearts when the notes fall to seriousness. Waiting for Sakura Mochi to join the team, though. I just love this one so much!!
Also, is this normal that I'm crazy for Kencho?!
Also, is this normal that I'm crazy for Kencho?!
March 13, 2025
Akira ha logrado rescatar a su amigo, y con el comienza a cumplir los puntos de su lista final.
En este tomo cumple dos de los puntos de su lista y tiene un reencuentro con la chica de las probabilidades, esto se está poniendo bueno
En este tomo cumple dos de los puntos de su lista y tiene un reencuentro con la chica de las probabilidades, esto se está poniendo bueno
May 9, 2025
They have a "safe" base of operations. Akira and his buddy go out and do things. But what could be interesting is kind of boring. They go looking for a TV and find some Stewardess hiding in an underground mall / subway entrance. They have fun, Akira's friend gets very lucky. But then the girls are all dead in like a page. But the boys are back at the hideout with a New TV like no big deal.
Then the Superhero story where they save a bunch of people. They have two "safe" places now. But nope, they just abandon the other survivors and blow town. Ugh. This series quality is going downhill fast.
Then the Superhero story where they save a bunch of people. They have two "safe" places now. But nope, they just abandon the other survivors and blow town. Ugh. This series quality is going downhill fast.
June 29, 2021
Plot - 5 ⭐
Character - 5 ⭐
Writing Style - 5 ⭐
World Building - 5 ⭐
Art - 5 ⭐
Cover - 5 ⭐
Overall - 5 ⭐
Character - 5 ⭐
Writing Style - 5 ⭐
World Building - 5 ⭐
Art - 5 ⭐
Cover - 5 ⭐
Overall - 5 ⭐
December 20, 2021
I love the action in this book the humor and of course the zombies! great art as well, excited for volume 3!
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