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Jul 7, 2021 11:53 PM
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Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
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Jul 8, 2021 12:03 AM
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Well it’s one of the most popular anime on MAL and in general. Lots of people praise it.
Jul 8, 2021 12:05 AM
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gintama makes a lot of anime references so i guess if u haven’t watched the anime they mention, it wouldn’t be that funny. you could say gintama isn’t for everyone though, i like it because it’s comedic throughout with some backstories in between. it’s something i’d watch if i don’t want too much plot in my face :” hope this helps
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gintama makes a lot of anime references so i guess if u haven’t watched the anime they mention, it wouldn’t be that funny. you could say gintama isn’t for everyone though, i like it because it’s comedic throughout with some backstories in between. it’s something i’d watch if i don’t want too much plot in my face :” hope this helps
Jul 8, 2021 12:05 AM
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Well Gintama is an old Anime . I find it funny .
Jul 8, 2021 12:06 AM
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Gintama is Japanese Gag humor at its best.
If you don't find it funny, maybe Japanese humor isn't for you.
Jul 8, 2021 12:08 AM
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Look man its actually very good but if you don't like it don't insult it as "POOP". Most of the people liked it and its nostalgia for anyone who read the manga in childhood look i am not saying you are wierd or anything for not liking that anime,its cool you don't like it its fine but if it's in top 10 it is definitely a good anime. For me one of the best fights on gintama was gintoki vs takasugi and if you are watching a long anime like 300eps long you need patience
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Jul 8, 2021 12:08 AM
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Gintama is known for a having a slow start. Try watching up until around episode 60 (the Benizakura arc) it starts to get real good
Jul 8, 2021 12:08 AM
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Show us your MAL account then we will talk
Jul 8, 2021 12:10 AM
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Gintama is not for everybody. If you think it's boring I don't blame, it's very hard get into. You need to watch a lot of it to like it.
Jul 8, 2021 12:10 AM
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
A word of advice just continue watching it and you’ll know why it’s so highly rated I was also gonna drop it after 30-40 eps but now it’s my favourite anime don’t skip any episodes all episodes are important and you always learn something from them and also bond with the character
Jul 8, 2021 12:13 AM

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cheapsashimi said:
gintama makes a lot of anime references so i guess if u haven’t watched the anime they mention, it wouldn’t be that funny. you could say gintama isn’t for everyone though, i like it because it’s comedic throughout with some backstories in between. it’s something i’d watch if i don’t want too much plot in my face :” hope this helps
that Doraemon opening reference was hilarious
Jul 8, 2021 12:15 AM
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
because it’s peak Shonen with the best mc in shonen
Jul 8, 2021 12:18 AM

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Yeah, it has a slow start with not so good starting episodes but trusts me it will get a lot better the more you watch it which will make you hook in no time.
Jul 8, 2021 12:20 AM
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Well it's because mal counts your rating only after you've seen 1/3rd of the show. Many people drop gintama by 30th episode becuz it's boring as hell but there rating doesn't count. that's why S1 on anilist has rating of 8.5 meanwhile on here it has rating of almost 9
Jul 8, 2021 12:21 AM
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Simple peoples like it and so this is in top 10. Now the anime gradually gets better and wait for some little more episodes. You have yet more to go to see their parody and how funny it is. It's full of good comedy and jokes I don't know if you get it or not. Keep watching and see for yourself if it's good or not but please don't call any anime poop without watching it man. btw all the best if you keep watching you'll enjoy it.
Jul 8, 2021 12:34 AM
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
you haven't even finished it and now hating on one of the best shounen of all time finish it and then you'll get to know why its ruling mal and everyone loves it, its not your typical shounen and its not for everyone so yeah
Jul 8, 2021 12:37 AM

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You know that if you don't like something doesn't mean that someone else also dislikes it... It's so high rated cuz it's good and funny, just bcz you don't like it doesn't mean it's a bad anime.......



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Jul 8, 2021 12:41 AM
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It honestly isn‘t good or funny, the „serious“ arcs that get praised a lot are pretty boring too

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He didn‘t say the anime is poop, he said it makes a lot of jokes about poop, which it does. That‘s called fecal humor and not many people like it. Learn to read.
Jul 8, 2021 12:44 AM
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Gureidei said:
cheapsashimi said:
gintama makes a lot of anime references so i guess if u haven’t watched the anime they mention, it wouldn’t be that funny. you could say gintama isn’t for everyone though, i like it because it’s comedic throughout with some backstories in between. it’s something i’d watch if i don’t want too much plot in my face :” hope this helps
that Doraemon opening reference was hilarious
I don't think so people rate it this high cause of nostalgia even tho it wasn't and isnt famous in west I watched gintama in 2021 and became a fan of ot cause of how good and unique it is with the best shounen mc and antagonist of all time so yeah defo not because of nostalgia
Jul 8, 2021 12:49 AM
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rotaman14 said:
It honestly isn‘t good or funny, the „serious“ arcs that get praised a lot are pretty boring too

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He didn‘t say the anime is poop, he said it makes a lot of jokes about poop, which it does. That‘s called fecal humor and not many people like it. Learn to read.
fight are boring? What are you even talking about gintama has some of the most intense and well build up fights in shounen but if you don't like it great but that doesn't mean they're bad just because it doesn't have an unrealistic power system type of stuff I like sword fight cause they feel pretty realistic and are way more brutal than fights which involve power system and humor of gintama isnt based on poop jokes its based on other anime reference , parody and Japanese culture , sexsual jokes too so saying it only male poop jokes isnt a correct statement
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Jul 8, 2021 12:58 AM
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It's okay if you don't like it. I put it on hold twice in 6 month until episode 103 and continue watching then it turns very good after that. The main plot is so fucking good man 👌🏽. If you don't like it just drop it, don't waste your time watching show that you are not interested.
Jul 8, 2021 1:02 AM

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Its highly rated because MAL doesn't count scores of people who dropped it early on, and the later seasons have higher scores due to survivorship bias. If you don't like the show just drop it, not worth watching some show that you find boring even if other people like it. Imo the humor is pretty bad and the first "serious arc" that fans always say to watch before dropping is average at best, dropped it soon after completing that arc.
Jul 8, 2021 1:07 AM

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It's funny, the story arcs are very good and the fights are awesome. I agree that some of the early comedy episodes don't always hit the mark though.
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Jul 8, 2021 1:31 AM

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Most people like it a lot that's why it's so high and yeah the anime starts off slow but it gets better
Jul 8, 2021 1:41 AM
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
I u dont like it don't watched it gintama fans are not like fmab fans who downvote the gud anime that deserve their spot . Gintama is gud anime and with fan base by the way gintama is long anime so it took around 56 ep in character intro try watching till 130 ep then u will like it .
Jul 8, 2021 1:42 AM
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I didn't like it at first too but it gets better after 50 episodes
Jul 8, 2021 2:24 AM
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
thing is gintama is based around parodies and Japanese references. If u don’t understand it u won’t enjoy it. Also it has a very slow start and the first serious arc starts at ep 58. Albeit gintama being a comedy in the series arcs it’s proper serious and has one of the deepest stories. Just be patient and when I get to gintama 2015 u wont regret anything
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
because no one cares about your bad taste. You shouldn’t watch something just because it has a high score,but because you truly are interested in it
Jul 8, 2021 3:22 AM
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Lol, Gintama has a special genre that if you like It you will LOVE Gintama, that'is,is simple
Jul 8, 2021 3:52 AM

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It doesn't get better. Just watch serious arcs and skip everything else like me.

Only 10% of people able to complete it that's the reason why score is so high because everybody drops it.
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Jul 8, 2021 4:05 AM
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Gintama will get better and better as you continue watching it. Particularly after episode 101. Gintama is a gem.
Jul 8, 2021 4:08 AM
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It gets better after episode 60, before that it's just garbage. Later seasons get way better
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......


Uhmm first off, it's mostly a comedy anime. What did you expect? I'll be real with anyone going to read this. If you don't find the humor funny, then please please please don't watch Gintama just because it has a high rating and later berate the show because you didn't find it enjoyable. It mostly incorporates Japanese humor, so if you don't find it funny then I'll assume Japanese humor isn't for you. A lot of references were made with regards to the Japanese people in mind, that also may be why it's not funny to you and bear in mind again: "It's a comedy anime", Gintama doesn't have a slow start, we just fail to pick up on the comedical content after a handful of episodes later. Finish Gintama and rewatch it again, you'll see what I'm talking about.

Second, the serious arc starts at the Benizakura Arc (Episode 60... I think). If that also doesn't convince you to continue Gintama, please, just drop it. Nothing else will convince you anymore. But if you do continue, by a slim chance, you'll definitely see why it's the best.

Again, it's a comedy anime, so if you don't find it funny, then probably you didn't understand some of the references or maybe you just don't understand and appreciate Japanese humor like some of us do or maybe the subtitling of the show misled you or something. I'll base my assumption on those.
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now now, who's alt account is this?
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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
It’s not for everyone 🤷🏼‍♂️ I think by 30 you either love it or just think it’s meh. I doubt your opinion will change much. Gintama is what it is. If your looking for a super serious show look elsewhere. I agree with people saying keep pushing to the Benzikura arc and if you still don’t like it then drop it and move on. I definitely wouldn’t call the show just “poop jokes and such” just because you don’t like it or it’s not your type of anime since it is so highly rated and a lot of people enjoy it including myself. Once it got to a certain point I think I said I liked it more then Naruto so it’s up to you my friend, but don’t berate it just because it isn’t your type of anime. Hope you can stick with it and find out why people enjoy it so much.
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Comedy is subjective. if you're not liking it by the end of Benizakura then its not for you, just drop it.
Jul 8, 2021 5:15 AM
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Why? Because its masterpiece its start slow but it Will picking up soon but if u cant enjoy it i suggest u to drop it
Jul 8, 2021 5:31 AM
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if u find it boring than u are a newbie or japanese comedy not for u. bcs gintama really have very strong japanese culture in it.
Jul 8, 2021 6:47 AM
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Just continue it. You're too early to drop it. It gets better tbh.
Jul 8, 2021 6:51 AM

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I haven't even watch Ginatama yet but I'm pretty sure you are a troll account who's only here to shit on popular animes , I mean look at your page .

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Maybe it looks boring to you not to other people.
For me Gintama is a pure art that brings the Japanese comedy to its finest also it is more popular in Japan than FMA, OP, Naruto and most of the known animes.
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I thought I was the only one who thought like that. I've watched 55 episodes, and it's really boring. I didn't enjoy watching it. The reason I keep watching it is just because I want to watch it all the way to the serious arc.
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I thought I was the only one who thought like that. I've watched 55 episodes, and it's really boring. I didn't enjoy watching it. The reason I keep watching it is just because I want to watch it all the way to the serious arc.

Same skip every comedy episode and watch only serious arcs
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Jul 8, 2021 7:22 AM

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Because people like it.Read the reviews to know why they like it.Simple as that.If you don't find it funny then you haven't watched the anime Gintana makes a reference on and so you don't find it funny.You should've watched them first before watching Gintama.
I don't understand why people won't find this clip funny at all

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Same skip every comedy episode and watch only serious arcs
https://sotaku.com/gintama-complete-skippable-episode-guide/

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Death___13 said:
Can someone explain me that why Gintama is one of the Top 10 anime on MAL ?
By looking at the High ratings and positive reviews, I also started watching it.
I have completed 30 episodes and and there is literally Nothing except POOP Jokes & Nose Picking Jokes & other Episodic Shit.
I know its a "Parody" anime so I had already watched other Shounen anime like (Naruto, DB, One Piece, Doraemon etc which they mention) but thats also very unfunny.
I know that we should not judge a Book by its cover, but I had seen 30 episodes.
So Does it even gets better or keep on going like this ?
Should I hope for getting good or Drop it right now ? Because its very difficult to stay hooked to it......
hmm the worlds trashest anime fmab is on no.1 spot......I haven't watched gintama but have geared it is good and after watching the trailers and ops I guess too it is good....but if u r not enjoying it than acc to me u should watch some more ep and then drop it if u don't enjoy it then also...

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Jul 8, 2021 8:07 AM
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I’ll admit it starts slow but there’s a reason thé seasons get rated higher by the digit...
Jul 8, 2021 8:43 AM
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The first season is horrible I don’t understand why it’s so high. The final arcs are amazing tho.
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If you don't like something, doesn't mean that it's bad. Watch until episode 62. if you still didn't like it, then drop it
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