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Za honban: Aidoru kashu-hen
A story of girls afflicted with idol syndrome who will do anything to get a job in the industry and the men who take advantage of them. They are more than willing to sacrifice their bodies to make that stage debut.
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A story of girls afflicted with idol syndrome who will do anything to get a job in the industry and the men who take advantage of them. They are more than willing to sacrifice their bodies to make that stage debut.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Mikito Kawabata, Ryôichi Shirato
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Runtime:69 minutes
Studio:Nikkatsu Corporation, Cannon Cinema Works
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