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Luger Code 1951

Movie·2016·Animation, Fantasy, War·25m·Directed by Shinya Takahashi

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The story follows a young genius university professor who is able to learn any language. He is asked to decipher a code used in wireless communication: the Luger Code, developed by werewolves, enemies to mankind. Startled to find that he cannot decipher the code and desperate to study it, the professor embarks on a journey to capture a living werewolf to aid him.

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Azusa TadokoroAzusa TadokoroYonaga
Keaki Watanabe
Keaki WatanabeTesta LielbelleTakuya EguchiTakuya EguchiAlex Rossa

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