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Sundance review: 'Tokyo Idols' paints a creepy picture of J-pop super fans


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PARK CITY, Utah — There's a scene in Tokyo Idols where Rio Hiiragi, a pop star trying to make it big, bikes to small provinces as a publicity stunt to meet her fans. She's wearing a cute yellow helmet and live streaming her trek. Trailing behind her are a handful of older men. They are her biggest fans. 

The documentary premiering at the Sundance Film Festival spotlights the world of young female performers — "idols" — who dress like anime characters and sing and dance for adoring crowds, even though many aren't very good at singing or dancing. 

It's more important for idols to be cute and tender to fans than sing well.  Read more...

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