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The Calamari Wrestler

いかレスラー

2004 · 1h 31m · Comedy · Japan

This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.

Directed by
Minoru Kawasaki
Written by
Masakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
Starring
Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi, Nobuo Kameko
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5.9Smart score

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absurdchampionship matchgiant squidprofessional wrestling

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