The second part of this question is similar to question 2. The first country they release it outside Japan is Buttstonia, where it has been edited to the point of being ridiculous. While they are practicing at Mikey's apartment, Ozu, from the hallway, mistakes the ringtone on Mikey's cell phone for the real thing them playing the instruments. I think those animation movements are digital made. Ozu wants the local superhero, the Masked Tanuki, on his show to boost ratings.
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