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I did not keep anything from any of your winners this year, besides Yuria, but their output is undeniable. Agreed on the debuts though. Karen is phenomenal, and Mina is incredible too. I tried two Alice videos, and, as you said, the performance was lackluster in every way. I feel the same way about Reona though. I agree about the losers as well. Honoka is a real heartbreaker. Probably THE biggest example of wasted opportunity. I wish her the best as well.
Nice write up! As far as veterans go, Mao Hamasaki was the stand out this year.