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Awaiting

Name: Awaiting
Genre: Psychological
Released: 2012-01-01
Duration: 4 min

Popularity: #22,345; most followed
Episode: 1; 4 min each
Binge time: 4m; start to finish
Members: 15; tracking it

Psychological

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YouTube: Japanese audio, English subtitles

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Synopsis

A man is waiting for someone in a small boat. In loneliness he keeps waiting for someone. For whom or why he is waiting is not very important. He wishes to see the sight of formless “happiness”, which can vanish in the blink of an eye, as long as possible. 1st year Work 2012, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Department of Animation

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Popularity rank: #22,345; 15 members
Favorited by: 0.0%; 0 of its members

Parents’ guide to Awaiting

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (13)

Violence & goreNone noted

Sexual content & nudityNone noted

Sexual violenceNone noted

Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted

Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

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Awaiting FAQ

How many episodes does Awaiting have?

Awaiting has 1 episode, each around 4 minutes.

Where can I watch Awaiting?

Awaiting is available to stream on YouTube. Availability varies by region.

Is Awaiting finished?

Yes. Awaiting finished airing on Jan 1, 2012.

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