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Movie poster: The King of Minami: Trans Woman Blues (1998)
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The King of Minami: Trans Woman Blues

1998 · 81 min

#25 in the King of Minami series. A trans dancer named Rio is in debt to Manda after trying to finance a trip to the US for gender reassignment surgery, still illegal in Japan. The owner of a prestigious nightclub recruits her, introduces her to a doctor in Osaka who performs the illicit surgery and even agrees to foot the bill. But when the club owner turns out to have ulterior motives, Rio turns to Manda for help.

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Original Title 難波金融伝 ミナミの帝王11 嘆きのニューハーフ
Year 1998
Director Sadaaki Haginiwa
Runtime 81 min.

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The King of Minami: Trans Woman Blues is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1998. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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