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Monogatari — storytelling tradition

The Japanese tradition of narrative performance that prioritizes emotional truth and psychological depth over plot mechanics, often using minimal sets and stylized movement to convey character and atmosphere. Monogatari shaped centuries of storytelling across multiple forms—from classical theatre to contemporary film—by demonstrating that what the audience feels matters more than what they see.

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