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Why Katamari's chaos comes with cheerful pop

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The chaotic act of rolling up entire cities requires a suitably unhinged soundtrack. The creators hired a bizarre mix of famous Japanese pop idols and enka singers to belt out incredibly catchy, upbeat tunes while you systematically absorb screaming pedestrians.

Why Katamari's chaos comes with cheerful pop
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