I need to touch on the cultural context—post-war Japan's anxieties about technology, capitalism, and the erosion of traditional values. The film's use of the "cute" and "grotesque" as a narrative device is key. Maybe discuss the visual style, like the use of color and camera work. Also, note its influence on later films, even if it wasn't a huge box office success.
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This article dives deep into the history, the plot, the cultural impact, and the sudden digital resurgence of Hadaka no Tenshi (裸の天使 / Naked Angel). I need to touch on the cultural context—post-war