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Jose Enrico Coronel

'Shibuya Scramble Stories' Crowdfunding: Developer Claims Ubgoe Lost 54 Million Yen Raised for Sequel Game

The highly anticipated sequel project "Shibuya Scramble Stories," led by director Jiro Ishii, has been caught in a financial dispute despite a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Inspired by the cult classic "428: Shibuya Scramble," the project raised approximately 54 million yen through Ubgoe, exceeding its original funding goal. However, the situation has since escalated into controversy over reportedly missing funds.

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