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Harry Potter: Magic Awakened - Japanese Pre-Registration Trailer (Kensho Ono / 小野賢章)

May 15, 2023 (Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Community) - The pre-registration for the release of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened in Japan has opened! Check out the trailer narrated by Japanese voice actor and singer Kensho Ono.

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, combines Hogwarts school life, exploration of the Forbidden Forest, Quidditch tournaments, magical showdowns and much more. An Immersive magical world, with European picture book style, creating a new magical experience. Improve your magic, improve your knowledge, and experience exciting wizard duels.

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