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- 1 2 3 Ramin Zahed, "Poetry in Motion: Ryo Orikasa’s ‘Miserable Miracle’ Animates the Musings of Henri Michaux". Animation Magazine , November 7, 2023.
- ↑ Dan Sarto, "Exclusive: New Trailer for Ryo Orikasa’s ‘Miserable Miracle’". Animation World Network , September 20, 2023.
- ↑ Jamie Lang, "‘When Adam Changes,’ ‘Miserable Miracle’ Take Top Prizes At Ottawa 2023". Cartoon Brew , September 25, 2023.
- ↑ "BlackBerry Leads CSA Nominations". Northern Stars, March 6, 2024.
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