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B'z's Koshi Inaba is set to perform a special cover of the iconic song "Touch" for Netflix's WBC 2026 campaign.
Originally released in 1985, "Touch" served as the theme for the anime of the same name, gaining timeless popularity.
Inaba emphasizes his respect for the original and his passion in creating this new rendition for the event.
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