California Crisis: Tsuigeki no Juuka

When an American tourist in Japan finds himself entangled in a high-stakes chase, he quickly learns that some souvenirs come with extra baggage. After a mysterious girl thrusts a strange, glowing artifact into his hands, the unassuming traveler is suddenly the target of shadowy government agents and otherworldly beings. What begins as a simple vacation rapidly escalates into a frantic battle for survival across the Californian wilderness. As car chases rip through sun-baked deserts and quirky characters emerge from roadside bars, our bewildered hero must navigate a world far stranger than he ever imagined. With seemingly every adult around him proving utterly useless, it's up to him and his newfound, enigmatic companion to uncover the truth behind the alien object and escape the relentless pursuit that threatens to turn his dream trip into a permanent nightmare.

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