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The present work aims to (i) systematically locate any instance of the “JapanHDV‑24‑08‑01‑AMI‑OYA” sequence in publicly available HDV repositories, (ii) evaluate its genomic integrity and similarity to known genotypes, and (iii) provide a reusable, open‑source workflow for the detection of obscure viral entries. By doing so, we also illustrate the broader challenge of “dark data” in viral genomics and propose practical solutions.

Our systematic search validates the existence of a previously undocumented HDV lineage, now provisionally designated . Its high intra‑clade similarity and clear separation from genotype 8 suggest a recent common ancestor, possibly reflecting a localized emergence event in Japan. searching for japanhdv 24 08 01 ami oya inall