KDDI, Future Design Shibuya, and Shibuya City Tourism Association will hold “Virtual Halloween 2023” (hereinafter referred to as “this event”) from October 27th to October 31st, 2023.
This year, which will be held for the fourth time, we will provide events and attraction content unique to a virtual space where you can fully enjoy the Halloween mood under the theme of "Stay Virtual." "FRUITS ZIPPER" fan meeting, Halloween party where you can interact with popular voice actors "Masaya Onosaka", "Aoi Yuki", "Ayane Sakura", "Daisuke Sakaguchi", talk event with "wall comedians", "Yoyoyo-chan" and "Shirasta" Enjoy a variety of events every day, such as karaoke challenges. Further events will be announced, so please stay tuned.
URL: https://alpha-u.io/event/halloween23
Since the “Virtual Shibuya” Halloween event was first held in 2020, a total of 66 artists, VTubers, and anime characters have appeared, and more than 1.3 million people have participated. This year, the fourth year, the theme is "Stay Virtual - Let's connect beyond the real world." In addition to entertainment content such as live music at "Virtual Shibuya" and "Virtual Osaka," there will also be artists and distribution on KDDI's Metaverse αU metaverse. We will hold events where you can interact with other people (livers). At αU metaverse, the largest ever live stream will be gathered around the city, and at the newly opened virtual karaoke box, live karaoke will be held between live streamers, fans, and users alike.
In addition, at the press conference for "Virtual Halloween 2023," Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe took the stage and commented, "I hope that enjoying Shibuya's Halloween events virtually will become the norm."
Daily event overview
<October 27th 19:00~>
Utama Karaoke Challenge! Aim for BINGO with live streaming
Speed Wagon's Jun Idota, Reiwa's song imitation heroine Yoyoyo-chan, Oshira from Shirasuta [Singing Skills Improvement Committee] who is active on YouTube as a charismatic voice trainer, and two YouTubers with over 1.8 million subscribers.・Paparapies, R-1 Grand Prix 2022 champion send-off comedian Shinichi will appear. While experiencing the newly installed karaoke function of "αU metaverse", we will also carry out a giveaway project in which viewers can participate! Achieve the target score at karaoke during live streaming and aim for BINGO!
<October 27th 20:00~>
New School Leaders [ATARASHII GAKKO!] VIRTUAL LIVE – 2021ver
New school leaders reappear in virtual Shibuya!
With powerful vocals, impressive dance moves, and a unique MC, we will deliver a spectacular performance that stretches out across the virtual space.
*This event will be a re-performance of the live performance at Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival 2021.
<October 28th 19:00~>
Get over the Halloween wall! ~ Wall character review meeting! ~
Guests: Yasumura, who is always cheerful, Magical Lovely, Sanshiro, Yochitoshi, Time Machine No. 3, Kitsune
A total of six wall entertainers from Nippon Television's popular variety show will appear in virtual Osaka.
<October 28th 21:30~>
Popular voice actors gather! halloween party
Popular voice actors Masaya Onosaka, Aoi Yuki, Ayane Sakura, and Daisuke Sakaguchi will be holding a Halloween party with Kazutaka Ozawa of Speedwagon!
There will be plenty of interaction events that can only be done virtually, such as talks and original games unique to voice actors, as well as going out into the streets of "αU metaverse" to talk with fans and take commemorative photos. Don't miss out on this special party that can only be seen here!
<October 31st 20:00~>
FRUITS ZIPPER TRICK or FRUITS? 2023
“TRICK or FRUITS? 2023” featuring FRUITS ZIPPER members will be streamed on YouTube on Halloween, October 31st. This is a next-generation fan meeting where members not only talk about Halloween, but also enter the "cluster" and "αU metaverse" during the broadcast of the program and interact with fans in real time.
Attraction content information
<αU metaverse venue>
・Halloween cleaning campaign
A Halloween-like zombie game will appear in the "αU metaverse" Shibuya Scramble Crossing area. Compete for points by picking up trash on the road while avoiding zombies. You can compete for rankings during the Halloween festival.
・Brand collaboration wearable items
“αU metaverse” now features wearable items for special avatars in collaboration with popular apparel brands “jouetie,” “Younger Song,” and “ROGIC”!
<cluster venue>
・“New School Leaders” photo spot
To commemorate the one-man live, a photo spot for "New School Leaders" will appear in virtual Shibuya and Osaka. Let's take a photo with the members to commemorate Halloween!
・FANY×Virtual Osaka Yoshimoto Labyrinth Halloween
A ``scary and interesting'' time attack game where you aim for the goal while avoiding popular comedians will appear in Virtual Osaka.
Events held every day during the period
Liver Ranking Battle Virtual Halloween 2023 Cup @αU metaverse
-Ranking battle for program collaboration with popular VTuber Tamaki Inuyama! -
Popular live streams will be broadcast live at “αU metaverse” venues in Shibuya and Osaka! Fans can talk together and give gifts to the livers to enjoy special conversations. Participating livers will be divided into groups and aim for the top of the rankings. Find your favorite liver and support it!
In addition, we will carry out a number of other programs.
Click here for timetable and program details.
https://alpha-u.io/event/halloween23
campaign
<Campaign to win “αU metaverse” avatar present & Amazon gift card 10,000 yen>
If you download "αU metaverse" and create an account with auID login, everyone will receive a special Halloween-only avatar! In addition, 100 people will be randomly selected to win an Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen. Application period: October 24th 10:00 to October 31st 23:59
<Ponta point present campaign>
1,000 Ponta points will be given to 1,000 people by lottery with auID login entry!
Application period: October 24th 10:00 to October 31st 23:59
*For details, please refer to the "Virtual Halloween 2023 Special Site".
Virtual Halloween 2023 Overview
Date: October 27th (Friday) to October 31st (Tuesday), 2023
Venue: Virtual Shibuya/Virtual Osaka (αU metaverse, cluster)/YouTube
Sponsored by: Virtual Shibuya Halloween Executive Committee
Production: KDDI Corporation, Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association, Shibuya City Tourism Association General Incorporated Foundation
Sponsored by: Shibuya Ward
Cooperation: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City
Official site: https://alpha-u.io/event/halloween23
Official SNS:
＜Twitter＞@alphau_official
＜Instagram＞alpha_u_official
<YouTube>αU.Official
way to participate:
<αU metaverse>
You can participate in "αU metaverse" from your smartphone. Please install the app from the App Store/Google Play and register as a free member to use it.
For details, please refer to the official website (https://metaverse.alpha-u.io).
<cluster>
You can participate in "cluster" using a VR device, smartphone, or PC/Mac. You will need to install the cluster app for your device and create a free account.
For details, please refer to the official website (https://vcity.au5g.jp/shibuya/halloween2021/sanka).
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