The "Virtual Halloween Executive Committee", which is composed of participating companies centered on KDDI Co., Ltd., Future Design Shibuya, and the Shibuya Ward Tourism Association, is 2020 due to the effects and prevention of new coronavirus infections. During the Halloween period of the year, we request that you refrain from visiting Shibuya Ward, and within the Shibuya Ward official distribution platform "Virtual Shibuya", about 6 days from October 26 (Monday) to October 31 (Saturday) We held a virtual event "Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival" in line with the new era under the slogan #StayVirtual.
In the special virtual Shibuya with Jack O Lantern floating, it is not only possible to freely walk around the virtual Shibuya using the avatar disguised by the participants, but also the virtual Shibuya mayor "HACHIKO" designed by Mr. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Various contents such as a mystery solving game that invites you to the secret ward mayor's room, a hidden character search game, a commemorative photo with a popular character, a virtual costume contest, purchase of limited goods, etc. are prepared, together with the event that is held every day. As a space where you can enjoy yourself, about 400,000 people visited for 6 days and the curtain was closed with great success.
Music artists and dancers such as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Kento Mori, BiSH, Rinne, and Nulbarich, as well as comedians and famous DJs from all over the world participate in the daily event. We also collaborated with NHK "Bit World" and KidZania event, making it a diversity event that adults and children can enjoy.
In the future, "Virtual Shibuya" will continue to pursue new forms of entertainment and create the next-generation cultural creation city "Shibuya".
Wednesday, October 28
"Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival Opening Reception: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Virtual Mini Live / Special Dance Performance Kento Mori"
Due to the flood of access to virtual Shibuya from all over the world, the event was unavoidably canceled on the day of the event, and the opening reception was repartitioned. In the Halloween space, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed two songs, "Fashion Monster" and "Crazy Party Night ~ Pampkin's Counterattack ~", which made the visitors feel like Halloween at once. And Kento Mori from LA performed an AR dance performance.
October 27th (Tuesday) 28th (Wednesday)
"Netofuri Cinema in Virtual Shibuya"
At "Netflix Cinema in Virtual Shibuya", which is a collaboration between business partners KDDI and Netflix, the Netflix original animation series "Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045" will be screened on a special screen installed at the scrambled intersection in Virtual Shibuya.
Thursday, October 29
"KidZania presents Virtual Halloween Parade"
A special Halloween parade for children will be held. Participants who accessed virtual Shibuya through the Internet were seen to enjoy the Halloween mood freely in the virtual space, such as walking around the virtual city of Shibuya decorated with Halloween specifications together.
Thursday, October 29
"E-Tele" Bit World "presents Virtual Live"
Popular characters such as Seiko, Yokoyaman, and Mermaid-chan, who have become avatars, gather at a special live stage in virtual Shibuya. Participants were excited by live performances, breathtaking talks, and children's ideas for games in which French bread falling from the sky was held in their mouths. Yokoyaman and Mermaid-chan jumped out of the stage and went down to the audience seats. I was also seen interacting with him.
Thursday, October 29
"Au 5G Presents BiSH Virtual Live in association with Apple Music"
"Punk band without musical instruments" BiSH is fully prepared to appear on the special live stage. In live performances that incorporate Halloween-like virtual effects such as ghosts flying from the stage, new songs "STORY OF DUTY", "LETTERS", "Promise the Star", which have just been digitally released on the 28th, including "NON TiE-UP", All 6 songs such as "beautiful sa" were shown to the participants.
In addition, this performance will be announced at a later date as a surprise for those who missed it on the day.
October 30th (Friday)
"GOOM STUDIO Presents Mirai Akari Virtual TALK"
A one-night special talk show. This is the first time that Mirai Akari has appeared in virtual Shibuya. Mirai Akari introduced her favorite spots in Shibuya, such as 109, and took a commemorative photo with the participants who gathered with her camera from the stage.
In addition, one of the world contents, "Virtual Costume Contest" was judged, and three excellent works, the highest award, the Mirai Akari award, and the Shibuya 5G entertainment project award, were selected from the entries.
October 30th (Friday)
"Au 5G Presents" Minna no 5G "Wagyu Beef Super High Speed Live Supported by Yoshimoto"
"Au 5G Presents SPECIAL ∞ LIVE supported by Yoshimoto"
Wagyu acts as MC and holds the first 5G comedy live that makes the most of the existing 5G. At the beginning, a paddy field modeled in 3D by photogrammetry also appeared, and the shared seat start appeared on the stage from another venue through a transparent display.
In the subsequent "au 5G Presents SPECIAL ∞ LIVE supported by Yoshimoto", Einstein Kawai acted as MC, and popular entertainers Indians, male Blanco, Raffle Clan, Dumbira Mucho, Rainbow and others who are active in Yoshimoto ∞ Hall appeared. The laughter live by the story and the corner invited the laughter of the participants who gathered in virtual Shibuya.
Saturday, October 31
"Au 5G Presents Rin Sound Virtual Live"
"Au 5G Presents NULBARICH Virtual Live"
A new generation of talented rapper, Rinne, has appeared with back DJ Shun Maruno and started live from "sleepy wonder". While sending a message from the stage to the fans gathered in virtual Shibuya, "Let's have fun even in the virtual!", We performed popular songs such as "Houkiboshi Ameten" and "earth meal feat. Asmi" which invited asmi as a guest. ..
Saturday, October 31
"DJ IN THE MIRROR WORLD SUPER DOMMUNE"
Four sets of global DJs, including Ellen Allien (Berlin), Sir John (Birmingham), Dasha Rush (Berlin), and Ken Ishii, have turned into avatars and gathered from all over the world at scrambled intersections across national borders. Four sets of DJ play that transcends the physical space transformed virtual Shibuya into a virtual dance floor.
Artist comment
Aina the End (BiSH)
When I saw them rushing into the virtual space, it looked as if they were live. I want to see it again while moving it with my avatar! it was fun!
Rinne
Did you enjoy my live performance in virtual Shibuya?
I also enjoyed the venue as if I had entered the world of games. I was happy to share this wonderful space that connects with everyone regardless of location!
I would be happy to see you again in this virtual space.
Mirai Akari
Hello, Mirai Akari! Thank you for visiting Shibuya 5G Virtual Halloween!
The cityscape of Shibuya was reproduced very realistically, and Akari had a very good time with everyone. Everyone should continue to have a fun virtual life with the keyword "stay virtual". I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Person in charge comment
Shinko Osada Chairman of Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association
We have been working on this project with the hope that you will enjoy Halloween with the slogan "#StayVirtual" in the virtual Shibuya officially recognized by Shibuya Ward. We think that we could have many people visit us and propose a way to enjoy "House Halloween" in a new era.
Also, this year, Shibuya Ward called for refraining from going out during Halloween, but thanks to everyone's cooperation, we were able to finish Halloween without any major confusion.
This initiative is also part of the "Shibuya Entertainment Project," which was launched with the aim of creating new value from open innovation with the participation of more than 50 companies. Going forward, Shibuya will continue to be positioned as a cultural center not only in the real world but also in the virtual world, and we will continue to make efforts so that virtual Shibuya can contribute as a platform that creates new value.
Mr. Kohei Shigeta, General Manager, 5G / xR Service Strategy Department, Service Management Headquarters, Personal Business Headquarters, KDDI CORPORATION
Since the launch of Virtual Shibuya in May, we have held the Halloween Festival as the largest and longest event. With the cooperation of many companies and artists, it was a big challenge that we rarely see in order to propose a new Halloween in Corona.
In the process of the challenge, I found many challenges, but I hope that I will continue to try various things without stopping, share them with many people, and help for new entertainment in the after-corona era. I am.
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November 4th (Wednesday) "Mitesugi TV -Virtual Shibuya Halloween Edition-" will be released on YouTube!
5G experience by Fuwa and Miki Fuwa and Miki infiltrate "Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival" in the youtube program "Mitesugi TV"!
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