With More Than 2,000 Visitors, ATARASHII GAKKO! and Morimoto of Tontsukatan Lead the Opening-Day Countdown

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Two New Projection Mapping Shows Featuring “OTONABLUE” and “TTTTOKYO” of ATARASHII GAKKO! Premiere

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TOKYO — The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been presenting year-round projection mapping displays on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using light and sound to showcase a wide range of artistic expressions as part of its efforts to create new nighttime tourism attractions in Tokyo.

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We are pleased to announce that two new projection mapping works featuring “OTONABLUE,” the signature song of ATARASHII GAKKO!, a four-member dance and vocal group active on the global stage, and their latest song, “TTTTOKYO,” began screening on Sunday, August 23.

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On opening day, a special event was held featuring ATARASHII GAKKO! and Morimoto of Tontsukatan as guests. Together with more than 2,000 visitors gathered at the venue, they led a countdown to the very first screening.

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Scenes from the Opening Day of “OTONABLUE” and “TTTTOKYO”

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Over 4,000 Visitors on Opening Day

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On August 23, the opening day of the new shows, more than 4,000 people visited Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza, including fans of ATARASHII GAKKO!, tourists from Japan and overseas, and families.

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Visitors shared comments such as: “I loved the way the signature neck dance from ‘OTONABLUE’ was incorporated into the visuals. It felt so immersive, almost like watching a live performance, and I found myself completely drawn in. Being able to watch the very first screening together with the members themselves made it an especially memorable experience. ”‘TTTTOKYO’ had such a strong sense of speed, like racing through Tokyo at night, and seeing that brought to life across the huge facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building made me want to go out and explore Tokyo after dark for myself.”

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Visitors enjoyed the two new works projected on the building’s massive facade, experiencing the music and energy of ATARASHII GAKKO! on a scale unique to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

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Scenes from the Opening-Day Event

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ATARASHII GAKKO!, Morimoto of Tontsukatan,

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and the Audience Countdown Together to the Premiere

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The opening-day event featured ATARASHII GAKKO! and Morimoto of Tontsukatan, with a talk session, a countdown to the first screening, and a photo session. During the talk, the guests shared their excitement about the new visuals and the appeal of the songs. The screening began with a countdown joined by the guests and the audience, creating an exciting atmosphere at the venue.

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SUZUKA of ATARASHII GAKKO! commented, “I’m incredibly happy and moved by seeing what we’ve achieved so far. The visuals are so vivid and full of imagination that they make it feel like the day we travel around Tokyo in a UFO might not be far away! It’s an energetic work that sends our message from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building out to the world, so I hope everyone enjoys it.”

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MIZYU said, “It was amazing to watch from the best seat in the house. This is the only place where you can see the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building doing our signature neck dance! Whether you’re a fan or not, I hope you’ll come and see it.”

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RIN added, “I’m so happy to bring the lyric ‘Night Cruising under neon skies’ to life and be part of it. Everyone got so excited, just like at a live show! Next time, why not dance along while enjoying the show?”

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Guest MC Morimoto of Tontsukatan closed the event by saying, “The rain cleared just in time, giving us the perfect setting. It really felt like the beginning of something legendary. I already want to see it again! I think longtime fans will love it, and even more people will get into ATARASHII GAKKO! after seeing this.”

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About “ATARASHII GAKKO!”

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A four-member dance and vocal group that embodies the spirit of Japan’s youth and continues to make its mark on the global stage. Known for their powerful live performances, featuring choreography created entirely by the members themselves, the group made its international debut in 2021 through 88rising, a global media company dedicated to showcasing Asian culture.

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In 2023, they opened Japan’s prestigious year-end television program NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. The following year, they performed at Coachella, one of the world’s largest music festivals, and embarked on a world tour spanning 33 cities across Europe, Asia, North America, and Japan. They continue to captivate audiences around the world with their distinctive style and electrifying performances.

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Overview

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“OTONABLUE”

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HIGHLIGHT
Inspired by “OTONABLUE,” one of ATARASHII GAKKO!’s signature songs, this projection mapping show brings the song’s distinctive world to life.

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Set to its glamorous, Showa-era pop-inspired sound and modern, high-energy rhythm, the show recreates the group’s much-talked-about head-swaying dance across the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

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Enjoy a dazzling and exhilarating visual experience as the appeal of their music—expressing individuality and freedom through their entire bodies—races freely across the architecture of the building.

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“TTTTOKYO”

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HIGHLIGHT
A new collaboration brings the latest Tokyo-themed track, “TTTTOKYO,” by ATARASHII GAKKO!—whose influence continues to grow from Tokyo to the world—to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. As the song’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound fills the air, the lights, colors, and culture of Tokyo intersect one after another, bringing the track’s vibrant world to life across the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building through energetic visual expression. Experience a dynamic projection mapping work as the power of the four members—champions of individuality and freedom—races through Tokyo by night.