Sekisai Produces 3D-Printed Stage Art for "MANGALOGUE: Phoenix"
Design studio Sekisai created sustainable stage art for the 'MANGALOGUE: Phoenix' performance at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY using 3D printing and recycled plastic.
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Sekisai Inc. (Representative Director: Shin Obinata; Headquarters: Arakawa-ku, Tokyo), a design and fabrication studio specializing in 3D printing, has designed and produced the stage art for the special opening performance of "MANGALOGUE: Phoenix," currently being staged at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY from April 22, 2026.
### MANGALOGUE: Phoenix Event Overview
- **Dates:** Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Saturday, May 16, 2026
- **Venue:** Box1000
- **Organizers:** MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / TBS
- **Planning & Production:** MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / TBS / Bascule Inc.
- **Original Work:** Osamu Tezuka, "Phoenix: Future Chapter"
- **Production Cooperation:** Tezuka Productions
- **Production Management:** Bascule Inc.
- **Direction:** Shian Suzuki
- **Script:** Takeshi Takemura
- **Video:** mimoid
- **Technical Support:** Abstract Engine
This work is a stage reconstruction of Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix" as a live performance experience. Utilizing massive LEDs and robotic arms, it offers a new manga experience where the audience shares the sensation of turning pages and total immersion in the story.
Sekisai designed and manufactured the sculptures that constitute part of the stage equipment. The overall form is inspired by a bird resting with its wings folded, achieving smooth, organic curves through 3D printing.
### Stage Art Production Using Recycled Materials
The material used is recycled plastic. Often, stage art is produced specifically for a single performance and discarded afterward. For this production, Sekisai adopted materials that can be crushed and reused as raw materials after the show. This realizes a manufacturing process that minimizes environmental impact by not assuming disposal as the end goal.
Sekisai leverages 3D printing for spatial expression and works across various fields, including stage art. Through this performance, the company invites visitors to pay attention not only to the new manga experience but also to the sculpted expressions that compose the space.
### About Sekisai Inc.
Sekisai is a design and fabrication studio specializing in 3D printing. They handle everything from concept design to manufacturing, creating unique spatial experiences using 3D printing technology. Their proprietary 3D printing coloring technique has received high acclaim internationally, winning awards such as the Toyama Design Competition 2020 Grand Prix, Innovative Technologies 2022, and Design Shanghai Picks 2024.
- Website: https://sekisai.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sekisai.design/
### MANGALOGUE: Phoenix Event Overview
- **Dates:** Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Saturday, May 16, 2026
- **Venue:** Box1000
- **Organizers:** MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / TBS
- **Planning & Production:** MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / TBS / Bascule Inc.
- **Original Work:** Osamu Tezuka, "Phoenix: Future Chapter"
- **Production Cooperation:** Tezuka Productions
- **Production Management:** Bascule Inc.
- **Direction:** Shian Suzuki
- **Script:** Takeshi Takemura
- **Video:** mimoid
- **Technical Support:** Abstract Engine
This work is a stage reconstruction of Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix" as a live performance experience. Utilizing massive LEDs and robotic arms, it offers a new manga experience where the audience shares the sensation of turning pages and total immersion in the story.
Sekisai designed and manufactured the sculptures that constitute part of the stage equipment. The overall form is inspired by a bird resting with its wings folded, achieving smooth, organic curves through 3D printing.
### Stage Art Production Using Recycled Materials
The material used is recycled plastic. Often, stage art is produced specifically for a single performance and discarded afterward. For this production, Sekisai adopted materials that can be crushed and reused as raw materials after the show. This realizes a manufacturing process that minimizes environmental impact by not assuming disposal as the end goal.
Sekisai leverages 3D printing for spatial expression and works across various fields, including stage art. Through this performance, the company invites visitors to pay attention not only to the new manga experience but also to the sculpted expressions that compose the space.
### About Sekisai Inc.
Sekisai is a design and fabrication studio specializing in 3D printing. They handle everything from concept design to manufacturing, creating unique spatial experiences using 3D printing technology. Their proprietary 3D printing coloring technique has received high acclaim internationally, winning awards such as the Toyama Design Competition 2020 Grand Prix, Innovative Technologies 2022, and Design Shanghai Picks 2024.
- Website: https://sekisai.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sekisai.design/