Cabinet Office Moonshot R&D Program Goal 1 Internet of Brains (IoB) Science Communication Project 'Neu World' Releases New Sci-Fi Manga
The 'Neu World' science communication project, part of the Cabinet Office Moonshot R&D Program's Internet of Brains (IoB) Kanai Project, released a new sci-fi manga 'RIDE ON' by artist Soraame Kitanoda on its official website on May 1, 2026. This work, depicting a future where sensory sharing technology is common, aims to promote dialogue toward the social implementation of IoB research.
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Illustration: Soraame Kitanoda / Design: Kusano Design Office
Moonshot Research and Development Program Goal 1, Kanai Project 'Internet of Brains' (hereinafter IoB), as the latest work of the science communication project 'Neu World,' which envisions the future together with sci-fi writers and researchers, released a new sci-fi manga work 'RIDE ON' by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda on its official website on May 1, 2026.
Work page URL: https://neu-world.link/posts/RIDE_ON
"Your 'ordinary' might be a treasure to someone else." A new "connection" depicted in a future where sensory sharing technology is commonplace. Sci-fi manga "RIDE ON" by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda.
Synopsis
In a near future where sensory experience sharing technology "RIDE" has become widespread and all citizens are mandated to wear sensory experience devices, high school student Minato Takada works as a Rider providing "ordinary high school experiences." While Riders offering dangerous adventures like parkour gain popularity, Minato's "ordinary" rarely receives requests. However, one day, a request arrives. That client continued to seek Minato's "ordinary" every day, the next day and the day after. Why do they want to repeatedly experience such an "ordinary"? What is the "connection" the two found in a world where technology connects all senses?
Illustration: Soraame Kitanoda / Design: Kusano Design Office
'Neu World' latest work penned by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda!
This time, it is a sci-fi manga work themed on the research of Junichi Rekimoto, an IoB research participant.
If technology capable of sharing all your five senses with others were to be realized, what would you "experience" and what would you "want to convey"?
It is available on the official 'Neu World' website. All works can be viewed for free.
We look forward to your thoughts on the work on various social media with the hashtag #NeuWorld. Your impressions and opinions will be reflected in future research and its subsequent social implementation.
Soraame Kitanoda
Manga Artist
Prefers to depict the emotional movements of non-human beings.
Serialized "Deep Rapture" on Jump+.
Published multiple one-shot works such as "My Brother's 'Wife'," "The Faceless Man," and "The Dream Manager."
Influenced sci-fi works: "Kyo Shiro 2030," "Phoenix," "FLCL," "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress," "I, Robot," etc.
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Junichi Rekimoto (Collaborating Researcher)
Information Scientist
Senior Fellow, Sony Computer Science Laboratories
He has consistently led research activities, such as prototyping the world's first mobile AR (Augmented Reality) system NaviCam in the 1990s and pioneering basic research on multi-touch. Currently, he is promoting research on Human Augmentation and Human-AI Integration, aiming for the fusion and evolution of human and AI capabilities across networks. He has received awards such as the iF Interaction Design Award (2000), Japan Culture Design Award (2003), Nikkei BP Technology Award (2008), IPSJ Fundamental Science Award (2014), ACM UIST Lasting Impact Award (2014, 2017). He was selected for the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2007.
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Research Introduction Poster
The poster was produced in October 2025.
Download Poster
What is 'Neu World'?
The Cabinet Office Moonshot Research and Development Program Goal 1, Kanai Project "Internet of Brains (hereinafter IoB)" launched the science communication project 'Neu World.'
This project was born to co-create how to connect cutting-edge research and development with society through dialogue with each individual living today.
As an opportunity for this, 'Neu World' produces stories such as manga and novels set in 2050, with the participation of creators, researchers, and sometimes the general public. Through communication born from stories, we will begin co-creation towards the realization of a better future.
Communication that 'Neu World' Aims For
The sci-fi works produced by 'Neu World' are not intended to predict or envision the project's vision, but rather to serve as an opportunity for dialogue with the public to co-create the future.
Moonshot Research and Development Program Goal 1, Kanai Project 'Internet of Brains' (hereinafter IoB), as the latest work of the science communication project 'Neu World,' which envisions the future together with sci-fi writers and researchers, released a new sci-fi manga work 'RIDE ON' by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda on its official website on May 1, 2026.
Work page URL: https://neu-world.link/posts/RIDE_ON
"Your 'ordinary' might be a treasure to someone else." A new "connection" depicted in a future where sensory sharing technology is commonplace. Sci-fi manga "RIDE ON" by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda.
Synopsis
In a near future where sensory experience sharing technology "RIDE" has become widespread and all citizens are mandated to wear sensory experience devices, high school student Minato Takada works as a Rider providing "ordinary high school experiences." While Riders offering dangerous adventures like parkour gain popularity, Minato's "ordinary" rarely receives requests. However, one day, a request arrives. That client continued to seek Minato's "ordinary" every day, the next day and the day after. Why do they want to repeatedly experience such an "ordinary"? What is the "connection" the two found in a world where technology connects all senses?
Illustration: Soraame Kitanoda / Design: Kusano Design Office
'Neu World' latest work penned by manga artist Soraame Kitanoda!
This time, it is a sci-fi manga work themed on the research of Junichi Rekimoto, an IoB research participant.
If technology capable of sharing all your five senses with others were to be realized, what would you "experience" and what would you "want to convey"?
It is available on the official 'Neu World' website. All works can be viewed for free.
We look forward to your thoughts on the work on various social media with the hashtag #NeuWorld. Your impressions and opinions will be reflected in future research and its subsequent social implementation.
Soraame Kitanoda
Manga Artist
Prefers to depict the emotional movements of non-human beings.
Serialized "Deep Rapture" on Jump+.
Published multiple one-shot works such as "My Brother's 'Wife'," "The Faceless Man," and "The Dream Manager."
Influenced sci-fi works: "Kyo Shiro 2030," "Phoenix," "FLCL," "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress," "I, Robot," etc.
X: https://x.com/oriiiiiiiiiiii
Junichi Rekimoto (Collaborating Researcher)
Information Scientist
Senior Fellow, Sony Computer Science Laboratories
He has consistently led research activities, such as prototyping the world's first mobile AR (Augmented Reality) system NaviCam in the 1990s and pioneering basic research on multi-touch. Currently, he is promoting research on Human Augmentation and Human-AI Integration, aiming for the fusion and evolution of human and AI capabilities across networks. He has received awards such as the iF Interaction Design Award (2000), Japan Culture Design Award (2003), Nikkei BP Technology Award (2008), IPSJ Fundamental Science Award (2014), ACM UIST Lasting Impact Award (2014, 2017). He was selected for the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2007.
X: https://x.com/rkmt
Research Introduction Poster
The poster was produced in October 2025.
Download Poster
What is 'Neu World'?
The Cabinet Office Moonshot Research and Development Program Goal 1, Kanai Project "Internet of Brains (hereinafter IoB)" launched the science communication project 'Neu World.'
This project was born to co-create how to connect cutting-edge research and development with society through dialogue with each individual living today.
As an opportunity for this, 'Neu World' produces stories such as manga and novels set in 2050, with the participation of creators, researchers, and sometimes the general public. Through communication born from stories, we will begin co-creation towards the realization of a better future.
Communication that 'Neu World' Aims For
The sci-fi works produced by 'Neu World' are not intended to predict or envision the project's vision, but rather to serve as an opportunity for dialogue with the public to co-create the future.