New Title for "TOKYO Night & Light," Which Has Surpassed 1.4 Million Total Viewers: "Bocchi the Rock!" Seishun Complex to Premiere on June 20th (Sat)!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding year-round projection mapping screenings that transform the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building into a canvas for vibrant art through light and sound, aiming to create new tourist resources that illuminate Tokyo's nights.

We are pleased to announce that a new work titled "Bocchi the Rock! Seishun Complex," based on the internationally popular anime "Bocchi the Rock!," will premiere on June 20th (Sat). Please pay attention to this work, which depicts the worldview of the song "Seishun Complex" by the band "Kessoku Band" (appearing in the story) on the overwhelming scale of the government building.

Work Overview
©Aki Hamaji/Houbunsha, Aniplex

Title: "Bocchi the Rock!" Seishun Complex
Premiere Date: June 20th (Sat)

Highlights:
A projection mapping show that spreads a colorful and pop world across the Government Building, featuring the theme song "Seishun Complex." It captures the distinctive expressions, energy, and emotional sparkles of the protagonist Hitori Gotoh and her three band members through vivid visuals and dynamic production. The graphics and images change in sync with the song, expanding the world of the anime "Bocchi the Rock!" and coloring the Government Building alongside the music. Experience a pop and energetic visual journey where the anxieties and highs of youth are all turned into music. Enjoy an visual experience painted on the overwhelming scale unique to the Government Building.

Screening Schedule (June):
Weekdays: 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30
Weekends and Holidays: 19:30 / 21:30
*Please check the special website for screening times from July onwards.
*The projection mapping displays other works outside of the times listed above.

About "Bocchi the Rock!":
©Aki Hamaji/Houbunsha, Aniplex
"Bocchi the Rock!" is a popular 4-panel manga by Aki Hamaji, serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara MAX." The TV anime broadcast in the fall of 2022 sparked massive popularity, especially among young people. The story follows the extremely shy and introverted girl Hitori Gotoh, who joins the "Kessoku Band" and grows alongside three unique band members, garnering much empathy.

It achieved a record-breaking eight awards including Anime of the Year at the "ANIME TRENDING AWARDS (2022)" and took 1st place in the Work Category (TV broadcast & streaming works) at the "Newtype Anime Awards 2022-2023," gaining immense support both domestically and internationally.

In terms of music, the full album "Kessoku Band" ranked 1st on the 2023 Oricon "Annual Digital Album Ranking" and also ranked 1st on the "Billboard JAPAN Annual Download Album Chart," creating a major sensation.

Overview of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping "TOKYO Night & Light":
Dates: Screened daily, except in severe weather, etc.
Projection Surface: East wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1
Viewing Location: Citizens' Plaza (2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Screening Times: 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30
(Please see the special website for the detailed schedule)
Special Website: https://tokyoprojectionmappingproject.jp
Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee
Others:
- This project promotes environmentally friendly initiatives (use of green electricity).
- This initiative is certified by Guinness World Records™ as the "Largest permanent projection mapping display on a building."
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