A music event “DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL / GHOST IN THE SHELL” will be held on Saturday, May 25 at Zepp Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original “GHOST IN THE SHELL” manga.
Based on Masamune Shirow’s manga, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” directed by Mamoru Oshii is a milestone in science fiction anime films, and is still supported by many people around the world. In this event, the world of “GHOST IN THE SHELL” will be reinterpreted by artists who also radiate originality, and presented as live, DJ, and VR contents.
The headliner of the event will be Derrick May, one of the artists who participated in the soundtrack of the 1997 PlayStation game “Ghost in the Shell” and a legendary DJ who introduced Detroit techno to the world. DJ Derrick May, one of the artists who participated in the soundtrack of “OOST IN THE SHELL” and a legendary DJ who introduced Detroit techno to the world, will visit Japan. This will be his first performance in Japan in about 5 years since 2019.
In addition to Takkyu Ishino of Denki Groove, who directed the aforementioned soundtrack, there will also be yahyel, a cutting-edge band that has returned after a period of silence, Maika Loubté, who blends electronic music and profound vocals, and new generation artist 4. The lineup also includes 4s4ki, a new generation of artists who blend electronic music with profound vocals, and Donguri Zu, who are gaining support for their witty grooves and deep sound. Along with the sound produced by each of these artists, a VJ video using footage from “Ghost in the Shell” will be shown to immerse the audience visually and sensually into the world of the film.
On the sub-floor, 0b4k3 (Obake), who hosts the club “GHOSTCLUB” in VRChat and has directed numerous VR productions including MONDO GROSSO’s “FORGOTTEN,” and Sanrokumaru Studio, which has extensive experience in sound production for 3D sound and music mixing production. and Sanrokumaru Studio, which has extensive experience and achievements in music mix production and stereophonic sound production.
A special talk show by Mamoru Oshii, director of the movie “Ghost in the Shell,” and Kenji Kawai, who created the music for the movie, will also be held, with Naohiro Ukawa of DOMMUNE in charge of MCing.
At the venue, a limited number of original apparel items will be available for purchase. Also, a collaboration item with street apparel brand MEQRI will be released on the same day.
DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 OPEN 13:00 / CLOSE 20:30
Venue: Tokyo Zepp Shinjuku
Price: ADV. ￥6,500 / DOOR ￥7,500 (1D fee not included)
Ticket
General sale (e ) April 5 (Fri.) 11:00 –
https://eplus.jp/ghostintheshell/
Up to 8 tickets per membership ID can be purchased at one time.
*If advance tickets are sold out, there is a possibility that same-day tickets will not be sold. If same-day tickets will be sold, the management staff will make an announcement.
An issuance fee will be charged when advance tickets are purchased. Please confirm details at the time of purchase.
To ensure smooth entry to Zepp Shinjuku, we recommend that you pay with a transportation system IC card. Please check your charge balance before coming to the venue.
Pre-school children are not allowed to enter.
Event official website: https://theghostintheshell.jp/
