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Netflix series “Sanctuary” Opening (Title Sequence) - 映像作家: kooki
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Netflix series “Sanctuary” Opening (Title Sequence)

2023
KOO-KI’s Keita Uehara directed the opening of SANCTUARY, the Netflix series by director Kan Eguchi of KOO-KI. The powerful physique of a sumo wrestler! The dynamic energy created by the scattering salt! To further amplify the momentum and tension of the main story, the opening was crafted with a bold, edgy approach. By the way, filming was done after removing the building portion of the sumo stable set at Toho Studios.
COSMIC LAB presents JEFF MILLS 『THE TRIP -Enter The Black Hole-』 - 映像作家: cosmiclab
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COSMIC LAB presents JEFF MILLS 『THE TRIP -Enter The Black Hole-』

2024
00:00:51
The world premiere of the stage art work THE TRIP -Enter The Black Hole-, led by Jeff Mills, was performed in Tokyo on April 1, 2024. This is the world premiere of THE TRIP -Enter The Black Hole-, a stage art work co-produced by Jeff Mills, the world-renowned DJ and pioneer of Detroit techno, and COSMIC LAB, one of Japan’s most innovative visual teams. With black holes as its theme, Jeff Mills handled the overall direction, script, and music, while COSMIC LAB expanded his vision of the cosmos and way of thinking through visual direction. In addition, Juju Togawa, who like Jeff Mills has been active since the early 1980s, joined as a singer, and choreographer Hiroaki Umeda, internationally acclaimed for his cross-disciplinary work spanning contemporary dance and digital art, was also part of the production. The stage costumes for each performer were designed by Hiroshi Ochiai of FACETASM, one of Japan’s leading fashion brands. This live expanded cinema work, a journey to the farthest reaches of the universe and an exploration of the deepest depths of the mind, was performed at ZEROTOKYO, equipped with a visual system developed by COSMIC LAB and state-of-the-art sound facilities.
This is JO1 – Go to the Dream – - 映像作家: cosmiclab
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This is JO1 – Go to the Dream –

2022
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In the NHK special program “This is JO1 - Go to the Dream - ” featuring the global boy group JO1, COSMIC LAB handled the direction of “JO1 x Technology.” We were responsible for planning, designing, developing, and directing a cutting-edge virtual production system that combines XR, lighting systems, and sensor technology. By expanding the world of the music and the dance performance in which all 11 members move in sync, it brought out a new challenge from “JO1.”
V.W.P 1st One-Man Live “Phenomenon” & Joint Live/Talk Event “Witch Gathering” - 映像作家: THINKR
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V.W.P 1st One-Man Live “Phenomenon” & Joint Live/Talk Event “Witch Gathering”

2022
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The virtual artist group “V.W.P,” made up of five members — KAF, RIM, Harusaruhi, Isekaijoucho, and KOKO — held the event “Witch Gathering” and V.W.P’s first solo one-man live concert, “Phenomenon,” on April 15 and 16 at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo. At the April 15 performance, “Witch Gathering,” the artists appeared individually in a joint live show. On April 16, the five witches — KAF, RIM, Harusaruhi, Isekaijoucho, and KOKO — came together after each had completed their first solo one-man live concerts as individual singers, and in V.W.P’s first one-man live concert, “Phenomenon,” they manifested the magic of song from the virtual world into the real world.
[triggering] Save Lives version. - 映像作家: omnibus-japan-inc
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[triggering] Save Lives version.

2020, 2021
00:06:37
Commentary: [triggering Save Lives ver.] is a new work born in response to the global pandemic, continuing the original [triggering] performance. A visualized representation of COVID-19 has been added to the conventional geometric motifs of [triggering], further enhancing the original interplay between sound and image. The work aims to create a stark contrast between “synesthesia,” the original theme of triggering, and the “chaos” brought about by the ongoing pandemic. “triggering Save Lives ver.” is an updated version of the AV work “triggering” series, which has been performed since 2014, and was created amid the global pandemic. By adding visualized representations of COVID-19 to the synchronization of sound with conventional geometric motifs and color patterns, the work aims to move back and forth between “synesthesia,” the theme of triggering, and the “chaos” caused by the pandemic.
VFX REEL - 映像作家: jitto
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VFX REEL

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
SUNTORY「YAMAZAKI MOMENTS」/ Sakanaction「SORATO」/ NHK「Naotora: The Lady Warlord」/ Movie「Tower of the Sun」/ Perfume「Future Pop」/ Kannoya「YUBESHI」/ Mori Building「DESIGNING TOKYO」/ TOYOTA「Harrier Turbo」/ TOYOTA「THE WORLD IS ONE FUTURE」/ TOYOTA「e-RACER」/ TOYOTA「RAIZE」/ Mandom「GATSBY PERFECT SKIN LOTION」/ Kracie「FRISK」/ ONE OK ROCK×Honda Bike「Go, Vantage Point.」/ SQUARE ENIX「Dragon quest of stars」/ dream bed「Serta Brand Movie」/ UHA Mikakuto「e-ma Throat Candy」/ The Claypool Lennon Delirium「satori」/ Pokémon GO「Buddy Adventure!」/ Nintendo「Mario Kart Tour」/ IKEA「RÅSKOG」/ McDonald's「McFlurry Chou Oreo®」/ McDonald's「McFlurry Nama Caramel」/ Human Trust「Igai na basho de saikai」 / SUNTORY「PEPSI JAPAN COLA」/ SUNTORY「Black Oolong Tea」/ GINZA SIX「Main Street」 / Kyary Pamyu Pamyu「Harajuku iyahoi」/ RECRUIT LIFESTYLE「HOT PEPPER GOURMET」/ Kyary Pamyu Pamyu「Sai＆Co」/ KOKUYO「ing」/ FUKUSHIMA「MIRAI 2061」/ Mandom「GATSBY DEODORANT ROLL-ON」
Shina Pushu "What Is Nigimaru Doing?" - 映像作家: uwabami
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Shina Pushu "What Is Nigimaru Doing?"

2022 ~ 2023
00:05:16
A short animated work broadcast within TV Tokyo’s infant and toddler program “Sina Pushu.” Its distinctive structure shows the character “Nigimaru” being drawn in real time as it transforms into various actions. uwabami was responsible for the character design and animation direction. By showing the process of being drawn itself, the work draws out children’s curiosity and anticipation, creating an experience in which they can enjoy wondering “what will happen next.” With simple lines and shapes, and a rhythm of repetition and change, it is a work that combines visual clarity with a sense of participation.
KizunaAI Comeback Concert “Home Coming” OP映像 - 映像作家: qootain
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KizunaAI Comeback Concert “Home Coming” OP映像

2025
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qootain produced the opening video for KizunaAI Comeback Concert “Home Coming,” a live show held in September 2025 to celebrate KizunaAI’s return to activity. The white grid world at the beginning was created by weaving together two cut sheets of paper and filming them frame by frame using stop-motion. In the latter half, the footage shifts into live action at the cut where KizunaAI herself is shown standing in front of Yoyogi Station, after which it speeds through the journey to the venue in Shinjuku in a single rush of time-lapse imagery.
FUTURE IDOL – NANIMONO - 映像作家: harukateramoto
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FUTURE IDOL – NANIMONO

2025
00:03:57
Description: At some point in time, humanity vanished from Earth in an instant. Countless pieces of space debris are scattered across Earth’s orbit. Among that debris, an optical disc happens to slip into a player, and the track begins to play. The thoughts left within the music take on the physical phenomenon of vibration and rain down upon the Earth. Parabolic antennas on the ground listen to the vibrations, and radio towers transmit radio waves of their own accord. Signage in an abandoned city displays the performer’s image, obscured by noise, while a three-dimensional hologram is projected onto a sandy beach. Waves gently brush against feet, and a semi-transparent body traces out the choreography. A roadside cathode-ray tube set bears a face mottled with static, hallucinating seven figures who should not be there. When the track ends, the player ejects the optical disc. The Earth glows, and the debris continues to circle in orbit.
LIGHTIA ~The Seven-Colored Miracle~ - 映像作家: daisukehashimoto
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LIGHTIA ~The Seven-Colored Miracle~

2025
00:00:31
With the theme “All life is connected by light,” this fantastical night show follows dolphins and humans as they search for the “flower of light.” Traveling through worlds symbolized by seven colors of light—such as the deep sea, the world of fire, the future, and the forest—they recover the lost light. Fountains, projection mapping, music, and performance come together, leading to a moving finale where the audience’s applause makes the “miracle flower” bloom. Direction / Visual Director: Daisuke Hashimoto (LIL) Music: Yorushika “Haruru”
Expo 2025 Opening Movie - 映像作家: kazuhikohiramaki
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Expo 2025 Opening Movie

2025
00:02:04
Opening video used at the opening ceremony of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The opening ceremony’s theme was “The Relay of Life.” The visuals were designed to work together with the circular walls of the venue and the mountain-shaped screen placed at the center. The video was created as a collage using a variety of methods, including live action, animation, CG, and volumetric scanning.

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