This new work by HIFANA, “TEJIME,” their first in nine years, was released on the first day of the Reiwa era and was inspired by “tejime,” a traditional Japanese celebratory ritual, in order to grandly celebrate the beginning of a new era. HIFANA is, after all, a pioneer of anime music videos in Japan. Animation synchronized with music. Strange and humorous characters. I wanted to portray each element in an extreme way. Using cel shading, a technology that was uniquely developed in Japan, this is a full CG animation created entirely by a single person.

At the world’s premier DJ competition, the UK’s DMC World DJ Championships, the DJ duo KIREEK achieved the unprecedented feat of five consecutive titles and has finally released their first album, “ONE in TWO.” A music video for “LED ROCK” was produced from a track on the album. Please enjoy the world of “LED ROCK,” richly filled with homage to music culture.

Announcement of “DENIM DEPOT UNIVERSE,” a limited capsule collection by “FACETASM,” led by Hiromichi Ochiai, and Amsterdam-based denim brand “G-STAR RAW.” Stills and a PR movie, with total direction by C.O.L.O / COSMIC LAB, have been unveiled. By wearing clothing, humans have challenged harsh environments such as outer space and the ocean floor, gaining freedom and creativity. Under this theme, scenes were created that seamlessly connect everyday life with adventures to unknown places. The filming location was the “Misono Universe Building,” a venue that has been ahead of its time since the 1950s. Inspired by NASA archives, the denim designs and the one-of-a-kind space of the Misono Building resonated with each other, giving rise to a new creation.