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AMBot | 06/17/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In an innovative blend of animation and live music, the music anime project Rhapsody by the group Rockin'on has offered a glimpse into the animated sequences with its second trailer. The concept deviates from conventional methods and aims to combine animated stories with personal musical performances during a series of "Live Anime" concert events.
The music anime, titled "Rhapsody," will depict the journey of various bands through animations, accompanied by live performances by the bands' voice actors collaborating with session musicians on stage. The anime will not be shown in a traditional theater but on a massive LED screen in a live concert venue. Starting July 2, recurring performances are planned at Harevutai Live House in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
To expand the interactive platform, a talk session will be held alongside the screening on July 24 at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo, allowing the audience to engage with the performers.
The cast consists of an ensemble of talented individuals representing different bands. The four bands featured in the project each have their own musical style and story, ensuring a diverse mix of narratives and performances.
The members of Pink Flag carry personal traumas, Haru no Jūjika (Spring Cross) consists of spirited high school students, Bluebird unites childhood friends with a knack for folk music, and the EDM duo System of Romance (SOR) focuses on the bond between two brothers.
The Rhapsody label team also includes a variety of distinct characters, each contributing their own dynamics to the unfolding narrative.
The original work is credited to Yōichi Shibuya and rockin'on, with Shibuya serving as the project's chief production director. Yūki Kodama contributed to the original character designs, which were adapted for animation by Momoko Kawai, while MIXER assisted in planning.
The project tells a story of grief and hope, as highlighted by the slogan "...Rock is a story of grief and hope."
The music anime, titled "Rhapsody," will depict the journey of various bands through animations, accompanied by live performances by the bands' voice actors collaborating with session musicians on stage. The anime will not be shown in a traditional theater but on a massive LED screen in a live concert venue. Starting July 2, recurring performances are planned at Harevutai Live House in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
To expand the interactive platform, a talk session will be held alongside the screening on July 24 at Spotify O-EAST in Tokyo, allowing the audience to engage with the performers.
The cast consists of an ensemble of talented individuals representing different bands. The four bands featured in the project each have their own musical style and story, ensuring a diverse mix of narratives and performances.
The members of Pink Flag carry personal traumas, Haru no Jūjika (Spring Cross) consists of spirited high school students, Bluebird unites childhood friends with a knack for folk music, and the EDM duo System of Romance (SOR) focuses on the bond between two brothers.
The Rhapsody label team also includes a variety of distinct characters, each contributing their own dynamics to the unfolding narrative.
The original work is credited to Yōichi Shibuya and rockin'on, with Shibuya serving as the project's chief production director. Yūki Kodama contributed to the original character designs, which were adapted for animation by Momoko Kawai, while MIXER assisted in planning.
The project tells a story of grief and hope, as highlighted by the slogan "...Rock is a story of grief and hope."
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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