“DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL,” an event in which “Ghost in the Shell” and “music” are synchronized, will be held to commemorate the 35 year anniversary of the original series by Shirow Masamune!
“DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL,” an event in which “Ghost in the Shell” and “music” are synchronized, will be held to commemorate the 35 year anniversary of the original series by Shirow Masamune!
The performance lineup will be Derrick May, Takkyu Ishino, yahyel, Maika Loubté, 4s4ki and DONGURIZU!
We have a special talk show by Mamoru Oshii and Kenji Kawai with Naohiro Ukawa as the MC! Also, 0b4k3 × SANROKUMARU Studio set up VR space in collaboration.
Since its release in 1995, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” directed by Mamoru Oshii, has been a milestone in science fiction anime films and continues to attract many enthusiastic followers around the world. To reinterpret the world of this one-of-a-kind work through “music,” a diverse group of artists who also radiate originality will gather at Zepp Shinjuku on May 25 (Sat), 2024.
The headliner of the event is legendary DJ Derrick May, who was one of the artists who participated in the soundtrack of the PlayStation game “Ghost in the Shell” (released in 1997), and who popularized Detroit techno around the world. This will be his long-awaited visit to Japan, the first time he will perform in Japan in five years, since 2019. Takkyu Ishino of Denki Groove, who directed the soundtrack, will also appear. Also, yahyel, a cutting-edge band that has returned to the scene after a period of silence, will perform at the festival. Maika Loubté, who melds electronic music and profound vocals. New generation artist 4s4ki (Asaki), whose soulful voice cries out in new alternative pop music. The duo unit DONGURIZU, whose witty grooves and deep sound attracts the audience, are among the up-and-coming artists.
Along with the sounds they produce, a VJ video using footage from “GHOST IN THE SHELL” will be presented to immerse the audience visually and sensually into the world of the film.
On the sub-floor, the club “GHOSTCLUB” in VRChat will be hosted by 0b4k3 (Obake), who has directed numerous VR productions including MONDO GROSSO’s “FORGOTTEN,” and SANROKUMARU Studio, which has extensive experience and achievements in music mix production and sound production for 3D sound.
A special talk show by Mamoru Oshii, director of “GHOST IN THE SHELL” and Kenji Kawai, who created the music, will be held with Naohiro Ukawa of DOMMUNE as MC. Focusing on the sound of “GHOST IN THE SHELL,” they will talk about the behind-the-scenes of this historical masterpiece.
A limited number of original apparel items will be available for purchase at the event. The items will be a collage of famous scenes newly cut out for the event, fully expressing the world of the work, and will be a valuable fan item with no additional production planned. A collaboration item with the popular street apparel brand “MEQRI” will also be released on the same day, so be sure not to miss out on this item as well.
It has been 35 years since the original manga by Shirow Masamune was unleashed on the world. In this memorable occasion, “DEEP DIVE in sync with GHOST IN THE SHELL” is a precious event where “GHOST IN THE SHELL” and music artists will resonate and create a new experience. This event is sure to awaken the senses of not only “GHOST IN THE SHELL” fans and music fans, but also all kinds of people.
As we are now approaching the world line depicted in “GHOST IN THE SHELL,” we hear “whispers of ghosts” in the “music.”
◾️EVENT INFO
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 13: 00 – 20: 30
Venue: Zepp Shinjuku, 1- 29 -1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Tokyu Kabukicho Tower B1F-B4F
Tickets: Advance 6,500 yen (excluding tax) Door 7,500 yen (excluding tax)
e+ tickets sales page: https://eplus.jp/ghostintheshell/
*Advance tickets will be subject to an issuance fee. Please confirm details at the time of purchase.
*If advance tickets are sold out, there is a possibility that no tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
The staff will make an announcement if door tickets will be sold on that day.
*Separate drink fee is required at the entrance.
*Pre-school children are not allowed to enter.
【Notice】
・Tickets cannot be changed or refunded after purchase or exchange under any circumstances, except in case of cancellation by the organizer.
・No photos, videos, recordings, etc. are permitted in the venue.
・Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale are strictly prohibited.
・Artists and performers are subject to change without notice. Tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
・Please be aware that official filming and recording may take place at the venue and may be televised or posted on TV, magazines, websites, etc.
・The event may be recorded by the media outlets and released later on.
・By entering this event, you consent to the above and the use of your personal information (portrait rights).
・Waiting in and out of the theater area is strictly prohibited as it may cause inconvenience to the neighborhood.
・Please do not give gifts to the artists or performers.
・Please take good care of your health before coming to the event.
・If you have a fever, cough, or any other symptoms, please refrain from coming to the event, as your health is top priority.
・Please wash your hands, use the disinfectant provided, and practice good cough etiquette.
◾️ARTIST INFO
DERRICK MAY
In the late 1980s, “Strings Of Life” was released from Detroit to the world, and was a masterpiece that heralded the dawn of a new era. He has released masterpieces such as “Nudo Photo,” “The Beginning,” “Icon,” and “Beyond The Dance” under the name Rhythim Is Rhythim on his own label [TRANSMAT], which still shine brightly to this day, and has been a member of Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, and others. He has had a profound influence on the world dance music scene as the originator of Detroit techno along with Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. Influenced by Chicago house legend DJ Ron Hardy and Godfather Of House Frankie Knuckles, his innovative DJ play established at the Music Institute is one-of-a-kind. He radiates a timeless and universal brilliance that has earned him a huge following not only among techno fans, but also among all dance music fans.
In 2010, he released his first mix CD in 13 years. The CD, titled “MIXED BY DERRICK MAY X AIR,” was a huge sensation both in Japan and abroad. The mix, which was recorded live in the studio, is a condensed version of his entire DJ career. The “hot and simmering soul,” the “fascinating story with various developments,” the “brilliant mixing technique” etc., are the unique world that only a genius DJ can create. There is a unique world out there that only a genius DJ can create. There is an overwhelming power that seems to pour all of his passion for music and his fans into his music, and it is so strong that it takes the listener to another dimension. Derrick May has traveled all over the world, but he loves playing in Japan the most, and he truly cares about his Japanese fans.
In 2013, he released a compilation CD “TRANSMAT 4-BEYOND THE DANCE” on his own label TRANSMAT. In the past few years, TRANSMAT has also released excellent works by HIROSHI WATANABE, KARIIM SAHRAOUI, AZIMUTE, DEEP’A & BIRI, and FRANCESCO TRISTANO. We are sure that he will impress us again with his excellent performance in Japan this time.
Takkyu Ishino
In 1989, he formed “Denki Groove” with Pierre Taki and others, and released his first solo album “DOVE LOVES DUB” in 1995, at which time he began his full-fledged DJ career. In 1998, he played in front of 1.5 million people at the Final Gathering of “Love Parade”, the world’s largest techno festival held in Berlin. In July 2012, he released “WIRE COMPILATION”, a collection of tracks he contributed to WIRE COMPILATION from 1999 to 2011. In December 2015, he remixed “Tutti Frutti”, a single cut from New Order’s new album “Music Complete”. In December 2015, he was the only Japanese artist in charge of the remix. Then in August 2016, he released his solo album “LUNATIQUE,” his first solo album in 6 years since his last album, and a remix album “EUQITANUL” in December.
On December 27, 2017, he released his latest solo album “ACID TEKNO DISKO BEATz,” his first in a year and four months, and on January 24, 2018, he released “Takkyu Ishino Works 1983-2017” an 8-disc set of his previous solo work. He is currently active as a DJ/producer and remixer.
yahyel
Formed in Tokyo in 2015. The group consists of four members: Shun Ikegai, Mill Shinoda, Kazuya Oi, and Kento Yamada. The band has garnered attention for its electronic-based sound, Ikegai’s beautiful high tone voice on vocals, and aggressive live performances including video production by Yamada, who also works as a video artist.
In 2016, after a five-stop European tour that included London’s historic shop ROUGH TRADE and an appearance on the Fuji Rock Festival’s “Rookie A Go Go” stage, they released their debut album “Flesh and Blood” in November. The following year, in 2017, they performed on the Red Murquee stage at Fuji Rock Festival, and supported overseas artists such as Warpaint, Mount Kimbie, and alt-J on their Japan tour. In March 2018, they released their second album, “Human” which challenged them to push their identity further and embody it as something clearer and stronger. Immediately after that, they appeared at SXSW, and went on to perform at festivals in France, an Asian tour that took them to Korea and China, and SUMMER SONIC, among others. In September of the same year, the single “TAO” was released. Through both the song and music video, it proved that yahyel’s artistic expression had entered a completely new dimension. Also in November, yahyel released “Ikiroro” a collaboration with Wednesday’s Campanella, and in 2019 they once again performed at SXSW, where they was featured in numerous international media outlets, including NPR in the US and CRASH Magazine in the UK.
After a sudden period of silence following their one-man live concert in 2020, which was held in the midst of a pandemic, yahyel has been repeatedly making secret gestures toward a new phase, as if in response to a world trying to rise from the euphoria of sensation and chaos.
Maika Loubté
Singer/songwriter/producer/DJ living in Tokyo. Spent her childhood and teenage years in Japan, Paris and Hong Kong. After graduating from high school, she discovered vintage analog synthesizers. While based on advanced electronic music, she places importance on authentic “songs” themselves, stripped of their textures. She is active in a wide range of activities, including collaborations with artists in Japan and abroad, sound production, providing music for commercials, remixes, and narration. In January 2022, she was selected as a monthly artist for Spotify’s ’Spotify EQUAL” program, and was featured in a billboard advertisement in the New York Times Square. In 2023, she released his latest album “mani mani.”
4s4ki
A new generation of artists who are bringing new alternative pop music from Tokyo to the world.
She is capable of writing lyrics, composing, and arranging music, as well as making tracks on DTM and playing the piano, all on her own. She is a musician who has the ability to create music with his own unique style.
The lyrics, which can be described as a “record of self-love,” weave together anguish, sadness, and joy in words that are sometimes raw and realistic, and have struck a chord with people mainly in their teens and twenties. The song has attracted a lot of attention from overseas, and has been selected for official playlists on streaming services overseas.
She have performed at Japan’s largest festivals such as “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’21,” “COUNTDOWN JAPAN 22/23,” “VIVA LA ROCK 2024,” and “SXSW2022” in the United States, and their live performances have also received high praise. In addition, her song “Punish” was ranked in the year-end project “The 100 Best Songs of 2022” and was featured in an interview feature in the American music media “Pitchfork media.” She is one of the hottest female artists in the world today, crossing genres.
DONGURIZU
A music duo consisting of Mori (Rapper) and Chomo (Producer). Self-producing consistently from music, videos to artwork. Their deep sound filled with witty groove has become an addiction of many one after another.
0b4k3
0b4k3 is the organizer of the VR club “GHOSTCLUB” and is also active as a director and composer of VR works. Recently, he directed the music video for MONDOGROSSO’s “FORGOTTEN [Vocal: ermhoi (Black Boboi / millennium parade)]” and directed the music video and producing some of the music of Virtual Parade “SHOWBYROCK! Masyumaireshu! Kiseki Kamenai Resonance” at SANRIO Virtual Festival 2024 in Sanrio Puroland.
SANROKUMARU Studio
A music production studio that not only produces and masters immersive audio music such as 360 Reality Audio and Dolby Atmos, but also designs the installation of microphones for live performances, mixes immersive audio for live music, and even plans and produces content.
Takumi Toma, the engineer in charge of this production, has a wide range of experience from 3D sound design for hall and live recording to mixing and mastering of music, and is known for his technical skills and expressiveness of music, featuring immersive mixing with excellent back surface. He won the Best Mixing Engineer Award in the Immersive category at the 29th Japan Professional Music Recording Awards for his work on BE:FIRST’s “SOS.”
◾️SPECIAL TALK SPEAKERS
Mamoru Oshii
Born in Tokyo on August 8, 1951. Graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University with a degree in education, and joined Tatsunoko Production (now Tatsunoko Pro) in 1977. Worked at Studio Pierrot (now Pierrot) before going freelance.
Major works include “Urusei Yatsura: Only You,” “Tenshi no Tamago” and “Mobile Police PATLABOR : The Movie.” “GHOST IN THE SHELL” was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. Billboard’s Best Selling Movies and Videos category. “Innocence” was selected in Competition at the Cannes International Film Festival.
Kenji Kawai
Born in Tokyo in 1957. After dropping out of Tokai University’s Department of Nuclear Engineering, he worked as a guitarist.
He made his film debut in 1986 with “The Red Spectacles” directed by Mamoru Oshii. He has provided music for many animated films, including “Mobile Police PATLABOR,” “GHOST IN THE SHELL” and “Ranma ½”. He has also composed music for films such as “Ring,” “Mobile Suit Gundam 00,” “Worker Fujieda Umeyasu”, “The Birth of Kitarō: Mystery of GeGeGe,” and TV dramas such as “THE WOMAN OF SCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE” (ANB), “Burning Flower,” and “Manpuku” (NHK). He has also provided music for video games. He has been in charge of NHK specials “Boiling City” and “Unsolved Cases.”
Naohiro Ukawa
Filmmaker, graphic designer, VJ, writer, university professor, and artist of the “right now,” Ukawa Naohiro is active across various fields. His practice freely blurs the lines between fine art and pop culture. When DOMMUNE was established in March 2010, the live-streaming studio and channel marked a record-setting number of viewers, attracting attention from Japan and beyond. In its tenth year, in November 2019, DOMUNE moved to the ninth floor of Shibuya PARCO. Newly named SUPER DOMMUNE, it has continued to evolve with cutting-edge technology. In 2021, Ukawa received the 71st Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize.
◾️MERCH INFO
1.Ghost in the Shell Tee COLLAGE
This T-shirt expresses the dark and detailed world of the “Ghost in the Shell” series through a collage of various famous scenes. This valuable piece will be released in a limited number to commemorate this event.
Estimated price : 4,950 yen (tax included)
Planned sizes : S, M, L, XL, XXL
2. GHOST IN THE SHELL Tee DEEP DIVE
T-shirt printed with the key visual of the event. A collage of elements from various memorable scenes expresses the world view of the event. This is a rare piece of T-shirt released in a limited number to commemorate this event.
Estimated price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Planned sizes : S, M, L, XL, XXL
■ORIGINAL COMIC
“Ghost in the Shell” is a science fiction manga series written by manga artist Masamune Shirow, which began serialization in 1989, in Kodansha’s “Young Magazine Pirate Edition.”
The story revolves around Motoko Kusanagi, a full-body cyborg with exceptional skill in both cyber and conventional warfare. With the rank of Major, she leads the aggressive unit “Shell Squad” as they confront highly intricate and sinister crimes. With its realistic art style, the series’ narrative explores the fusion of humans and technology, delving into cyberpunk elements and philosophical themes, while deeply examining topics such as personal identity and has influenced many creators.
Three books, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL,” “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: MANMACHINE INTERFACE” , and “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSER,” have been published by Kodansha.
◾️STAFF INFO
VJ：Yuya Takeda/ Hoshi
Light：REALROCKDESIGN
Sound Design：LSD engineering
Production：TAPES PRODUCTION
Creative Agency：maxilla
©Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA･“GHOST IN THE SHELL” DEEP DIVE COMMITTEE.