NICONICO CHOKAIGI

NICONICO
NET CHOKAIGI 2020

Niconico Chokaigi 2020 Cancelled
Niconico Net Chokaigi 2020 - to be held during April 12th - 19th

In the light of the recent novel coronavirus outbreak and calls from the Japanese government to cancel large-scale events, we have decided to cancel Niconico Chokaigi 2020 to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this event. We apologize to all fans looking forward to this year’s edition and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
*We will be accepting refunds for the Niconico Chokaigi 2020 admission tickets until April 19th 23:59 JST. To receive a refund, please contact the ticket seller.

In lieu of an in-person event, we will be hosting Niconico Net Chokaigi 2020 - a digital version of Niconico Chokaigi which brings together a wide variety of entertainment with the aim to create Japan’s largest online festival. During the 8-day event period (April 12th -19th), Niconico will be live streaming a series of shows where users can enjoy an interactive communication with guests/performers on stage through Niconico’s commenting system. The binaural audio system, dynamic camera work and stage effects utilizing AR technology will also enable viewers to enjoy an immersive visual-audio experience like never before.
Below are just a few examples of what is in store for Niconico Net Chokaigi 2020. Be sure to visit the Niconico website for the full experience!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

CHO KABUKI

In response to the state of emergency declared in Japan on April 7th, the latest Cho Kabuki show (originally scheduled to be streamed on April 18th & 19th) has been canceled. More details to be released at later date.
Past Cho Kabuki shows will be streamed as scheduled - from April 14th to 17th.

Niconico collaborates with Kabuki, traditional Japanese theater with a 400-year history. This spectacular show combines Japanese tradition and advanced technology to bring together popular Kabuki actor Shidō Nakamura and vocaloid virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

This year’s program is called “御伽草紙戀姿絵 (Otogizōshi Koi No Sugatae)” and its theme song is “Romeo and Cinderella” composed and written by the Vocaloid producer doriko. Cho Kabuki will be performed on April 18th-19th.

Additionally, prior to this, we will be live streaming past Chokabuki performances from April 14th to 17th - 1 performance per day.

Niconico Live Streaming Shows
⇒Check out the show from the link below!
*The show will be streamed live without physical audiences.

VOCALOID FESTIVAL

In response to the state of emergency declared in Japan on April 7th, Vocaloid Festival has been postponed. More details to be released at later date.

Vocaloid Festival is a music concert that focuses on Vocaloid music. The event includes live music concert “Vocaloid Live” and DJ show “Vocaloid DJ” - both performed by various vocaloid characters and Vocaloid P.
"Vocaloid Live" will be streamed in 3 different camera angles which viewers can choose - Main View, Audience Seat View and Panoramic View. ("Vocaloid DJ" will only be streamed from the Main View.)

[Performers - Vocaloid Live]
Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Gumi, Otomachi Una, v flower, Yuzuki Yukari

[Performers - Vocaloid DJ]
PinocchioP, sasakure.UK, v flower, Yuzuki Yukari

Niconico Live Streaming Shows
⇒Check out the show from the link below!
*The show will be streamed live without physical audiences.

Streaming Schedule
April 18th 18:00-20:20
18:00-18:45 sasakure.UK & PinocchioP DJ Show
18:45-19:50 v flower & Yuzuki Yukari DJ Show
19:50-20:20 Vocaloid Live
*sasakure.UK & PinocchioP DJ Show is free to view

VTUBER FESTIVAL

In response to the state of emergency declared in Japan on April 7th, VTuber Fes Japan has been postponed. More details to be released at later date.

VTuber Fes Japan has a plethora of must-see events for avid VTuber fans such as live music festival and DJ shows by popular VTubers. This year, more than 50 performers including Kizuna Ai, Dennou Shoujo Siro and Mirai Akari will appear on stage - more than double compared to last year's event.

【Performers DAY 1】

赤井はあと / アキ・ローゼンタール / アメノセイ / 乾伸一郎 / 花京院ちえり / Kizuna AI / 金剛いろは / 静凛 / 白上フブキ / 月ノ美兎 / 天神子兎音 / 夏色まつり / 名取さな / バーチャルゴリラ / 樋口楓 / HIMEHINA / 富士葵 / WHITE HOLE / ミライアカリ / もこ田めめめ / 夜空メル / 緑仙

【Performers DAY 2】

えのぐ / 花譜 / KMNZ / 燦鳥ノム / GEMS COMPANY / 白上フブキ / 電脳少女シロ / 猫宮ひなた / ときのそら / ピーナッツくん / ピンキーポップヘップバーン / 富士葵 / 水科葵 / 湊あくあ / ミライアカリ / mona / YuNi / 夢咲楓 / LIP×LIP / 理芽

Niconico Live Streaming Shows
⇒Check out the show from the link below!
*The show will be streamed live without physical audiences.

TECHNO BUDDHIST CEREMONY

In response to the state of emergency declared in Japan on April 7th, the content for Techno Buddhist Ceremony will be partially changed. More details to be released at later date.

Techno Buddhist Ceremony is a new type of Buddhist ceremony created by a former DJ turned Buddhist monk. It was created in an effort to evoke the interest of Japan's younger generation toward religion. This unprecedented memorial service mixes traditional memorial service with the latest projection mapping technology in which the monk recites the Buddhist scripture along with techno music running in the background.

...and more!