Holding an event themed on popular content in Fukuoka

Background of System Installation

Fusion of manga content and the latest technology

From September 11, 2024, for about two and a half months, the Oshi no Ko Super Immersive Live event was held. This is part of the Shueisha XR project, which combines Shueisha’s manga content with the latest technology to pursue unprecedented surprises, experiences, and the future of media, and is named Manga Dive. The manga × music × live entertainment, which expresses the world of the work using projection mapping in a 360° (4 sides) space and floor (1 side), provided the audience with an immersive new sensory live experience.

Images are projected 360° on all four wall surfaces and the floor to create an immersive space.

Reasons for System Installation

Remote operation that is convenient, accurate, and reduces
on-site burden

Since the event was held in Fukuoka, it was necessary to operate and manage it remotely from Tokyo. Media Processor ET-FMP50 and Remote Managed Service (Monitoring Service) were selected because they could solve various challenges associated with this plan. Mr. Masakatsu Ito from Shueisha Inc. commented on the background of the system installation, saying, “I found it really convenient that we could set up quickly due to the camera's auto-adjustment function, automatically operate equipment, and remotely check and monitor the status. The deciding factor was that we could operate all equipment stably and automatically throughout each day of the event, reducing the burden on operational staff and enabling maintenance-free operation.”

The PT-MZ17K provides high brightness of 16,500 lm to project vivid images with a sense of immersion.

Effects Achieved by System Installation

Completed setup in a short period, contributed to stable operation

Projection mapping requires very precise image adjustment. Mr. Ito said, “Thanks to the camera auto-adjustment and geometric correction functions, we were able to set up with sufficient precision in a short period of time. During the event, we were able to operate all the equipment automatically, which reduced the operational burden. In terms of troubleshooting measures, the ability to monitor the projector's abnormalities in real-time, influenced by outdoor temperatures and indoor conditions, contributed to stable operations.”

Wide-range high-brightness image projection

Mr. Ito also said that the high brightness of the projectors enhanced the immersive experience for the audience. “I am satisfied with the wide-range image projection and the color reproduction and vividness that really convey the images in the content.”

The camera auto-adjustment function and geometric correction function using ET-FMP50 contributed to the short setup period.

ET-FMP50 installed in the backstage area.

Customer Feedback

A strong partner for content creation with an eye to the future

I believe that integrating projectors and Media Processors end-to-end helps simplify systems, reduce the time required for installation adjustment, and stabilize operations. We will be handling lots of new content in the future, so more diverse image expressions, new equipment, and new expression methods will be demanded by specific users and the general public. If Panasonic continues to provide products that can meet these demands, content creators like us can continue to create with an eye to the future.

Masakatsu Ito
Shueisha Inc.