Report on the opening session of "Shoji Kawamori EXPO," featuring Shoji Kawamori, Supporting Ambassador Takanori Nishikawa, and voice actors Takuatsu Terashima and Yuki Kaji!

An opening session was held at the "Shoji Kawamori EXPO" from May 31 (Friday) to June 23 (Sunday), 2019, with Shoji Kawamori, support ambassador Takanori Nishikawa & voice actors Takuatsu Terashima and Hiroki Kaji on stage.

The full-fledged tactics simulation RPG "Alchemist for Whom the Earth Speaks" has surpassed 9 million downloads worldwide. The film is set on the continent of Babel, overlooking the Tower of Babel, and depicts the activities of seven protagonists belonging to seven major nations in their struggle for alchemy, which has been sealed as a "forbidden art. Shoji Kawamori of the "Macross Series" and "Aquarion Series" will take on the challenge of making the first movie based on a video game and serve as the general director.
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A talk session was held at Gallery AaMo in Tokyo Dome City for "Shoji Kawamori EXPO," an exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Shoji Kawamori's professional debut, which will be held from May 31 (Fri) to June 23 (Sun).
Takanori Nishikawa, a supporting ambassador, Takuatsu Terashima and Yuki Kaji, voice actors closely associated with Kawamori's works, and Shoji Kawamori took the stage and spoke passionately about the appeal of this EXPO. Here is the official report from the event.

Official Report

In a talk session moderated by TV personality Chiaaki Kyanabu, Shoji Kawamori gave an overview of the expo, its highlights, his feelings looking back on 40 years since his debut, and his future activities, using the works on display. Voice actors Takuatsu Terashima and Yuki Kaji, who are closely associated with Kawamori's works, and support ambassador Takanori Nishikawa talked about the appeal of Kawamori's works and this year's EXPO, mentioning works they have been involved with and their favorite works.

Mr. Nishikawa, who is a fan of Kawamori's works including the Macross series, expressed his surprise and joy at being appointed as an ambassador at the request of Kawamori. He also asked, "What are some of the points you would like people to see? What are the points that you want people to see? He answered, "There are so many things packed into all the areas that once you enter, you are afraid you won't be able to get out or no one will come out! Be careful everyone, this is Mr. Kawamori's trap. (laugh)," he jokingly appealed about the overwhelming number of exhibits and the "richness" of the contents of the exhibition. He also announced a collaboration T-shirt between Mr. Nishikawa's mascot character "Tabo-kun" and the Shoji Kawamori Expo. It's so cute!" said Mr. Terashima and Mr. Kaji. said Mr. Terashima and Mr. Kaji. When asked about his plans for the 50th anniversary, Kawamori replied, "In the process of preparing for the Expo, I discovered many things that I would like to do better. The movie "Archemist for Whom the Movie," for which I am the general director, will be released on June 14, and this is the first time I have tried my hand at an original work. I would like to try new media in the future, and I would like to challenge myself in many more things. I would like to challenge new media in the future, and I would like to challenge many more things.

Comments】
■Mr. Shoji Kawamori
The exhibition includes various views of the world I have worked in for 40 years, the dome theater that I have always wanted, story notes, rough designs, storyboards, and photographs that have inspired me from childhood to the present day. I believe that about half of the materials in this exhibition have never been shown to the public before. Looking back on 40 years of work, I realize once again how far I have come with the support of so many fans, and I cannot thank the many staff members involved enough. I hope that this Expo will be an encouragement to those who are working in the field of monodzukuri, and that they will not be discouraged by the slightest loss of their work.
You cannot create a work by yourself. It is a collective creation. We have organized this "EXPO" as a festival in which fans can also participate.

■Support Ambassador Takanori Nishikawa
I think it is a rare opportunity to be able to experience Kawamori's worldview, which has produced numerous works in its 40-year history and continues to thrill us today. We look forward to seeing you there!

Takuatsu Terashima
I have had many opportunities to talk with Mr. Kawamori, and I have made many discoveries, including materials I had never seen before! Mr. Kawamori is a man of broad insight and curiosity. I could understand what kind of things he has seen and what kind of life journey he has been on. The exhibition is filled with Macross and other past works, as well as many other fascinating things that I am sure you have never seen before. I am sure you will enjoy this exhibition, so please come and visit!

Comment from Hiroki Kaji
When I met Terashima-kun for the first time, I never thought that a few years later I would have the same opportunity to be a part of the same "Aquarion" production and have such a wonderful opportunity. Seeing the exhibition brought back memories of that time! And I was reminded once again that there are so many lovable characters in Kawamori's works. At the K-40 Dome Theater, I felt as if I had entered the world of the anime! Mr. Kawamori has a passionate pioneering spirit. I have the image of Mr. Kawamori always taking on new challenges. This EXPO will definitely be enjoyed by all kinds of Shoji Kawamori fans!

Event Information】 *Titles omitted
■"Shoji Kawamori EXPO
Date:Friday, May 31
Speakers:Shoji Kawamori, Takanori Nishikawa (artist), Takuatsu Terashima (voice actor), Yuki Kaji (voice actor)
Moderator:Chiaki Kyanabu(TV Personality)
Venue: Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)

Film Information】※Titles omitted
Who's the Alchemist for the Movie?

＜Staff

General director/story composition : Shoji Kawamori
Original Story : Jun Imaizumi/FgG
Director : Masanori Takahashi
Screenplay : Toshizo Nemoto
Character Design：Mutsumi Kadekari
Sub Character Design：Kento Toya
Animation Director：Tamako Miyanishi, Kanji Nagasaka, Shinobu Okochi, Kata Fukuda, Asyu Tanaka, Osamu Horiuchi, Yoshinori Izuno, Naho Koen, Ryo Haga, Yosuke Kobashi
Art Director：Niem Vincent Locadelli Loic Jerome Perilla
Art Director: Yoko Furumiya Manami Koyama
Color Design: Yuki Akimoto
CG Director: Takeshi Harada
Director of Photography: Yu Wakabayashi (T2studio)
Special Effects: Yusuke Nagara Editing: Ryoko Kaneshige
Planning/Production: Jun Imaizumi
Producer: Masato Kimura, Michiaki Sato
Production Producer: Kenichi Takano
Sound Director: Jin Akedagawa
Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
Sound Production: Magic Capsule
Music: Akiyoshi Yasuda (★STARGUiTAR)
Music Producer: Flying Dog
Music Producer: Shiro Sasaki Yoko Nagahara
Theme Song: "Namida" by Huiyi Ishizaki (EPIC Record Japan)
Ending Song: "Ano Natsu no Hi no Maho" Ishizaki Hyui (EPIC Record Japan)
Production: FgG
Production: Satellite
Distribution: Asmik Ace
Publicity: Hakuhodo/Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Gaie
Publicity Cooperation: Fizman Creative

<Cast

Inori Minase Ryota Osaka Ai Furuhata
Hanae Natsuki Ishikawa Kaito Horie Yui
Hitomi Namatame Yuma Uchida Imai Mami Hayami Saori Eguchi Takuya
Lynn FUKUYAMA Jun

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