Reminder: Closed until March 15] Take back the Skytree from Shinra Company! Report on "SKYTREE in MIDGAR FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE", a collaborative event that Takahiro Sakurai & Mahiro Takasugi also praised!

To celebrate the release of the RPG "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" for PS4, a collaboration with Tokyo Skytree has been realized! Akiba Research Institute has infiltrated the collaboration event "SKYTREE in MIDGAR FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE," which started on February 6, 2020!

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" is a remake of "FINAL FANTASY VII", which was originally released on PlayStation in 1997 and has sold over 12.3 million copies worldwide.

This title is literally eagerly awaited by game fans around the world, and prior to its release, a collaborative event with the Tokyo Skytree will be held from February 6 to April 22, 2020.


*Addition on March 2, 2020

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⇒SKYTREE at Midgal! SKYTREE(R) in MIDGAR FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" will be held from February 6!

The Tokyo Skytree has been stolen by the Shinra Company, which is after the materia "Sora no tou" that creates a beautiful nightscape. Visitors must join up with the anti-Kamira organization "Avalanche" and take back the Sky Tree. ...... This event will feature attractions to actually take back the Sky Tree, valuable materials on display, a collaboration café, and special videos that can only be seen here. The event will feature a variety of activities, including an attraction to actually take back the Sky Tree, an exhibition of valuable materials, a collaboration café, and a special video that can only be seen here.

Akiba Research Institute also went inside the Sky Tree on the first day of its opening! In addition to the exhibition, Takahiro Sakurai, the voice actor who plays Cloud, and Mahiro Takasugi, an actor who loves "FINAL FANTASY VII," took the stage for a talk show.

Takahiro Sakurai and Mahiro Takasugi took the stage for the talk show!

Takahiro Sakurai and Mahiro Takasugi appeared on the red carpet in front of a large crowd of fans.

Sakurai commented on the Sky Tree, which emits the glow of the magical furnace, "It's hard to find a place in Japan that can recreate the atmosphere of Midgaru. It really feels like I'm in a game," he exclaimed. Mr. Takasugi, who was introduced to FANAL FANTASY VII by a gaming friend, said he became a fan of the game after playing it for a while. Takasugi, who became a fan of the game after being introduced to it by a gaming friend, excitedly commented, "It's like stepping into my own game while connecting to my own memories.

Seeing Mr. Takasugi, Mr. Sakurai asked, "Isn't he a little like Cloud? Mr. Sakurai said. Takasugi-san was embarrassed to be told by the voice actor that he looked just like him,

During the talk show, the menu sold at the collaboration cafe was also introduced. Mr. Sakurai's "Black Curry" was inspired by the motif color of Cloud and Sephiroth, which is black. Mr. Takasugi tasted the "Hibiscus Drink" inspired by Aerith. Mr. Takasugi said, "It's refreshing and delicious. It seems like it will make my energy completely revived.

The "FINAL FANTASY VII PREMIUM ROUND THEATER," an original movie shown on the observation deck "Floor 350," was also screened. Sakurai-san and Takasugi-san were overwhelmed by the video, which looked back on the history of the "FINAL FANTASY VII" series, as well as the latest video of the latest "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE".

Mr. Sakurai's voice at the end gave me goosebumps and made me teary-eyed," said Takasugi. It's like the characters are living in their own world. It's a work with a three-dimensional feel, so I'm glad I was able to participate again" (Sakurai).

This video will be shown nightly until April 22, when the event will end. Please check the official website for screening times.

Enjoy the exhibition and liberate the "Sky Tower" (Sky Tree)!

Here are some of the exhibits of the collaborative event.

The original exhibition, "Operation to Liberate the Sky Tree," will be held in the Sky View Corridor, 450 meters above the ground, which was stolen by the Shinra Company. The event is designed to allow visitors to enjoy the world of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE from various angles.

First of all, the two elevators leading to the TEMBO Kairo are designed in the image of Midgar, and the Avalanche and visitors can enjoy the sight of them. The BGM in my brain was completely set to "Blast Mission.

Then, after exiting the elevator, visitors arrive at Floor 445. An exhibit inspired by the Shinra Company's entrance welcomes you. At the time of the interview, a video recording was taking place here, so it was impossible to take pictures. Please visit the exhibition to see what it looks like.

On this floor, a photo service allows visitors to take two shots with their favorite character, buster sword in hand, against the backdrop of a composite of the spectacular view of the Corridor of Heavenly Glory and the landscape of Midgaru. Editor A took a commemorative photo with Tifa, "my wife!

Other characters available for photos include Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith, and Barrett.

Next, on the wall of the corridor leading to Floor 450, there is an exhibit looking back on the history of the "FINAL FANTASY VII" series and characters, allowing visitors to experience the 23-year history of the series all at once.

When you arrive at Floor 450, you will be greeted by Deden and Cloud's weapon, the "Buster"! and Cloud's weapon "Buster Sword" are on display. You can take photos, so be sure to post them on your social networking sites!

On Floor 450, a gallery introducing "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" is on display. The treasured concept art and event scenes depicted in ultra-beautiful CG will surely make you look forward to the full game!

Also on display are a number of setting drawings created during the production of the PlayStation version of the game. The exhibition is full of nostalgia and charm that will never fade.

Goods from past generations are also on display. The exhibit also brings back memories of the past, with items such as "I remember when I had this..."!

There is also an attraction where you can actually "Reclaim the Skytree" (the tower in the sky). Rotate the lever to release the materia. The night view will be restored!

Goods, food, and other items unique to the event!

Limited-edition event goods and collaborative food items are also available.

The original goods store is located on Floor 450. From standard T-shirts to acrylic stands, character-inspired kompeito candies, limited edition holo-printed badges, and more.

Visitors who spend 5,000 yen including tax at the store will receive an original pin badge for every 5,000 yen spent. The number of badges is limited and will be distributed only when all the badges are gone, so don't miss out!

The "SKYTREE CAFE" on floor 340 of the TEMBO DECK has been transformed into the "340th HEAVEN CAFE," a collaboration café modeled after the "SEVENTH HEAVEN" bar that appears in the game!

In addition to the aforementioned black curry rice and hibiscus drink, an iced latte drink featuring Tifa, an iced chocolate drink featuring Barrett, and a pineapple drink featuring Cloud, the former soldier who was exposed to the miasma.

Also, for every original menu item you order, you will receive one of five original coasters as a random gift. Come and get your hands on one of these coasters!

During the event, a special lighting will be turned on to create the image of the color of the miasma. It's a great atmosphere, so watch out for it!

So, whether you are a fan of the latest "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" or have played the series in the past, "SKYTREE in MIDGAR FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" is worth seeing! We hope you will visit not only once, but as many times as you like!

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