Cosmic Princess Kaguya! VR Event Becomes Huge Success

The crowdfunding campaign for the online event “Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving Festival“, based on the original anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, has officially ended—surpassing expectations with a final achievement rate of over 4000%. As a result of this overwhelming support, a live performance featuring the characters will now be included in the event.

Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving Festival Visual:

The campaign’s main goal was to create a “Tsukuyomi VR World” within the VR platform VRChat, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the story’s virtual setting and attend a special online event on this stage.

When the project was first announced during a stage greeting on February 22, it reached 100% of its funding goal in just one hour. After approximately two months, the campaign concluded with an impressive 4057% of its initial target.

Thanks to this success, several stretch goals have been unlocked, including:

• The creation of 3D versions of Kaguya, Iroha, and Yachiyo
• Character appearances in their “ray Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Version” MV costumes
• 3D production of the Black Onyx members
• A newly written voice drama
• Surprise mini-performances held Tsukuyomi World

Additionally, production of exclusive rewards for backers is currently underway. Starting in May, supporters will receive regular email updates detailing progress on the VR world and merchandise production.

To close the campaign, a special thank-you message video from Kaguya was also released.

Key Visuals:

STAFF:
Director: Shingo Yamashita
Character Design: Hechima / Akihiro Nagae
Production: Colorido Twin Engine Partners
Animation Production: Studio Colorido / Studio Chromato

Netflix describes Cosmic Princess Kaguya! as follows:

Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is the administrator of an online virtual space called Tsukuyomi. Iroha frequents Tsukuyomi, where people can live different lives and freely pursue their creativity, and she passes the time by supporting Yachiyo and playing battle game to earn a little extra money.

On her way home one day, Iroha finds a telephone pole shining with iridescent hues. To her surprise, an adorable baby emerges from the pole. Unable to abandon it, Iroha takes the infant home and watches her rapidly grow into a girl her own age.

“Are you Princess Kaguya?” The grown-up Kaguya develops a self-indulgent personality. At Kaguya’s fervent request, Iroha helps her start streaming in Tsukuyomi. With Iroha as producer and songwriter and Kaguya as streamer and singer, the two grow steadily closer. Little do they know that ominous forces lie in wait, eager to take Kaguya back to the moon.

This is the tale of Princess Kaguya as never seen before.

Source: Official YouTube Channel

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