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A Record-Breaking Screen Towers Over Shinjuku

The projection maps onto the eastern facade of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. The display covers 13,904.95 square meters — enough to earn a Guinness World Record for the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display, according to Guinness World Records. Panasonic powers it with 40 high-brightness projectors through its AcroSign system.

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Why Bocchi the Rock? The Anime's Award-Winning Rise

The show also took first place in the Best TV/Streaming Anime category at the Newtype Anime Awards 2022–2023, according to Business Wire. One visitor at the June 20 premiere said seeing the show on the building was

4.8 Billion Yen Spent — Critics Question the Price Tag

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Critics on X, formerly Twitter, have pointed out that 4.8 billion yen could fund dozens of anime productions. They compare it to the 300 million yen budget of Satoshi Kon's film Paprika, arguing the visual quality does not justify the cost, according to Neo-Tokyo 2099. Governor Koike has defended the project as

More Anime Collabs Planned as Visitor Count Tops 1.4 Million

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Future shows in the rotating lineup include collaborations tied to Blue Lock and artist Aimer, according to TOKYO Night & Light. The government hopes nighttime screenings push fans to stay longer in Shinjuku, eat at local restaurants, and spend money — turning anime tourism into a steady economic engine for Tokyo.