In ART is a Japanese virtual art museum displaying works by a line-up of specially-selected artists. The museum is accessible through VR where users can not only look at art pieces but watch commentaries by the artists as well as shop at the museum store.   In ART has revealed that abstract painter CBA will be the third in a line-up of solo exhibitions. CBA is a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience and is also active as a musician both in Japan and overseas. They changed jobs to become an artist in 2010, and since then, their unique style which breaks language and cultural barriers has garnered them many fans from outside Japan. Most recently, CBA opened a solo exhibition at Franck Muller Boutique in Madrid, Spain. Their work is inherently universal, getting through to people regardless of age, language, or culture, something which is best appreciated when seen for yourself, and is now observable at In ART.  

Some of CBA's works on virtual display

CBA | Comment

-shine on the life-　Pray for better life "The foundation of my work is built on putting together different elements to create something, just like how you would techno music. Colours and shapes elicit emotions and smells. Abstract painting isn't just playing around experimenting or taking chances—it's something that's formed and composed, and I'd love for people to enjoy that aspect when looking at my work. I urge you to enjoy the colours, shapes, and compositions as you would music."   In ART opened as a service offering people the opportunity to spend time enjoying art, even alone in their own house, as well as serving as a platform to support artists. Its aim is to make art a normal part of of everybody's lives, and it does this in the form of a virtual museum which uses 3DCG technology. While it is an art museum, you don't have to pay to enter. You can enjoy artwork at your leisure on your favourite device, and if there's a piece you want to buy, then you can.   Don't miss the abstract work of CBA in their virtual solo exhibition.

An exhibition centred on the Devilman manga series by Go Nagai, the 1972 Devilman anime adaptation, and Netflix's 2018 DEVILMAN crybaby anime adaptation, is set to take place on the online exhibition platform Virtual Utopia from April 28 to May 31.  

What to look forward to

*Visuals are of an exhibition still in development

*Visuals are of an exhibition still in development

  A devilish experience split into 11 areasDevilman has been entertaining readers and anime-lovers for almost half a decade. The exhibition will depict the comparisons between humans and demons of the series in 11 different areas, each recreating scenes that are sure to be instantly-recognisable to fans.   Main Area: Heart of a Demon / Heart of a HumanThe main portion of the exhibition is split into four areas which fans will find themselves going back to numerous times, and in different orders, giving each visitor their own unique perspectives and interpretations. There's also a hidden area which can only be accessed by those who have seen the 'special exhibit.' There's also a free-to-enter area with messages from the creators.   Go deeper into the VR Devilman Exhibition with the voice guide Forget your usual guides, this exhibition incorporates voiceover guides to walk people through the exhibition. For an extra fee, fans can have Megumi Han, who plays Miki Makimura in DEVILMAN crybaby, and Tomokazu Seki, who for this exhibition is playing Psycho Jenny, guide them through the different areas.  

*Visuals are of an exhibition still in development

Users can download the Virtual Utopia app for free, and the exhibition can be attended even without a VR headset. There will also be talks by the author and other notable people in the industry which can be watched live on YouTube, so anyone can get involved.   Ground Y T-Shirt CollaborationThe exhibition is also collaborating with Yohji Yamamoto's fashion brand Ground Y on six original tees.    ©永井豪／ダイナミック企画 TVアニメ版「デビルマン」©ダイナミック企画・東映アニメ―ション DEVILMAN crybaby        ©Go Nagai-Devilman Crybaby Project ©VRデビルマン展実行委員会

DMM VR lab released a new 3D VR game last week on Steam and DMM.com titled No Sushi, No Life. The game is set in the year 20XX in a sushi bar in Neo Tokyo City. The aim of the virtual reality game is simple: to eat as much sushi as you can. Players must grab all the sushi coming their way and wolf it down. Their reflexes are tested as more sushi plates speed toward them on the conveyor belt. If a plate of sushi falls to the floor, it's game over. As players eat more sushi the conveyor belt will run faster and faster. Can you survive the culinary onslaught?

The popular VR game Teasing Master Takagi-san VR – 1st Semester is releasing a Semester 1 & 2 version in the remainder of 2020.   Teasing Master Takagi-san is a popular Shōnen comedy manga featured in the monthly Shōnen Sunday magazine Get the Sun (GESSAN) by KAYAC Inc. and SHOGAKUKAN Inc. The manga, which was created by Sōichirō Yamamoto, has sold over 8.7 million copies.  

Become Nishikata with The Oculus Quest VR Headset

Teasing Master Takagi-san VR – Semester 1 & 2 is the sequel to Teasing Master Takagi-san VR – 1st Semester which was released in May 2020. You play as Nishikata from the manga and anime series who Takagi likes to tease all the time.  

New Contents To Explore

Fishing

Enjoy a fun fishing competition with Takagi-san. The first to catch five fish wins!  

Poker

How about a serious game of poker?  

Compete to Build the Best Snowman

Takagi-san will challenge you to a snowman-building competition. The person who creates the best snowman wins. When it comes to snowmen, Takagi-san might have some strange preferences...  

Sports Test

Rise to the challenge of a sports contest with Takagi-san. From a hand grip strength test to stamina tests, Takagi-san will be pushing you to the limits.   Teasing Master Takagi-san VR – Semester 1 & 2 can be played on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 and offers additional contents to Teasing Master Takagi-san VR – 1st Semester. Along with new game contents, there are four different story modes. Takagi-san is even voiced by Rie Takahashi who also voiced the TV series, making the game even more immersive.   The moment you put on your cordless Oculus Quest device, you will transform into Nishikata and will be able to freely move and enjoy the world of the manga.   If you've always dreamt of becoming Nishikata and being teased by Takagi-san, this is definitely the game for you.

Tokyo National Museum has announced that it is set to showcase the Shōrin-zu byōbu, or Pine Trees Screen, in VR at its TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theatre from October 7, 2020. Japanese artist Hasegawa Tōhaku's Pine Trees Screen has been digitally rendered in 25,376,150,000 images so that visitors can appreciate the details of this ink-on-paper work of this officially-recognised National Treasure of Japan.   Additionally, another one of Tōhaku's works, Kaedezu Kabeharitsuke (Maple Trees) will also be available to view in VR from October 6 to November 29.  

About the Pine Tree Screens

Of the many National Treasures kept at Tokyo National Musuem, Hasegawa Tōhaku's Shōrin-zu byōbu is one of the most popular. It's a piece that has much mystery surrounding it, with people not knowing the pine tree location that he painted, or why he painted it. The VR experience will look into how the painting may have come about as well as take a stroll through Tōhaku's other works, his life, and more.   The VR experience is an incredible opportunity for people unable to visit Tokyo National Museum to see a masterful and respected piece of Japanese art.

The Pokémon Company's "Pokémon Virtual Fest" is now open for business in Japan and is set to run until August 31, 2020. A trailer was posted on the official Pokémon YouTube channel in promotion of the event.   Pokémon Virtual Fest | Promotional Video

Pokémon Virtual Fest is accessible by using the ‘cluster’ app on mobile or PC. Pokémon Trainers can look forward to jumping into a fully-realised Pokémon world with themed attractions, events, and much more. More content will be added to the virtual theme park in the coming weeks.   Being a theme park, Pokémon Virtual Fest of course has its own attractions like the Pokémon Ferris Wheel, the Galarian Weezing Train which gives players a tour of the park, and more. Players can watch Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon battles on the stage, complete various escape games, visit the store area, go to the beach, and much more. For a full run-down of the event, check out our detailed breakdown here.   ©2020 Pokémon. ©1995-2020 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.Pokémon, ポケットモンスター, and ポケモン are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.© 2017 Cluster, Inc.