Announcement regarding the release of the new sensation stage play "Rafurafu" "AI Shingo"

◆ Message from President Jun Fukuda

I'm nervously watching over the office to see if AI will take over my job (laughs).
However, I believe that Murakami-kun's alter ego will be a wonderful "AI Shingo" that will entertain everyone. I pray for the success of the play.


From Shingo Murakami

I'm happy to be making my debut as an AI talent! Maruyama-kun and I have created a new and exciting stage performance that is even better than the last one.
Personally, I will do my best to not be replaced by AI Shingo!


What is the new sensation stage play "Rafurafu"?
A two-person stage play by Shingo Murakami and Ryuhei Maruyama, with the first performance in February 2024 and the second in May.
In the past, the project has undertaken "new and innovative" initiatives that go beyond the scope of regular stage performances, such as a word cloud in which the audience participated live, and a stamp rally in collaboration with Murakami's new platform GIVE&MAKE, in which participants could collect NFTs.
This third performance at Tokyo Globe Theatre will feature AI avatars that utilize generative AI technology.
In addition to two-way communication between Murakami and Maruyama on stage and the audience, an "AI Shingo" who moves and speaks just like Murakami will appear on the screen and will progress through the segment while communicating in real time with the AI.

Please look forward to this challenge of a new sensation that goes beyond the stage!