Under the upcoming seasonal theme “Sound as Culture,” MoN Takanawa presents an immersive live music experience where the world of anime takes shape in reality
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a new cultural hub within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, together with the production committee for the show, will present Animmersive* Live: LAYRA inspired by BELLE, starting October 10, 2026. The program serves as one of the flagship programs under the upcoming seasonal theme “Sound as Culture,” launching in October 2026.
Inspired by Mamoru Hosoda’s animated film BELLE, the production is a new immersive live music experience that brings together anime, music, video, theatrical performance, and virtual expression, and is the first of its kind in Japan.
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We have attached the press release along with a comprehensive press kit for your reference.
In addition, please find below the details of the special invitation program.
Sincerely,
Special Invitation
We are pleased to offer you an exclusive invitation to experience the full scope of this performance ahead of the general audience. A special three-day invitation is available for the first nine shows from October 10 (Sat) to October 12 (Mon).
Although we understand you have a busy schedule, we would be honored if you could join us.
Advance registration is required.
Registration form (Japanese):
３日間限定招待／アニマーシブライブ「竜とそばかすの姫 – PROJECT LAYRA – 」特別招待お申し込みフォーム
– If you understand Japanese, please proceed to the registration form. If not, please feel free to contact us directly at: layra_pr@vectorinc.co.jp
– Application deadline: by 23:59, three days prior to your preferred performance date
– For “Invitation Eligibility,” please select “関係者の皆様（本ご案内メールを受け取った方限定）”
– This is a limited invitation. Please refrain from sharing this link publicly or posting it on social media.
– We would be delighted if you could share your impressions of the performance on social media.
Contents of This Press Release
- Season theme overview
- introduction of the two flagship programs
- KV：https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-ZhiTd4rU77PItEMkpsTpAWMKhaZsqdM
- Other images：https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f_jlk4He1KOtMu-RgJJwr-Zsx2tnv7Jm
Official Accounts
- Official Website: montakanawa.jp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montakanawa/ (@montakanawa)
Media Contact:
East Japan Railway Foundation for Cultural Innovations
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives