Special Performance with Ado's Music Medley confirmed for the Opening of International Projection Mapping Competition, Fusing Advanced Light Performance with Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Projection Mapping

The Projection Mapping Association of Japan (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Michiyuki Ishita) is about to hold the '1minute Projection Mapping Competition' (hereafter 'International Competition'), one of the world's largest projection mapping competitions originating from Japan, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A collaboration featuring Ado's music has been decided for the opening ceremony of the International Competition! It is a special four-day-only program that combines projection mapping with a light performance by the globally active MPLUSPLUS DANCERS.

The 13th '1minute Projection Mapping Competition' will be held as one of the main contents of Tokyo's new light spectacle, 'TOKYO LIGHTS 2026'. The screening schedule for the competition is four days: May 23 (Sat), 24 (Sun), 30 (Sat), and 31 (Sun). On the 30th, the announcement of the five award-winning works, including the Grand Prix, and the awards ceremony will take place. Each session will open with a show titled 'Special Opening feat. Music by Ado,' using a medley of songs by the world-renowned singer Ado. Creative director Michiyuki Ishita, who has been the general producer of this competition for many years, is handling the planning and direction of this project, creating a new, dynamic, and large-scale experience that fuses music, light, dance, and video. The cutting-edge next-generation performance team MPLUSPLUS DANCERS and their support dancers will engulf the venue with a light performance, creating a special production that merges with Ado's worldview through projection mapping. Please enjoy this dynamic performance that can only be seen during this period at the Citizens' Plaza of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. (*Ado herself will not be performing.)

To see this special opening, you must apply in advance for the International Competition's viewing area.

▼ Ado

A 23-year-old singer. She made her major debut in 2020 with 'Usseewa,' which became a social phenomenon. Her first album 'Kyogen,' released in January 2022, and the album 'Uta's Songs: ONE PIECE FILM RED,' containing songs from the movie 'ONE PIECE FILM RED,' also dominated the charts and became long-running hits. In February 2024, she started her world tour, and in April of the same year, she held a live concert at the National Stadium, a first for a female solo artist. Last year marked her 5th anniversary since her major debut, and in April of the same year, she released her first best-of album 'Ado's Best Album' and completed her second world tour. In February 2026, she will release her autobiographical novel 'Vivarium: Ado and I,' and in July, she will hold a concert at Nissan Stadium.

Official Website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ado/

▼ Competition General Producer & Opening Director Michiyuki Ishita

Creative Director / Spatial Designer / Video Creator Representative Director, Projection Mapping Association of Japan CEO, COLOURS CREATION Co., Ltd. Active both in Japan and internationally as an artist who dynamically directs spaces by treating video as 'light.' He established the Projection Mapping Association in 2011. Since then, he has been known as an international leader in this field, invited to plan and direct world-class international competitions, produce projects for national initiatives, and serve as a speaker and judge at international festivals abroad. As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he is involved in many unique projects, including content planning and production for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's projection mapping 'TOKYO Night & Light,' projection mapping planning at the Osaka-Kansai Expo event site, and 'NIGHT WAVE,' which illuminates coastal waves.

▼ MPLUSPLUS DANCERS

'Updating the conventions of performance with technology.' MPLUSPLUS DANCERS is a next-generation performance team that fuses diverse physical expression with cutting-edge technology. They carve out new possibilities in entertainment with unique stages that appeal to the five senses, utilizing LED and video effects. They gained worldwide attention after reaching the semi-finals of 'America's Got Talent Season 17.' In 2023, they electrified numerous major stages, including the opening performance at the 'World Baseball Classic' and performances in the 'TOKYO LIGHTS' festival of light area. They continue to perform in 2024 and 2025.