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Hop Step Sing! Astral Piece

In its fifth installment, Hop Step Sing!'s VR Music Video series takes interactivity to the next level. Join Niina Nijikawa as she dazzles you with her singing and dancing with her classmates after school hours.

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Kodansha, Kodansha VR Lab
Publisher
KOMODO
Release
December 12, 2019
6 years and 235 days ago
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Very Positive89 reviews98.9%

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Experience Niina's First Solo Live Performance at Her School!

In its fifth installment, Hop Step Sing!'s VR Music Video series takes interactivity to the next level. Join Niina Nijikawa as she dazzles you with her singing and dancing with her classmates after school hours.

About Hop Step Sing!
With dreams of eternal stardom, Niina Nijikawa turned her karaoke practice into a reality, becoming a bona fide idol. She's joined by Mikasa Minowa, who thrives on public adoration and stays engaged with her fanbase through video uploads and live streams. Rounding out the trio is Shikiri Shishiba, the caretaker of the group.



This release marks the group's fifth single and first solo live performance. It follows their debut hit, "Kisekiteki Shining!" ("Miraculous Shining!") and their other 3 songs; "kiss×kiss×kiss", "Kimamani☆Summer vacation" and "Nozokanaide Naked Heart".

"Astral Piece"
Vocals: Niina Nijikawa (VO: Maria Sashide)
Production: Chida Hiroshi
Composer: Yohei Kisara (Stray Cats)
Sound Effect: masterstroke
Planning/System/Development: Kodansha VR Lab
Character Modeling : Polygon Pictures Inc.
CG Production: Kanaban Graphics
Motion Capture: TUNEDiD STUDIO
Dance: MIZUKI / Geecreate Unit
Planning cooperation: Rei Kodama, Yui Asube
Developer: Kodansha



Cast:
Niina Nijikawa: Maria Sashide
Shikiri Shiishiba: Mariko Toribe
Mikasa Minowa: Natsumi Hioka
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