[Katana Immersive LLC] The pinnacle of live entertainment that you should experience at least once in your life: “Midnight Banquet ~Secret of Gilbert’s Castle”
Katana Immersive LLC Press release: April 24, 2025 “Midnight Banquet ~Secret of Gilbert’s Castle” is the pinnacle of live entertainment that you should experience at least once in your life. Starts Friday, April 25, 2025 “Immersive Fort Tokyo”, operated by Katana Immersive LLC, a subsidiary of Katana Co., Ltd. (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, CEO Tsuyoshi Morioka), will start the immersive theater “‘Midnight Banquet ~ Secret of Gilbert’s Castle” from Friday, April 25, 2025.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143665/12/143665-12-581608487b108943b495e0f3b6eac467-2040×900.jpg ◆The ultimate live entertainment that you should experience at least once in your life has finally begun An unprecedented immersive theater will open at Immersive Fort Tokyo, giving you a front-row seat to the luxurious and mysterious world of French nobility in the 19th century. The experience begins when guests are given an invitation to a “midnight banquet” held at the Gilbert mansion. The invitation card contains information about each guest’s role in the story and their relationship with the characters, and guests can create their own story by being addressed by their name or having a conversation based on their role. By immersing yourself deeply in the story as a person invited to an aristocratic banquet, rather than just a spectator, it becomes an immersive experience that allows you to empathize and empathize like never before. Furthermore, in the middle of the show, a course dinner was served that was staged as a scene from the play, creating an experience that was linked to the story and enjoyed with all five senses. Limited to 50 people, it is characterized by a close relationship, and the bold and unusual developments are a series of exciting moments that stimulate the senses, and even after the curtain has come down, the lingering impression remains deep in the heart – it is truly the highest level of live entertainment that you want to experience at least once in your life.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143665/12/143665-12-35158c676e39af198ebfd78baa3518ae-3000×2000.jpg ◆The ultimate immersive theater where you can immerse yourself in the world of a 19th century French aristocratic mansion and the town at its foothills This work has a detailed story structure with the theme of “light and shadow” in the world of aristocrats. Centering around the young lady Sophie, the story revolves around the love story between her fiancée Ryuk and her unrequited love, and the conflict of Louis, a mysterious handsome boy who is wavering between his feelings for his brother and family and his feelings for Sophie. It depicts the complex relationships that center around each and the delicate human relationships of the characters surrounding them. The “Midnight Banquet” was an elegant venue illuminated by dazzling chandeliers and flickering candlelight, creating a gorgeous and formal banquet that everyone would dream of. Also, the setting is not limited to a luxurious mansion. The townscape at the foot of the mansion is recreated, including a chapel, a barber shop, and a general store, and the interaction with the characters who live in the place creates an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you have stepped into that world beyond time.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143665/12/143665-12-c41784f123127e8ec6f630de6fbe63cf-3900×2600.jpg ◆Entertainment created by Tomoe Okiyama, who delicately depicts human emotions, such as “Edo Oiran Kitan” and “Fortevita Case Files” Tomoe Okoyama (Tata Co., Ltd.), who serves as the creative director for this work, studied entertainment at California State University, then worked in direction and production at Universal Studios Japan, and then joined Katana Co., Ltd. He is the leading executive producer of some of Japan’s leading immersive theater productions, including Universal Studios Japan’s “Hotel Albert II” (2019), Seibuen Amusement Park’s “Immersive Dramatic Restaurant Luxury Train Carry Mystery” and Immersive Fort Tokyo’s “Edo Oiran Kitan” and “Fortevita Case Files.” His achievements have been highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally, and he has been selected for the Immersive Influencer List 2024 by the British media “blooloop”. [Charm of immersive theater produced by Tomoe Okoyama] ・Although the story revolves around the main character, all the characters that appear have their own unique drama and carefully crafted settings (age, family composition, historical background, social status, etc.), making the experience even more intense with a multi-layered story that is intricately intertwined. ・By remembering the characters’ sudden sense of discomfort, passing glances, and someone’s whispers, we leave space for the audience to see the story from their own perspectives, without presenting the “one correct answer” to the audience, inviting them to enjoy discovering their own interpretations. ・Impromptu interactions with guests form the core of the experience, creating a “living relationship” that is not just a script. Therefore, “unplanned events” are unavoidable, and the design incorporates changes in flow lines and reactions with this in mind. – Fragments of the experience stimulate the audience’s thinking, and as the audience gradually deepens their thoughts, new mysteries emerge, making them want to return to the theater to find out.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/143665/12/143665-12-c8797ac445ecb53e2b6f7e5c81a8095b-538×517.jpg ▼Comment from Tomoe Okoyama “Everyone walks through a different story, but always comes together at one moment” – this miracle was woven between calculation and improvisation. The actors’ breathing and the audience’s emotions intersect in the beautifully woven space, even when it is unplanned, and the story continues to be born. I believe that the very structure of this work will open up new horizons for the art of theater.” “Midnight Banquet ~Secret of Gilbert’s Castle” Overview Number of characters appearing: 25 Number of people who can experience it: 50 people Experience time: 120 minutes Price: 24,800 yen (tax included) Creative Director: Tomoe Okoyama
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