Keiichiro Shibuya and the AI-powered android Maria appear in a newly commissioned original-music TV commercial.
Filmed at KAIT Plaza, designed by architect Junya Ishigami, the commercial also features special appearances by Charlotte Kemp Muhl and others. Nationwide broadcast begins on January 9, 2026.
Keiichiro Shibuya to Moderate Symposium on December 13 Exploring Next-Generation Artists and Art Management. A Public Cross-Disciplinary, Cross-Generational Discussion Featuring Takashi Ikegami, Shintaro Imai, Yoichi Umetsu, Hanna Saito, Rintaro Fuse.
A special feature on Keiichiro Shibuya is set to air on NHK WORLD JAPAN on Wednesday, November 19.
Keiichiro Shibuya’s “Android Opera” staged at Suntory Hall ends with a tearful standing ovation / Encore performance announced for next May at Osaka’s Festival Hall.
Charlotte Kemp Muhl to Appear as Guest in Keiichiro Shibuya’s Android Opera!
Program Notes Released in Advance.
sound work shop by keiichiro shibuya
ABOUT
Sound Workshop by Keiichiro Shibuya
Place: Tokyo Zokei University, Computer Studio A, Room 7-403
Dates:
September 14 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30
September 28 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30
October 5 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30
October 19 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30
October 26 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30
November 2 (Thu) 13:20 – 16:30 (Review Session @ Apple Ginza)
This special lecture is aimed at students of Tokyo Zokei University and will cover sound lectures, composition, and anti-composition methods using computers. It will be conducted in a workshop style, where participants will attempt to compose music using the software Hyper Prism, followed by guidance on their compositions.
External participants can apply to join the workshop by September 28. Additionally, both internal and external students are welcome to bring their own computers to participate.