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"SPACE INVADERS GROOVY - INVADE CANAL CITY -" is the 9th installment of the "Canal Aqua Panorama!" The exciting display, which fuses together Canal City Hakata's project mapping technology with their water fountains, started on January 12! The project has been developed in collaboration with the legendary video game "Space Invaders!" Media outlets were invited to take a look at the show on Wednesday 9th January, here is our report!

The much-loved arcade classic game "Space Invaders" celebrated its 40th anniversary last year! Fans of the game will love the sight of rows of cute 8-bit invaders flying across the huge screens! BGM sounds were produced by Kosaka Daimaou, mitsuyuki miyake (mihimaru GT), ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo, block.fm), Shinichi Osawa (MONDO GROSSO), CMJK! The combination of super nostalgic blip-blop video game sounds and original music has been generating a lot of excitement inside the venue! The show lasts approximately 10 minutes. The aqua panorama is a super exciting spectacle! Click HERE to find-out more detailed information about the schedule!

Special collaborative projects have been developed inside Canal City Hakata to celebrate the show. Make sure to check-out the original goods and invader-themed food that are currently available! Approximately 10 eateries are participating in the scheme! Try a glass of the "Space Squash," which gradually changes color when syrup is added or the galaxy-themed "Ikasumi (Squid Ink) Space Paella"! Only a limited number of each dish/drink will be served each day, so get there early! (Editorial Dept.: Gon)