The final performance on the stage was an exclusive collaboration between popular Nico Nico Douga dancers Kei-tan, Mero-chin, Tada-non and Ring-osu. Nico Nico Douga fans came from not only Fukuoka, but from far and wide to the IMS Hall. After their performance they all went to Tenjin Chuo Park to join the “Tenjin Chuo Park de Happy Synthesizer wo Minna de Odotte mita ” event, where over 200 people gathered to take photos.

The first track played was Luka Luka★Night Fever which got everybody going from the start. In the second half of Black★Rock Shooter the “otaku” talent was on display. Next was Kusare Gaido to Chocolate performed by Kei-tan&Tada-non, then Mero-chin&Ringo-su performing Panda Hero. It was a unique never-been-seen-before special performance and the audience went wild some dancing together.

Post IMS Hall event – was filmed for the online program, “Tenjin Chuo Park de Minna de Odotte mita”. The set piece of music was “Happy Synthesizer”. The asianbeat staff were anxious to see how many would actually turn up to the event and had prepared to perform ourselves. However, when we arrived at the park there were more people than we had ever imagined. Over 250! We realized just how popular the dancing on Nico Nico Doga is. Everybody seemed to have great fun dancing with popular dancers including Mero-chin, who choreographed the set piece. Of course asianbeat staff joined the dance! When the video was uploaded to Nico Nico Douga later on, in no time the number of hits increased, and on the first day in the Odotte Mita category it was ranked sixth in popularity. I think the power of Fukuoka came to the fore – the sheer numbers, and being able to dance with such dancers is like a dream come true. It was a deeply moving experience for us. Thanks to all who participated!

After the event Kei-tan commented that, “Fukuoka is not just a great place, but the people are so warm it was fun to be here. I hope that VOCALOID songs, characters, and its dance culture will gain more recognition in the future”.Mero-chin said it was his first trip to Fukuoka and he enjoyed his time here. “There were so many of us all dancing together – it was a great experience.” He added that he hopes that VOCALOID cosplayers both at home and abroad can continue this exchange. In addition, Tada-non said that, “It was my second trip to Fukuoka and I felt the excitement when I came to Tenjin. Mina de Odotte mita reminded me of offline meetings in old days, and felt very nostalgic.” Ringo-su added that, “Everyone was so warm and friendly, it was awesome. It was a great stage. And I was so surprised at how many people came to the park to dance. All dancing to the song Happy Synthesizer – I love everyone from Asia.” It was a great event and we would like to thank the wonderful dancers for their great performance and their cooperation for the “Odotte mita” event.

text:maikey

●"Happy Synthesizer" mass dance-off! "ASIA VOCALOID FESTA @ Tenjin Central Park"