Perfume×TECHNOLOGY is a program where NHK and Perfume explore the new possibilities of entertainment as they approach TOKYO 2020.

Join Perfume, the group that continues to amaze the world with their use of the latest technology, as they conduct various experiments and introduce the TECHNOLOGY behind the scenes.

Watch Perfume in concert as never before.
The Reframe project showcases a live
performance by Perfume at NHK Hall,
reconstructing their work to date from a variety of
thrilling new perspectives.

Stage direction/choreography: MIKIKO
Interaction design: Rhizomatiks
Special stage performance brought to you by Perfume in collaboration with the creative team
behind the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics/Paralympics Closing Flag Handover Ceremony.

This performance was conducted under the auspices of This is NIPPON Premium Theater.
Sponsored by NHK, the program is an exciting platform for cultural expression building up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics.

FUSION

Perfume’s silhouettes soar to superhuman proportions, rotating behind the trio in a mysterious dance. Where does reality end and projection begin? FUSION was crafted to blur the boundary between performer and technology, resulting in a surreal effect that surely caught many viewers by surprise.The performance was achieved by meticulously blending CG imagery with the real-life movement of Perfume onstage. In a technique known as “dynamic projection,” imagery was projected at precisely the right moment onto a series of screens programmed to move nimbly in the background. Furthermore, successful execution of the scene relied on advanced “virtual shadow” techniques, which convincingly fused real-life shadow with the virtually-generated silhouettes.

Mugenmirai

In the opening moments to the song Mugenmirai CG elements were being synthesized to create AR in real-time. This was achieved by outfitting drones with cameras, then transmitting this footage to a system capable of rapidly analyzing positional information. The AR graphics were generated in real-time by tracking the position of the frames manipulated by Perfume onstage. We also developed a system capable of precisely projecting an array of lasers onto multiple stipulated points. The movement of the performers’ hands was tracked using motion capture technology in advance, which provided the data necessary to project the lasers in synchronization with the choreography. Watching the completed performance, one must marvel at the seamlessness of the laser projection.This is a testament to Perfume’s precision as dancers. The performance was a success thanks to their absolute accuracy from rehearsal to concert.