Dome Theater Program PLAY DOME 01 “Animation Carnival”

Under the theme of "The Development of Animation," three overseas animated films in an omnibus format will be shown. While enjoying the images and stories that fill the screen, you can also experience the principles of animation as a video technique and the development of animation technologies. During the screening, there is also a scene where you can enjoy the planetarium. These films can be viewed while talking to the people around you, making it an easy program for children to attend. The films will be connected through narration.

Screening time: Approx. 30 min.
Recommended for: Anyone
Narrator in Japanese version : Chiwa Saito (Voice Actor)

Die Wundertrommel (2014, Germany)
*First screening in Japan

This work is based on the "zoetrope" technique, in which a rotating wheel with illustrations on it creates a flowing animation. A huge zoetrope image will appear in the entire dome space.

Solarians (2019, Argentina)

The wordless story of a journey through space, expressed via music. Numerous discoveries in space science are featured, including lunar eclipses and gravitational waves, but the sound and images make it a sensory experience.

In the Land of the Flabby Schnook (2021, Canada)
*First screening in Japan

In this story, an older sister takes her younger brother, who is afraid of the dark, on an adventure. There, monsters and fish come to life, and the younger brother learns to face his fears. A dome version of this film was produced based on 360° footage developed for VR.