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Perfect Company's Retro Event with Rakuten Eagles

Perfect Corporation is set to make a remarkable impact at the upcoming "Showa-Heisei Retro Series," hosted by the Rakuten Eagles from September 12 to September 15, 2025, at the Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. Emphasizing the slogan to "enhance consumer life beautifully," the company will provide images of players transformed into retro musicians from the Showa and Heisei eras using advanced AI technology.

Event Details

The event promises a unique and nostalgic atmosphere, allowing fans to relive the charm of the past. Various activities and experiences await, including:

• - Exhibition featuring nostalgic memorabilia from the Heisei era
• - Displays of vintage cars and retro candy shops
• - AI-generated player images resembling famous musicians from Showa and Heisei

Fans attending this event can experience the enchanting retro environment, packed with engaging elements reminiscent of bygone days.

Transforming Players into Retro Musicians

Perfect Corporation has harnessed its proprietary AI technology to creatively transform Rakuten Eagles players into their retro musician personas. These AI-generated images will be featured on various platforms, including starting lineup panels, in-stadium screens, and around the stadium's perimeter. Fans can enjoy seeing their favorite players in a completely new light, contributing to a whimsical game-day atmosphere.

Fan Engagement through AI Technology

To enhance the participatory experience, Perfect Corporation is also introducing a user-friendly AI application called "YouCam AI Pro." This app enables fans to upload their photographs and get transformed into retro-style images reminiscent of the Showa and Heisei periods. Starting from the event day, attendees can access similar AI-generated content that mirrors the players' looks, making the event even more interactive and enjoyable.

Reflection on Previous Year’s Success

The 2024 iteration of the Showa-Heisei Retro Series achieved tremendous success, captivating fans with AI-generated images of players dressed in retro-themed costumes. Many fans were spotted capturing the delightful moments in front of these iconic panels. The AI-generated imagery from last year even reappeared at auctions and in limited edition Eagle Streak packs, generating excitement and positive buzz leading into this year’s event.

For more information on the exciting upcoming retro series, please visit the detailed event page.

Comments from Key Figures

Kentarou Matsubara, Marketing Director of Rakuten Baseball, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "When planning the retro series, we aimed not only to provide nostalgia but also to incorporate a sense of 'newness'. The innovative AI technology helped us realize this vision, and we are thrilled to offer fans a unique experience once again this year."

Junshin Isozaki, President of Perfect Corporation, also shared his excitement stating, "Following last year’s great success, we are delighted to collaborate with the Rakuten Eagles again. The unique theme of transitioning players into ‘Showa-Heisei musicians’ has been an exciting challenge for us and, we believe, will surprise and entertain fans immensely."

Perfect Corporation's Role in Fan Engagement

Perfect Corporation specializes in creating fan engagement and content production services for the sports and entertainment industry using generative AI. With a focus on enhancing experiences, they aim to set a new standard for interactive fan engagement, promising exciting content that captures the essence of sports entertainment.

About Perfect Corporation

Established in 2015, Perfect Corporation offers skin analysis, virtual try-on, and personalized services for beauty brands, fashion labels, retailers, salons, and medical clinics. The company's mission is to improve consumer lives through technology dubbed "Beautiful AI." With a presence in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Taiwan, and India, they serve customers in over 60 countries, seamlessly integrating beauty and technology to create innovative platforms that connect consumers with brands. With more than 700 brands utilizing their services, Perfect Corporation delivers over 10 billion virtual try-on experiences annually, contributing to sustainable initiatives in the beauty industry by promoting reduced plastic use and CO2 emissions.

Through this riveting collaboration with the Rakuten Eagles, Perfect Corporation continues to explore new avenues for engaging fans, paving the way for the future of sports and entertainment in a beautifully designed world.