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Sakanaction's 'Good Night Planetarium' Returns!

After a decade, 'Sakanaction's Good Night Planetarium' will be making a comeback at Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, starting May 29, 2026. This beloved show, originally created to celebrate the planetarium's renovation in 2015, has gained immense popularity, attracting over 60,000 visitors since its revival at the Planetarium Tenku in Oshiage last December.

A Journey Through Music and Stars

The collaboration between music and celestial wonders creates an unforgettable experience. Visitors will find themselves immersed in a world where the entire dome transforms into an artistic spectacle. Along with visually stunning projections, the music of Sakanaction, skillfully adapted for the planetarium's surround sound system, plays a significant role. Tracks like 'Music,' 'Goodbye,' and 'Eureka' envelop the audience, setting the scene for a mystical journey from the nightlife of Tokyo to the expansive cosmos above.

Acclaimed internationally, 'Good Night Planetarium' has won prestigious awards at festivals such as the Immersive Festival Madrid 2016 for Best Fulldome Music Show and the Public Choice Award at the Immersive Film Festival 2017 in Portugal.

The Voice of Sakanaction

The narration for this artistic experience is provided by Ichiro Yamaguchi, the lead vocalist of Sakanaction. His literary and philosophical lyricism complements the enchanting visuals, guiding viewers through a poetic narrative that blends seamlessly with the vast night sky created by the planetarium.

A Unique Technological Experience

This show's origins lie in the newly renovated Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten, which introduced the innovative optical planetarium 'InfiniumΣ.' This cutting-edge technology offers a strikingly clear and sharp starry sky, immersing audiences in an extraordinary 3D spatial experience. The interpretation of space and depth truly elevates the entire experience, enhancing the sense of floating through the cosmos.

As the music synchronizes with the twinkling stars, each one appears to come alive against the endless blackness of the night, creating a truly mesmerizing atmosphere. Every performance of 'Good Night Planetarium' promises to transport audiences as though they are drifting within the universe itself.

Event Details

• - Start Date: May 29, 2026
• - Location: Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten in Ikebukuro
• - Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
• - Ticket Sales: Tickets will be available online for Starry Members seven days before the show at noon, and for non-member guests five days prior at noon.

Starry Members

About Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten in Sunshine City

Located on the rooftop of the World Import Mart Building in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, the planetarium operates year-round, except for periods of show replacements.

• - Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Weekends and Holidays 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

For more details, visit the official website.

Immerse yourself in this unique blend of art and music, and take a trip back to the 'first night' where the magic of Sakanaction first took shape under the mesmerizing stars in Ikebukuro. Don't miss your chance to experience this captivating journey once more.