The ARP group, short for Artists Republic Production, held live performances featuring singing, dancing, and interactive talking with the audience in real-time using the latest augmented reality technology.
A unique feature was that the show modifies its compositions according to the audience.
ARP Backstage Pass had gotten delayed from its initial 2019 premiere and started broadcasting from January 13, 2020. After completing ten episodes, the anime ended on March 30 2020.
The official website and Twitter account for ARP Backstage Pass announced on July 6 that a special 11th episode titled “Paradise” will be streamed in Japan at d Anime Store dTV from 23:00 on July 13 and other distribution platforms from July 20.
Following episode 10, the special episode “Paradise” will be pre-delivered on d anime store dTV from 23:00 on July 13th!
On other distribution sites, it will be distributed sequentially from 23:00 on Monday, July 20th.
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The show had previously announced on June 13 that it would also begin rebroadcasting on Tokyo MX at 23:00 from July 6.
Rebroadcast decision
Rebroadcast on TOKYO MX has been decided from 23:00 on July 6th (Monday)
What a SP episode “Paradise” will also be broadcast
Let’s get together again every Monday from 23:00 from July
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Tetsuya Endo directed the anime at Studio Dynamo Pictures animation production. The group members included their leader Shinji, dancer León, and designer Daiya with composer/writer Rage.
ARP group performed both the opening and the closing themes which were titled “Burn it up” and “Celebrate Good Time”. Artists Republic Production mainly held concerts under the talent contract it had with Avex.
Although a unique concept, the show was unable to generate a decent fan base and did not become popular.
This special episode bundled with the AR concept and audience response based changes in the show’s compositions will surely bring a change of pace to viewers stuck at home during the pandemic.
About ARP Backstage Pass
ARP is a 4-person AR dance & vocal group created by the latest AR technology. Debuting from Avex, it featured high-quality songs, dance performances, talks involving the audience, and participatory live performances.
It was animated and streamed under the name ARP Backstage Pass. The anime spanned over ten episodes broadcasting between January 13 and March 30, 2020.
Source: Twitter, Official Website
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