Promo commercial for the Sailor Moon: The Miracle Cinema 4-D attraction at Universal Studios Japan

SAILOR MOON: THE MIRACLE CINEMA 4-D ATTRACTION

THEME PARK ATTRACTION

Served as art director for the Cinema 4-D attraction, Sailor Moon: The Miracle, which introduced a new art style to a 25 year-old franchise, included a new character unique to Universal, and won an innovation award for media that interacts with merchandise. A Cinema 4-D attraction is a 3-D film with physical effects that occur in the theater: seats shake, water sprays, and smoke fills the room.

Introduced a new art style to a 25 year-old franchise earning the trust of the series creator, Naoko Takeuchi

Concept and art director for a new villain unique to Universal Studios

Final media created by
Toei Animation

Art direction and visual story development for the main show

Storyboards by Toei Animation

Concept sketch clarifying the desired 3D effect for Toei Animation

Concept and art direction for Luna and Artemis sculptures

3D models and fabrication by an external vendor

Addition field art direction by Kono Tadashi

Concept and art direction for large scale banners that hang in the pre show lobby

3D character assets provided by Toei Animation Studio

Addition graphic design by Sunny Teru

Concept sketch, art direction, and final design for theatrical poster advertising the attraction

3D character assets provided by  Toei Animation

I also served as art director on Sailor Moon: Moon Palace, the sequel the first Cinema 4-D attraction, Here’s a sneak peak.