"Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi 2020 andTou-Kaigi 2020", which were scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe on Satday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2020, have been canceled.
Tickets and crowdfunding will be refunded.
The decision to cancel this year's event was made in light of the government's policy to refrain from holding events due to the spread of the "Covid-19 infection" and in consideration of the safety of all guests and other people involved in the Cho-Kaigi.
In accordance with the cancellation, refunds will be made for tickets, the hygiene support bus tour, and crowdfunding.
For more information on refund procedures, please visit "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" official website.
"Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" will be held!
In conjunction with the cancellation of "Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi 2020" and "Tou-Kaigi 2020", it was announced that "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" will be held.
The "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" will be an online event that will be held for a total of eight days from Sunday, April 12, 2020 to Sunday, April 19, 2020.
Interactive communication between performers and viewers will be created in real time through on-screen comments, and free camera work utilizing binaural microphones and no audience will allow viewers to experience the event as if they were watching the performers right in front of them.
The event will be an event that can be enjoyed only through online viewing by maximizing the use of a new live performance that adds AR technology to the actual stage.
During the event period, "Super Kabuki Supported by NTT" ,"VTuber Fes Japan" and "VOCALOID Fes" will be broadcast live from the Event Hall at Makuhari Messe on Satday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2020.
Other performers and projects are currently being coordinated and will be announced on the official "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" website and official Twitter account.
Details of the event will be announced in a Nico Nico Live broadcast in late March.
The following comments were made by Takeshi Natsuno, President and Representative Director of Dwango Inc. on the cancellation of "Nico Nico Cho- Kaigi 2020" and "Tou-Kaigi 2020" and the holding of "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT".
Comment from Takeshi Natsuno, President and Representative Director of Dwango Inc.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the "Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi" and the "Tou-Kaigi 2020".
This was a very difficult and painful decision to make, as everyone involved and our employees have been working hard every day to make this year's super-conference even more powerful and successful.
However, it is precisely at times like this that we have decided to gather the power of the Internet and hold the "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi" as the largest Internet festival in Japan.
We are very happy to announce that NTT, our special super sponsor, will continue to support us.We will create a place on the Internet where users can gather together and smile. We hope to make "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020" a place where users can gather and smile.
We are looking forward to a great event.See you at the "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020"!
Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020 Supported by NTT" official website
| Outline of "Nico Nico Net Cho-Kaigi 2020" Supported by NTT | |
| Date and time | Sunday, April 12 - Sunday, April 19, 2020 |
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| Hosted by | Nico Nico Cho-Kaigi Executive Committee |
| Special Sponsor | NTT |
| Official website | https://chokaigi.jp/ |
| Official Twitter account | https://twitter.com/chokaigi_PR |
| List of projects As of March 11 |
Cho-Kabuki Supported by NTT VTuber Fes Japan VOCALOID Fes Others (in no particular order) |