REJECT Inc. has announced FRAME: ZERO, an original fictional work based on a VR fighting game.
The work is set in a future where fighting games determine social standing and depicts human emotions and drama beyond winning and losing.
A New-Age Esports Story Where Emotions and Victory Intersect
"FRAME: ZERO" weaves the story around the allure of esports, an appeal that goes beyond mere wins and losses.
The visual expression is a new attempt that combines live-action and animation, creating a work that vividly portrays the passion, frustration, and rebirth that exist in esports.
The intent behind the production is to focus on both the competition and the human emotion that comes with it, depicting the tears players shed and the complex expressions they show immediately after a victory.
A major theme in this work is the contrast between a playstyle optimized for victory by eliminating emotion and a NODE that connects with emotions.
The different approaches link the real and virtual, presenting a new esports experience.
YoutubeIn a future where social status is determined by fighting games, Shin Kamiya was a high school player once hailed as a "Prodigy." After being defeated by a mysterious rival, he walked away from the scene. Now, two years later, he's back on the battlefield. Accompanied by "Pururu," the NODE empathizes with her emotions. He's heading for a final showdown with his fated opponent for a chance to compete in the Esports World Cup (EWC)—the pinnacle of esports. This is a story about the burning passion of those who put everything on the line for a fighting game.
"FRAME: ZERO" is a work that highlights the true essence of esports, an essence that goes beyond simple wins and losses.
It will powerfully convey to viewers the moments when emotions and victory collide and the power of enjoying something.
It is sure to become an essential visual experience for anyone talking about the future of esports.
You can watch this work on the REJECT Official YouTube channel.
『FRAME : ZERO』- The Pilot Episode
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