by Last month, at “Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023”, the most significant event for “Star Wars” fans held in London, it was announced that three new movies would be released and the next event will be held in 2025 in Japan.
This year’s “Star Wars Day” is in a festive mood. Many people have five consecutive holidays from today (the 3rd), so we have compiled information for outings and homes to enjoy “Star Wars Day.”
“Star Wars Day” is the name of the series “May the Force Be with You.” May the Force and May the Derived from the pun on 4th (May 4), it has become a day for fans worldwide to celebrate “Star Wars” culture and enjoy movies.
Outing group: “Star Wars” pop-up event “STAR WARS Galaxy in GINZA 2023.”
“Star Wars” pop-up event “STAR WARS GALAXY in GINZA” will be held on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Ginza in Tokyo until May 28. is being held for a limited time. We sell products with the theme of “Star Wars Saga,” including the next movie series, T-shirts, and acrylic keys commemorating the 40th anniversary of “Star Wars Episode 6 / Return of the Jedi” (1983). Chains, “Star Wars Day” limited goods such as T-shirts, acrylic stands, and pass cases are available.
As a purchased privilege, if you buy items over 1100 yen, including tax, you will receive a postcard with a different pattern every week, and if you are buying items over 5500 yen, you will receive a “Star Wars Day” pin as a gift (scheduled to end as soon as it runs out).
A public participation event will be held three days from today (the 3rd) to the 5th (every day from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm). You can enjoy the rooftop photo spot, blackboard art created by everyone, and a stamp rally based on the new animation “Young Jedi Adventure,” which will be distributed on the 4th.
Also, for five days from May 3 to 7th, the movies “Star Wars Episode 4 / A New Hope Original Soundtrack”, “Star Wars Episode 5 / The Empire Strikes Back Original Soundtrack”, “Star Wars Episode 6″ / Return of the Jedi Original Soundtrack,” an audition experience booth commemorating the start of the Dolby Atmos distribution of the three titles will also appear. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 11:00 am at the reception in front of the booth. Visitors will receive a sticker of the playlist “Star Wars Best.” In addition, there is also a campaign where you can get smartphone wallpaper if you follow the playlist from a predetermined URL.
Odekake school: “Osaka Comic Con 2023”
A festival of American comics, movies, and pop culture, which has been held annually as “Tokyo Comic Con” since 2016, will be held for the first time in Osaka. “Osaka Comic Convention 2023 (Osaka Comic Con 2023)” will be held at Intex Osaka from May 5 to 7th.
Star Wars family members Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, etc.) and Daniel Logan (boy Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones) are coming. On Sunday, May 5, he will be on stage at a talk event from 2:30 pm. He will also continue to participate in the “Osaka Comic Con, Force the Force! Star Wars Gathering Stage” (an event where Star Wars cosplayers gather together) starting at 2:45 pm.
“STAR WARS POP UP STORE/OCC2023” will also open at the venue. As in Tokyo, we will sell 40th-anniversary goods of “Star Wars Episode 6 / Return of the Jedi” (1983) and “Star Wars Day” limited goods.
Outings: Tokyo Sky Tree Special Lighting
Tokyo Sky Tree will be lit from December 17 to December 20, 2015, and August 17, 2022, in conjunction with “Star Wars Day” on May 4. Special lighting for the movie “Star Wars / The Force Awakens (Episode 7)” was held again (after 7:30 to 0:00). The battle between and over the galaxy is expressed with the two colors of lightsabers that symbolize Star Wars, and , to celebrate special anniversaries.
Home school: New animation distribution started on Disney Plus
Disney’s official video distribution service “Disney + (Disney Plus)” distributes movies, dramas, animations, etc., related to “Star Wars.” From the 4th of “Star Wars Day,” “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventure,” and “Star Wars Visions,” VOLUME 2 will start distribution.
“Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” is the first Star Wars animated series for preschools, depicting the adventures of young Jedi. The stage is the galaxy of the High Republic era, centuries before the movie “Star Wars” series. Kai, Rhys, and Nabs, good friends, head to Tenu to become full-fledged Jedi. Under Jedi Masters Yoda and Jia, you learn the importance of compassion, patience, and teamwork as you train and practice your lightsaber with fellow pilot Nash. In addition to Disney Plus, it will also be broadcast on Disney Channel / Disney Junior.
“Star Wars Visions” VOLUME 2 is the second collection of original short stories drawn by animation creators with their own “visions.” The first installment to be distributed in 2021 featured the participation of Japanese anime creators, who are also the roots of the Star Wars creation. Still, in VOLUME 2, nine studios worldwide are participating in creating a new story.
Outing school: Commemorative collection released at Disney Store & Shop Disney
At Disney Flagship Tokyo in Shinjuku, Tokyo, a new collection commemorating “Star Wars Day” will be sold over the counter from May 4. We will develop tumblers and apparel with limited designs only for this year, with playful art of cantina-themed characters and scenes, and “MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU” and “2023”. In addition, items commemorating the 40th anniversary of the release of “Star Wars Episode 6 / Return of the Jedi” will be released on May 4. In addition, Disney Flagship Tokyo will hold a “Star Wars Quiz Contest” by specialty casts only on May 4 and exhibit and sell “Star Wars” related items in the showroom on the 2nd floor.
Home school: Shopping at the Star Wars corner of Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba
Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba have also launched a “Star Wars Day” unique feature. From new Star Wars products to popular products, we also handle limited products that match “Star Wars Day.”
