The upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 (opening April 13, 2025, in Yumeshima, Osaka) has unveiled an ambitious Signature Pavilion titled ‘The Journey of Life’, produced by renowned Macross creator and mechanical designer Shoji Kawamori.

The project features contributions from:
🎼 Composer Yoko Kanno (Macross F, Aquarion, "Hana wa Saku")
🎤 Singer & Voice Actress Megumi Nakajima (Ranka Lee – Macross F)
🎤 Voice Actress Maaya Sakamoto (Sheryl Nome – Macross F, Aquarion Logos)

‘The Journey of Life’ Pavilion Concept

This immersive experience showcases the interconnectedness of life across space, oceans, and land through cutting-edge technology.

🌀 Concept: "Life is fusion and transformation!"
🔹 Immersive Exhibition: "Superdimensional Theater" & "ANIMA!"
🔹 Reality Exhibition: "Window to the Universe" & "Infinite Metamorphosis"

‘Superdimensional Theater’ – A Unique VR & MR Experience

This one-of-a-kind attraction allows 30 participants to wear camera-equipped VR goggles, seamlessly transitioning between VR and MR, experiencing cosmic-scale food chains like never before.

The feature video, titled ‘499 Seconds: My Fusion’, is set to an original song, "499 Seconds", composed by Yoko Kanno. The music and visuals synchronize for a completely new storytelling experience.

🎵 Music & Narration Details
Lyrics: Yoko Kanno & Shoji Kawamori
English Lyrics: Tim Jensen
Composition & Arrangement: Yoko Kanno
Opening Song: "Wakantanka" – Performed by Haoto
Ending Song: "499 Seconds" – Performed by Megumi Nakajima
Narration: Maaya Sakamoto

Fans React to the ‘Macross x Aquarion’ Crossover

The official video release on YouTube has sparked excitement among fans:
💬 "Macquarion?! 😂"
💬 "So the Expo is basically Macross meets Aquarion?"
💬 "I had zero interest in the Expo, but now I HAVE to go!"

Source : ORICON NEWS