ARIA VR Theater Crowdfunding Campaign Now Underway
During the IA 9th & ONE 6th Anniversary ー Super LIVESHOW, it was revealed that among the plans for the ARIA sisters – IA and OИE – in 2021, there’s a new project to construct the ARIA VR Theater! It was also announced that a crowdfunding campaign would be held to make it happen, and said crowdfunder is now live on CAMPFIRE!
Read on to learn how you can help bring together the worlds of Earth, ARIA, and HABINA together!
※All translations on this page are unofficial
About the Crowdfunder
Full name: 【IA】Virtual Planet Project, Part 1! Let’s Make the ARIA VR Theater Together!
Webpage: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/375831
Type: “All-In” (however much gets raised by the crowdfunder’s conclusion will be used, regardless of whether or not any goals are met
Conclusion: June 28th, 2021 at 23:59:59 (JST)
Description:
All backers are given priority invitation to the event celebrating the theater completion!
Co-existing with the Earth (reality) and ARIA (digital) on a virtual plane, there orbits the planet HABINA. Wishing for a world in which all life on Earth can coexist in loving harmony, virtual artist IA is at last starting an interactive entertainment project 9 years in the making!
Introduction:
IA first descended upon the Earth from the planet ARIA in 2012 for the purpose of realizing a world in which all life on our planet can coexist in loving harmony through the power of entertainment. This project’s aim to create a hybrid virtual planet that marries the best aspects of both Earth and ARIA, filling the heart with emotions we never experienced before by transversing between the real plane and the virtual plane. This project could also create a system of mutual support giving back to Earth in various ways, all with our help.
When IA first experienced the love shared by people all over the world through her world tour, online shows and other musical activities, that was when she came up with the idea for this project that we could all create together, and grow together as we make it happen.
The virtual planet HABINA will be created by the residents of ARIA – IA, OИE and the newly revealed HIPPI – and by the residents of Earth, together. We’re accepting contributions from new friends to help us open that door, and create this world together!
About the Virtual Planet HABINA
“Enlivening the Earth with even more love through the power of entertainment!”
In order to live richer, safer and happier lives, we humans adopt the vast wisdom of our ancestors and continue to give rise to a splendid civilization and culture, and develop new technologies. Among this lies the art of entertainment, enriching our hearts, giving us strength, and filling us with deep emotions and affection that help guide us towards a harmonious future.
However, the ecosystem of the planet that we call home is now facing all sorts of perils.
Bullying, abuse, discrimination and war are all causing great disharmony among mankind.
And polluting of the oceans, deforestation, air pollution and climate change bring out disharmony between humans and nature.
Animals and flora lose their homes as a result.
In the past 50 years, it has been reported that wildlife population has declined by as much as two-thirds, and extinctions of entire species are rising rapidly.
Furthermore, it’s a well known fact that with each passing moment, the environment that we humans live in becomes ever more dangerous.
“A wonderful civilization brought about by the endless possibilities of mankind, and the harmony of a natural ecosystem for us all to live in”
The goal of the concept behind the virtual planet HABINA is to utilize the power of entertainment to create countless experiences that enrich our hearts, provide great value to move the economy, and restore the natural ecosystem.
Harmony with oneself.
Harmony with your friends.
And harmony with the Earth.
What IA aims to produce is “the ARIA on Earth,” bridging the gap between our planet and ARIA.
IA’s message to us is to create a world in which all life is connected, and the Earth becomes an ever more peaceful planet through the power of love. The place that embodies that message, brought about through the art of entertainment, is called HABINA.
HABINA is a virtual planet that adopts the wisdom and ideologies from both the Earth on which we live, and from the virtual planet ARIA where IA, OИE and HIPPI were born and raised.
The scale and scope of HABINA is truly grand, and its limits are unknown.
HABINA is divided into various zones based on different concepts and themes, and many of them replicate the planet ARIA through Earth’s technology. It is the place where inhabitants of both ARIA and Earth can meet and co-exist.
The first zone that we’ll be introducing is Zone 03, “REZONA,” themed after entertainment! It’s in REZONA that the VR ARIA Theater will be constructed.
REZONA is described as “a place where new entertainment is shared and experienced,” born on a virtual space. They will be construction all sorts of entertainment establishments there, starting with the water stage that was shown during the IA & OИE anniversary event on January 27th, 2021.
This crowdfunding campaign is mainly being held to fund continued construction of the VR ARIA Theater and water stage.
- Entry Gate (in front of it is the respawn point)
- Observation Deck, Exhibition Space, Commerce, etc. Multi-Purpose Tower
- Community and Shopping Area
- Outdoor Stage 1 (Water Stage)
- Outdoor Stage 2
- Gate to other areas
- Live House Area
- ARIA MUSICAL Theater
- Underground Stage Entrance (accessed via quicksand)
The backstory leading up to the birth of HABINA has already been revealed as a story that connects the plot of IA MUSICAL & LIVE SHOW “ARIA” – telling the origins of ARIA, and IA’s birth and journey to Earth – to IA’s present activities as a musical artist.
Call for Project Members and Support
Phase 1: Construction of a permanent theater for IA MUSICAL & LIVE SHOW “ARIA” in REZONA, the giant entertainment zone of HABINA
In this theater, the project organizers aim to create chances for people to connect with one another through:
- Talk sessions and live shows with IA, OИE and HIPPI
- First unveilings of new songs and members
- Online and offline fan meetings
The theater will be a place that embodies the concepts of “continuously evolving shows,” “shows experienced with the five senses through a fusion of music, art and technology.”
They also have various plans for projects and events like a place for all the artists to interact with fans.
The project organizers would like you, the fans, to supply more ideas and plan out the construction of the theater together. They also have plenty of rewards prepared for those who donate to and support the project!
Uses for the Funds
- Covering construction costs of the permanent ARIA virtual theater
- Covering construction costs of the in-progress water stage
- Covering production costs of the live show that serves as a donation reward
- Covering advertisement expenses for events and live shows
- Covering expenses necessary for implementation of the donation rewards
- Covering sundry expenses for this campaign
- Covering handling charges for the crowdfunding campaign
Goals and Stretch Goals
Initial goal: ¥10,000,000 JPY
V1 (if they surpass ¥15,000,000 JPY raised): creation of individual dressing rooms for IA, OИE and HIPPI
Currently, one very large room is serving as the dressing room for the VR ARIA Theater due to budget reasons. Help the trio get their own private dressing rooms!
V2 (if they surpass ¥20,000,000 JPY raised): advance sales of residential area spaces on HABINA
After the virtual planet HABINA is opened, a residential area is being planned for one of its zones, and advance sales of spaces in the area will be granted exclusively to campaign backers!
V3 (if they surpass ¥30,000,000 JPY raised): construction of the Super Dome stage in REZONA
Sometime in 2021, they plan to hold a music fest with virtual artists and celebrities would gather to raise money for environmental protection.
How to Donate + Donation Plans
First things first, if you do not yet have a CAMPFIRE account, then sign up for one here.
https://camp-fire.jp/en/signup
Once you have your account created, check out the donation options below and pick your most desired one!
When you have made your pick, then on the donation plan page, first select how many unit of the donation you wish to make (likely just 1)
On top of the base amount for your chosen donation plan (left), you can also choose to add any additional amount that you would like to donate (right).
Then choose your payment method.
If you are donating from overseas, the only relevant ones to you are probably credit card and PayPal
Final steps.
Then hit the green button at the bottom of the page, confirm that all the information is correct, and then your donation will be complete!
Donation Plans
¥2,000 JPY: Supporter Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
¥3,500 JPY: IA’s Newest Rubber Keychain Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- IA’s newest rubber keychain (with a special outfit), exclusive to this crowdfunder
¥3,500 JPY: OИE’s Newest Rubber Keychain Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- OИE’s ‘s newest rubber keychain, exclusive to this crowdfunder
¥3,500 JPY: HIPPI’s Newest Rubber Keychain Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- HIPPI’s ‘s newest rubber keychain, exclusive to this crowdfunder
¥7,500 JPY: IA’s Newest Big Acrylic Stand Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- IA’s newest big acrylic stand (with a special outfit), exclusive to this crowdfunder
- IA’s rocking SD acrylic keychain (with in a special outfit)
¥7,500 JPY: OИE’s Newest Big Acrylic Stand Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- OИE’s newest big acrylic stand (with a special outfit)
- OИE’s rocking SD acrylic keychain (with a special outfit)
¥7,500 JPY: HIPPI’s Newest Big Acrylic Stand Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- HIPPI’s newest big acrylic stand
- HIPPI’s rocking SD acrylic keychain
¥8,500 JPY: IA’s Newest Full Graphic T-shirt Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- IA’s latest full graphic T-shirt
¥8,500 JPY: OИE’s Newest Full Graphic T-shirt Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- OИE’s latest full graphic T-shirt
¥8,500 JPY: HIPPI’s Newest Full Graphic T-shirt Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- HIPPI’s latest full graphic T-shirt
¥8,500 JPY: MUSICAL & LIVE SHOW “ARIA” BD + Official Pamphlet Plan
Rewards:
- ARIA on Blu-ray + official pamphlet
Setlist:
Act1 | Dawn of the Planet ARIA
1-1. Introduction ~Planet ARIA~
1-2. ARIA’s Breath
1-3. Dawn of the Planet ARIA
1-4. Twin Souls 〜Resonance World〜
1-5. Into Starlight
1-6. HAVE FUN!
1-7. Discord
1-8. Spirit of ARIA 〜Resonance World 〜
1-9. The national anthem of ARIA
1-10. One Heart
1-11. Harmonize 〜Resonance World 〜
1-12. LIFE LOVE PEACE
ACT2 | PARTY A GO-GO Ⅱ
2-1. PARTY A GO GO
2-2. Conqueror
2-3. 絶対領域 / Zettai Ryouiki
2-4. ホロンボット / Holon Bot feat. IA (ARIA Ver.)
2-5. Reload
2-6. 夜咄ディセイブ / Yobanashi Deceive -TeddyLoid Hopping Remix-
2-7. ロスタイムメモリー / Lost Time Memory
2-8. チルドレンレコード / Children Record
2-9. Euphoria
2-10. てるみい / Tell Me
ACT3 | Resonance World
3-1. Inner Journey 〜Resonance World〜
3-2. Resonance World
ACT4 | Message form ARIA ~LIFE LOVE PEACE~
4-1. The Eternity And More
4-2. Higher
4-3. ARIA ON THE PLANETES 〜Best wishes for you〜
4-4. Curtain call
¥8,500 JPY: Backer-Exclusive Live Show Invitation Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Backer-exclusive advance invitation to a live show on the completed water stage (HIPPI’s debut live!)
Performers: IA / OИE / HIPPI
※Planned to take place in July; stay tuned for more specific details
※Requires a PC or smartphone to watch, and you will get a URL and entrance key prior to the show
¥9,500 JPY: Backer-Exclusive Live Show Invitation + Newest Rubber Keychain Pack
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Backer-exclusive advance invitation to a live show on the completed water stage
- Latest rubber keychain (select 1 from among IA, OИE and HIPPI)
¥12,500 JPY: Backer-Exclusive Live Show Invitation + Newest Big Acrylic Stand Pack
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Backer-exclusive advance invitation to a live show on the completed water stage
- Newest big acrylic stand (select 1 from among IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Rocking SD acrylic stand (select 1 from among IA, OИE and HIPPI)
¥13,500 JPY: Backer-Exclusive Live Show Invitation + Newest Full Graphic T-shirt Pack
Reward:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Backer-exclusive advance invitation to a live show on the completed water stage
- Newest full graphic T-shirt (select 1 from among IA, OИE and HIPPI)
¥14,000 JPY: Backer-Exclusive Live Show Invitation + Your Name in the Endroll Credits Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Backer-exclusive advance invitation to a live show on the completed water stage
- Your name will appear in the after-show endroll credits
※The name that they use will be your CAMPFIRE username
¥15,000 JPY: Invitation to the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater Completion Party
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
¥20,000 JPY: Invitation to the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater Completion Party + Creation Material Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
¥30,000 JPY: Invitation to the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater Completion Party + Dressing Room Viewing Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms where their personal belongings are placed, and you may even get to see the virtual artists themselves!
※The dressing room viewing will take place on the same day as the party; stay tuned for announcements on specific day and times
※Requires a PC or smartphone to view, and you will get a URL and entrance key prior to the viewing
¥50,000 JPY: Invitation to the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater Completion Party + Development Meeting Attendance Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms
- Attendance to a chaotic development meeting with the theater staff where opinions are thrown around to be adopted or rejected, so prepare yourself! IA is also planning to attend.,
Meeting date: sometime in July
Meeting time: around 19:00 through 21:00 JST if on a weekday, around noontime if on a holiday
¥200,000 JPY: ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater VIP Plan
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA, OИE and HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms
- Attendance to a development meeting with the theater staff
- Exhibit of illustrations of photos inside the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater where your name will be displayed as a valued donor to construction of the theater
- Painting of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater, framed and autographed by the designer
¥300,000 JPY: ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater VIP Plan + IA Rocks Guitar
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from IA)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms
- Attendance to a development meeting with the theater staff
- IA Rocks guitar (comes with serial no. and autographed by IA)
※Expected to be delivered in December 2021
※Serial numbers are assigned in order of applications
※How the guitar actually looks may differ from photographs
¥300,000 JPY: ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater VIP Plan + OИE Design Bass
Rewards:
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from OИE)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms
- Attendance to a development meeting with the theater staff
- Exclusive bass designed after OИE (comes with serial no. and autographed by OИE)
※Expected to be delivered in December 2021
※Serial numbers are assigned in order of applications
※How the bass actually looks may differ from photographs
¥300,000 JPY: ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater VIP Plan + HIPPI Design Guitar
- Thank-you letter (containing a message of thanks from HIPPI)
- Campaign progress report info exclusive to backers
- Invitation to the party celebrating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Commemorative photos and videos of IA, OИE and HIPPI from inside the completed ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Music box commemorating the completion of the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Pamphlet of design blueprints, sketches, and other invaluable material used in creating the ARIA Permanent Virtual Theater
- Viewings of the inside of IA, OИE and HIPPI’s dressing rooms
- Attendance to a development meeting with the theater staff
- Exclusive guitar designed after HIPPI (comes with serial no. and autographed by HIPPI)
※Expected to be delivered in December 2021
※Serial numbers are assigned in order of applications
※How the guitar actually looks may differ from photographs
Closing Remarks
As part of the larger “Let’s grow ARIA together!” project that started in 2018, construction of the ARIA VR Theater is a very important challenge to 1st Place.
ARIA’s philosophy:
“LIFE LOVE PEACE“
~A resonance world where all living being love and sympathize with one another in harmonious coexistence~
1st Place’s philosophy:
“KEEP HAVING FUN!”
~Delivering fun and entertainment all over the globe, and doing their part to achieve peace on Earth!~
To all of the fans who have supported IA, OИE and ARIA all these years, and to new fans whose expectations they wanted to exceed, 1st Place is deeply sorry that they were forced to postpone the ARIA world tour due to COVID-19 and other unforeseen risks.
However, they will be slightly altering the route taken for their vision of “Entertainment will change the world, filled wit h he power to encourage people!” and will proceed along the new path.
As the first step in realizing the plan for HABINA, they will be proceeding headlong with construction of the VR ARIA Theater as a place where fun and emotions are made, and where people can always connect, all with IA at the helm.
1st Place looks forward to working on this project with IA, OИE, HIPPI, everyone on ARIA, and all fans on Earth!
So what do you think? Feel motivated to help out IA and all ARIA inhabitants in their newest project? Then access the crowdfunding page on CAMPFIRE here and donate! I hope that everyone who hopes to donate will be able to, and get their desired rewards in the process!
Links
CAMPFIRE page for【IA】Virtual Planet Project, Part 1! Let’s Make the ARIA VR Theater Together!
IA and OИE
- IA’s official site
- OИE’s official site
- Bilibili channel
- Virtual Broadcast channel
- TikTok
1st Place
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