THE ARCHITECT ACROSS REALITIES

Form Follows Function: Reimagined

Meet “oji chang”, a visionary architect who doesn't just design buildings in the physical world – he sculpts entire realities within the immersive platform of VRChat. This captivating documentary short offers an intimate look into his creative process as he translates his boundless imagination into breathtaking 3D spaces, blurring the boundaries between the digital and the physical. Follow his personal journey from his current Tokyo life to his childhood home in Kyoto, a path that ultimately converges at "Metro Kyoto," a unique clubbing phenomenon where VRChat participants and a live Kyoto audience collide in a dynamic showcase of virtual and real-world performance.

「oji chang」は現実世界の建築を設計するだけにとどまらず、VRChatという没入型プラットフォームで、まるごと新たな現実を彫刻するかのように創り出す、革新的な建築家です。
この魅力あふれるショート・ドキュメンタリーでは、デジタルと現実の境界を曖昧にしつつ、彼の無限の想像力を息を飲むような3D空間へと具現化していく創作プロセスに迫ります。
東京での現在の暮らしから、幼少期を過ごした京都の実家へ。彼自身の旅路は最終的に「Metro Kyoto」へとたどり着きます。これは、VRChatの参加者と京都の実際の観客がひとつになり、バーチャルとリアル世界のパフォーマンスがダイナミックに展開される、ユニークなクラブカルチャー現象です。


FILM SCREENING IN LONDON

Join us in London to celebrate a decade of Raindance Immersive! The film will be screened at our annual Raindance Immersive Summit on Friday, June 20th at VUE Piccadilly. Entry is free for festival pass holders.

FILM SCREENING IN VRCHAT

Join us for the virtual film screening followed by a live Q&A with the Director in VRChat. Tickets are limited due to high demand and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will open on 2nd June, 2025.

Join us in VRChat across different time zones:

  • Europe:

    • Sunday, June 29th, 12am-1am BST (UK) / 1am-2am CET / 2am-3am EET

  • North America:

    • Saturday, June 28th, 7pm-8pm ET / 6pm-7pm CT / 5pm-6pm MT / 4pm-5pm PT

  • Asia:

    • Sunday, June 29th, 7am-8am CST / 8am-9am JST/KST

  • Australia:

    • Sunday, June 29th, 9am-10am AEST

You'll need a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.

Get Ready: Once you've secured your ticket, please download VRChat and create your account well in advance. To enter the event in VRChat, be sure to follow the specific joining instructions detailed on the registration page.

CREDITS

Director, Cinematographer, Editor and Producer: Jiyue Human

Cast: Gaku Shimizu aka oji_chang, Jiyue Human and Jentagawa

Guest appearances: 突突突的小飞侠, 酷蔸KudoAlbus, 姆姆兽, Egiiy_氮氮, 米良艾露/ Mera Airu and Haya Tikaze

Japanese / English Interpretation: Jentagawa

Japanese Subtitles: Potato and Gaku Shimizu aka oji_chang 

Chinese / English Subtitles: Jiyue Human

Additional Japanese / Chinese Translation: 姆姆兽

Music: Az (vocals), Lactoice (piano), Nomu (bass) and Yuki Hata (drums)

FBT Stunt: 糸云恋Koishi

3D Modeling: 蜜鹿拉

Documentary short filmed in VRChat | Runtime: 30 mins | Screenings in London and in VRChat