Regarding the production system for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it is necessary to respond promptly under the corona sword, and the examination system by a team of seven people including Kyogen master Mansai Nomura has been completed. , Hiroshi Sasaki, a creative director representing the Japanese commercial industry, will be in charge of the new system, aiming for a simple ceremony.
For the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which were postponed to next year, a total of four ceremonies were considered as a series of four parts, and from two years ago, Mr. Nomura, a kyogen master, was in charge of overall supervision. In addition, 6 people have been in charge of directing and planning.
However, the Games Organizing Committee will hold a press conference on the 23rd, and a team of seven people, including Mr. Nomura, will respond promptly under the corona disaster and efficiently review the ceremony aiming for a simple ceremony. Announced that the examination system will be terminated.
On top of that, Mr. Sasaki, who was the creative director representing the Japanese commercial industry, was in charge of the Paralympic ceremonies, and also directed the event one year ago in July, will be appointed as the general manager in place of Mr. Nomura. became.
At the press conference, Mr. Sasaki said, "I know that there are voices saying that we shouldn't hold the tournament, and there are conflicts." He said, "I have to start from scratch. I'm glad I did this tournament. In order to get it, I want to think about how to get there. In a dark production, there is no point in doing it, so I want to express something that looks like a breakthrough or something that looks beyond hope, "he said with enthusiasm.
In addition, Mr. Nomura said that he will be appointed as an advisor to the Organizing Committee. "When prompt decisions are required, I think that improving mobility and efficiency is the highest priority. Mr. Sasaki sends a message from Japan to the world. I want to entrust it to you. "
Many works with the theme of "pleasing people"
Hiroshi Sasaki is 66 years old from Kumamoto prefecture.
A creative director representing the Japanese commercial industry.
He has produced many works with the theme of "pleasing people. It's fun and informative," such as a mobile phone company whose father depicts a family of white dogs and a commercial of a beverage maker who mutters when he sees an alien working. ..
Recently, he has also been involved in the production of international events such as the "Tokyo International Film Festival" and regional revitalization.
At the closing ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Tournament, I was involved in the production of a flag takeover ceremony featuring characters from world-famous Japanese manga and games such as "Captain Tsubasa," "Doraemon," and "Mario."
From July, I joined the director of the opening and closing ceremony of the Tokyo Games as the person in charge of the opening and closing ceremony of the Paralympics.