‘SAMURAI Cryptos’ Directed by Ai Yokoyama – PV Release Announcement, Spotlight on Latest AI Vocal Software ‘Shimon Topaz’

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“SAMURAI Cryptos” Directed by Ai Yokoyama – PV Release Announcement! Spotlight on the Latest AI Vocal Software “Shimon Topaz”!

The latest PV for GONZO‘s cutting-edge visual project, SAMURAI Cryptos, titled SAMURAI RELIGION, is scheduled for release on October 15th, Tuesday, via GONZO‘s official YouTube channel, “GONZODOGA” (https://www.YouTube.com/@GONZODOGA).

Directed by Ai Yokoyama, known for character designs in Bayonetta: Bloody Fate and Space Battleship Tiramisu, this PV delivers an opulent visual experience inspired by Shirō Amakusa. The video hints at an even more thrilling development for the project moving forward!

Additionally, the music track “Gloria” featured in the PV is also worthy of attention. The song was created using “Shimon Topaz,” the latest AI singing software from the GEMVOX project, to be released on October 16th. Shimon Topaz boasts unprecedented vocal expression and realism, thanks to the fine-tuning by renowned musicians led by Yusuke Asada. Released in both Japanese and English, it also supports international music creation, with a Korean version in development. Upon release, professional creators will showcase their works, and three AI song generation contests will be announced simultaneously. Shimon Topaz is set to revolutionize the world of AI vocalists, so be sure to give it a listen!

AI Singer「Topaz」
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
■Comments from the Staff:
Ai Yokoyama (Director, SAMURAI RELIGION)

Since starting my career as a professional animator in 2007, this is my first time directing and handling the storyboard for a project. I incorporated visual influences and adapted the storyboard to the lyrics of the music. I was supported by a wonderful team, who helped enhance parts I couldn’t express on my own, creating a truly stunning result.

Shinichirō Ishikawa (CEO of GONZO, Producer of SAMURAI Cryptos):
The SAMURAI Cryptos project began in 2021. After three years, starting from illustrations by seven genius creators, we are finally able to present the video. Please enjoy the collaboration between Ai Yokoyama‘s spectacular visuals and the miraculous voice of the next-gen AI singer, Topaz. This marks the beginning of SAMURAI Cryptos’s new era.

SAMURAI Cryptos Ai Yokoyama PV SAMURAI RELIGION
Release Date: October 15, Tuesday, 18:00 (JST)
Official GONZO YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/@GONZODOGA

■GONZO OFFICAL HP https://www.gonzo.co.jp/
■GONZO OFFICIAL X　https://x.com/gonzo_anime
■SAMURAI cryptos OFFICIAL X　https://x.com/samurai_cryptos

AI Singer Software「Shimon Topaz」
Release Date: October 16, 2024
Publisher: Studio ENTRE Inc.
Developers: Dreamtonics, AHS
Price: ¥9,680 (tax included)
※ Available in both Japanese and English (Korean version in development)
Official Website： https://gemvox.ai
Official X： https://x.com/GEMVOX183838
SHOP site： https://shop.gemvox.ai
“SAMURAI RELIGION” Shirō Amakusa Character Song “Gloria (feat. Nozomi Tanabe, Mikey, B Swamp
& Mayuko Kubota)” will be available on all major music streaming platforms starting October
15th.
Links to the various music streaming platforms:　https://linkco.re/m9cy8Zqn