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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a CGI ridefilm for the [[AS-1]] motion simulator. It debuted in 1993 at SIGGRAPH's Electronic Theater, and is notable for being [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]]'s first project for [[Sega]].
 
  
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The film, set in the year 2154 AD, simulates a futuristic flying car-chase through Tokyo. Brute Bombalez, the leader of an urban eco-terrorist gang called the 'Red Dragons', has escaped the maximum security prison Megalopolis. As Tokyo police officers, the riders must fly through the neon cityscape and capture Bombalez before he can wreak his vengeance on innocent citizens.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19961224110234/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/as-1.html}}
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Megalopolice: Tokyo City Battle''''',{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20221123230540/https://history.siggraph.org/animation-video-pod/megalopolice-tokyo-city-battle-by-sega-enterprises-ltd/}} and '''''Megalopolis 2154''''' (メガロポリス 2154),{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190622011410/http://mjfcmoonwalk.com/repo_as-1.html}} is an [[AS-1]] science-fiction ride film developed by [[Sega AM3]].{{magref|bemega|1994-10|96}} It is a three and a half minute long short film, designed as a 3D CGI animation simulator experience.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19961224110234/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/as-1.html}}
  
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Footage from ''Megalopolis'' was re-used for the opening and ending sequences of the Japanese [[Sega Video Magazine]] series, as well as the 1994 CGI art film ''The Gate to the Mind's Eye'', where it received a new backing soundtrack by Thomas Dolby.
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Released in 1994 after over a year of promotion in the media and at events whilst still being made, the finalized film saw only a limited release at several of [[Sega]]'s flagship [[Amusement Theme Park]] locations. It is thought to be the final in-house software to have been completed for the AS-1 hardware.
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==Story==
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A.D. 2154.
  
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A port of ''Megalopolis'' was created for the [[Sega 32X]], but never released. Given the non-interactive nature of the film, it is likely that this version was intended to be technical demo showcasing the console's graphical capabilities.
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Mid 22nd century.
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Human Future-Tech gives birth to MEGALOPOLIS, a labyrinth of logic and lust. Now a sub-terran zone, Old Tokyo has become haven for rampant terrorists.
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An extensive dragnet pays off. Arch-Terrorist BRUTE BOMBALEZ, head of 'TORNADO ROSSO', is finally behind bars.
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Just then, two shadows head towards the Megalopolice headquarters on a grim mission to recapture BOMBALEZ...
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|Trailer
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|ref={{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a1rMu5JIys&t=608s}}}}
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==History==
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===Development===
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The ride film is notable for being [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]]'s first released project for [[Sega]].{{ref|https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/english/170612/2}}
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===Release===
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Whilst still in production and incomplete, scenes from ''Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle'' were first shown to the public during a December 1992 edition of ''[[Bad Influence!]]''.{{fileref|BadInfluence_UK_1x08.mp4}} These then debuted in Japan as background projection visuals for the ''[[wikipedia:Technodon|Technodon]]'' reunion concerts performed by the [[wikipedia:Yellow Magic Orchestra|Yellow Magic Orchestra]] during June 1993.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19961224110234/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/as-1.html}} Following this, a coming soon trailer was created for ''Megalopolis'', first unveiled as part of [[SIGGRAPH 93]], and later shown on a monitor placed next to an AS-1 for the domestic debut of ''Michael Jackson in Scramble Training'' showcased at [[Amusement Machine Show 1993]] at the end of the same month.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20201106134938/http://legend-of-mwfc.la.coocan.jp/repo_as-1.html}} Through its inclusion in SIGGRAPH, it received worldwide exposure in numerous VHS compilations and television programmes.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a1rMu5JIys&t=608s}}{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfD9TcoHUU}}{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3jjvSs1XVo&t=1454s}}
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Following the AS-1's poor sales in its limited release to other operators, ''Megalopolis''<nowiki>'</nowiki> release was not widespread; however, it would go on to be installed as software at several of Sega's own [[Amusement Theme Park]] locations, including [[Yokohama Joypolis]] in 1994,{{magref|harmony|130|9}} [[SegaWorld London]] in 1996,{{fileref|SegaWorldLondon_Leaflet_1998.pdf|page=5}} and [[Sega World Sydney]] in 1997.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20120321160555/http://gaming.chronomagister.com/fanums/sws/archived/segaworld/attractions/as1.html}} Footage from ''Megalopolis'' was additionally re-used for the opening and ending sequences of the Japanese ''[[Sega Video Magazine]]'' series, as well as the 'Armageddon' segment of 1994 CGI art film ''The Gate to The Mind's Eye'', where it received a new backing track by [[wikipedia:Thomas Dolby|Thomas Dolby]] and doubled up as its music video.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-uVF66V95k&t=52s}} Alongside an interview with Mizuguchi and footage of ''Scramble Training'', it also appeared in 1994 French documentary series ''Otaku''.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=542&v=8sD8uoy8T_0}}
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Like ''Michael Jackson in Scramble Training'', rumours have circulated about a home conversion (or tech demo) of ''Megalopolis'', specifically for the [[32X]]; however, these have been confirmed by ''Scramble Training'' producer [[Kenji Sasaki]] to be false.{{ref|https://twitter.com/sasappo/status/1424981559984095234|https://archive.vn/KVogs}}
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Director:''' [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]]
 
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*'''Co-director; Animator:''' Michael Arias
 
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* '''Line Producer/Story:''' [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]]
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* '''Supervising Animators:''' Michael Arias, [[Jun Uriu]]
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* '''Modelling/Design/Animation:''' [[Go Kikuchi]], [[Koji Ono]]
 
* '''Art Direction:''' [[Yasuo Fujita]]
 
* '''Art Direction:''' [[Yasuo Fujita]]
 
* '''Co-Art Direction/Vehicle Modelling:''' Buildup Co., Ltd.
 
* '''Co-Art Direction/Vehicle Modelling:''' Buildup Co., Ltd.
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* '''Production Assistant:''' Koichi Ozaki
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* '''Production Assistant:''' [[Koichi Ozaki]]
 
* '''Music/Sound Design:''' Mitchell Osias
 
* '''Music/Sound Design:''' Mitchell Osias
 
* '''Sound Engineer:''' [[Koichi Namiki]], [[Takenobu Mitsuyoshi]]
 
* '''Sound Engineer:''' [[Koichi Namiki]], [[Takenobu Mitsuyoshi]]
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* '''Motion Engineer:''' Hideaki Doi
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* '''Motion Engineer:''' [[Hideaki Doi]]
 
* '''Voice:''' Chikako Otsuka, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Toshiyuki Morikawa
 
* '''Voice:''' Chikako Otsuka, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Toshiyuki Morikawa
 
* '''Special Thanks to''' Shinji Aramaki, Mamoru Ito, Koichi Ohata, Atsuki Sato, Akihiro Tsuchiya, Rei Yumeno, Jun'ya Okabe
 
* '''Special Thanks to''' Shinji Aramaki, Mamoru Ito, Koichi Ohata, Atsuki Sato, Akihiro Tsuchiya, Rei Yumeno, Jun'ya Okabe
 
* '''Starring in Preshow:''' [[Michael Jackson]] (as Megalopolice Commander)
 
* '''Starring in Preshow:''' [[Michael Jackson]] (as Megalopolice Commander)
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* Copyright &copy; 1993 by SEGA Enterprises, Ltd.
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* Copyright; 1993 by [[SEGA Enterprises]], Ltd.
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Photo gallery==
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Megalopolis MichaelJackson photoshoot.jpeg|Megalopolice Commander ([[Michael Jackson]]), taken during a 1993 [[wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]] photoshoot.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200328041345/https://twitter.com/v_SUPERFLY_v/status/1243727857118875648}}
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==External links==
 
==External links==

Revision as of 00:38, 27 December 2022

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Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle
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Number of players: 1-8
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Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle, also known as Megalopolice: Tokyo City Battle,[2] and Megalopolis 2154 (メガロポリス 2154),[3] is an AS-1 science-fiction ride film developed by Sega AM3.[1] It is a three and a half minute long short film, designed as a 3D CGI animation simulator experience.[4]

Released in 1994 after over a year of promotion in the media and at events whilst still being made, the finalized film saw only a limited release at several of Sega's flagship Amusement Theme Park locations. It is thought to be the final in-house software to have been completed for the AS-1 hardware.

Story

“

A.D. 2154.

Mid 22nd century.

Human Future-Tech gives birth to MEGALOPOLIS, a labyrinth of logic and lust. Now a sub-terran zone, Old Tokyo has become haven for rampant terrorists.

An extensive dragnet pays off. Arch-Terrorist BRUTE BOMBALEZ, head of 'TORNADO ROSSO', is finally behind bars.

Just then, two shadows head towards the Megalopolice headquarters on a grim mission to recapture BOMBALEZ...

„

— Trailer [5]


History

Development

The ride film is notable for being Tetsuya Mizuguchi's first released project for Sega.[6]

Release

Whilst still in production and incomplete, scenes from Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle were first shown to the public during a December 1992 edition of Bad Influence!.[7] These then debuted in Japan as background projection visuals for the Technodon reunion concerts performed by the Yellow Magic Orchestra during June 1993.[4] Following this, a coming soon trailer was created for Megalopolis, first unveiled as part of SIGGRAPH 93, and later shown on a monitor placed next to an AS-1 for the domestic debut of Michael Jackson in Scramble Training showcased at Amusement Machine Show 1993 at the end of the same month.[8] Through its inclusion in SIGGRAPH, it received worldwide exposure in numerous VHS compilations and television programmes.[5][9][10]

Following the AS-1's poor sales in its limited release to other operators, Megalopolis' release was not widespread; however, it would go on to be installed as software at several of Sega's own Amusement Theme Park locations, including Yokohama Joypolis in 1994,[11] SegaWorld London in 1996,[12] and Sega World Sydney in 1997.[13] Footage from Megalopolis was additionally re-used for the opening and ending sequences of the Japanese Sega Video Magazine series, as well as the 'Armageddon' segment of 1994 CGI art film The Gate to The Mind's Eye, where it received a new backing track by Thomas Dolby and doubled up as its music video.[14] Alongside an interview with Mizuguchi and footage of Scramble Training, it also appeared in 1994 French documentary series Otaku.[15]

Like Michael Jackson in Scramble Training, rumours have circulated about a home conversion (or tech demo) of Megalopolis, specifically for the 32X; however, these have been confirmed by Scramble Training producer Kenji Sasaki to be false.[16]

Production credits

Source:
In-game credits[17][2]

Magazine articles

Main article: Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle/Magazine articles.

Photo gallery

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beep! MegaDrive, "October 1994" (JP; 1994-09-08), page 96
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://history.siggraph.org/animation-video-pod/megalopolice-tokyo-city-battle-by-sega-enterprises-ltd/ (Wayback Machine: 2022-11-23 23:05)
  3. ↑ http://mjfcmoonwalk.com/repo_as-1.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-22 01:14)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/as-1.html (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-24 11:02)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a1rMu5JIys&t=608s
  6. ↑ https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/english/170612/2
  7. ↑ File:BadInfluence_UK_1x08.mp4
  8. ↑ http://legend-of-mwfc.la.coocan.jp/repo_as-1.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-06 13:49)
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfD9TcoHUU
  10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3jjvSs1XVo&t=1454s
  11. ↑ Harmony, "1994 8" (JP; 1994-08-01), page 9
  12. ↑ File:SegaWorldLondon_Leaflet_1998.pdf, page 5
  13. ↑ http://gaming.chronomagister.com/fanums/sws/archived/segaworld/attractions/as1.html (Wayback Machine: 2012-03-21 16:05)
  14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-uVF66V95k&t=52s
  15. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=542&v=8sD8uoy8T_0
  16. ↑ @sasappo on Twitter
  17. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRCj9cQdIr8&t=2h31m23s
  18. ↑ @v_SUPERFLY_v on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-28 04:13)
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