MILGRAM The Third Trial

MILGRAM The Third Trial is a pivotal installment in the multimedia psychological music project created by OTOIRO and Vocaloid producer DECO*27. Launched in 2020, the project functions as a viewer-participatory experiment where the audience acts as a jury, tasked with deciding the innocence or guilt of ten prisoners based on their character music videos and voice dramas. The Third Trial represents the climax of the project's complex narrative, where the consequences of the collective judgment begin to irrevocably alter the psychological state of the inmates and the overarching mystery of the prison.

The visual identity of this trial cycle is characterized by the distinct, high-contrast aesthetic developed by OTOIRO, blending dark, surrealist motifs with sharp, modern graphic design. The production team aimed to provoke deep character analysis, utilizing intricate lyrical metaphors and emotive vocal performances to challenge the listener's morality. Upon its release, the project was received as a uniquely immersive experience, praised for its ability to foster a highly engaged community that meticulously decoded the project's lore and philosophical questions.