TOKYO 2164
- Format
- ONA
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Genres
- Science fiction
In commemoration of the 150th year of its business, J.Walter Thompson Japan office created a 3D animation short film. This is a Christmas story for December, when the anniversary event took place.
The story theme is “Tokyo after 150 years.” It is a systemized, innocuous world with hopes and dreams taken away. Even Santa Clause is persecuted and does not exist.
However, Santa Clause makes a comeback by many children’s wishes, and the world regains its shine again. In the end, there is a copy “Dreams to people in next 150 years. KEEP PIONEERING. JWT TOKYO”
Through the near-future Santa Clause, it expresses the will of the J. Walter Thompson Japan to never forget pioneering spirit at any time and create a world with hopes and dreams through communication.
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Where it came from
Tokyo 2164 is a standalone original net animation (ONA) project that emerged from the independent Japanese digital art scene during the early 2000s. Created as a short-form speculative piece, it sought to explore the aesthetics of high-concept cyberpunk within the constraints of early internet-era animation distribution. The project was primarily an experimental exercise in world-building, focusing on minimalist character designs and a stark, neon-drenched visual language that contrasted with the more mainstream aesthetic trends of television anime at the time.
The production relied on a small team of digital artists who aimed to push the limits of software-based rendering for web-based playback. While it did not receive a widespread theatrical or broadcast release, the ONA gained a dedicated following among enthusiasts of experimental sci-fi, who valued its thematic focus on urban isolation and futuristic dystopia. It remains a notable example of the grassroots creative spirit that defined the nascent era of digital-native independent animation.
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