Tokyo - Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker World Tour 2010
The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker World Tour 2010 kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on April 29th. Hideo Kojima along with many of his staff including Yoji Shinkawa presented Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker to a crowd of over 800 people first at the Labi 1 in Tokyo, Japan then at the Yokohama, Japan. Events began about 11 AM local time and conluded with a party lasting a little past midnight. Fans were able to meet Hideo Kojima and Peace Walker's voice actors and participated in various drawings, games, and autograph sessions. The next World Tour event will be on May 1, 2010 in Nagoya, Japan.
The following is a transcript of events from that day from the Kojima Productions Twitter account @Kojima_Pro_Live. You can also view the Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker World Tour Official Website.
Apr 29 9:26 AM First stop Ikebukuro. Blue skies and sun shining for the launch of PW. CJ
Apr 29 9:36 AM The Tank Box on display!! Two people can definitely fit.
Apr 29 10:12 AM The Labi 1... First stop of the World Tour 2010.
Apr 29 11:04 AM Almost time for the show!!!
Apr 29 11:12 AM The World Tour kick starts with a bang!! Hideo and Yoji on stage.
Apr 29 11:18 AM Hideo talking about what aspects he likes about Peace Walker. Hideo says Mother Base!!
Apr 29 11:22 AM Hideo and Yoji laughing about the similarities between Mother Base and a real corporation."You're Fired!!"--Snake
Apr 29 11:33 AM Raffle drawing for some prizes. Call my number!!!
Apr 29 11:38 AM The crowd watches in awe. Great reactions to the launch in Ikebukuro!! next up Yokohama!!
Apr 29 1:07 PM Yokohama NOW!! One hour till the next event. Shall I play PW during the wait?
Apr 29 1:10 PM Crazy crowd for the next event.
Apr 29 1:15 PM Ken setting up for the event. A little cold huh Ken?! PEACE!
Apr 29 1:18 PM Wow!! Over 700 people already gathered for the event.
Apr 29 2:10 PM Big crowd. Almost time people!!
Apr 29 2:21 PM PW World Tour Yokohama 2010 has begun. Back Stage Shot
Apr 29 2:27 PM Japanese VO actors and actresses join Hideo and Yoji on stage. Everyone is pumped.
Apr 29 2:36 PM A picture from the hair salon across the street of the event. PW is dominating Yokohama NOW!!
Apr 29 2:41 PM Snake, Kaz, and Strangelove voice actors/actresses backstage. Looking GOOD!!
Apr 29 2:54 PM Everyone having fun on stage. Talking about their characters. Miller is just hilarious.
Apr 29 3:01 PM The real Cecile Caminades all the way from Paris joins the event.
Apr 29 3:05 PM Yoji talks about how he really enjoyed drawing Snake, and Coldman!! Who woulda thought?!
Apr 29 3:11 PM The crowd gets bigger every minute. Make Way for passengers!!
Apr 29 3:57 PM Another great event. Finished off with everyone saying "Say Peace." Now to Kasai for an invite only event.
Apr 29 5:52 PM Made it to our next event arena. Games Ma-ya in Kasai!! A signing session for the fans.
Apr 29 6:13 PM Hideo is prepping for the autograph session at Games Ma-ya!!
Apr 29 6:15 PM Let the event commence!!
Apr 29 7:05 PM Wrapping up with a quick photo session. Say Peace!!
Apr 29 7:57 PM Last stop for the day... UT Store in Harajuku. AFTER PARTAYYY!! Might grab a few shirts while I'm at it.
Apr 29 9:21 PM People are now starting to roll in!! Let the party begin!!
Apr 29 9:30 PM More and more people coming... No worries because there are 4 floors to party!!
Apr 29 9:41 PM Outside the partyy. Still a long line waiting to get in.
Apr 29 10:45 AM Donna Burke live people. "Heavens Divide" always gives me the goosebumps.
Apr 30 12:25 AM A exciting finish to a great day. PW!! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. PEACE!!
