Skater JOHN and SUMMER SONIC 2026 Announce Collaboration With New Artwork
The collaboration marks the first time Shiba-Chan has fully illustrated a SUMMER SONIC flyer, bridging street-culture IP with one of Japan's major music festivals.
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The globally popular IP Skater JOHN, created by Shiba-Chan, is collaborating with the Japanese music festival SUMMER SONIC 2026. The first step is a specially drawn flyer released on June 25, 2026, with two versions for the Tokyo and Osaka venues. The collaboration will also include official goods, venue decorations, and performances.
ARTILITY Co., Ltd. announced a collaboration between the globally popular IP Skater JOHN and SUMMER SONIC 2026, with the first official flyers released on June 25, 2026. The flyers, drawn by creator Shiba-Chan, come in two versions: a blue-toned Tokyo venue design and an orange-toned Osaka venue design. Shiba-Chan also created a limited-edition Skater JOHN wearing a Summer Sonic cap, a new character called Sonic Bat, and a custom logo. The collaboration will extend to official goods, venue decorations, and performances at the festival, with more details to be announced.
- Flyer Tokyo Venue Version: Blue-based color scheme with stadium, skyscrapers, sea, and sky
- Flyer Osaka Venue Version: Orange-based color scheme with park, greenery, city buildings, and castle
- Skater JOHN SUMMER SONIC 2026 Version: Character wearing an SS cap in limited-edition street style
- Sonic Bat: New character born from music and audience energy
- SUMMER SONIC 2026 Logo Shiba-Chan Version: Pop graffiti font with sound wave motifs
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