Space Invaders Day Brings Gigamax Attraction and Oshima Tsumugi Collaboration
The announcement shows Taito continuing to expand the Space Invaders brand into physical entertainment and traditional craft, blending nostalgia with new experiences for a multi-generational audience.
Reporting from 1 sources: GAME Watch (Impress).
Taito announced a special event at Fuji-Q Highland for Space Invaders Day on June 16, including the SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX attraction launching in August. The company also revealed a second collaboration with traditional Honba Amami Oshima Tsumugi craft, producing accessories like wallets and card holders using the Space Invaders Oshima Tsumugi fabric.
Space Invaders Day, certified by the Japan Anniversary Association, falls on June 16, and Taito marked the occasion with two new initiatives. The SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX attraction, supporting up to 10 players on a large screen, will debut at Fuji-Q Highland in August. The game features simple lever-and-button controls, three stages including a giant UFO battle, and unlimited respawns, allowing players to cooperate against invading formations. First shown at the franchise's 40th anniversary, GIGAMAX has already appeared at other theme parks.
Separately, Taito announced a second collaboration with Honba Amami Oshima Tsumugi, a traditional craft with about 1,300 years of history. After releasing a fabric roll in March, the new lineup includes a long wallet and a business card holder made from the Space Invaders Oshima Tsumugi fabric, which fuses traditional patterns with dot-art invaders. The accessories are available on Amazon, Rakuten, and DMM. Taito stated it hopes to make Space Invaders Day a milestone for future progress while keeping the brand familiar across generations.
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- GAME Watch (Impress) 6月16日は「スペースインベーダーの日」。富士急ハイランドに「SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX」が登場