In 2005, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Tokyo City” by Yusuke Koyanagi (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
Various characters keep walking across the screen from right to left, sending emails from their cell phones. They proceed at their own pace, regardless of whether they pass pedestrians smoking cigarettes, an accident occurs, or a bomb explodes.
About Yusuke Koyanagi
Yusuke Koyanagi (JP), born 1982. Currently a fourth-year student at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Serves as head of the university visual arts club, and is active in the visual production group TACO ROOM along with five students from…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.