As with last year’s Tokyo Game Show 2016, TGS 2017 will feature several Atlus related events, which this post outlines in detail.
Event Schedule
The schedule above includes all Atlus related Tokyo Game Show 2017 events.
The schedule will be updated if and when more information becomes available.
Liveblog
There will not be a liveblog for the Tokyo Game Show 2017 events this time.
Overview of Events
2017 PlayStation Press Conference in Japan
The 2017 edition of the yearly Sony Japan press conference that precedes the start of the Tokyo Game Show.
This press conference, as usual, will have a focus on the PlayStation business in Japan and sales strategy.
Live Stream Links
The Aim of “Amazing Sega”
Weekly Famitsu editor Katsuhiko Hayashi is invited, where Sega will have representatives of their studios showing off the titles on exhibition at the Sega Games booth.
“Amazing Sega” is the name of Sega’s new initiative to refocus the company’s attitude and determination.
Cast
- Osamu Ohashi (Sega Games Entertainment Content General HQ Consumer Content Division operating officer CO)
- Takaya Segawa (Sega Games Entertainment Content General HQ Online Content Division operating officer CO)
- Masayoshi Kikuchi (Sega Games Entertainment Content General HQ IP & Game Content Division operating officer CO)
- Naoto Hiraoka (Atlus company director and consume software division director)
- Katsuhiko Hayashi (Weekly Famitsu editor-in-chief).
Live Stream Links
Dx2 SMT: Liberation Stage Event #1
There will be an overview of the new smartphone title Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation, and the latest information on the game will be announced. The live stream will consist of a gameplay demonstration alongside a talk show.
Cast
- Riichiro Yamada (Producer)
Live Stream Links
Dragon’s Crown Pro & 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Special Stage #1
Tomomi Isomura will be making an appearance as the MC, alongside special guest Mirin Furukawa who is part of the music group Dempagumi.inc. They will be showing off actual gameplay of Dragon’s Crown Pro for the first time, as well as giving a thorough analysis of the recently released 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim trailer.
Cast
- Mirin Furukawa (Dempagumi.inc)
- Tomomi Isomura (Voice Actor)
Live Stream Links
SMT: Deep Strange Journey Special Stage
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux will be released by Atlus for the Nintendo 3DS on October 26 in Japan, and this stage show will feature information on the game as well as information on the 25th anniversary of Megaten.
Cast
- Chiaki Matsuzawa (Announcer)
- Eiji Ishida (Director)
- Mafia Kajita (Freelance writer)
Live Stream Links
Dx2 SMT: Liberation Stage Event #2
There will be an overview of the new smartphone title Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation, and the latest information on the game will be announced. The live stream will consist of a gameplay demonstration alongside a talk show, this time with Mafia Kajita appearing as a guest.
Cast
- Riichiro Yamada (Producer)
- Mafia Kajita (Freelance writer)
Live Stream Links
SMT 25th Anniversary Live – Chaos Side Commemorative Talk Event
During the first public day of TGS 2017, 4Gamer will be hosting a commemorative talk event for the upcoming “Shin Megami Tensei 25th Anniversary Live – Chaos Side” concert, taking place on October 23rd.
Atlus composers Shoji Meguro and Ryota Kozuka will be present, looking back on the music of the Shin Megami Tensei series and talking about the upcoming concert.
Cast:
- Shoji Meguro (Composer)
- Ryota Kozula (Composer)
- Tomomi Isomura (MC)
Live Stream Links
Atlus Live Special #1: Megaten Feature
Content
- Shin Megami Tensei Series Play Back: Playthroughs of the older numbered titles in the Shin Megami Tensei series.
- Megaten Radio: Memories and messages related to the Shin Megami Tensei series can be submitted by viewers through Twitter, and will be read aloud during the show.
- Introduction of the newest title: Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux.
- Shin Megami Tensei Series 25th Anniversary goods and events information.
Cast:
- Chiaki Matsuzawa (Announcer)
- Mafia Kajita (Freelance writer)
- Manatsu Sakamaki (Voice actor)
Live Stream Links
Dragon’s Crown Pro & 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Special Stage #2
The voice actor for the “Elf” in Dragon’s Crown Pro, Asami Imai, will make an appearance as a special guest. The cast will play Dragon’s Crown Pro live, and give the latest analysis of the latest 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim trailer.
Cast
- Asami Imai (Voice Actor)
- Chiaki Matsuzawa (Announcer)
- Tomomi Isomura (Voice Actor)
Live Stream Links
TGS 2017 Atlus Special #2: Dragon’s Crown Pro Special
From the Tokyo Game Show 2017 location, Atlus will be holding a special live stream for Dragon’s Crown Pro. Special guests will be there to take part in challenges as they play the game. Also discussing the latest 13 Sentinelstrailer, the Atlus x Vanillaware broadcast will last 4 hours.
Additionally, this is where the results of the Vanillaware character popularity poll will be announced.
Cast
- Asami Imai (voice actor)
- Mirin Furukawa (Dempagumi.inc)
- Tomomi Isomura (voice actor)
- Chiaki Matsuzaswa (announcer)
- Gatchiman (let’s player)
- Yokomachi Ai (let’s player)
- Ninomiya Ichimaru (Radio Personality)
Live Stream Links
Details above will be added/changed as more information becomes available.
Tokyo Game Show 2017 Summary
- Name: Tokyo Game Show 2017
- Venue: Makuhari Messe
- Dates:
- Business Days: September 21 – 22
- Public Days: September 23 – 24
- TGS 2076 Sega Special Website: http://tgs.sega.jp/
TGS 2017 this year will be held, as usual, at the Makuhari Messe convention center. It will officially start on September 21 and last until September 24, 2017.
