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第74回（2024年） award
Takao Kato
かとう たかお
Takao Kato
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1974-09-14 （Gifu Prefecture, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Gifu Prefecture, Japan → Kyoto, Japan
経歴
- 職業
- Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Editor, Event producer, Representative Director (CEO)
- 活動期間
- 2002年〜
- 所属
- SCRAP Co., Ltd.
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Municipal Horikawa High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Doshisha University | Faculty of Letters | Department of Psychology | 学士 | — | Japan |
Kyoto Municipal Horikawa High School
国:
Japan
Doshisha University
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Psychology
学位:
学士
国:
Japan
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74th Geijutsu Sensho (Newcomer Award) — Media Arts Division | — | メディア芸術部門 | — | 受賞 |
74th Geijutsu Sensho (Newcomer Award) — Media Arts Division
2024
部門:
メディア芸術部門
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Real Escape Game
2007年 Live event / EntertainmentA participatory puzzle event in which participants solve mysteries within a time limit to 'escape' a venue. Conceived by Takao Kato in Kyoto and expanded nationwide and internationally by SCRAP.
participatory eventspuzzle-solvingexperiential entertainment
評価・遺産
Takao Kato established and popularized the 'Real Escape Game' genre of participatory entertainment and, through SCRAP, contributed to event production and regional cultural activation. In 2024 he received the 74th Geijutsu Sensho Newcomer Award (Media Arts Division), gaining recognition in the media arts field.
大衆文化への影響
- Real Escape Game has been repeatedly featured on TV and in magazines and has become synonymous with participatory puzzle events.
豆知識
- Formed the band Robopitcher in 2002, serving as vocalist and guitarist.
- Launched the free paper 'SCRAP' in 2004 (ceased publication March 2012).
- Held the first 'Real Escape Game' in Kyoto in 2007.
- Founded SCRAP Co., Ltd. in 2008 and serves as representative director (CEO).
- Received the 74th Geijutsu Sensho Newcomer Award (Media Arts Division) in 2024.
- TV appearances include Jounetsu Tairiku (2013), Kagaigyōyō Welcome, Senpai (2015), and Gekirea-san o Tsuretekita (2020).