【Hydroblast（ハイドロブラスト）とは？】

2019年に、映画監督の太田信吾が映画演劇作品を手掛ける団体として設立。2022年より、竹中香子がプロデューサーとして加入。企画ごとに役割を規定し、複眼的な作品創作を目指す。ハイドロブラストとは高水圧または高水圧と砂を混合したものを、ノズルから鋳物の表面に噴射して掃除する方法である。ワークと呼ばれる洗浄対象物にブラスト材（水）を衝突させて、表面に付着した汚れや塗装等を取り除く仕組みである。この方法は主に、道路の白線や落書き、汚れを落とすのに使用されてきたが、昨今では、原子力発電所内で発生する汚染金属廃材の除染にも導入されている。社会の中に規定されたあらゆる境界、断絶、固定観念、偏見を芸術というツールを噴射することで霧散・除去・洗浄し、社会の多様性を担保することに繋げていく場として劇場を機能させたいという作家の思いで命名された。

Founded in 2019 by film director Shingo Ota, Hydroblast is a collective dedicated to creating hybrid works of film and theater. In 2022, Kyoko Takenaka joined the team as a producer. For each project, roles are defined according to its specific needs, fostering a multi-perspective creative approach.

The name “Hydroblast” refers to a cleaning method in which high-pressure water—or a mixture of high-pressure water and sand—is sprayed through a nozzle to cleanse the surface of castings. By colliding the blasting material (water) against the object being cleaned (called the "work"), it removes dirt, paint, or other substances adhering to the surface. Traditionally used for erasing road markings, graffiti, and other residues, the method has also been adopted in recent years for decontaminating radioactive metal waste within nuclear power plants.

The name embodies the founding artist’s vision of using art as a high-pressure tool to break down and cleanse society of entrenched boundaries, divisions, fixed ideas, and prejudices. The aim is to make the theater a space that supports and safeguards diversity within society.

MISSION（社会的使命）：

社会で見えないことになっている現実を芸術作品を通して可視化する

綿密な取材と構成に基づくドキュメンタリー的手法をベースに、必要に応じてフィクショナルな設定も用いる多層的な「語り」を素材とした作品づくりを実践します。この手法は、被写体がオルタナティブな生を実践し演じるプロセスそれ自体が、当人らの心のケアにつながり得るという当団体代表・太田信吾の体験から得た信念に基づいています。

VISION（将来の理想）：

映像と舞台芸術の専門性を生かした分野横断型の表現で、新しい観客との出会いを広げる

芸術鑑賞が一部の特権階級だけに享受されるのではなく、公共性を高めるためにはどうしたらいいか。ドキュメンタリー的手法を常に意識することで、アーティスト自らが街に出て、日常に根ざした場所での作品公開や市民参加型のプロジェクトを探究します。

VALUE（思考や行動の指針）：

複眼主義：ひとりの価値観に判断基準を置くことなく、提案と対話をベースにさまざまな立場や視点を重視したコミュニケーションを心がけます。

 MISSION

Making the invisible visible through artistic expression

We aim to shed light on realities that are often rendered invisible in society through the creation of artistic works. Drawing upon documentary-based approaches rooted in meticulous research and narrative structure, we also incorporate fictional elements when needed to craft multi-layered forms of storytelling. This method is grounded in the belief of our founder, Shingo Ota, that the very process of performing and embodying alternative lives can itself become a form of emotional care for the subjects involved.

VISION

Cross-disciplinary storytelling that expands access and builds new audiences

We strive to utilize the expertise of both film and performing arts to develop new, hybrid modes of expression and encounter. Rather than allowing the experience of art to remain a privilege of the few, we explore how to enhance its public value. By maintaining a documentary ethos, we encourage artists to step into the public sphere—presenting work in everyday spaces and creating participatory projects that engage directly with local communities.

VALUES

Multiperspectivism
We foster a culture of dialogue and proposal, avoiding the dominance of any single worldview. We value communication that respects and integrates diverse standpoints and perspectives.

Process-oriented Practice
We believe that every finished work is an extension of a rich and evolving creative process. We commit to remaining open and attentive to voices from beyond the traditional boundaries of the arts.

【事業内容】

• 映画・アートプロジェクト・アート作品・PV・CM・TV番組等の企画、制作
• メディア出演、講演、執筆、ナレーション、調査研究
• 会員の監督・演出・出演・執筆活動のマネジメント業務
• 映画配給、自主上映
• イベント企画運営　
• 海外コーディネート
• 通訳
• 教育関連事業

【Activities and Services】

- Planning and production of films, art projects, artworks, promotional videos, commercials, and television programs

- Media appearances, public talks, writing, narration, and research

- Management of members’ directing, performance, and writing activities

- Film distribution and independent screenings

- Event planning and production

- International coordination

- Interpretation services

- Educational programs and related activities

【沿革】

【Company History】

January 2019 — Hydroblast founded as a voluntary collective by filmmaker Shingo Ota and collaborators, aiming to sustain creative production

February 2019 — Theater production A Taxi Haunted by a Ghost

October 2019 — Nationwide theatrical release of the film Fragile (Kaihōku)

February 2021 — Release of the film Sunrise Vibration

June 2021 — Nationwide theatrical release of the film Imagination (Sōzō)

July 2021 — Directed the 8-episode TV series Food Truck Minami Minegishi (WOWOW

August 2021 — Video direction for the installation Fujiko Nakaya Fog Sculpture × Min Tanaka Site-Specific Dance

September 2022 — Performance The Last Geishas presented in Tokyo, Osaka, and Toyooka

November 2022 — Installation version of The Last Geishas showcased at the Asian Artist Moving Image Platform (Seoul, South Korea)

December 2022 — Kyoko Takenaka joins Hydroblast as producer

September 2023 — Installation KIMONO Upcycle Exhibition (Tokyo)

December 2023 — Film Numakage Public Pool produced and directed as part of the Saitama Triennale open call program (Saitama)

May 2024 — Hydroblast transitions from a voluntary group to a registered general incorporated association

June 2024 — Produced the performance Care and Acting (Tokyo)

November 2024 — Documentary performance The Last Geishas: Recreation Version presented at Festival d’Automne à Paris 2024 (Paris, France)

March 2025 — Care and Acting selected as a finalist at the Kanagawa Performing Arts Awards 2025 (Kanagawa)

April 2025 — Care and Acting presented at the daycare center Rakuraku as part of Crossplay Higashimatsuyama’s Associate Artist Program (Saitama)

 

【受賞歴】

【助成実績】

公益財団法人 セゾン文化財団

公益財団法人 東京都歴史文化財団 アーツカウンシル東京

独立行政法人 日本芸術文化振興会

一般財団法人 川村文化芸術振興財団

公益財団法人 韓昌祐・哲文化財団

公益財団法人 全国税理士共栄会文化財団

公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団 ACYアーティスト・フェローシップ助成（太田信吾）

コンテンツ海外展開促進・基盤強化事業費補助金（JLOX）

【会社概要】