Robinson premiered the film live in Japan on Tuesday 10/18 via jumbotron in Tokyo’s Shibuya District where he was swarmed by enthusiastic fans upon arrival.

Featuring an original story and characters created by Robinson, who Executive Produced the project, With art direction by Yusuke Takeda (Berserk, Ghost In The Shell, Sword Art), key animations by Megumi Kuono (Idolm@ster), storyboard director Toshifumi Akai (Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic) the video was created in partnership in association with A-1 Pictures and Crunchyroll, the global leaders in anime.

SHELTER follows 17-year-old Rin who lives alone inside a futuristic virtual reality simulation that she controls through her tablet.

SHELTER is a convergence of creative disciplines and cultures; a digital fairy tale fantasy that interweaves high-art illustration, Internet subculture, virtual reality, electronica, and allegory. The 6-minute animated short film explores the modern affliction of living through our devices and the sacrifices we make for those we love.

Watch:

• SHELTER: The Animation (Official Video)
• SHELTER: The Animation (Behind The Scenes)

• TMZ: Fans mob porter in Japan at the premiere
• VICE/Creators Project: Porter Robinson on Making His Anime Short Film 'Shelter'
• Forbes: Porter Robinson Fulfills Dreams And Pays Fans Back With Japanese Anime Film
• Video Announce Press Release HERE

Porter + Madeon Shelter Live Tour Dates:

11/8: St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

11/9: Indianapolis, IN @ Pavilion

11/10: Washington, DC @ Echostage

11/11: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory (SOLD OUT)

11/13: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall (SOLD OUT)

11/14: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis

11/15: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre (SOLD OUT)

11/16: Washington, DC @ Echostage (SOLD OUT)

11/17: New York, NY @ Theater at Madison Square Garden

11/18: New York, NY @ Theater at Madison Square Garden (SOLD OUT)

11/19: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory (SOLD OUT)

11/23: San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

11/25: San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

11/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater (SOLD OUT)

11/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

11/28: Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium

11/29: San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center

12/1: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

12/2: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

12/6: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre (SOLD OUT)

12/7: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre (SOLD OUT)

12/8: Portland, OR @ Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum

12/9: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

12/10: Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater (SOLD OUT)