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Creative Spotlight Award Launches! KATE × Kamen Rider’s “Beauty × Hero × Fashion” Project Named First Winner
Special Video Message from Lead Actress Amane Tensho
Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS has launched the Creative Spotlight Award, a new monthly award recognizing innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and bold creative expressions that bring brands to life.
The award celebrates projects that push creative boundaries, offer new approaches to challenges, and explore exciting possibilities in brand communication.
Each month, one outstanding project will be selected and spotlighted for its unique creative vision and achievements.
KATE × Kamen Rider’s “Beauty × Hero × Fashion” Project Wins the Inaugural Award
The first Creative Spotlight Award, for October 2026, goes to the KATE × Kamen Rider “Beauty × Hero × Fashion” Project.
Bringing together KATE, a leading Japanese makeup brand, and Kamen Rider, one of Japan’s most iconic superhero franchises, the project combines the worlds of beauty, heroism, and fashion in an unexpected and visually striking collaboration.
By crossing the boundaries of different genres and creative disciplines, the project offers a fresh perspective on brand expression and demonstrates the exciting possibilities of collaboration.
Special Video Message from Amane Tensho
To celebrate the award, Amane Tensho, who stars in the project, has shared a special video message expressing her excitement about the recognition.
Watch her message here:
Spotlighting New Creative Ideas Every Month
The Creative Spotlight Award will continue to recognize inspiring projects and innovative ideas each month.
Through this new initiative, Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS aims to shine a light on creativity that challenges conventions, opens new possibilities for brands, and inspires the future of visual communication.
Stay tuned for our next Creative Spotlight Award announcement!