The project was a collaboration between production company , the Japanese animation studio NOSTALOOK , and Dentsu. Creative Director : Yu Tsubaki Art Director & Writer : Kenta Orisaka Producer : Yuta Ueno
The for Dua Lipa's "Levitating" is a 1980s-inspired sci-fi journey that transports the singer into a "Magical Girl" universe. Released on September 13, 2021, the video serves as a "Japanese interpretation" of the Future Nostalgia album concept, blending retro anime aesthetics with the song's cosmic themes. Dua Lipa - Levitating (Animated Music)
The visual style is a deliberate homage to the "glitzy and sparkly" aesthetic of classic Japanese media. The project was a collaboration between production company
To achieve an authentic 80s feel, the team used a lower frame rate of , characteristic of that era's limited animation style. Key Influences & References The visual style is a deliberate homage to