Jellyfish Eyes 2 (partially found cancelled sequel to "Jellyfish Eyes"; 2012)
A poster for Jellyfish Eyes 2.
Status: Partially Found
Jellyfish Eyes 2 is a formerly cancelled sequel of Takashi Murakami's film Jellyfish Eyes. A teaser for this movie was featured on Jellyfish Eyes's DVD and Blu-Ray releases.[2]
Development
Jellyfish Eyes 2 began development on August 1, 2012 before its predecessor, Jellyfish Eyes, was released in 2013.[3] The story would continue from the last movie as the "miracle" which kept the F.R.I.E.N.Ds stable is beginning to deform. A website for this sequel featuring a development diary with updates is still up.[4] However, the diary has not been updated since September 20, 2012.[5]
The movie would have taken on a more mature approach as opposed to the childlike nature of the first film.[7] Whereas Jellyfish Eyes took more inspiration from aspects of Japanese culture like "otaku" and "kawaii" than "kaiju,"[8] Jellyfish Eyes 2 would have been more heavy on the action and emotional aspects of the story.
Cancellation
Unfortunately, in order for Kaikai Kiki Co. to avoid further bankruptcy, Takashi Murakami was forced to cease production on Jellyfish Eyes 2. COVID-19 heavily affected the state of many movies near completion, including this one.[9] Murakami posted a series of videos titled How I Was Forced to Abandon the Production of Jellyfish Eyes Part 2 on Instagram June 30, 2020 to October 1, 2020. Many clips from production, both finished scenes and recordings, were included in this documentary. However, if the project was to be resumed, it is unclear whether if the recorded footage will be utilized. However, production was resumed in 2022, according to Takashi Murakami.[10]
Gallery
Jellyfish Eyes 2's logo
More from Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd
- Nobody Dies (partially found Japanese film; 2008) [NSFW]
- The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～ (partially found promotional animation for Roppongi Hills featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2003)
- Kaikai & Kiki (partially found Japanese animations featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2007-2008)
References
- ↑ PONCOTAN's Jellyfish Eyes 2 4 August '23
- ↑ Jellyfish Eyes on Criterion Films Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Jellyfish Eyes 2 Begins Shooting Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Jellyfish Eyes 2 website Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ 8/31 Production Snapshot Diary Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Organizational Chart for Jellyfish Eyes 2 Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ About the Film Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Gods and Monsters: Murakami Goes to the Movies Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Takashi Murakami Reveals Company Faces Bankruptcy Amid COVID-19 Retrieved 4 August '23
- ↑ Jellyfish Eyes 2 Announcement Retrieved 15 February '24
