Kaikai & Kiki (partially found Japanese animations featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2007-2008)
Kaikai & Kiki is a lost four-episode[1] miniseries surrounding the characters Kaikai and Kiki, who share the name of Takashi Murakami's art trading company.[2] A full-length picture based on these characters was planned to be finished by 2010, but it never came to be.[3]
Pilot
In 2006, Kaikai Kiki Animation Studios released a pilot film for Kaikai & Kiki.[4] A video of the pilot's creation and a trailer were both available for download on the website, but have been removed. However, both the pilot's trailer and behind-the-scenes video have been archived.
Trailer
The trailer shows Kaikai and Kiki going on adventures in their ship, Mamumon. Different scenes depict Kaikai and Kiki playfully chasing each other, bathing together, Kiki farting and riding on the ship together.
Premise
Planting the Seeds (2007) centers around Kaikai and Kiki planting watermelon seeds. During the nighttime, Kiki needs to use the bathroom and decides to defecate on top of the watermelon seeds. This angers Kaikai until the "fertilizer" makes watermelons rapidly grow.[5] The fruits are moved by the ship to the nearby farm, where a festival then begins. The locals, Kaikai, Kiki and their ship enjoy the giant watermelons.
The Secret of Kaikai (2008) gives insight on Kaikai's dramatic backstory. The available footage begins with a giant monster being electrocuted. As it screams, a giant pile of feces lands on the ground. A boy and an older woman seem to be on top of a ship being controlled by characters resembling Kaikai and Kiki. The violence reminds Kaikai of "war," so she takes the remote from Kiki and shuts off the TV. Kiki thinks the poop made Kaikai want to turn off the movie.
While Kaikai is preparing a meal for her partner, it is then revealed that Kaikai was a pilot for a commander simply titled "Master" from her home planet. Both Master and Kaikai had thought they were winning, but their enemies began to attack. With no other choice, Master ejected Kaikai from the Master's ship through an escape pod. It was the only way to save her.
A Perilous Journey (2010) has no video footage or commentary on its story. The available screenshots show a town in a desert, Kaikai meditating with small people, Kiki sleeping inside a space pod, Kaikai fighting a clone of herself and abstract imagery.
Availability
The first episode Planting the Seeds was bundled with VOGUE Nippon issue No. 402 as a bonus gift. Copies of this DVD are not extremely uncommon but go for over $100 on average.[6]
The first and second episodes were screened in Tollywood in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from May 2, 2009 to May 22, 2009.[7]
Planting the Seeds, The Secret of Kaikai and A Perilous Journey were screened at Takashi Murakami-Ego from February 9, 2012 to June 24, 2012 in Qatar. Stills from A Perilous Journey were featured in the book Murakami-Ego.
A 4-minute recording of the first episode, Planting the Seeds was uploaded onto YouTube by user Hyun Sook Lee on October 17, 2013.[9] Korean subtitles can be seen on the screen.
A 3-minute recording of the second episode, The Secret of Kaikai was uploaded onto YouTube by user adamlindemanncom on February 15, 2012.[10] Due to the screen's English subtitles, it can be speculated that this was recorded at Murakami-Ego, Qatar in 2012. Other photographs from Murakami-Ego featuring the Kaikai & Kiki animations also include English subtitles.
# | Episode Title | Status |
---|---|---|
1 | Planting the Seeds | Found by Robocami '23 11 September |
2 | The Secret of Kaikai | Partially found |
3 | A Perilous Journey | Lost |
Gallery
Pilot
Planting the Seeds
A photo of Planting the Seeds being projected on the screen at Murakami-Ego[11]
The Secret of Kaikai
A photo of The Secret of Kaikai being projected on the screen at Murakami-Ego[12]
A Perilous Journey
More from Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd
- Nobody Dies (partially found Japanese film; 2008)
- The Creatures From Planet 66 ~Roppongi Hills Story~ (partially found promotional animation for Roppongi Hills featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2003)
- Jellyfish Eyes 2 (partially found cancelled sequel to "Jellyfish Eyes"; 2012)
External Links
The creation of the Kaikai & Kiki pilot
References
- ↑ The DVD of Takashi Murakami's animation "Kaikai & Kiki" will be included in the appendix of "VOGUE NIPPON!" Retrieved 11 August '23
- ↑ Takashi Murakami interview with PPAPER [NSFW] Retrieved 02 August '23 (link contains pictures with nude figurines)
- ↑ Kaikai Kiki Animation & Live Action Film Retrieved 02 August '23
- ↑ Takashi Murakami's long-awaited original animation work "Kaikai Kiki" will be released to the world! The trailer movie has finally been completed! Retrieved 29 August '23
- ↑ Murakami animation studio coming to L.A. Retrieved 02 August '23
- ↑ Kaikai & Kiki: Planting the Seeds on WorthPoint
- ↑ Screening of Kaikai Kiki video works all at once! Retrieved 2 August '23
- ↑ View of the exhibition "MURAKAMI - EGO" CURATED BY MASSIMILIANO GIONI Al Riwaq, DOHA (QATAR), 2012 Retrieved 11 August '23
- ↑ Four minutes of Planting the Seeds
- ↑ Three minutes of The Secret of Kaikai
- ↑ Murakami: Ego, P, 210
- ↑ Showing: Murakami – “Murakami – Ego” at Qatar Museum Retrieved 11 August '23
- ↑ Murakami: Ego, P. 208
- ↑ MURAKAMI EGO QMA DOHA Retrieved 11 August '23