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Takashi Murakami created a set of characters known as "The Creatures from Planet 66" for the opening of Roppongi Hills, Japan. Debuting in 2003, the characters: Yoshiko, Yuko, Pi-Chan, Myan Myan, Poyoyon, Spica, Masamune and Cherry<ref>[https://linshibi.com/?p=120 Roppongi Hills Mascot: The Story of the Six-Six] Retrieved 31 July '23 </ref> were featured in artwork, events and merchandise. Though they do not appear as often as they used to, Takashi Murakami's artwork still appears in Roppongi Hills to this day.  
Takashi Murakami created a set of characters known as ''''The Creatures from Planet 66'''' for the opening of Roppongi Hills, Japan. Debuting in 2003, the characters: Yoshiko, Yuko, Pi-Chan, Myan Myan, Poyoyon, Spica, Masamune and Cherry<ref>[https://linshibi.com/?p=120 Roppongi Hills Mascot: The Story of the Six-Six] Retrieved 31 July '23 </ref> were featured in artwork, events and merchandise. Though they do not appear as often as they used to, Takashi Murakami's artwork still appears in Roppongi Hills to this day.  
[[File:Mamoru hosoda flyer ENG-1.png|thumb|A flyer for ''The World of Mamoru Hosoda'' which features a silhouette of Poyoyon at the top and a screenshot from the animation at the bottom.]]
==Development==
==Development==
Unfortunately, the details of ''The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～'''s production has not been well documented on the internet. However, it is known that Toei Animation produced the short and Mamoru Hosoda directed it under the supervision of Takashi Murakami. The animation utilized 3D computer animation. The late Ryuchi Sakamoto composed the music with Tsuyoshi Takashiro as his producer.<ref>[http://2016.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/works.php?id=250 Origins of the Auteur 1999-2003 (Hosoda's short works)] Retrieved 30 July '23</ref>
Unfortunately, the details of ''The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～'''s production has not been well documented on the internet. However, it is known that Toei Animation produced the short and Mamoru Hosoda directed it under the supervision of Takashi Murakami. The animation utilized 3D computer animation. The late Ryuchi Sakamoto composed the music with Tsuyoshi Takashiro as his producer.<ref>[http://2016.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/works.php?id=250 Origins of the Auteur 1999-2003 (Hosoda's short works)] Retrieved 30 July '23</ref>


==Availability==
==Availability==
[[File:Mamoru hosoda flyer ENG-1.png|thumb|A flyer for ''The World of Mamoru Hosoda'' which features a silhouette of Poyoyon at the top and a screenshot from the animation at the bottom.]]
The full short was featured in The 29th International Film Festival at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. The World of Mamoru Hosoda was the exposé in which this short and other animations were presented. <ref>[http://2016.tiff-jp.net/download/mamoru_hosoda_flyer_ENG.pdf The World of Mamoru Hosoda flyer] Retrieved 31 July '23</ref>
The full short was featured in The 29th International Film Festival at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. The World of Mamoru Hosoda was the exposé in which this short and other animations were presented. <ref>[http://2016.tiff-jp.net/download/mamoru_hosoda_flyer_ENG.pdf The World of Mamoru Hosoda flyer] Retrieved 31 July '23</ref>


[[File:Completeworks murakami.jpg|thumb|A poster advertising ''The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition'' .]]
A 15-second commercial featuring footage from the animation was uploaded to YouTube in January of 2011.<ref>[https://youtu.be/DgmnaKaUt1M Roppongi Hills Commercial] Retrieved 31 July '23</ref> The date shown, "4/25" advertises the public opening of Roppongi Hills.
A 15-second commercial featuring footage from the animation was uploaded to YouTube in January of 2011.<ref>[https://youtu.be/DgmnaKaUt1M Roppongi Hills Commercial] Retrieved 31 July '23</ref> The date shown, "4/25" advertises the public opening of Roppongi Hills.


Additionally, another 15-second advertisement was posted on May 6, 2009. It presents "Mamu," the aliens' mothership, landing atop of a skyscraper.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J76inTpwERw] Retrieved 31 Oct '23</ref> Pi-Chan can be heard exclaiming "Mama!" which references Takashi Murakami's art piece, ''[https://www.artsy.net/artwork/takashi-murakami-mamu-came-from-the-sky-10 Mamu Came from the Sky]''.
Additionally, another 15-second advertisement for the [https://www.mori.art.museum/en/ Mori Art Museum] was posted on May 6, 2009. It presents "Mamu," the aliens' mothership, landing atop of a skyscraper.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J76inTpwERw] Retrieved 31 Oct '23</ref> Pi-Chan can be heard exclaiming "Mama!" which references Takashi Murakami's art piece, ''[https://www.artsy.net/artwork/takashi-murakami-mamu-came-from-the-sky-10 Mamu Came from the Sky]''.
[[File:Completeworks murakami.jpg|thumb|A poster advertising ''The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition'' .]]
The short film was featured in a compilation of Kaikai Kiki productions titled: ''The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition''. It was screened in Tollywood in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from May 2, 2009 to May 22, 2009. According to the article, previous showings of ''The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～'' were met with high praise and a long round of applause.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100328211211/http://www.kaikaikiki.co.jp:80/news/list/tollywood_rokuroku/ (Screenings: Part 3) Roppongi Hills Creatures from Planet 66] Retrieved 2 August '23</ref> Unfortunately, no bootleg recordings of the show have surfaced.
The short film was featured in a compilation of Kaikai Kiki productions titled: ''The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition''. It was screened in Tollywood in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from May 2, 2009 to May 22, 2009. According to the article, previous showings of ''The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～'' were met with high praise and a long round of applause.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100328211211/http://www.kaikaikiki.co.jp:80/news/list/tollywood_rokuroku/ (Screenings: Part 3) Roppongi Hills Creatures from Planet 66] Retrieved 2 August '23</ref> Unfortunately, no bootleg recordings of the show have surfaced.


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==More from Takashi Murakami==
==More from Takashi Murakami==
*[[Kaikai & Kiki (partially found Japanese animations featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2007-2008)]]
*[[Kaikai & Kiki (partially found Japanese animations featuring Takashi Murakami characters; 2007-2008)]]

Revision as of 16:54, 27 November 2023

Creatures66.jpg

A screenshot from the animation.

Status: Partially Found

Takashi Murakami created a set of characters known as 'The Creatures from Planet 66' for the opening of Roppongi Hills, Japan. Debuting in 2003, the characters: Yoshiko, Yuko, Pi-Chan, Myan Myan, Poyoyon, Spica, Masamune and Cherry[1] were featured in artwork, events and merchandise. Though they do not appear as often as they used to, Takashi Murakami's artwork still appears in Roppongi Hills to this day.

A flyer for The World of Mamoru Hosoda which features a silhouette of Poyoyon at the top and a screenshot from the animation at the bottom.

Development

Unfortunately, the details of The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～'s production has not been well documented on the internet. However, it is known that Toei Animation produced the short and Mamoru Hosoda directed it under the supervision of Takashi Murakami. The animation utilized 3D computer animation. The late Ryuchi Sakamoto composed the music with Tsuyoshi Takashiro as his producer.[2]

Availability

The full short was featured in The 29th International Film Festival at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. The World of Mamoru Hosoda was the exposé in which this short and other animations were presented. [3]

A 15-second commercial featuring footage from the animation was uploaded to YouTube in January of 2011.[4] The date shown, "4/25" advertises the public opening of Roppongi Hills.

Additionally, another 15-second advertisement for the Mori Art Museum was posted on May 6, 2009. It presents "Mamu," the aliens' mothership, landing atop of a skyscraper.[5] Pi-Chan can be heard exclaiming "Mama!" which references Takashi Murakami's art piece, Mamu Came from the Sky.

A poster advertising The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition .

The short film was featured in a compilation of Kaikai Kiki productions titled: The Complete Works of Takashi Murakami & Kaikai Kiki Video Edition. It was screened in Tollywood in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from May 2, 2009 to May 22, 2009. According to the article, previous showings of The Creatures From Planet 66 ～Roppongi Hills Story～ were met with high praise and a long round of applause.[6] Unfortunately, no bootleg recordings of the show have surfaced.

A pop-up cafe based around Takashi Murakami's artworks named "Ohana Cafe" was open from December 28, 2015 to January 31, 2016.[7] A news report by independent station Tokyo MX shows video footage of the cafe with the animation being played in the background.[8] Both the station and Murakami have close ties due to the mascot, Yume Lion, being designed by him.

Gallery

Short commercial featuring footage of the animation.

Advertisement for the Mori Art Museum

More from Takashi Murakami

References

  1. ↑ Roppongi Hills Mascot: The Story of the Six-Six Retrieved 31 July '23
  2. ↑ Origins of the Auteur 1999-2003 (Hosoda's short works) Retrieved 30 July '23
  3. ↑ The World of Mamoru Hosoda flyer Retrieved 31 July '23
  4. ↑ Roppongi Hills Commercial Retrieved 31 July '23
  5. ↑ [1] Retrieved 31 Oct '23
  6. ↑ (Screenings: Part 3) Roppongi Hills Creatures from Planet 66 Retrieved 2 August '23
  7. ↑ A cafe and gallery where you can enjoy Takashi Murakami's masterpiece "Flowers" appears in Roppongi Hills - food, goods, furniture Retrieved 31 July '23
  8. ↑ For a limited time, Takashi Murakami's "Flower Cafe" opens Retrieved 31 July '23
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