DANCONIA · POP ART
‘KILL BEAR’ #MixedMedia original, #acrylic on #canvas by Sean Danconia, inspired by #killbill #hellokitty #gotochi #astroboy #retromanga #cultcinema #sanrio — @ popsean.com
Launched at Anime Expo 2014, KILL BEAR is a Hello Kitty (ハローキティ) x Kill Bill (Quentin Tarantino) x Gotochi-kitty inspired art piece (doubling as a faux-movie poster), where Mori Chack’s Gloomy takes the place of Bill…and a universe of kitties, and other characters cosplay in a Kill Bill vibe or play themselves – in this, the 3rd (imaginary) film by Danconia and Tarantino. (and let’s forget Bruce Lee…and Game of Death…see Shoes)
The faux-movie poster is situated in the Shibuya district of Tokyo and offers a daytime view of “Beatrix Kitty” (Uma Thurman x Kitty Chan), ready for battle against Bear-san and all his minions.
In addition to Beatrix Kiddo, “KILL BEAR” features Hello Kitty x Tarantino inspired character versions of GoGo Yubari, Sofie Fatale (with new Gloomy arm), Budd, Elle Driver, O-Ren Ishii along with surprise cameos from Astro Boy, a Mayumi-Miffy hybid, GeGeGe no Kitaro x Hello Kitty, a Gigantor x Badz Maru robo, Mayumi Gumi adverts along with a respectful nod to Leiji Matsumoto with the Bunny-Skull/Crossbones in Beatrix Kitty’s hair. There is an even a Tomo-chan Kitty to be found from LA’s KokeKokko (advertised on top right hand corner). Another easter egg is the Maria Kitty Club named for Maria @ Hello Kitty Junkies.
The side panels and small iconography on the top right pay homage to Japanese toy and model kits from Bandai, Popy, Toei and more. And makes clear that this is no ordinary Hello Kitty x Tarantino hybrid. This is a Kitty Chan Robo x Kiru Biru fueled by Nanotechnology (and wasabi) of course…
P.S. Japanese translations courtesy of Manako Ihaya who did the translations for the actual film…KILL BILL – for real!
‘KILL BEAR’ #MixedMedia original, #acrylic on #canvas by Sean Danconia, inspired by #killbill #hellokitty #gotochi #astroboy #retromanga #cultcinema #sanrio — @ popsean.com
Launched at Anime Expo 2014, KILL BEAR is a Hello Kitty (ハローキティ) x Kill Bill (Quentin Tarantino) x Gotochi-kitty inspired art piece (doubling as a faux-movie poster), where Mori Chack’s Gloomy takes the place of Bill…and a universe of kitties, and other characters cosplay in a Kill Bill vibe or play themselves – in this, the 3rd (imaginary) film by Danconia and Tarantino. (and let’s forget Bruce Lee…and Game of Death…see Shoes)
The faux-movie poster is situated in the Shibuya district of Tokyo and offers a daytime view of “Beatrix Kitty” (Uma Thurman x Kitty Chan), ready for battle against Bear-san and all his minions.
In addition to Beatrix Kiddo, “KILL BEAR” features Hello Kitty x Tarantino inspired character versions of GoGo Yubari, Sofie Fatale (with new Gloomy arm), Budd, Elle Driver, O-Ren Ishii along with surprise cameos from Astro Boy, a Mayumi-Miffy hybid, GeGeGe no Kitaro x Hello Kitty, a Gigantor x Badz Maru robo, Mayumi Gumi adverts along with a respectful nod to Leiji Matsumoto with the Bunny-Skull/Crossbones in Beatrix Kitty’s hair. There is an even a Tomo-chan Kitty to be found from LA’s KokeKokko (advertised on top right hand corner). Another easter egg is the Maria Kitty Club named for Maria @ Hello Kitty Junkies.
The side panels and small iconography on the top right pay homage to Japanese toy and model kits from Bandai, Popy, Toei and more. And makes clear that this is no ordinary Hello Kitty x Tarantino hybrid. This is a Kitty Chan Robo x Kiru Biru fueled by Nanotechnology (and wasabi) of course…
P.S. Japanese translations courtesy of Manako Ihaya who did the translations for the actual film…KILL BILL – for real!