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A music video sung by the weekday Kymerio from “YUKI×AOI Chimera Project,” a project themed around the bestial transformation of words, for which Aoi Yuki serves as planner, original concept creator, and character designer. The story parts, created with hand-drawn animation, depict the mysterious Kymerios that devour words, along with the frightening side hidden beneath their adorable appearance. The cutout parts, assembled by taking the character pieces apart and turning them into digital stop-motion animation, highlight the Kymerios’ personality and charm. Composed of these two forms of expression, the video portrays the Kymerio’s dual nature.

Because the sound carries a somewhat nostalgic feel, I aimed for visuals that evoke the spirit of the ’90s. I focused on pen strokes and the depiction of light bleeding into the image, emphasizing a pleasant indie vibe that doesn’t feel too cheap, one that resonates when viewed by adults looking back.