The man who is referred to as the “Japanese Warhol” is making his way to Los Angeles as his new Animation Studio is putting its roots down in Cali.

Via LATimes

“Animation and film have always been among my greatest influences, ever since I first saw ‘Star Wars’ and Hayao Miyazaki’s films,” Takashi Murakami said in a statement. “This studio represents a great step in the evolution of Kaikai Kiki and gives me a closer proximity to the community of artists with whom I hope to collaborate as I continue my explorations of animated and live-action film.”

Look familiar?  Murakami’s production company Kai Kai Kiki were the masterminds behind Kanye West’s “Good Morning”.

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