The filming took place on April 23, 2026, the day before Mr.'s solo exhibition opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.

This episode features Mr., an artist from Kaikai Kiki, and his first solo exhibition in Japan, "We'll Surely Meet Again on a Sunny Day Someday." We tour the exhibition with Mr. himself, along with his comrades from the Hiropon Factory days 25 years ago—Yoshiyuki Mashita (currently in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling PR department) and Mr. Morioka (currently in the real estate business)—and Mr. himself explains each artwork.

We were amazed to learn about Mr.'s painting style, including his use of Timee to handle peripheral tasks (waiting for silkscreen printing to finish, washing, and pressing).

This is a gritty, realistic glimpse into the art world, something you won't find in the stylish art school manga "Blue Period."

The exhibition space packages Mr.'s 30 years of work into one, from his entrance exam paintings during his preparatory school days to his latest large-scale paintings, a garbage pile installation, and even past films and NFT projects.

Mr.'s solo exhibition, "We'll Surely Meet Again on a Sunny Day," is currently being held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from April 24th (Fri) to June 21st (Sun), 2026.

Please visit the venue and experience the worldview that Mr. has cultivated over 30 years.

▼Mr.'s Solo Exhibition: We'll Surely Meet Again on a Sunny Day.

https://mr.kaikaikiki.com/
Exhibition Period: April 24 (Fri) - June 21 (Sun), 2026
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
(Open until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays only)
Closed: Every Wednesday (If Wednesday is a holiday, closed on the following weekday)
Venue: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Special Gallery
Address: 7th Floor, Riverain Center Building, 3-1 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City

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▼Table of Contents
00:00 Opening
03:35 Artwork Explanation: You know, I, yeah.
04:22 Artwork Explanation: There's something over there, I can see it!
07:39 Work Description: Akibahara Tokyo - Our Place
08:39 Work Description: It was cold this morning, but hot this afternoon.
10:19 Work Description: Light and Cat - A Small Universe and the Inhabitants of the Garden
11:15 Work Description: Risao - Candy Smile
12:57 Work Description: Casual Time - The Street Corner Where I Was With You
13:18 Work Description: Yanasegawa
13:51 Work from Prep School Days
15:26 Work Description: What Should I Do with These Feelings?
16:51 Work Description: While Listening to "Early Spring Song."

17:44 Artwork Commentary: Whispers of an Autumn Maiden
19:04 Photographic Works
19:53 Artwork Commentary: Transformation
20:26 Artwork Commentary: Yamazaki and the Cat Mocha
24:33 Mr.'s Speech at the Wrap Party
27:17 After Viewing
30:49 Interview with Mr.

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