* the designer
* the characters
* kayo family

designer: Kayo Mitsuyama

 

Kayo, a young budding fashion designer infuses the world of Japanese animation into her own line of street wear.

Born and raised in Japan, Kayo was inspired by the bold and stylistic look of anime costumes to launch her clothing line kayo - anime street gear in 2002.

After having numerous fashion shows in San Francisco and New York, kayo came to represent a new wave of street fashion based on the aesthetic of anime and street culture of electronic dance.

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kayo characters

The winking logo of kayo - anime street gear, Mui-Mui, reflects kayo's friendly and positive attitude. After Mui-Mui was born, its robot friend Benjamin, Kichi and Can Can soon followed.

Piyoko Mui-Mui
kayo mascot, main character

age: 7
hometown
: Tokyo (Planet Earth)
hobbies
: Sewing, Dancing, Hiding shoes, Playing "kokkri-san"

Benjamin
Piyoko's robot friend

Age: Unknown
Hometown: Kayo Anime Planet
Hobbies
: Playing music

Benjamin turns from a robot into disco ball when people call him "Ben" instead of his full name. Heplays bad trance music all night long until the sun comes out. No one can sleep when it happens.

Cancan
Piyoko's class mate

Age: 7
Hometown: Candy Planet
Hobbies: Eating a lot of candies, Getting a sugar high
Treatment: Sea salt calms her down

Cancan is always high eating so many candies, but she is fun.

Kichi
Piyoko's class mate

Age: 7
Hometown : Unknown (She travels a lot)
Treatment: Eating pumpkin makes her sleepy

She is always in hurry. Everyone gets so tired after hanging out with her. She is always worring about something. Piyoko loves to hide her shoes.

 

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kayo family

 


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