AI Creator “aratama 璞” Advances to COLOTEK Finals — Bringing Hikaru Kiyoshi’s Party of Monsters to Life Through AI-Generated Film
AI Creator aratama 璞 has successfully advanced through the preliminary round of COLOTEK, the AI Creative Contest hosted by Nippon Columbia, and will compete in the finals held September 13–14, 2025, in Tokyo.
In the finals, aratama 璞 will produce a short-form “Capsule Movie™” based on Party of Monsters by Hikaru Kiyoshi with t.komuro, utilizing cutting-edge generative AI tools. This project aims to create a fresh visual interpretation by fusing AI-driven creativity with music.
About COLOTEK
Hosted by Nippon Columbia—Japan’s first record company with 115 years of history—COLOTEK is a pioneering creative competition combining the latest AI technology with music.
As AI continues to evolve rapidly, transforming fields such as composition, arrangement, performance, and video production, COLOTEK offers an opportunity to experience the forefront of music-AI fusion. The contest seeks to discover new talent and contribute to the creation of next-generation entertainment.
Event Overview:
- Organizer: Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
- Partners: Toggle Holdings Co., Ltd., NTT DATA Corporation
- Venue: BAROOM / Faith Minami Aoyama Office (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
- Dates: September 13–14, 2025
- Assigned Track: Party of Monsters – Hikaru Kiyoshi with t.komuro
- Format: Capsule Movie™ — Short films with strong narrative and originality, blending visual beauty with music.
- https://colo-tek.com/
Talk Session (September 13)
Theme: “How Will the Rise of AI Change Entertainment?”
Speakers:
- Koyo Sato – CEO, Space Data Inc.; space industry pioneer, Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree.
- Yoshimori Ito – CEO, Toggle Holdings Inc.; innovator in real estate × AI, PLATEAU AWARD Grand Prix winner.
- Yoshitaka Domon – President, Nippon Columbia; extensive track record in new business development.
- CEO Seo (Shunsuke Sato) – President & CEO, Faith Inc.; entrepreneur driving digital innovation in the music industry.
Judges (September 14 Final Presentation)
- Takeshi Kushida – Film Director; Asia’s #1 AI film director, awarded Best AI Film at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival for Last Dream.
- Taishi Shiraiwa – Film Director, CEO of Nid; Director of the official Party of Monsters music video.
- AI Koro-chan – AI Judge; the official Nippon Columbia mascot powered by NTT DATA’s NeuroAI® D-Planner®, scientifically evaluating works based on emotional and sensory impressions.
- Yoshitaka Domon / CEO Seo (Shunsuke Sato) – Providing comprehensive evaluations from a business leadership perspective.
About aratama 璞
- Genre: HyperPop, Citypop, Cyberpunk, Anime-style Video Production, Character Design
- Style: Harnesses generative AI tools such as Runway, Kling, and Midjourney to fuse music, visual art, and storytelling. Incorporates the vibrant color sensibilities of Citypop and retro-futuristic atmosphere, crafting worlds where future and nostalgia coexist. Known for distinctive character design and meticulously composed visuals.
- Achievements: 2nd place in the Generative AI Art Battle VS AI Street Fighting.
Flagship work Inner Elevator earned critical acclaim at international AI film festivals, solidifying aratama 璞’s presence in the global AI creative scene.
Comment from aratama 璞
“In the COLOTEK finals, the key will be how my visual world resonates with a panel of judges each bringing different perspectives. I aim to deliver Party of Monsters as a new experience, fusing AI and music in ways that move audiences.”