AI-KI-KYO is a character created primarily from robots made of tin-like materials and AI software. I think tin robots are a stereotype that has been around since the early days of robotics
I also thought the concept of a chimera-like combination of cute girls, boys, and animals was interesting
Also, speaking of famous tin characters, I think the Tin Woodman from The Wizard of Oz is incredibly famous worldwide. Well, the story is fictional, but he was originally a human whose marriage to his lover was thwarted, and he was harassed by a witch, had his body cut off, and became a tin man. He was found rusting and unable to move on the road. Because he was a tin man, he wanted a heart, so he joined Dorothy and her friends and traveled with them,
but even though he didn't wish for such a thing, he already had a kind heart, helping them in various situations, right?
The question of whether AI can have a heart is a topic that NHK has even featured in a special program, and it's a subject that raises ethical questions and lacks proper legal frameworks. I seem to recall seeing posts online about people who committed suicide after consulting with AI, or people who broke off their engagements with humans and married AI that had been trained to create characters. Is that really true?
However, if we define the Tin Woodman and AI as robots with a "mind" in a broad sense, then while they don't have a physical body, it seems like they're just on different levels. It might be a bit of fantasy, though
In that sense, I thought the mix of tin and AI might be interesting. However, it's futuristic art, and I'm not sure if it will appeal to everyone; it might be a niche market. But I feel a certain cuteness and melancholy in it, so I hope it will resonate with some people on a character level
I'm thinking of uploading a variety of styles, including dripping art, surrealism, chalk art, and cyberpunk. Rather than just hand-drawing, the concept is to fuse it with AI, so I'm hoping to upload many different patterns
I plan to upload more gradually, so I would be grateful if you would take a look at this site. (2025/9/29)