Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space - Nezumi-chan Penelope - Tamala (Kotobukiya)Kotobukiya

This Kotobukiya figure features Nezumi-chan Penelope from Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space, a 2002 Japanese avant-garde animated film created by the two-person team t.o.L. The film blends 2D and 3D computer animation in a mostly black-and-white aesthetic, set on Cat Earth where corporate monopolies dominate daily life. The story follows Tamala, a cat who leaves Meguro City bound for her birthplace on Orion but crash-lands on Planet Q, where she meets Michelangelo and encounters the ancient Minerva cult. The film's characters, designed by t.o.L and Kentarō Konpon, are reminiscent of Sanrio's Hello Kitty and 1960s anime aesthetics. The figure is produced by Kotobukiya, capturing the distinctive character design from this cult avant-garde film. The film's narrative draws influence from Thomas Pynchon's novel The Crying of Lot 49, incorporating themes of corporate conspiracy and mysterious organizations.