What is FOOL’s MATE?

FOOL's MATE will be a documentary about Kayano Mikoto from MILGRAM. The goal of FOOL's MATE is to discuss all of the theories and dive into all of the aspects of his character.

MILGRAM (ミルグラム) is an ongoing interactive music project by DECO*27 and Takuya Yamanaka that was first established in April 2020. MILGRAM is a mysterious, magical prison that houses 10 prisoners who have all committed murder, and it’s the job the guard to determine if their crimes are forgivable. Mikoto, the 9th prisoner, has Dissociative Identity Disorder. This means that he has multiple personalities/identities called “Alters”. Because of this, he has the most complex and confusing story out of all the prisoners. No one knows who truly committed "his" murder.

Why am I doing this?

I'm currently getting my Bachelor's in Digital Media Production and in a few terms, I'll be having a documentary class. I thought I'd get a head start on pre-production. I'm also making this something for my portfolio.

Links

Master Post
Milanote
Commissions
Sources

Forms

Latest Research Doc
Playlist
Volunteering
Limited Merch Drop Interest

FAQ

  • The relationships amongst the prisoners can affect each other. For example, if one person does not like someone else, there might be a major conflict. 

  • Only if they become relevant.

  • Sort of. I’m not that good at it, but I can do very simple translations.

  • Yes. This falls under fair use as parody/critique. As for the use of the music, I just need to get a license.

  • The current plan is to release this on YouTube in late spring/early summer 2025 for free.

  • I’m planning on making a permanent poster and t-shirts, likely with Forthwall. I am also hoping on making a limited edition DVD with some extra merch after the initial public release.

  • I will be going into the novel. I won’t be going into the covers since they were confirmed to be non-canon some time between the release of Umbilical and Bring it On. I won’t be going into Minigram in much detail, as it’s a spinoff.

  • Not necessarily. He's a positive spin on a negative stereotype. There's a lot of depth and detail put into Mikoto and John as characters. Their story isn't just "oooo, evil murder alter".

  • I think Mikoto is an interesting character. He has a lot of depth and is well written.

  • Maybe. As of now, I don't think I'll do much if anything. I might do a screening if I have the money, but that's probably on the bottom of my list of things to advertise FOOL's MATE.

Disclaimers & Legal

  1. I do not claim to be a mental health professional by any means. This documentary is being made for entertainment purposes only. If I get anything wrong, please correct me.

  2. I do not condone the harassment of any involved party due to the contents of this project.

  3. The content in this documentary is supposed to have a neutral viewpoint and be based on facts and common theories unless stated otherwise.

  4. I have been working on this project over the course of a year and a half, so there may be small inconsistencies with less important information. I have tried my best to correct any of these inconsistencies.

  5. I do not own or claim to own any content or IP made by another party that is featured in this documentary. 

Produced by Mayim Kaijoshi (怪女子メイム) under HikoPro Media

MILGRAM & All Characters ©ミルグラム管理委員会 ー milgram.jp