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Kilmaru
editKilmaru is a fictional character and influencer known for creating unique content that features typically crowded locations now eerily empty, set in an alternate reality where Kilmaru is the only person alive. With over 5 million followers between Instagram and TikTok, Kilmaru has gained widespread acclaim for this distinctive narrative and high production quality.
Career
editBeginnings
editKilmaru began as a content creator with a focus on urban exploration and cinematic videography. Early content showcased various locations, evolving into a unique narrative of solitude and desolation in an alternate reality.
Rise to Prominence
editKilmaru gained significant attention for videos depicting an empty world, including deserted city centers, landmarks, and public spaces. The high production quality and immersive experience have captivated a large audience. Some of the videos show advance visual effects what make some users speculate whether the influencer works in the film industry and have access to showing locations but this claim remains unproven given the amount of different setting show on their videos.
Notable Videos and Locations
edit- The Empire State Building in New York
- Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo and several areas of the Japanese capital
- The Colosseum in Rome
- Famous landmarks in London like Piccadilly
- An empty cruise ship
- Luxury hotels and restaurants
- Supercars and the Batmobile
- Kaneda's bike from the manga Akira
- Several locations in the US, Asia and Europe
- Piloting an helicopter
- Inside The Vatican
- Leaving a sign at the Pisa Tower in Italy
These videos have garnered millions of views, with many exceeding 20 million views and some reaching over 60 million views. Kilmaru's ability to present these famous locations in an eerie, deserted state has captivated audiences worldwide.
Art and Public Installations
editIn addition to video content, Kilmaru creates art pieces and leaves them in public spaces for people to find as part of a treasure hunt. Kilmaru claims that these art pieces or artifacts have the ability to cross realities, adding an extra layer of intrigue and engagement for fans.
Achievements and Recognition
editKilmaru's innovative content has been recognized by several industry awards and media outlets. Notably, Kilmaru won the prestigious Best Content Director award at the Monaco Streaming Film Festival.[1] The innovative content has been featured in numerous media outlets like Wired[2], Benzinga[3], LAD Bible[4], The Sun[5], Daily Dot[6], News Week[7] or Yahoo[8] and preminent Youtube Channels like Corridor Crew[9], Captain Disillusion[10], Greg Bro Dude Man[11] or Night Mind[12] to mention a few.
Speculations About the Creator
editThere has been considerable speculation regarding the identity of the creator behind Kilmaru. Some of the most popular theories include:
Billionaire Backing
editSome believe Kilmaru is a billionaire who rents out entire places to shoot the videos, explaining the access to typically inaccessible areas.
Film Industry Connection
editIt is speculated that Kilmaru works in the film industry. An early video shows Kilmaru filming a scene of a Mission Impossible movie with Tom Cruise, suggesting professional cinematic expertise.
MrBeast Theory
editGiven the high production value and access to exclusive locations, some speculate that Kilmaru might be a new account by mega-creator MrBeast, known for his large-scale, high-budget videos. Kilmaru's identity remains hidden, adding fuel to this theory.
CGI and Unreal Engine
editThere is a theory that the empty cities and high production quality are achieved using CGI and Unreal Engine, a powerful real-time 3D creation tool.
ARG (Alternate Reality Game)
editSome viewers speculate that Kilmaru's content is part of an elaborate ARG, designed to create an immersive and interactive experience.
External links
edit- Kilmaru on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kilmaruig/
- Kilmaru on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kilmaru
- Kilmaru on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kilmaruyt
References
edit- ^ monacoadmin (2021-07-09). "Monaco Streaming Film Festival award winners". Monaco Life. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Indiano, Andrea (2024-02-13). "Kilmaru: chi è il videomaker che dice di essersi svegliato in un mondo vuoto". Wired Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Inc, AB Digital. "Popular TikTok Influencer Kilianandmaruta claims to live in an Alternative Reality". Benzinga. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Person Claims They Woke Up On 'Ghost Ship' In Empty World". LADbible. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "I woke up in an alternative reality where the world is completely empty". The Sun. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Baker-Whitelaw, Gavia (2021-06-11). "TikToker claims to have woken up in an alternate reality with no people, shows footage of an empty world". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Writer, Sara Santora; Trends (2021-06-09). "TikToker Claims They're on a 'Ghost Ship' in Latest Video Series". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "TikTok user shares disturbing tale of waking up in an 'empty world'". Yahoo Life. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Corridor Crew (2023-04-15). VFX Artists React 98: Tremors, Ambulance, Indian in the Cupboard. Retrieved 2024-06-23 – via YouTube.
- ^ Captain Disillusion (2023-08-08). Empty World | Quick D. Retrieved 2024-06-23 – via YouTube.
- ^ GregBroDudeMan (2024-03-03). The "Empty World" Of TikTok. Retrieved 2024-06-23 – via YouTube.
- ^ Night Mind (2021-08-08). Kilian and Maruta: A TikTok Alternate Reality Series. Retrieved 2024-06-23 – via YouTube.