*˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳♡ It is the first-ever story (and the first-ever manga series/film) of XO Films, based on the Tetris Beat song by Alison Wonderland.
Set in Saitama Prefecture, Japan in 2022, SUMMERSAULTS follows 16 student-campers—Chinatsu Uchinaga, Avery Hamada, Uka Chishiya, Natsuhisa Miyōi, Seichi Makimoto, Hitsuji Mizushima, Belinda Ki, Leo Takayama, Rocky Manoban, Ushi Kaneko, Sunami Kami, Violet Hō, Kerby Tsune, Kaiya Kim, Yumi Sō, and Kono Watashi—from Kasukabe High School (born between 2005 and 2006) who begin enjoying themselves at the summer camp following the end of the school year. However, Kaiya’s magic causes her and 15 other student-campers to virtually travel back in time to experience history. Like in Wonderland, they virtually arrive in 2003 (2–3 years before they were born), bringing along some family members and animals, followed by 2021, in which some were probably attending summer festivites…even if the student-campers were coupling. The span of 18 years between 2003 and 2021 marks an incredible journey for HEXA-SQUAD, the group of 16 student-campers, a nostalgic blast to the past filled with wonderful recollections and adventures, including two Chinese zodiac animals, Goat and Ox—and the relationship was magically made by Kaiya. However, the enchanting experience takes a sudden turn when Kaiya’s magic was unexpectedly shattered after a painful encounter with Kono and two mischievous British Shorthair cats, who were displaying their own incredible magical hexagons that cause xenophobia and racism [related to the COVID-19 pandemic]. Following a period of recovery and reflection, Kaiya, who is Korean-Japanese, finds renewed strength and purpose. Embracing her transformed spirit, she reinvents herself as a spirited cheerleader, fully reclaiming her magic and enthusiasm for life. Once the 16 student-campers are divided into eight delightful couples, and as if by magic, the rustic cabins spring up around them, a sense of adventure fills the air. The eight honey bunnies—Rina, Masashi, Arekusa, Seriya, Saki, Fumiya, Yukito, and Hakushin—are eager to join this enchanting experience, allowing themselves to be swept away as they journey back in time, all while discovering the exhilarating joys of falling in love together. All HEXA-SQUAD members are independently 2023 and 2024 Kasukabe High School grads.
Manga version ended on January 17, 2025 after ten chapters
Back in Nov. ‘24, I designed a two-tier hexagon-shaped cake for all SUMMERSAULTS characters (HEXA-SQUAD)… #XO { SUMMERSAULTS (Manga Version) ended on Jan. 17, 2025 after 10 chapters } 🎥🍿 Popcorn combo: movie theater popcorn (butter), Little Debbie Easter Basket Cakes, Cadbury Creme Egg, White & Dark Chocolate Easter Sundae @M&M’S US , two Hostess Jumbo Honey Buns, Fanta orange soda — #Shareable ♠️💛
🍯🐰 #DONTFEEDTHETROLL @Candy Crush 👑 ♠️💛 :: Rescue the rewards in the cake and stop Troll eating them, by collecting candies. 🧡🍬 xx What I was eating: #LittleDebbie Easter Basket Cakes + #Cadbury Creme Egg • What I was drinking (not shown): @Dunkin’ Midnight plus @Starbucks Caramel Macchiato coffee creamer :: #SAULTIES | 🌻⛺️ #XO#TASTY
🩷 HEARTGIRLS & HEARTBOYS 💙 (Late ‘90s and early ‘00s babies are in love.) 🎥🍿 Popcorn Combo: movie theater popcorn (butter), Little Debbie Be My Valentine snack cake, Cadbury Caramello, blue and pink @M&M’S US, @Fanta orange soda 🗼🎖️ I remember watching #Paris2024 @NBC Olympics & Paralympics because athletes and reporters are talking about the CityOfLove. 🪩☀️ For dance-pop hits, today and back in the day (workoutmode), I’m gonna listen to @LaCrystalRosas (@z100newyork), followed by @bobbyhendrickson (@siriusxm bpm).
🩷✝️ #DONTFEEDTHETROLL @Candy Crush 👑 ⭐️🌔 | Rescue the rewards in the cake and stop Troll eating them, by collecting candies. 🧡🍬 | What I was eating: Little Debbie Be My Valentine snack cakes (1 big vanilla, 3 chocolate) • What I was drinking (not shown): Dunkin’ Midnight plus Starbucks Caramel Macchiato coffee creamer | #HEARTIES#하티스 | 🥐☕️💌
Katey Cattlehand Pluck, whose real name is Katelyn Gretchen Cowthorne, has been creating various music and art projects since 2003. This includes the first SimTunes project, “Cattle Dreams.” Katey was part of a cheerleading team called the Cattlehands, and she and her teammates were featured in the Nintendo DS game “Imagine: Cheerleader,” produced by Ubisoft and 1st Playable Productions.
At age 16, Katey was diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu, which caused her multiple symptoms and took weeks for her to recover. For her projects, Katey collaborated with some of her cheer teammates and school friends throughout the year. After several SimTunes projects, Katey took a break from music to focus on her high school prom, graduation, and starting college.
In 2021, Katey released her self-titled debut album, “Katey,” which was inspired by her life experiences and childhood memories. The album contains 9 tracks, including the singles “Name,” “Lovelace,” and “City Nights.” During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Katey shared with her fans, the “Katers,” how her artistic journey began at a young age. She performed her songs in hotel lobbies and conference venues, saying “It’s all about my past. And music, art, and cheerleading (or dance) are my hobbies. I love anime and manga, and I wanted to incorporate Japanese visuals and sounds into my music.”