
Ever find yourself alone in a situation where a cloned version of yourself would really help? Unfortunately, not all of us have access to Kim Jong Un-level technology, but one talented Japanese singer has found a way around that by duplicating himself on video to make a series of pretty creative covers.
Last week, his cover of “Wrapped in Kindness,” the end theme from Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service became a huge hit with Japanese netizens who couldn’t get enough of his great voice(s). Click below to see the video where one singer becomes a six-man band!
Calling the video “Wrapped Alone in Kindness,” the maker of the video, shuttoken, uploaded it last week on the popular Japanese video site Niconico Douga. It became the site’s most viewed video on May 23 and right now shuttoken has more than 200,000 views of his cover of Yumi Arai’s famous song.
In the video’s description he explains that he made the video to pitch himself as a contributor to an upcoming album of male singers covering songs from Hayao Miyazaki’s films. Judging by the reaction of netizens who loved his unique take on the song, it seems like he has a pretty good chance!
So take a look at the video below and let us know know in the comments below what you think of this creative guy! And if you can’t get enough of shuttoken, check out his tumblr to see some of his other videos where he covers a few more Japanese songs and even some in English.
Image/video: YouTube (shuttoken)
Source: Net Lab

Our impressions from the live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service film
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service film’s 2nd trailer previews Jiji
Amazon Japan lists withered alien figurines in place of adorable Kiki’s Delivery Service goods, Internet wets itself
Studio Ghibli enters the perfume game with launch of Kiki’s Delivery Service body mist line
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
A Japanese toast sandwich remix: The toasted rice rice ball[SoraKitchen]
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Studio Ghibli reveals real reason why Jiji stops talking at the end of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Kiki’s back! Famous Studio Ghibli anime witch returns in jaw-dropping short animation【Video】
Live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service film’s new images feature Tonbo, Osono
Live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service stage play coming to London this winter, report claims
First full-length trailer for live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service shows off sets, cast, new theme song
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service bag modelled on the one from the film
Kiki’s Delivery Service coin bank from Studio Ghibli plays music, dances every time you use it
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Make Studio Ghibli anime food with new Kiki’s Delivery Service recipe book from Japan
New Kiki’s Delivery Service and Howl’s Moving Castle products now available from Donguri Closet
In the kitchen with Kiki – We whip up some Ghibli-inspired rice porridge
Italian jazz pianist unleashes inner Ghibli fanboy, releases anime theme song album
You have to listen to this Korean girl’s amazing cover of Adelle’s “Hello”【Video】
Studio Ghibli’s new Kiki’s Delivery Service Tomica makes us rethink toy cars