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日本語/Japanese  Fri 11/02 21:42 JST
And just why do I have a snap of the official Star Wars blog header at the top of this article?

Because the Tokyo Dance Trooper video has been featured again! Wonder if it will make it to the top page of starwars.com like last time ^^;

Many of you wondered about whether there was any music playing while I ws dancing - indeed there was and you may have made out an iPod in my hand.
T'was a bit awkward as I was the only one who could hear the music. I need to build a speaker into the armor so that others can hear the music too which would make it easier for them to join in.

Below is the video with some uncut scenes including one of me running across hachiko crossing - was going to include this in the original but didnt sync well with the music. I left the original sound in and removed the music too.
And the original version below which has gained 171,082 in just a few days. Thanks to all who featured this vid on their site. And thanks to all for watching too ^^;
Below: official Star Wars blog.
Below: Most viewed music video in Japan for that day.
Below: Made the top favourite for that day.
Below: Two clips from the behind-the-scenes video.
Polls
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:32
Dance like no one is looking.
(ID #61919) Posted on 2007/11/02 21:37
D_Blade in Montreal, Canada
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:36
I tend to whistle my favorite anime songs while I'm taking a walk or when I am in front of the computer (I learn them very well before doing so). By this I mean synchronize with the played song.

For example, Tsuki Akari from Darker than Black, Danzai from Claymore, the opening themes of Tales of Phantasia, many old classics like Vampire Killer from Castlevania, most themes from Megaman, and many many more.

Right now I am trying to memorize themes from Shakugan no Shana (such as Hishoku no Sora, Being and Sekka no Shinwa... So great they are!!), but I can easily whistle to them while having them played on my old MP3 player. 

I don't mind doing that in front of people, because I can liberate some tension without being too disruptive.

On the other hand, I am not feeling comfortable to dance so I never do, in any occasion (guess that never was in me). Just the feeling of this on a dance floor is already hugely intimidating to my eyes (shyness?); so doing it in public, out of the blue and without music is impossible for me to do. 

Lots of guts you have, yes. 
It is really nice that no one goes against you while you're having fun, and if that could be guaranteed to me, I feel that I would try too...maybe.
(ID #61922) Posted on 2007/11/02 22:31
Sy in Sheffield,England
13 year old gunpla legend... kinda
Registered on 2008/04/04 03:15
dance Danny dance!!
(ID #61923) Posted on 2007/11/02 22:31
Nello in Belgium
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 23:10
Do I see that well ? You had more hits than the video of the 15 years old Ayumi Hamasaki ! In no time you'll be an icon on the streets in Tokyo..

I'm already looking forward to the next one !
(ID #61924) Posted on 2007/11/02 22:38
0rion in CA, United States
Developer
Registered on 2007/08/23 06:19
You go Danny! Show all those Shibuya-kei young-uns who think they're all that how it's really done. ;)
(ID #61926) Posted on 2007/11/02 23:21
PoWeR in Vancouver, Canada
Über Soldat
Registered on 2007/08/28 05:00
freedom to express yourself here ^^
basically do anything you want that ain't illegal lol
(ID #61928) Posted on 2007/11/02 23:29
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:18
Lol, speakers blasting out music as you cross the street.  Then you start dancing and everyone starts dancing, what a wonderful video that would make ^^.
(ID #61933) Posted on 2007/11/03 00:49
marco
hey danny, you rock man!
(ID #61938) Posted on 2007/11/03 02:30
Suzuko in Japan
WEB系
Registered on 2006/12/25 16:54
小太郎ブログで紹介されてて驚きました。
渋谷で働いてるのに全然会えない…(´・ω・`)
(ID #61940) Posted on 2007/11/03 03:01
Choo in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 21:16
i just cant stop watching it. its so addictive. =P the beat of the music and   your moves.
(ID #61942) Posted on 2007/11/03 03:10
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:18
Congrats Danny, you deserve it! XD
LOL, I wish I could do something like this.
Well, I guess it's not that weird to dance without music on the streets here on Brazil.. but it'd still be kinda akward.

People wouldn't mind that much though. I've seen weirder stuff on the streets around here.

I'm moving to a bigger city next year... there are some famous street people (read crazy) that has some strange habits... like this one who walks around with swimming trunks only, and with his body all covered in oil.

People call him "Oil man", and he is always like that, be it summer or winter.
(ID #61944) Posted on 2007/11/03 03:42
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
Design Consultant
Registered on 2007/08/23 04:32
Danny, you should carry and old school beat box and paint it white and carry that around! .. or make a little droid that plays the music.
(ID #61948) Posted on 2007/11/03 03:57
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:45
this got to be the coolest stromtrooper in the empire. ^^;
(ID #61957) Posted on 2007/11/03 04:49
Chris-クリス in Fresno, California
Student
Registered on 2007/11/02 14:45
Wow thats so much funnier with out music
(ID #61959) Posted on 2007/11/03 04:56
mereoner in Phoenix, Arizona (where the su...
hahah, your to funny danny. the video is even funnier with out the music. reveals why every one is looking at like what the hell is this guy doing. hahah, funny none the less. keep up the good work. didnt expect you to bust out with the robot. which i think was pretty damn cool. i love pop locking. well later danny.
(ID #61960) Posted on 2007/11/03 04:59
Registered on 2007/08/12 06:07
Thats nice dancing you did there Danny. Looks good seemed like the chicks digged you.
(ID #61961) Posted on 2007/11/03 05:03
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:05
LOL Danny XDD

Congrats to be featured again and one of the most favored video at Youtube ^___^

i can't stop laughing and kept replaying the video XDDD
(ID #61964) Posted on 2007/11/03 05:11
COLORSUCKER in Interstella 5ecret 5tar 5y5tem
Electro/Dance Musician, DJ
Registered on 2007/11/02 15:20
Oh man! I love this video! What I love most is how people where just running up and joining in. So awesome, I don't think the same would have happend in the U.S. 
(ID #61965) Posted on 2007/11/03 05:26
Joshua in singapore
student
Registered on 2007/08/26 11:29
in singapore the police will take you away
(ID #61966) Posted on 2007/11/03 05:46
double in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 11:03
Nice groovy moves LOL.

Anyway, do the Japanese always come up to you ask join your dancing spree?
(ID #61969) Posted on 2007/11/03 09:52
Sergio in In my freaking job!! Aghhh!!
Boss hunter, really!
Registered on 2007/08/17 02:13
amazing!! you really grooove!
(ID #61973) Posted on 2007/11/03 14:35
solasido in Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/08/10 18:17
danny, may i know what is the title of the song playing in the 2nd video?
(ID #61974) Posted on 2007/11/03 14:45
OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK
In my last year of High School
Registered on 2006/12/25 02:12
cant get enough of those dance moves :P
(ID #61975) Posted on 2007/11/03 14:53
Pippo in Italy
Universitary Student
Registered on 2007/07/03 18:54
danny you're great! XD
(ID #61976) Posted on 2007/11/03 15:32
Crisu in MS, USA
Graduate Student
Registered on 2007/11/01 01:35
I like the earlier idea of painting a boom box white or making it look like a droid.

Or just a speaker if possible (gotta work out the power source somehow).
(ID #61983) Posted on 2007/11/03 16:26
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Design & Development
Registered on 2007/09/11 09:31
Hey Danny, what ever happened to that torrent you talked about making of a higher res version?
(ID #62003) Posted on 2007/11/03 18:43
Gerv in Montreal, Canada
M.sc Student
Registered on 2007/01/08 01:30
Hey, guess what? your video was on the 6 o'clock news here in montréal, I think it's probably the second most viewed news report! It is part of a segment on web/blog/technologies I think. You can see the reporter blog post here and your name in the last paragraph : http://www.tqs.ca/blogues/jeanmichelvanasse/2007/11/sarko--le-web-et-cie-.php
(ID #62018) Posted on 2007/11/03 22:19
Johno in San Antonio, Texas
Student
Registered on 2007/07/09 10:40
Why do I love the music you put on the videos so much? You got some moves on you Danny boy. I want to dance too.  =(
(ID #62042) Posted on 2007/11/04 02:50
Monkenizer
damn if i see you in japan im gonna party with you till the end ^_^
(ID #62106) Posted on 2007/11/04 19:59
DJExSek in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Network security professional
Registered on 2007/11/05 11:39
Lol.
(ID #62307) Posted on 2007/11/06 02:13
sweet man
(ID #62459) Posted on 2007/11/06 22:38
aps3v in Italia
maintenance
Registered on 2008/01/08 10:12
Really funny
(ID #69018) Posted on 2008/01/09 01:24
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