Tokyo Rock Trooper
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Mon 2008/10/06 14:10
Well its been nearly four months since we filmed this video ^^;
The main reason that it took so long was because every time I sat down to edit it, it was taking ages to get the hand movements in sync with the music - maybe my iPod version was out of sync or something. Higher resolution (and worth it) at jp.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_5polxvRs - click on the "view this in high res" link at the bottom of the video.
Thanks to Hector for the camera work, Japan Probe for transport, Akihabara News for the loan of camera equipment, Puffy for the most awesome "Way of the exploding fist" C64 remix, Kouta-san for the loan of the guitar which I don't even know how to hold and George Lucas for teaching us the meaning of life.
Uploading these original resolution clips somewhere is still on my to-do list - hope to get to it soon.
All I need now is a EOS 5D Mark 2 - has functionality to take HD video clips - obviously with the lens of your choice.
Up until now, the most popular Trooper vids have been...
Akiba Dance Trooper.
Shibuya Dance Trooper.
Caramell Dance Trooper.
Rick Trooper.
Which has been your fave so far?
The main reason that it took so long was because every time I sat down to edit it, it was taking ages to get the hand movements in sync with the music - maybe my iPod version was out of sync or something. Higher resolution (and worth it) at jp.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_5polxvRs - click on the "view this in high res" link at the bottom of the video.
Thanks to Hector for the camera work, Japan Probe for transport, Akihabara News for the loan of camera equipment, Puffy for the most awesome "Way of the exploding fist" C64 remix, Kouta-san for the loan of the guitar which I don't even know how to hold and George Lucas for teaching us the meaning of life.
Uploading these original resolution clips somewhere is still on my to-do list - hope to get to it soon.
All I need now is a EOS 5D Mark 2 - has functionality to take HD video clips - obviously with the lens of your choice.
Up until now, the most popular Trooper vids have been...
Akiba Dance Trooper.
Shibuya Dance Trooper.
Caramell Dance Trooper.
Rick Trooper.
Which has been your fave so far?
If you are new here, you may want to keep up with more of the same via RSS or Danny's other networks. (dont show again)
So the filming that I mentioned in A Week in Tokyo 23 and the Japanese Gi...(more)
Mon 09/15 16:23 comments (284)
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Mon 09/08 14:02 comments (154)
BRAVO Danny, I loved the ending.
(ID #324640) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:15
student , otaku and awesome blogger
i like that video but shibuya dance trooper is my favorite
(ID #324643) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:22
I think there was a subliminal message in there somewhere. Nice job on the video and it looks like you would be a natural for Guitar Hero.
(ID #324645) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:26
Tokyo Rock Trooper is always good times.
(ID #324646) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:26
Webdev, internet contents, music
Need moar retro boot screens! That C64 screen turned me on.
(ID #324649) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:31
Programmer
LOL That boot screen reminded me of you ;)
(ID #325303) Posted on 2008/10/07 04:52
Awesome video, definitely going to have to link all my friends to this. Keep up the awesome work Danny!
(ID #324650) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:32
Just read the part about uploading these in higher resolution. That'd definitely be cool, as many of the backdrops in these videos look like they'd be really nice in higher-than-youtube quality.
(ID #324653) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:35
m(_ _)m Danny. Way to go!!!
(ID #324651) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:33
student
hilarious ^^ rock on, danny! :)
(ID #324652) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:34
Good effort Danny. But...you're not even holding the guitar right.
(ID #324654) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:40
CEO MIrai Inc
Damn. I've been playing the guitar for 45 years and now you tell me.
(ID #324720) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:00
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
LOL
(ID #325202) Posted on 2008/10/07 02:54
student
GWAHAHAHAAH! that be funny! i just love how hes next to a bus, just playin his heart out! that is just so original, Danny, I mean.
(ID #324656) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:47
Unemployed Digital Production Artist
Danny, that… ROCKED! Great work.
(ID #324658) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:53
Cool! Its finally out, nice!
(ID #324660) Posted on 2008/10/06 14:53
Student artist
@Danny: Doesn't your under clothing get wet in the rain?
(ID #324665) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:00
CEO MIrai Inc
Just a bit.
(ID #325479) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:29
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This is slick work Danny! This video was well worth the wait. I like that beginning and the ending is really great. Shibuya Dance Trooper is still my top favorite. It just has a slightly better feel. ^^ I think it has to do with the night time shooting, various locations, and passerby interacting with you or about you. Without a doubt Tokyo Rock Trooper comes in a very close second. Your selection of music was great and like I said I like the feel of the ending. After all it isn't Tokyo Trooper without the views and feel of Tokyo. Thanks as always Danny... Oh, all I need is a 5D Mark 2 as well. ^^; ^o^
(ID #324669) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:05
JR. College Student
I liked Akiba dance trooper the best... something about the switch to rock music I didn't like about this video. Thought the C64 work was excellent. In Akiba you had everyone dancing with you but everyone seemed almost afraid to approach you in this one. lol
(ID #324673) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:08
Great job! I loved how you walked across the street to the ending credits...XD
(ID #324675) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:09
DCX001-Prototype
Finally the long-waited film released!!!!! I LOVE eveny Tokyo Dance Trooper films!!!!
(ID #324676) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:12
DCX001-Prototype
LOL at 0:59 (CATS: All your base are belong to us.)
(ID #324684) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:20
CEO MIrai Inc
Saw the TV clone wars and thought of you ^^
(ID #324685) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:22
DCX001-Prototype
Thanks, that's a great honor to me ^_^ Looking forward to our conversation tomorrow ^o^
(ID #324757) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:42
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
epic... i love it. :) Which still stuns me is how least 95% of the people around you don't give a damn like it's totaly normal lol... well... Tokyo is proably the best stage you can get for free, just epic.
(ID #324680) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:17
Software Engineer
Great stuff man, nice way to introduce a new prop. Favourite is Shibuya, LOVE that track man.
(ID #324682) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:19
Geek Liaison
Very nice Danny. I too want the 5D MII so darn bad but she fall in to the category of 'Way out of my price range.'
(ID #324691) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:29
afatcow (Registered on 2008/08/28 17:59)
They're all awesome. xD I was just wondering, are you going to post links to download them if we wanted to? (not that it's hard to download off Youtube, just wondering :P)
(ID #324693) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:32
danny you should move your left hand up and down to make it more lively ^_^ anyway nice one!
(ID #324695) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:34
CEO MIrai Inc
realized that afterwards ^^;
(ID #325478) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:29
Yup. You should move your hand towards the upper part of the neck of the guitar too, as the frets where you place your hand will actually produce really high pitched chords. So it seems a bit fake ^^
(ID #327519) Posted on 2008/10/09 01:33
Hurray! That put a smile on my face... ^_^
(ID #324700) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:37
Nice one, Danny! I think this will be my new favorite.
(ID #324701) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:38
haha nice vid. Liked the scene where you're just casually walkin across the street.
(ID #324703) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:40
software manager
well worth the wait ^_^ guess i'm with the majority in the poll so far - shibuya was fun with all the random people and for the some reason it seems the most absurd (read: frikkin awesome)
(ID #324712) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:51
What, no one joined in on the rockin' trooper this time? Awesome work as usual Danny, but I still think Shibuya Dance Trooper is tops of all the works...
(ID #324717) Posted on 2008/10/06 15:54
After having a horrible day at work, that vid put a smile on my face...of course, the vodka/tonic helped too....
(ID #324735) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:17
I always enjoy the scenes on the train where people are either looking at Danny confused, or just trying not to acknowledge him at all.
(ID #324736) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:18
Full-time student へへ
nice. will you be flying in armor at shibuya? ^^ fav still the ai no korrida video. don't know about the eos 5d mark2. does it auto focus while it shoots video?
(ID #324737) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:18
CEO MIrai Inc
Is the shibuya thing safe?
(ID #325477) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:28
Pokemon master
Rock on Tokyo Trooper!
(ID #324742) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:22
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Nice stuff as always! But yeah... Akiba and Shibuya are still my favorites. I voted for Akiba because there are already tons of votes for Shibuya... and I like both. :P
(ID #324756) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:37
now all you have to do is learn some chords to atleast fake it right :p loved it tho :)
(ID #324759) Posted on 2008/10/06 16:45
Photographer/Night Auditor
Nice, great work again Danny. I don't have the link handy but have you seen the Canon video they did for the EOS 5D MkII? Some light guy's lil' love story or something, I can't remember I'll have to dig up the link again but the video was just outstanding. Couldn't believe the video was shot on a DSLR and not a high end video recorder.
(ID #324789) Posted on 2008/10/06 17:33
CEO MIrai Inc
The only one I've seen is with the fish eye lens in New York.
(ID #325476) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:28
graduate studant (TV Broadcasting & Cinema )
Danny i got to say... you have excellent musical taste!!! =D
(ID #324801) Posted on 2008/10/06 17:57
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
LOVE THE VID DANNY!!!!!!! The Dancing Trooper is back on video!!!
(ID #324810) Posted on 2008/10/06 18:19
Online Shop
I wish I can do something like Trooper series where I can put all my sweat and effort into something~ I can see that Danny is really enjoying doing this and it makes me enjoy it therefore :)
(ID #324817) Posted on 2008/10/06 18:24
Hotdog Repairman
Oi! You reminded me I gotta brush up my faux guitar playing skills for upcoming Rockband 2.
(ID #324828) Posted on 2008/10/06 18:31
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
That was entertaining ^^ I imagine that it's a bit hard to hold the guitar with the Stormtrooper outfit on?
(ID #324837) Posted on 2008/10/06 18:39
CEO MIrai Inc
First time with a guitar - had no idea what I was doing ^^;
(ID #325475) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:26
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
lol, loving the syncronicity. *downloading the high quality ver* Once again, Tsuruya-saaaaaaaan!!!!
(ID #324896) Posted on 2008/10/06 20:30
University Student
Nice style, Danny! Lol
(ID #324915) Posted on 2008/10/06 20:59
Lover of Akiba!
Cool video! I love it!
(ID #324930) Posted on 2008/10/06 21:28
Must say that the Shibuya one is better, but the opening and ending of Rock Trooper is great ^_^ Certainly brightened up my day.
(ID #324933) Posted on 2008/10/06 21:35
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
splendid work as always Danny! looking forward to many more Trooper vids^^
(ID #324936) Posted on 2008/10/06 21:42
Policy & Research Officer
LOL the ending just cracks me up. But awesome video by the way. I've love to try out something that outrageous someday. Maybe in Singapore. LOL
(ID #324941) Posted on 2008/10/06 21:47
IT Developer / Technology Evangelist
10 FOR I=1 TO 82727876766565 20 PRINT "GO DANNYYYY"; 30 NEXT I RUN ^^
(ID #324947) Posted on 2008/10/06 22:02
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US I SAW THAT DANNY
(ID #324974) Posted on 2008/10/06 22:46
Tokyo Rock Trooper has a great track! Caramell is just funnier - particularly the hip wiggling, lol, and is where my vote went ^^
(ID #324983) Posted on 2008/10/06 23:11
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
I havent seen any trooper video before to compare but i think they're cool!!
(ID #325013) Posted on 2008/10/06 23:58
i was half expecting you to break out the fire and do a jimi hendrix. Burn guitar BURN!
(ID #325015) Posted on 2008/10/07 00:07
Navy Recruit
All the vids were great but the Shibuya ones my fav
(ID #325016) Posted on 2008/10/07 00:08
I see what you did there ^^
(ID #325024) Posted on 2008/10/07 00:36
Dude, you have WAY too much fun in that suit.
(ID #325042) Posted on 2008/10/07 01:02
Ha ha, as good as always Danny. Keep trooping Tokyo! Spread the force! xP
(ID #325050) Posted on 2008/10/07 01:09
so cool.
(ID #325058) Posted on 2008/10/07 01:25
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I love all your videos but first place goes to the Shibuya one... That was awesome Danny! So now where's the Kungfu Trooper video I wonder...?
(ID #325207) Posted on 2008/10/07 02:59
DCX001-Prototype
everyone shout for Kung Fu Trooper vid Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper !
(ID #325235) Posted on 2008/10/07 03:25
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! Kung Fu Trooper ! LOL
(ID #325301) Posted on 2008/10/07 04:51
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
Kickass trooper!!
(ID #325305) Posted on 2008/10/07 04:55
CEO MIrai Inc
That comes next ^^
(ID #325473) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:24
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
All right!!
(ID #325482) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:31
Ni Hao, Kung Fu Trooper zai ma? Kung Fu Trooper !!! Kung Fu Trooper !!! Kung Fu Trooper !!! Kung Fu Trooper !!! Kung Fu Trooper !!!
(ID #331255) Posted on 2008/10/12 04:10
Kendo Kid / 大学生
The Rick Trooper led me to dannychoo.com...I would have to say.
(ID #325249) Posted on 2008/10/07 03:43
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
Another awesome video. For me, I prefer Shibuya and Rick Trooper video. 'All your base belongs to us' became a cheat in a Blizzard game, right? Though I can't remember what game...
(ID #325299) Posted on 2008/10/07 04:51
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
Awesome video!! Danny rules!!!
(ID #325306) Posted on 2008/10/07 04:56
Ex-Soldier / NEET
That was worth the wait^^ But Shibuya Dance Trooper is still the best one.
(ID #325348) Posted on 2008/10/07 05:38
This one is good but I agree with the other, Shibuya was the best one ^^ oh and... Kung Fu Trooper ! :P
(ID #325364) Posted on 2008/10/07 06:25
I love this song! ^_^
(ID #325375) Posted on 2008/10/07 06:45
Physical Therapist
Bravo! *clap* *clap* Bravo! *clap* Awesome Danny as always! Comes right after Shibuya
(ID #325400) Posted on 2008/10/07 07:05
some guys at japanprobe.com are giving Danny a hard time on this vid. you guys should go post over there!
(ID #325466) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:10
CEO MIrai Inc
I love those bashers at japan probe!
(ID #325472) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:24
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
Let us kill them... er I mean counter their verbal bashing... Stupid bashers.
(ID #326734) Posted on 2008/10/08 08:13
Shibuya Dance Trooper has always been my favorite, it's so EPIC!
(ID #325481) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:30
Shibuya gets bonus points for the random guy who joins you. XD
(ID #325507) Posted on 2008/10/07 08:59
lolinapper
Nice Danny!Was very entertaining!Rick Trooper is the best for me!RICK ROLLLLLLLLL!!!
(ID #325534) Posted on 2008/10/07 09:44
Civil Engineering Student
Very nice Danny, very nice! I just love how no one seems to care there's a Stormtrooper rocking out in the middle of Tokyo.. especially on the subway when that fellow on your right just sits there and doesn't seem to care at all, haha..
(ID #325582) Posted on 2008/10/07 10:15
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
Rick Trooper makes me feel nostalgic XD My mom used to play it a lot when I was a kid...
(ID #325733) Posted on 2008/10/07 12:52
one day i will dress up in cosplay and dance in public .lol. sounds fun!!!:3
(ID #325741) Posted on 2008/10/07 13:09
Designer / Visual Editor
That was great !! Best one yet, even better than the dancing trooper... Reminds me of the old days back in 2000 - check : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCRryib8jEk&fmt18
(ID #325749) Posted on 2008/10/07 13:20
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
More trooper madness to enjoy! ^^ Go Danny!
(ID #325831) Posted on 2008/10/07 14:12
GO TO DC! GO TO DC! GO TO DC! I suddenly find myself imaging the Tokyo Trooper pulling a Detroit Metal City's Krauser II and going about terrorizing people wwwww
(ID #325940) Posted on 2008/10/07 15:22
dose the Trooper play any Iron Maiden?
(ID #325944) Posted on 2008/10/07 15:30
CEO MIrai Inc
It dose not.
(ID #325961) Posted on 2008/10/07 15:51
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
gomene! watched it last nite but was too tired to comment lol good effort, I saw that the left hand motion is already mentioned lol otherwise also love the ending bit, kakoii desu!
(ID #325946) Posted on 2008/10/07 15:32
very nice danny. i wish i can move like that in my clone armor. how did you get your storm armor to move like that and also did you have to do a lot of repair after?
(ID #326186) Posted on 2008/10/07 19:36
CEO MIrai Inc
Just make sure the straps dont come off ^^;
(ID #326820) Posted on 2008/10/08 10:45
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
just got to watch the video (no audio on the office computer), looks great, happy that you were able to sync the music with the video.
(ID #326356) Posted on 2008/10/07 23:42
Mechanical Engineering student
LOL Mr. Danny caused traffic XD Looks like the stormtrooper suit is also a pretty good rain coat O_o
(ID #326398) Posted on 2008/10/08 00:20
OMG asd
(ID #326551) Posted on 2008/10/08 02:49
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
You almost took the helmet off! Dont tease us so. Also, and apologies if you get this alot Danny, i reckon rock trooper would be good with Lenny Kravtiz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way"...
(ID #326727) Posted on 2008/10/08 08:10
lol...u gotto move ur left hand as well in addition to strumming...haha....cuz it looks so fake right now...but good video nevertheless
(ID #326910) Posted on 2008/10/08 12:38
nina90 (Registered on 2008/10/12 16:20)
Does he know how to play a real guitar? ^___^
(ID #331739) Posted on 2008/10/12 16:22
Software Developer / Programmer
awesome, keep it up :P
(ID #327113) Posted on 2008/10/08 16:19
"it's like heavy metal"
(ID #327455) Posted on 2008/10/09 00:45
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
Weird. Shibuya, Akiba and Rick Trooper vids are gone >.>
(ID #329237) Posted on 2008/10/10 09:01
nina90 (Registered on 2008/10/12 16:20)
This is funny. More please!
(ID #331738) Posted on 2008/10/12 16:21
Any chance of meeting up with more Troopers to shoot a future vid? The possibilities of what you could shoot are driving me crazy.
(ID #331887) Posted on 2008/10/12 19:26
non-elite soldier of the SAF
Caramell Dance Trooper wins
(ID #334362) Posted on 2008/10/14 21:56
Student
I have enjoyed these videos. I wish for your success in making more of them. As for my self I credit you for helping me do the same where I live. I'm a collage student and in between classes I sing and dance to and from. Though it has not been captured on film from my knowledge. Any way please keep up the good work and my the force be with you.
(ID #339024) Posted on 2008/10/19 07:54
oh my lord... 0_0
(ID #339862) Posted on 2008/10/20 04:37
High school student
All the Trooper videos are awesome, but my favorite are Tokyo Rock and Caramell. Great job, Danny.
(ID #346460) Posted on 2008/10/26 00:55
Wow xD awesome video >:P
(ID #350012) Posted on 2008/10/29 07:48
Haha brave...You got some funny looks :P Good Job ^^
(ID #351202) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:10
I just love all the Japanese people walking by like *I'm not looking I'm not looking I'm not looking* lol ^_^
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