Tokyo Dance Trooper
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Sun 2007/07/01 22:44
Thanks to Hector (kirainet.com) for taking the video. Hector and I are going to head out soon for a meeting and then on to terrorize the locals in the Vader and Trooper outfits ^^;
Video clip after the jump.
I wish YouTube would start to monetize by allowing less compression for paid accounts or something...
Please excuse the dodgy dancing ^^;
If you want to share this video, you can find the embed code at YouTube.
Coverage of the 6.30 demo later this week.
EDIT: Not got much time to deal with constant mails from the seller and I apologize fo...(more)
Mon 06/04 22:50 comments (51)
Noooooooooooo! That's really you dancing? Hahahahahaha... you dance well man! Hahahahaha....
(ID #50759) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:14
Hahah! Thats excellent, you lil' groover! I didnt know the Trooper costume was that flexible and easy to move around in! Love that guy on the train who failed to smile or acknowledge you! Must take balls of steel to that sorta thing in public. I suppose thats the beauty of wearing a full face mask - no one can see you ^_^
(ID #50760) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:21
Were those maids at the beginning all men? Its hard to tell with the compression. Ive seen those scary maid/ haruhi trannies in Akiba... Gyahh....
(ID #50761) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:23
Director/代表取締役
The maids ate the beginning are indeed men.
(ID #50763) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:25
rofl, thats excellent :D
(ID #50765) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:28
Awwww pimp lol. Very nice, hope you can get female maids next time lol.
(ID #50767) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:32
I guess when you get the urge to groove then you just groove. It was funny how the guy on the train just pretended you wasn't there, and the maids were class. Reminded me of a scene out of a Bollywood movie where everyoen gets up and dances for no reason. This made my day. :)
(ID #50768) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:35
"Smelly" Recruit
groovy....and it was funny.....sexy =X
(ID #50771) Posted on 2007/07/01 23:41
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This is crazy Danny and so funky!!! ^o^ Hey you got rhythm man and the guts to do it, that is all you need. What's with that guy on the train. Hey buddy stop being a stiff, you can't park it on the dance floor. ^^; I like how he takes a quick check to see if any one else noticed. Thanks Danny, this really made my day!
(ID #50773) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:05
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
I love the part where all these maids and cosplayers all of a sudden just join you in dancing. ^o^ Dancing troopers are always awesome.
(ID #50774) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:12
Professional Student
Great dance moves, Danny! Like AndyH, I'm surprised at how flexible the trooper costume is. I loved the beginning when everyone decided to dance with ya. ^^;
(ID #50775) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:15
Rick in Dallas, TX
I haven't had a good laugh all day, so many thanks. The Cosplayers joining in at the crosswalk was greatness :) I would like to formally request a Haruhi dance featuring the ST and Vader in the center. Now that would be a site to behold. Again, thanks for the good laugh.
(ID #50776) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:17
aww danny! shake those bon bons!!! HAHAHA that was entertaining ^^
(ID #50777) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:27
Totoro
Spy picture of Danny: http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/047/47789/ He is everywhere ^o^
(ID #50780) Posted on 2007/07/02 00:33
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Pretty groovy dancing! Can't wait for the Stormtrooper and Vader armor coverage next. WIll you guys be dancing again then? ^^;
(ID #50788) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:05
昨日はお疲れ様でした。 ダンス面白かったです（＾＾） 今度はぜひダースベイダーと二人で。 でも、夏は暑すぎて無理ですかね（＾＾； あ、そうそう、私のけっこう写真を撮ったので、もし必要であれば言ってくださいな。
(ID #50789) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:07
GundamZZ in Toronto, Ontario
that was just a-w-e-s-o-m-e! haha i just love how the cosplayers joined in at the crosswalk...i originally thought they were ur friends helping you out with ur video ...LOL next time...no man maids plz >_<
(ID #50790) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:12
Best video you posted in while, totally brought a smile to my face. Balls of steel, dam right! ^^
(ID #50791) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:18
e-jump in MY
I LOL'd maybe need a group of troopers and do hare no yukai on the streets for the LULz
(ID #50792) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:26
Student
OMG only in Tokyo (Japan) you do this. I mean it seams people are not shy in doing that. Try do that here and you'll see a couple of guys in white with a force vest in their hands with orders to take you in.
(ID #50793) Posted on 2007/07/02 01:48
rofl excellent video had to post on my blog
(ID #50794) Posted on 2007/07/02 02:06
well, at least you didnt dance to "hare hare yukai" or "motteke! seifuku!"!!! congratulations in making waves, danny!
(ID #50795) Posted on 2007/07/02 02:06
Self-employed
OMG! That was awesome! XD Dodgy dancing? Looks like you got some good moves to me ^^; The song choice was perfect too. One of my favorite posts you've done.
(ID #50796) Posted on 2007/07/02 02:08
Policy & Research Officer
LOL, that was a fun video .. ShAKe IT! danny LOL.
(ID #50797) Posted on 2007/07/02 02:10
Geek Liaison
Funny stuff Danny. By how quickly they all joined in it looks like to don't take much to start a party in Akibara.
(ID #50798) Posted on 2007/07/02 03:15
japanese seems to like trooper dudes troopers r everywhere even on this site :))
(ID #50799) Posted on 2007/07/02 03:29
Student/Wage Slave
Lol, I never knew Stormtoopers knew those kinds of moves.
(ID #50800) Posted on 2007/07/02 03:45
wow~. smooth move danny! i mean it. cuz i suck at dance. it must been so hot in tokyo right now. very brave. u could be ended up a roast-rooper.^^
(ID #50803) Posted on 2007/07/02 04:23
OMG DANNYSAN!! YOU'RE MY HERO!! lmao!! I couldn't stop laughing! It looked like one of those commercials with those guys just dancing in the middle of nowhere and then someboody comes up to them and tells them something stupid...hahahahah!!! Wow!! Did lots of people stare at you? I guess they did ne!! Wow! I wish I was there! I'd be dancing too!!! haha!nice, nice.
(ID #50808) Posted on 2007/07/02 05:09
DANNY!!!
Yes. dodgy...^_o as all., but i must admit its as sweet as all for sure!!!!!! thanks!
(ID #50809) Posted on 2007/07/02 05:09
student
the force is definitely with you in those funky moves!
(ID #50810) Posted on 2007/07/02 05:14
goddamn danny you rock
(ID #50813) Posted on 2007/07/02 05:25
Chibifish
Just awesome. I especially like the expression of that dude standing behind you in the subway train ;)
(ID #50816) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:09
Photographer/Videographer
LOL! That made my day! Thank you Danny! I'll be keeping an eye out for stormtroopers when I go to Akihabara next month.
(ID #50818) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:14
Webdesigner - Freelance
That's great ! It's so funny to see people come and dance with you in the street ! I have to say that you dance better than me. ^^
(ID #50819) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:16
Motion Graphics Designer
HAHAHA! love this first part... looks so impromptu when everybody stopped and dance with you... could with a little more choreography =P but that works brilliantly too nonetheless! that made my sunday much better~! ^.^
(ID #50821) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:20
help desk support
The video was so funny. You do dance well in the storm trooper suit. I hope to see more from you.
(ID #50822) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:28
Ahah, you're the best Danny. It makes me start my day with a good laugh. :)
(ID #50823) Posted on 2007/07/02 06:53
College Student
Nice dance! But with a little more choreography, that dance will rock more.
(ID #50825) Posted on 2007/07/02 07:02
That was brilliant! You know, if you become famous, people are gonna make those cheesy toys where you press a button, and a figure of you will start dancing...and everyone will have them on their car dashboards xP BTW, did you happen to run into the Otaku Liberation March while in akiba? (its gonna be pretty hard not to run into it...but you know...thoguth i'd ask anyway ^_^)
(ID #50826) Posted on 2007/07/02 07:29
haha, groovy moves danny! :-D that was my first youtube vid i watched today and damn... it was hilarious =D
(ID #50827) Posted on 2007/07/02 07:55
daydreaming and planning to take over the world
As for MosKAU, this was my very first vid of the day....... AWESOME! Keep going....shake that booty! ^-^
(ID #50828) Posted on 2007/07/02 08:34
Brain Outsourcer
Way cool... It did remind me Matt the guy dancing all over the world : http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/dancing2006.html?height=360&width=430 ;)
(ID #50829) Posted on 2007/07/02 09:32
ohh danny you sure dance awesome! very amusing!!!
(ID #50830) Posted on 2007/07/02 09:46
^_^ cool moves. I bet you got a lot of odd looks that day :P
(ID #50833) Posted on 2007/07/02 11:12
Danny, you are my hero! I reckon it'd be great if we could see you dancing to Harehare Yukai in the trooper armour next...
(ID #50834) Posted on 2007/07/02 11:18
Student
I heard the Akiba Kaihou Demo yesterday was a sucess. Maybe now people will understand. The dancing is ace Danny. Teach me! XD
(ID #50835) Posted on 2007/07/02 11:21
Cribba (Registered on 2007/01/27 19:01)
Haha, awesome Danny! Keep up the good work! ^^
(ID #50836) Posted on 2007/07/02 11:32
Never seen a dancing trooper that's just awesome!! Can't wait to see you in the Vader armour!! xD
(ID #50837) Posted on 2007/07/02 11:35
hahaha, man I'm publishing this on my blog !! I was laughing so much i almost choke on my noodles...
(ID #50840) Posted on 2007/07/02 12:44
Animator/ graphic designer
ohhh man... thats was pretty cool.
(ID #50841) Posted on 2007/07/02 12:45
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
said it once and I'll say it again I wish I was there yesterday! *LOL* tooo cool!
(ID #50842) Posted on 2007/07/02 12:54
zelgadis in Tatooine
Awesome storm trooper dancing! Did you do an offcos with 2ch people or fans of ur site? (refering to the beginning) Your blog always amazes me every day! Keep up the great coverage~
(ID #50844) Posted on 2007/07/02 12:59
Writer.
Pretty sweet moves for a Stormtrooper. Keep up at it, man! By the way, who choreographed it?
(ID #50845) Posted on 2007/07/02 13:25
Student
I do hope policemen don't show up and make you stop dancing like they did with those guys doing Hare Hare Yukai. ^^
(ID #50846) Posted on 2007/07/02 13:37
Hey, is that you danny? That is hilarious. Did you set that crowd?
(ID #50847) Posted on 2007/07/02 13:46
That's some groove Danny !! And the blank stare from the guy on your left in the subway, priceless. Seems like most people just prefer doing like there's nothing to make a ruckuss about...
(ID #50848) Posted on 2007/07/02 14:24
Groovy! We should call you DDR Trooper now... Why not try the famed Hare Hare Yukai dance next? ^^ Some couldn't resist the call of dancing with you and that was great. Laughs at the metro guy who looks at you with a "Omigosh weird bloke"... I guess some need more fun in life, but hey! Keep the good vibes, Dancing Trooper!
(ID #50849) Posted on 2007/07/02 14:53
Graphic Designer, Sistems ING
LOL u guys ara insane HAHAHA i´ll never se stuff like this in my country. It´s truly unique
(ID #50850) Posted on 2007/07/02 15:00
Hilarious =D Earth, Wind and Fire was a great choice, love their music.
(ID #50855) Posted on 2007/07/02 15:25
You know what Danny? Your my hero!
(ID #50857) Posted on 2007/07/02 15:47
.NET/Web Developer
hahahah...i've been browsing and watching videos all day and just when I taught i've seen all the funny stuff now I see this. lolz. What a great way to end a day. lol Wish I was there to witness it personally. Another great reason to go to Japan. wahehehe! ^^
(ID #50858) Posted on 2007/07/02 15:51
Student Engineer
LOL. Priceless XD.
(ID #50859) Posted on 2007/07/02 16:18
Nice Danny! I'd love to have stormtrooper armor myself, but its a lil pricey for me unless i made it myself. And videos i watched of that process were long and tedious. I was wondering, do you have any sort of voice changing stuff to make you sound like a stormtrooper? Most of the guys i saw at C3 from the 501st had those and sounded great.
(ID #50860) Posted on 2007/07/02 16:34
Aimless Traveler
(O_O") Are you as omnipresent in Tokyo as Haado Gei? I swear you could've started your own show or something.
(ID #50862) Posted on 2007/07/02 17:41
IT content developer, crosscutural trainer, freelance translator / interpreter
That was sweet! I'm really regretting not being in Akiba on Sunday ^^
(ID #50864) Posted on 2007/07/02 19:13
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
A choreograph piece with maids and a nice cutie dressed as Mirai. Oh, but maybe that would be too over the top. ^^;
(ID #50865) Posted on 2007/07/02 19:14
Funny Danny, Just another day for a stormtrooper. You'll need to practice on your dance, you looked kinda drunk :) Does the wife know you go around Tokyo doing these stuff?
(ID #50866) Posted on 2007/07/02 19:15
hahaha alright!
(ID #50876) Posted on 2007/07/03 03:01
Σ(OдO") 惜しい。よしむは日曜日（7/1）にちょっとだけ アキバにいきました。 友達の女の子がチラシ配りの仕事をしていたので ちょっと撮影した。 ムービーおもしろいｗｗ 踊っているトルーパーが楽しそうです！
(ID #50877) Posted on 2007/07/03 03:38
Director/代表取締役
All, Thanks and I hope you enjoyed it ^^; I need to learn how to dance... よしむさん、 今度はダンス・ベーダー^^; Cedrico, My wife helps me do the videos sometimes ^^; Emperor's Hand, Not yet - am looking though. Ak-kun, zelgadis, X-Gear, They happened to be in the right place at the right time. Priceless^^; Abekenさん、 お久しぶりです！
(ID #50887) Posted on 2007/07/03 09:15
Chris Porter in Lincoln, England
Amazing video! Your a great dancer. I'm actually have a stormtrooper outfit myself and was planning to bring it with me to Tokyo when I visit at the beginning of August, but decided not to in the end. Again great video, hope to see some more in the future.
(ID #50891) Posted on 2007/07/03 11:06
anime/cosplay events organizer
totally hilarious XDDD those are some moves danny. your vid has totally made my day XDDD may i request? could you do the Hare Hare Yukai or Lucky Star dance? XDDD
(ID #50901) Posted on 2007/07/03 15:50
anime/cosplay events organizer
btw, dancing together with the Akiba cosplayers is priceless XDDD
(ID #50902) Posted on 2007/07/03 15:51
Dragun in Aridzona
Danny Danny... my gf says that you dance better than most white guys... and shes not even into star wars. Now if you could get a video with those trooperettes.. booyah.
(ID #50908) Posted on 2007/07/03 18:35
jonasjonas
I would like to download the stormtrooper video in better resolution and better quality ,this video is supercool. Please send me an email. Thank you
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