Friday, November 9, 2007

Main Event at Tokyo DisneySea

Yes, that's DisneySea, right across the street from Tokyo Disneyland. Every Disney park features a nightly show that can be seen from a large area of the park. I saw the one in Anaheim in 2005 and was quite impressed, but I'd say this one was as good or better. After a brief introduction by a Japanese-speaking Mickey, the show presented an embodiment of the Spirit of Water, then Fire, followed by something of a mating ritual between the two. In addition to the spectacle, I just appreciate the difference in storytelling style, focusing on harmony in nature, rather than following the kind of "hero vanquishes villain" narrative I'm used to.

Video 1 (1:11)
The Spirit of Fire, a metallic and tentacled seabeast that emits flames from its entire structure.


Video 2 (1:05)
Fire and Water, "flirting".


Video 3 (:54)
The marriage of Fire and Water.

2 comments:

Lesley Robin said...

I feel like "fire and water flirting" should be rated X because if its strong sexual content.

Anonymous said...

Good for people to know.