I turned an ANIME SONG into CITY POP【「Comedy」“Kigeki” 喜劇 Cover】

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Picture, if you will: Loid, Yor, and Anya hop into a time machine and end up in 1982 where they run (literally) into Point Lobo, a cheap Tatsuro Yamashita knock-off trying to break into the City Pop scene. He decides to take their theme “Comedy” / “Kigeki” by Gen Hoshino (part 1 ending song) and reimagine it as a more contemporary (for 1982!) sound.
Point Lobo begins to assemble a motley team of musical specialists for his mission:
✯ NICK CAMPBELL DESTROYS✯ - a fearsome low end expert who wields the electric bass, known for his work with Scary Pockets
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✯ RINA HOSHINO✯ - actress, voiceover artist, singer and the voice of Mewtwo in Detective Pikachu (she performed both the chorus AND the intro voiceover on this song!)
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✯ HITOMI OBA✯ - UCLA Contemporary Jazz Ensemble director, professor, composer and controller of immense saxophone power
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✯ YOHEI SHIKANO✯ - singer/songwriter/producer and keeper of the secret texts of Tatsuro singing techniques
www.yoheishika...
Along with the help of ✯ XUAN NGUYEN✯ , a master of disguises and hairstyles (and an amazing singer/songwriter in her own right), and ✯ KENNETH PULGAR-VIDAL✯ , a master photographer/videographer of discerning eyes, they pulled off the mission without a hitch (minus some sketchy situations involving singing in the middle of the ocean).
Video directed by Point Lobo
All art & animation by Point Lobo (animated in Blender, composited in After Effects)
Much respect and thanks to the artists whose styles inspired this work, including the musicians Tatsuro Yamashita, Junko Yagami, Momoko Kikuchi as well as visual artists Hiroshi Nagai, Patrick Nagel, and Keith Haring. Shout out to Ginger Root whose explorations of bubble-era Japan aesthetics and indie music encouraged me try my own hand at this strangely wonderful genre. And of course big thanks to Gen Hoshino for writing such an incredible song and all the artists at Wit Studio and CloverWorks for delivering such a fun and endearing anime.
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[@hkmv1]

Kinda criminal that this has fewer views than it should. Awesome song arrangement and video production!

[@PointLobo]

thank you so much!!🙏😭

[@bagindasubur]

This video Will be booming

[@doggodoggo3000]

we need more anime city pop covers. these are sick af.

[@PointLobo]

thank you!! ❤️ just released a new instrumental one! 😅

[@atlasthechamp82]

I really love the reference to "Ride on Time" album cover at the start

[@PointLobo]

yesss! glad you caught that! 😄 (and there are a lot more city pop/80s references snuck into this vid 🤭)

[@PointLobo]

Hey y'all thank you SOOO much for the love it means the world to me since I really worked my butt off on this video lol! I'd be eternally grateful if you subscribed and gave the song a stream on Spotify too, there's a link in the description! ❤ Oh and if there's any interest in seeing a breakdown vid of how I made this (like I did for pwnisher's Infinite Journeys soundtrack) feel free to let me know in the comments :)

[@MysterBlu]

I'd really want to hear how the music was produced, you nailed the sound perfectly.

[@Goejii]

I wish for more covers like this one!

[@s.z.x.01]

Let’s see when this will get viral

[@ok2853]

this is criminally underrated. hope the algo picks this up and sends it

[@PointLobo]

thank you!! I'll be praying to the algo gods LOL

[@poeticbiscuit]

This is amazing. How has this not blown up? Was expecting it to be at least a million views! Incredible arrangement and production.

[@PointLobo]

ah thank you!!

[@Skycube100]

This deserves more views 🥺 gave me the same feels as when I first heard the Ed

[@PointLobo]

Whoah! what a compliment thank you!!

[@iMiles]

Perfect

[@befell.4097]

Дарова)

[@relm]

If this doesn't blow up, I've lost all hope for humanity

[@PointLobo]

Miiiiiike!!! lol thank you homie❤️🥴 we must... keep.. Mike's hope alive💪🏽😖

[@49star]

This is an incredible cover! I love the Tatsuro reference. Amazing work.

[@someoneunknown2961]

So glad that the ad of this song popped out on my instagram feed. Otherwise wouldn’t have known about this song’s existence.

[@DoggmaticProductions]

Big smile on my face the whole time! If someone asks me what is city pop, I'll just direct them to this video! 😊😊😊😅😅❤🎉❤🎉

[@PointLobo]

haha nice!!!

[@honkhonk2277]

CRYING SOBBING SCREAMING ON THE FLOOR this cover is so fucking good holy shit

[@PointLobo]

ahhhh don’t make me cry too 🙏😭❤️

[@OzkarRamozRivera]

The mash up I didn't know I need. Amazing. 💛

[@PointLobo]

thank you! 🙏✨

[@gabeux]

Amazing work. Kinda weird I got to see this from an Instagram ad rather than organically, given that I heard this song over 2500 times last year. Congratulations to all involved!

[@kaaylooon]

criminally underrated

[@PointLobo]

😸🙏❤️

[@atlasthechamp82]

This better blows up because damn is it LIT.

[@HumanBarbie]

this is absolutely iconic

[@PointLobo]

coming from an iconic individual, this is a high compliment ❤️

[@ramen171sol]

日本人です。とても良いカバーで驚きました！！

[@PointLobo]

ありがとうございます!!!

[@Xtr3mePurple]

What an awesome mix. I was not expecting Nick Campbell! Great cover!

[@PointLobo]

Nick is 🔥🔥🔥 he gave the song so much extra funk!

[@sleepydesigner]

Make audio version please...the video is so beautiful and the cover is on spot👏

[@InokawaHajime]

Hello! First, this cover is just so amazing that I don't know how to describe... I'm a KZbinr from Taiwan that mainly do anime related contents. I would like to ask, "If you're willing to let me feature this song at the end of my upcoming video as an ED?" Of course, I will put the link down in the description and the pinned comment to attract more audience to your channel, also verbally thanks you for letting me use this song! But, If you had your concerns, please just let me know it's not possible. I will still look forwards to see your next great works!

[@PointLobo]

thank you, yeah I don't mind as long as it's credited and mentioned!

[@jayehdee]

This cover is sounds addicting to hear lol. It's very unique and I didn't expect it to be this... So good... I mean, this is so cool! Good job to them :>

[@PointLobo]

ahhhh thank you! 😊

[@indelebi]

Satisfies both visual and auditory needs 👍

[@bread5192]

How does this have 400 views, this is fire

[@セチャワン]

I accidentally found your short while binge searching song for study.... I love it

[@callmepease]

I had this on my playlist for the past few days and listened on repeat, it was today when i realized that Point Lobo only has 600 or so subscribers, and this video is new???

[@PointLobo]

yeah just trying to grow my channel (it’s rough out here for indie musicians haha) so I appreciate any support I can get THANK YOU!! ❤️

[@DeusVult838]

I love this so much!!! I love the Tatsuro Yamashita Ride on Time reference

[@ocurrenciasdejordan1444]

Not gonna lie, this song was made with a lot of love behind it.

[@callmepease]

I only just now realized after the 100th time watching and listening that, Point Lobo does not in fact have long hair The long hair suits him a LOT

[@PointLobo]

LMAO!! thank you and protip if you're going to wear a wig ask your hairstylist friend to help (had no idea what I was doing)

[@komoukeito7640]

broo please, this deserves more VIEWS!! editing is so fucking awesome man. すごイイね

[@PointLobo]

thank you bro appreciate the support!!🙏

[@Akira20555]

Need more of this please i think it has at least a 500 + views from me so far. This tune has such an amazing vibe🙏🏼🔥

[@callmepease]

I can't stop listening to this, you should really make some more city pop stuff, it's great! If you have, you should do some more covers to do build a fanbase! This is awesome!

[@YA-ng5yl]

We're gonna look back on this years from now as a cover classic

[@PointLobo]

🥺😭🙏❤️

[@tensaichigo2]

Dang. This is one sleek cover. Love it. That bass is too tasty. Nicely done. 👍🏾

[@PointLobo]

thank you! yeah Nick is a beast on bass 🔥

[@c.m.8158]

This is simply incredible! How the heck am I only finding this now? You all did an amazing job!

[@renmusic0360]

GODDAMN i did NOT expect this!!! i love this so so so much. I am so glad i clicked on this

[@PointLobo]

❤️🙏😄

[@kirbyesque]

I love the original and I didn’t think I could love it more…I LOVE THIS COVER SO MUCH it hurts a little. Amazing- what joy!!

[@PointLobo]

wow thank you so much!!❤️

[@SatnamSingh-pd3yh]

So I good I wish this was on Spotify

[@PointLobo]

you're in luck, it is on spotify! link in description! thank youuu 🙏

[@SatnamSingh-pd3yh]

@@PointLobo amazing, will be listening to this on repeat

[@ChibiButo]

How in the hell does this not have like millions of views?

[@elLigamen]

i'm grinning ear to ear while watching this. brilliant! i love it! the vibe is on point!

[@PointLobo]

sweeet so happy to hear!!

[@Chromakey23]

Love it!

[@PointLobo]

thank youuu!!

[@Arf700]

なんて素敵なカバーこの事聞きながら恋人と真夜中に運転する考えて何だかロマンチック

[@sunzi7466]

great music and editing!

[@PointLobo]

appreciate it!! 🙏

[@aminzafri5256]

tone is on POINT deff deserve a like

[@PointLobo]

thank you!!

[@mraj2234]

This song is so underrated, deserve more views. The instrumental is so chill, the voice is so citypop and for Rina Hoshino, he's a cute voice

[@PointLobo]

thank you!! 🥹🙏

[@alfaradikrisna7053]

Just glad this came to my recommendation. i've been looping this for 10 times and still keep counting.

[@PointLobo]

no wayyy that is awesome!! 🤩

[@JoelMankeyMusic]

Ha! Great material, Miles! More connections too! I hosted a Namm show doc with Rina. Great to meet you the other night at Genghis Cohan. Also... great wig meng! (Unless that's your real hair, in which case, great hairdo meng!)

[@PointLobo]

thank you Joel!! oh you know Rina that’s amazing haha! if u can’t tell if it’s my real hair then I know I did something right 😉

[@kikomori]

Goddamn this is good! You nailed everything down, the vibe, the playing and the video is super well edited too, instantly subbed :)

[@PointLobo]

wow thank you so much means a lot!

[@GUH_0-DTE]

first time hearing this cover, I really love the female vocal added into the song...

[@101skysthelimit]

As someone who grew up in the 80s you captured all the aesthetics of an 80s anime. More city pop covers please. You're amazing.

[@PointLobo]

thank you so much, means a lot!! ❤️🙏

[@nekkonia]

Really beautiful City Pop Version of 「Comedy」

[@PointLobo]

aww thank you!

[@derrickdenby5139]

This is the best thing I’ve seen since the new year I’m convinced

[@PointLobo]

aww thank you!!!

[@markgoesbark7465]

WHY IS THIS NOT VIRAL BRUHHHH

[@konohamaru77]

Damn... now i feel back to my years when i first born 1994

[@PointLobo]

ha nice!!!

[@daem]

IT'S SO GOOOODD??!?!??

[@GMDave_]

This is in my recommended page already, so I’m sure it’s about to pop off 🎉

[@PointLobo]

✌️😎✌️sweeeeet

[@CuongNguyen-ns6nr]

this is epic love the ride on time reference at the begining :))

[@PointLobo]

ha yess!! was hoping people would catch that. all praise Tatsu

[@rockjuan2828]

I've been sharing this to all my friends. This needs desperately more views

[@PointLobo]

dude thank you! you are my freakin hero!

[@BigBaoBro_Travel_Food]

WHY IS THIS NOT TRENDING!!!!! KUSOOOOOOO😢

[@karirinnn]

ayo what this needs to go viral

[@kylewolfe_]

This needs way more views

[@jameru]

This cover is truly a ride on time

[@PointLobo]

ha I see what u did there 🙏😊

[@tinymoogle]

I could not love this more!! Wonderful! Thank you! 😆🥰🤩

[@PointLobo]

thank you so much!!!

[@lacasadelestudioso]

I loved every second of the video. My ears were fascinated.

[@cjboi646]

Wth this sounds so good

[@shayanzaidi2836]

I NEED AN ENTIRE ALBUM OF ANIME OP CITY POP COVERS

[@giovannytolosa8013]

OMG THIS IS A ABSOLUTELY MASTERPIECE!!!!!

[@PointLobo]

🥹🙏❤️

[@あいう-i5t1e]

クオリティ高杉、シティポップMV含めてこれでもかってくらい濃縮されてる！ヤマタツいるし（笑）

[@PointLobo]

本当に ありがとう ございます!❤️

[@thekalforever]

What a beautiful work, the reference to Tatsuro is just lovely. I love CityPop and Spy X Family, so thank you for this amazing song! Greetings from Mexico.

[@arushiiru]

Comedy bringing a different vibe? I'm in!!

[@Krat1024]

Wwwooowww, I'm Brazilian man and this song reached me... so good to listen... Very very good.

[@PointLobo]

so happy to hear that thank you!!!

[@sorlakgear]

Thanks insta, this song hits sooo hard

[@edowado]

I find myself keep coming back to this. Love it!

[@PointLobo]

awww thanks!! 🙏

[@ruegenthedragon]

dude this looks amazing oh my GOD how do you not have million subscribers???

[@kaaylooon]

that's so awesome~~

[@Bismaper]

Man, it's so fresh. Love this

[@PointLobo]

glad u like it!! thank you!

[@missjoy2925]

SIR THIS IS GENIUS

[@PointLobo]

thank you!!!

[@rifqihatta]

The vibes, the beautiful voices. Man I hope this get more views

[@Kei2Vi]

This is absolutely incredible

[@PointLobo]

thank youuuuuu!!

[@marwannassar8664]

IT'S INCREDIBLE!!!!!

[@PointLobo]

thank you Marwan!!🙏❤️

[@Meowly95]

I need more recommendations like this all the time 🥲😻 this is so good!!!

[@shiaoy]

This is so freaking good

[@animacek_]

This should be in the top charts! Amazing!

[@JoshOMusic]

loving this!

[@kepewb3427]

I LOVEE THISS SO MUCHH, YHR EDITING THE MUSIC, THE VOICE SO GOOD❤

[@PointLobo]

aw thank you!! 🙏

[@TakeOneMusicApp]

EPIC !

[@mochi7oami]

めちゃくちゃ好き💕

[@atlasthechamp82]

Please do a breakdown on how you made this video. I can FEEL the dedication and hard works behind the scene.

[@northernbear7357]

Pff, it really was a good video

[@PointLobo]

ah thank you! ok!! *cracks knuckles*😅

[@mrf28]

This is absolute gold!! Thank God for letting me find this! Music is spot on, but the video... ah, the video. Thank you!

[@PointLobo]

so happy you like thank youuuu!!❤️

[@imnctzen701]

This is sooo COOL!

[@antinapay]

This is amazing. Much love from Sydney

[@PointLobo]

thank you! 🙌

[@averagemadman7495]

Instant classic amazing cover

[@mathewaw]

i really love this, thanks!!!

[@yellowpajuato7681]

You should do more covers like this

[@Aquiesce1302]

Blessed af, thank you for this cover! :)

[@PikaSkywalker]

This is absolutely amazing

[@PointLobo]

aww thanks!!!😭🙏

[@Meowly95]

Why is the algorithm being unfair 😢 I love this ❤

[@gnunahartup4062]

Tatsuro is a funny guy!! This is great , i loved it.. as a city pop fans this is perfect! ❤❤❤❤

[@PointLobo]

so awesome to hear this!! thank youuuu!