KINJAZ | First Performance (Formerly known as ANBU Black Ops)

KINJAZ: Protectors of the Sacred Box
Take a step into the world of the Brother Ninjas...
Kinjaz: A Dance Anime.
Directed by: Mike Song and Anthony Lee
For any inquiries, contact:
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...So this is a concept that I've been wanting to do for a while but never found the time to do it. Finally realized that it's not about finding time, but moreso it's about making time. Completely thankful to all of the homies that took part in this project and made this all possible! Put together in a month, so it's a bit rough. Hope anyone out there watching this can enjoy and maybe be inspired. God bless!
Choreography:
Starry Eyed Intro (floorwork) - Anthony Lee and Mike Song
Starry Eyed - Mike Song
Shots - Anthony Lee
Cuz I Got High - Mike Song and Tony Tran
Pink Panther - Anthony Lee
Mortal Kombat - Toybox
Imogen Heap - Victor Kim
Naruto Theme - Mike Song and Anthony Lee
Music Edited by: Mike Song and Mikey Andaya
Video Filmed and Edited by: Sean Hseih
ANBU consists of:
Mikey Andaya
Jonathan "Toybox" Bronner
Jason Bueno
Jed Florano
Noah Henderson
Sean Hsieh
Lawrence Kao
Victor Kim
Anthony Lee
Jason Park
Ralph Park
Mike Song
Tony Tran
Special Ops:
Alvaro Cadena
Kyle Dineen
Chris Mabini
Brian Nguyen
Alan Paradiso
Ray Ricafort
Jeff Tang
SPECIAL THANKS to Jimmie DeFore Dance Center!!!
www.deforedance.com
Also, special thanks to:
www.thatsfresh.com
Special thanks to Addy Chan for introducing me to the marvelous Starry Eyed track! I am indebted to her fo eva!
February 3, 2010
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[@samchaloner1472]

Anthony Lee, one of members and founders of Kinjas, in 2010 actually thought about giving up dance and getting a 'real job' so he wanted to go out with a bang this performance at Vibe was meant to be his last, so he thought what would be the most stupid thing to do on stage? DRINK, so in those red cups, yes there was alcohol. But because of the reaction of the audience and stuff and how great an experience it was and how much of a great performance this was Anthony Lee is still going strong today. True story

[@LIVIA1797]

Sam Chaloner Never knew that, wow, Anthony is one of my favorite choreographers so phenomenal in everything he does, thank you for sharing if he would have gave up on man the dance community would be empty without him, hurts to think about it.

[@samchaloner1472]

I know when he told me the story I was tearing up like... "Anthony no..." yeah he is brilliant and so unique within the dance community, we are just so lucky to have him really

[@LIVIA1797]

Sam Chaloner Yes., we are.

[@HollowMoonFan]

Sam Chaloner Man.... that's what I kinda fear for dancing in general...

[@trapsoulx]

+Sam Chaloner source pls?

[@yongBane]

UGH. been 5 years and i still get chills from this performance. the choreo, the formations, the energy, the cleanliness, the story, the artistry, etc etc. BEAUTIFUL.

[@Khusuke]

Man, it's been 5 years and this is still my fav performance from them. Goosebumps everytime the naruto theme comes on and they turn around. Fav part is the Starry Eyed tho! haha

[@ApolloLeRoux]

From Anbu protecting the Hokage. To becoming the Hokage.

[@mandynguyen7041]

Yassss

[@JosePlays_]

Does anyone know the song starting at 4:15

[@shawnsmith2686]

Everyone needs to vote for these guys to win American's Best Dance Crew season 8. I have been following there progress for close to 10 years, and now they are on the big screen. Vote for the Kinjaz now!

[@europeanism1]

I am with u !!!

[@DubG89]

This is now a classic. A piece of history. Mike songs naruto choreography defined intricacy. I hope it doesn’t get removed

[@marywannahongka]

After all these years, i'm still getting goosebumps 😬

[@Y_KW]

naruto + mike song + anthoony lee + these amazing dancers = die of epicness

[@cheetahback]

Absolute brilliance! I've been a huge fan of you Mike Song for a while now, and your crew of dancers are so awesome like you. This is my favorite video to date! Thanks for dancing & sharing your talents with us!!!!!!!!!

[@BukBillyOi]

almost 2 years and still hasnt reached a million views, this deserves more than that!

[@BukBillyOi]

0:35 - Ellie Goulding - Starry eyed jakwob remix 2:13 - LMFAO ft. Lil Jon - Shots 3:26 - afroman - cuz i got high 4:12 - simian mobile disco - hot dog 5:53 - pink panther theme 6:24 - mortal kombat theme 2 7:20 - imogen heap - hide and seek 8:55 - naruto main theme hope i helped yall

[@robnorf7454]

8 years later and this shit still blows me away

[@xdanceriina]

um so ive watched this video 7 times straight in a row and i cant get over ittttt OMGGG this is the best thing i have seen in my whole life.

[@cloudsymph]

fun fact; they had shots of tequila during the shots section.

[@starter497]

The dance video that got me inspired to start

[@pkoblall94]

This was such a friggin sick concept!!! entertaining from beginning to end!!!! The shots and cuz i got high sections are my favorite! they were so creative

[@PaonSol]

One of the best dance acts I've ever seen. Absolutely fantastic! Here, have all my thumbs.

[@iTroIIin]

We need a HD version if this!

[@naomiphan3089]

Don't tell me they just put Naruto and Mortal Kombat in there....oh gosh....this. Is. BEAUTIFUL.

[@shenrong05]

Mannnn that was insane. One of the best pieces ive ever seen. Mike song ur a badass.

[@MegaConnorHILL]

This is incredible. Awesome and fantastic. Two years later ands I still luv it -3 go victor kim !!! :D

[@fEYL2k11]

07:30 absolute victor kim power

[@jahmhilruckus4476]

I hope Victor Kim was in Kinjaz's ABDC line up. I wonder what happened to him. He was also not in Quest's line up.

[@angelakdesigns]

You should look up his last performance with Quest crew. Apparently, from what I searched and read, he's going through/recovering from depression. I think a lot happened with him so he had to retire from performing. I'm not really sure what's going on with him now though. He was one of the best performers I've seen.

[@jahmhilruckus4476]

thanks, yeah, I was able to watch that show. Its kind of sad that he had to dance with only D trix as his last performance. Could have been a better retirement if he danced with all of Quest crew. I guess he had his reasons. I hope he is alright. He was a great dancer, singer, and performer.

[@DopeAage]

one of the most amazing things i had ever seen, speechless and dats what i call perfection. They better Continue being this dope

[@Zooks29]

Brilliant!! It doesn't get any better than this. The best VIBE ever......EVER!! Great job gents!!

[@BboyKeiT]

I f*ckin' love Kinjaz Crew

[@TNTANTIHERO]

Has victor always been a member of KINJAZ? didnt know that huh..

[@xinsuytpubgmobile8555]

TNTANTIHERO Also jabbawockeez

[@sleepyfox1]

the whole thing kind of blended together from the begining to the party to fight and to the end. it was all masterfully choreographed. You guys are . . . AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kencarrell]

everytime i watch this it feels like the first time, getting to see it live was such an honor and privilege, this is what the dance community is all about, doing what you love on stage and having a blast while doing it, you can tell they just had plain good old fun in rehearsals and enjoyed themselves while they made this whole set, i only hope one day i can be half as dope as mike song and anthony lee

[@SuperGuitar360]

is victor kim part of kinjaz, whyy isnt he with quest

[@Stanna12345]

I am constantly watching this vid. Absolutely quality! Victor Kim is beast! Mike Song is beast! (love watching him in the background at 3:09 XD) This is just awesome!!

[@crazyhalfasian]

that was Godamn Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! i loved every bit!!!!

[@jasonh213]

everything is so sick! everything i would expect from mike song

[@zachazow]

one word, awsome. Or two words, mind boggeling. Def big fan of Mike Song, Tony Tran, and the rest of the crew....keep doing your thing and cotinue changing the game.

[@NobodyWho128]

I think I watch this video every other day! I just love it soo much!

[@alexxxp]

So many good dancers in this group. The idea is perfect too. Such an inspiration! Thank you so much for putting this all together!

[@faeritenshi]

Wow Mike Song, you never fail to amaze me! Your team did great!

[@taammyyx3]

FLAWLESS! :) looooved the performance. very entertaining.

[@RalosMetsys]

Damn...i absolutely love this. Good Job guys...that shit was straight up dirty as hell.

[@monicapuus]

That is just awesome !! :D

[@Beckstarr2010]

Woahhhhh!.. youu guys aree amzingg and your talent is beyond anythingg. wow i really lovee itnever seen anyting like ya actually.. good job hopee this goes really far!(:

[@DadsGoodFeet]

time goes so fast when i watch this video! So awesome!

[@ESCO613]

I can't stop watching this! SO SICKKKK!!!!!

[@ginogarcia8730]

From the latest podcast .... giving love to ya Anthony. I may not have known y'all since 2010 but I loved ya when I was in college since 2014. I love this performance. But the dance I really love and still can't forget is Firestone - specifically at Urban Paradise 2015. Then after that I just kept watching y'all. Almost every piece and then every competition. Your solo dancing is inspiring to me because you're tall and dancing with all other sized Asians; I'm tall and Asian haha - and you just do subtle movements - economy of motion - in your slow songs. Like Ryan said you can put the smallest details in your movement that make it overall beautiful. I can't believe this was your 'going away' from dance moment to go into sales. But you really then established yourself as a dance leader teaming up with Mike Song to make the legendary Kinjaz!

[@Brigada510]

ive watched this 5 times today...really cool concept and of course dancers :)

[@eaeaeaea07]

wow, there was a lot of thought put into that, great job!

[@asekun022]

amazing !!! i really love this !!

[@f00tballfever]

seen it 10 times now.. never stops entertaining me

[@Shaquel2134]

OMFG that was freakin amazing!!!!!!

[@rumfel123]

Back after 12 years :D Still one of the best performance ever!

[@CrystaLanj3l]

oah you guys are defenetely the best dance group i've seen in my life!!

[@mysteriousistic1]

this was pretttty good :D i love it!!!! thanks for uploading this :D omg, now i am excited to see what mike and anthony has for our kcn(korean culture night) :D tpday haha

[@DadsGoodFeet]

im speachless...so amazing

[@lyvball]

DAMN THIS IS AMAZINGGGGGG! gave me so many chills

[@TECHBEATZ1200]

So much talent on one stage! That's great! I love the narrative aspect of it..

[@phuoc247]

those 4 solo's in the beginning was just the start of then entire killin choreo

[@dianasuju15]

that beautiful, I love it. I was speechless

[@canttouchthis193]

this is so FUCKING EPIC! i keep watching it over and over again. the dude in the begining with the grey hat was amazing. man i wish i was there to see it, look at how much the audience is into it. best dance EVARR. ♥♥♥

[@guardianmae21]

If there's one more thing that's making me smile.. It's this epic video! I watch this every time my insomnia attacks me.. :)

[@RAIZEN345]

no way...this is so f..king awesome...i never had this much fun ever

[@Parallax12]

entertaining and funny at the same time :D SO AWESOME!

[@ItzDaRiicex3]

blazing ^^ great moves and choreography!!

[@BlueBoyof08]

this is my 7th time watching this. i think this is the greatest piece of art i ever seen.

[@Diispaceyone]

That was awesome!!!

[@DarryMilcheva]

This is the most EPIC DANCE I have ever seen in my life!!!! 0_0 I'm blown away!....I almost thought it's just too cool to be true!!!!

[@sunnyx213]

I was stoke to see you guys perform this at Kollaboration 10 yesterday night! Man, seeing this LIVE is 100x better!

[@TrebelRebel]

that was soooo sick >.

[@MistressSith]

That was amazing! Best choreography EVER. Keep it up!

[@martinsLatvia]

the best story I ever seen. that was awesome!!!

[@Marcredible]

definitly added this to my favourites!

[@MrKungfu1313]

Damn I'm here from 2021 and I remember seeing this video for the first time. Made me started dancing ever since

[@MissPurplepaint]

Amazing Choreo! Great Job. :D

[@rAynGuyen123]

cant stop watching thisss!!!!!!!!

[@bittersweetromantic]

This was one of the most EPIC videos that I have ever seen.

[@Momadoo425]

Dopest dope! Awesome performance! Loved every bit of it!

[@melanieejane]

so damn amazing!

[@TheDannyPhamtom]

now this is entertainment and dance at its greatest. gave me chills up my spine

[@ThompsonPham15]

even though i've watched this over 50 times, i still gotta watch it all the way through. just genius concept and sick choreo to go with it.

[@abdcefhgijlk]

oh my gosh. this is absolutely amazing. haha.

[@la7bella7kriste]

has it been 5 years?!? mad respect for staying true to your yourselves. ❤️ KINJAZ. You're an inspiration!

[@Gr8rThenU]

two years later I come back to this video and I'm still amazed...

[@yanz06]

whoohoo!..love this!..love the concept!..didn't expect the party scene at a dojo..haha!.."what the hell"...haha!

[@ItsRickyTann]

That was dope, sickest thing I ever saw.

[@jvpernis1]

This is the first, long taking video, which i am willing to watch through, and like it very much, very every time...! *****

[@wowbucket]

Soooooo amazing!

[@SeungMango]

that was so amazing. i cried.

[@layslee103]

omg! AMAZING!

[@protecterdaz]

never get tired of watching this

[@wowbucket]

The tourists on the far right at 2:22 kill me everytime!

[@Ecksplisit]

No matter how many times I watch this, it's still absolutely wild.

[@iamandge]

this is like my billionth time watching this. it gets better every time

[@PoLoEsQuE]

freaking amazing

[@LeivaBryan]

Great!!! Eso si esta brutal!

[@byakugan235]

Awesome collaboration by some awesome crews. I'm just barely speechless... XD

[@xCiNDYYx3]

that was AMAZINGGGGG.

[@rishrishahmanoppo]

dude that was sick!

[@anonsenseless]

WOW it's really crazy!! amazing freestyle .... I love every perfomances!!!!!! I hope see you in Spain soon! =)

[@Megaliolik]

2 years later i come back to this video and im still amazed !!

[@ripfootball]

You guys are definitely the best dance crew i ever seen

[@Geosstatus]

Awesome show!!!

[@YeNwex3]

BADASS , total dopeness !