LockStep (ウラオモテ) A Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国) 15th Anniversary Tribute!

Happy 15th Anniversary to Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Rhythm Heaven DS)!
The first international Rhythm Heaven game came out in Japan on July 31st, 2008.
Here's a fun little animation to celebrate!
Animated by Me
Edited by GardenArcade

[@babyjeff]

THIS IS ADORABLE!!! if i’m not mistaken, that was tsunku at the end instead of the classical composers that the locksteppers normally form. incredibly sweet

[@CRHIX]

Yea that’s right (the classical composer is Bach btw)

[@alainrivera2476]

​@@WorkInProgress1905people can watch multiple channels yk

[@alainrivera2476]

​@@WorkInProgress1905people can watch multiple channels

[@AnoTim-yl6xn]

@WorklnProgress1905 that's crazy

[@WorkInProgress1905]

@@AnoTim-yl6xn fax lol

[@aes9829]

0:52 0:58 I really love how you included literally every character in Rhythm Heaven, including the girl and the man from Freeze Frame that only come out once to block your sight and the animal head guy in Love Lab that you can see when you fail the game. True gamer moment.

[@Somerandomguy2763]

The Mysterious Lab Furry Guy from Love Lab can be half seen if you look at the right of the display

[@boxtenplush]

@@Somerandomguy2763Oh yea

[@Pobre1987]

I'm a fan of cheer readers and they didn't show up

[@りべりおーん-b5n]

That's a great video. Tsunku, the producer of the Rhythm Heaven series, praised this video in a tweet.

[@HYP3RBYT3-p8n]

So he noticed the part about a new game? (Yeah, I already knew that he said he would be up for doing more games)

[@Pixilpawzz]

THIS IS SO CUTE THANK U KEVIN 4 KEEPING OUR FANDOM ALIVE

[@avi_mation]

@radka984what the frick

[@Element30Zn]

no@radka984

[@Quazex9174]

No,Thank YOU and all the others for playing such a magical gamethat made our childhood 20x better

[@Googol_0]

@@Quazex9174 No-no-no-NO! Thanks all of you for bringing me into this fandom!

[@ElpepeEtesechetesech-cu5kk]

Minus8 does so too

[@peanut4668]

I love how all the games featured are all in order from built to scale to karate joe :] such a cute animation

[@derpfinity4140]

I liked how everyone from Rhythm Heaven DS was there... was not expecting that ending though, but it was a pretty funny ending

[@mienguy-rt2wn]

Not the endless games though, although I'm pretty sure they were the behind-the-scenes guys.

[@emeraldnickel]

J.S. Bach says: That was, like, every rhythm heaven character! Your animations were in time the whole way through! It was so good that it literally brought me back from the dead! Superb!

[@name6953]

yea

[@Celesteel0774]

I love the reference at the beginning of the Monkies not actually liking the giraffe

[@しーなまる]

おすすめに突然出てきたんだけど凄すぎる… DSで夢中になってリズム天国をやってたのを思い出した

[@Meals-sh9fs]

I did too!

[@Yayman667]

The fail at the end of lockstep was so relatable and I very much hope for a new rhythm heaven game they have now put 2 warioware games on switch hopefully we can get a rhythm heaven game for switch someday

[@avi_mation]

That jumpscared me I have high volume and I'm by myself 😭

[@Jameor]

i dont think there will be a rhythm heaven game on switch, sadly

[@Yayman667]

@@Jameor we can only hope

[@Jameor]

@@Yayman667 if the new console releases in late 2024 - early 2025 then they would have around a year to make the game, and i don't think that'll happen

[@alaeriia01]

I love how all the other stepswitchers all go "bruh" in unison

[@asary1514]

つんく♂さん本人巡回済み…!すげえ!

[@HYP3RBYT3-p8n]

0:16 Lockstep 0:22 Built to scale 0:28 Fillbots+Glee Club 0:34 Fan Club 0:40 Shoot-‘Em-Up+Rhythm Rally 0:43 Blue Birds 0:46 Moai Doo-Wop+Love Lizards 0:48 Crop Stomp 0:52 Freeze Frame 0:53 The Dazzles 0:55 Munchy Monk+DJ School 0:56 Drummer Duel 0:58 Love Lab 0:59 Splashdown 1:02 Big Rock Finish 1:03 Dog Ninja 1:06 Frog Hop 1:09 Space Soccer 1:12 Lockstep Again 1:15 Karate Man+Rockers 1:21 Airboarder 1:27 Lockstep Again, Again. 1:36 :(

[@uglyferalcat149]

I just realized that the person who made this also made the “U Rappin’ Bad” video. How is it possible to be so talented and iconic?

[@SylverstoneKhandr]

Man, I wish we got a new game in the series. It's been way too long. Still, much love to RHDS for being the gateway for me!

[@saas9997]

1:30 That's Tsunku right? That's so cool

[@blabberfish4095]

Rhythm heaven ds was my first entry in the series and even though lockstep is one of the hardest parts for me, this is fantastic work and brings bang good times. Thank you.

[@avi_mation]

Same

[@tehnocriz8967]

+, но самый сложный это рокеры 2

[@MeleeGamer]

Besides the fact that she goes "Ah, oh well," an accurate representation of getting right to the end of Lockstep and then missing.

[@Cheesever]

Pretty chill and cool!! Love it!

[@masureii]

It’s things like this that keep the fandom alive. This is such a cute tribute!

[@Shadowmanisreallycool]

i havent even watched this through yet and i already know it'll be amazing

[@voodoo2130]

Amazing! This is a perfect final credit scene where every characters come together for a final dance scene.

[@aaron_27]

Lol, this animation is so good! It's actually impossible to lose on the last part of the song, it doesn't register any inputs at the end, you can literally miss every input at that part and you will not lose the perfect

[@RhythicManRhythm]

Just doing the Stepswitchers would have been enough but the fact that it did other characters made it so much better. Funny ending too!

[@chromadeline578]

AWWW this is adorable and so well made!! I had no idea it was the game’s 15th anniversary… it’s my favorite in the series I feel like I gotta do something for it now!

[@ToadToad7]

I love that you love Rhythm Heaven, you give it the most love with stuff like this ❤️

[@seafoam8845]

This is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED omgg

[@CaravanNoobs]

Ahhhhh!! Gonna be rewatching this on loop for the next few days I know.

[@DaftHusky]

This is seriously delightful, thank you for always sharing your passion of the Rhythm Heaven series! ❤️

[@Lakailey1000]

THIS IS ACTIVATING MY AUTISM POWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lakailey1000]

this video brought me to tears

[@KingS1zzle]

I would pay anything for a poster or shirt of all these frames. This video is awesome! Love your work Kevin and YES I hope we get a new game soon

[@razorback9999able]

Arnold: I'll be back Stepswitcher: MY BACK!

[@themangomanjuice]

Very wholesome video, I have always loved the Rhythm Heaven games growing on my DS and 3DS.

[@alexionstar8099]

OMG I was SO not expecting that ending LOL, that was BRILLIANT!!!!!! KUDOS, I laughed REALLY loud here hahahahah

[@MrFoxInc]

That is so absolutely wonderful! Put a smile on my face. Thank you!

[@ViewerIsLame]

Cool.

[@jamminoutrexan5474]

This is such an adorable animation concept as a tribute!! Awesome job!

[@paulbunyunn]

Phenomenal work as usual, Kevin! 👏👏👏 I truly hope we get a new Rhythm Heaven soon! It is definitely in my top 5 video game series of all time! Keeping to the beat is just so FUN! 🤩

[@TanteiRotana]

This is amazing! Thanks for animating it!!!

[@Lain_000]

THIS IS AMAZING OMG, I've been obsessed with rhythm heaven since the start and it's amazing to see that people still care for this silly game^_^ ALSO TSUNKUBOY NOTICED YOUR WORK, he made a tweet about this video on his Twitter!congrats!^_^

[@KennethPlaysOfficial]

I think it’s sad Nintendo isn’t making another one because it still has a passionate community. Imagine how much money they would make if they made another one

[@FwkZPouletV]

Awww this so cute i love it! Good job!!

[@espariacreations]

Beautiful, that’s so much nostalgia in one video

[@Not_beanss]

Normal people: listen and bump head Me: imitates the movement of the switchers

[@mossarieko]

This is amazing!! Thank you for making me remind how much I loved this game!

[@shin_oc_ca]

So cute and feel respectful!!

[@lucassvica6388]

Hace muy poco complete el juego para la nintendo 3ds. Quedé completamente fascinado con todas las referencias de tu animación. Muchas gracias, nuevo suscriptor

[@TheBig60]

This is just…gorgeous! I love all the cameo’s, characters, the style, EVERYTHING! Thank you for making my day! 😊

[@正社員-d7z]

まじ本当に好きすぎる。 めちゃくちゃ可愛い🥲🥲

[@Absquatula]

please tell me that's Tsunko's face flashing at 1:30 lolol it's perfect

[@Yoymicanalmierdero]

Super cute and well animated, great work!

[@gamenwatch6269]

Two WarioWare's... I mean I love Warioware don't get me wrong, but surely after Warioware, Move it. The company will make Rhythm Heaven on Switch????? Right?

[@boredgabe4874]

Kevin is singlehandedly keeping rhythm heaven alive

[@spike2623]

Tomorrow it’s 16th anniversary of rhythm heaven DS

[@bananabike279]

That was so cute!!! Your animations and art style are always so charming and works so well with Rhythm Heaven

[@jahook2458]

Lockstep needs a spinoff game it is seriously such a good game!!

[@Poyal]

This is soooo underrated! Amazing vid ❤

[@eliasesmaeli5408]

dancer: *fails* everyone: *executes dancer*

[@animatedblox7461]

Great vid! Always love seeing RH love and your work is always phenomenal! Happy 15th anniversary Rhythm Tengoku Gold/Rhythm Heaven/Rhythm Paradise/Rhythm World!

[@oddie97]

This is amazing, perfect, beautiful, stunning.

[@Dragonking3787]

I adore your artsyle! Loved this animation, and I love this game!

[@sanes4402]

this is a masterpiece, thank you so much for this :))

[@lostumbre11a]

please make another one of these this year! its so cute, and i love the “P Go for Perfect!” in the top left corner.

[@TheBrianJ]

I just want to know one thing; why do the squares from Built to Scale rotating in sync have such a powerful aura???

[@PunYT]

Failing the Perfect attempt at the final input. I FELT that.

[@ExpIDK]

"Soon" is the only word that cannot describe a new Rhythm Heaven game, and it's only a matter of time for Robert Topala to step in there too

[@sweetaplle]

if all of the theories are correct, today, we'll be getting a 2.2 release date, or at least some form of news that leads to it

[@derpfinity4140]

can confirm he stepped in before a new rhythm heaven lol

[@kamalemons545]

Oh my goodness, this gives me pure joy! It's simply beautiful, i wish I found this sooner!

[@fuitbythefoot]

theyre all doing it THEYRE ALL DOING IT THIS IS SO ADORABLE LOOK AT THEM GO

[@griefingg0lem685]

So very amazing, thank you Kevin. And here's to hoping for a new game.

[@MaeIsOkay]

Ahhhh this is so cute! Such a great celebration of rhythm heaven ds

[@SNBreal]

Notice that each appearance is in Order you play it as I LOVE THAT - SUPERB

[@FedoraKirb]

I had a huge smile on my face the entire time, this was lovely.

[@SYOKYA]

ウラオモテの曲はやっぱ良いよな〜♫　2024.4.16

[@IStoleAllYourCookies]

What a way to celebrate one of my favorites from the Game!

[@alejjtheninja5803]

I wanna scream in adoration for this animation but I do enough of that on Twitter, so I'll just, as someone who never got to play Rhythm Heaven, this makes my heart full, thank you so much for this beautiful video. 🧡

[@SugarVivStudios]

😭 noooo right at the end too

[@Dragon2o05]

This was so good!!!

[@Bookworm12-j9t]

0:58 chipmunk guy staring into your soul

[@heatwavechill8598]

Bro is single handedly keeping the fandom alive

[@cosm1cxo]

cant let gng know i fw this

[@StudioLNL]

That was one perfect locksteppin' video! Besides, if EpicHaxGuy were still here by now, he would've been amazed by this video.

[@StudioLNL]

One year later: Hard to believe it's the 16th anniversary! It's still a perfect locksteppin' video, even today!

[@Melisareb]

So cute! This is a certified hai hai hai ha ha classic.

[@Outta_Orbitt]

Keep hoping. We'll get one eventually!

[@arm7595]

Very cute animation, and I know how you feel because I was surprised they didnt make a game for the switch

[@Its_Lanci]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. THANKS FOR CREATING THIS WONDER :D

[@elmermacanas1414]

I like lockstep so much

[@elmermacanas1414]

Who likes karete Man

[@MysteryMedia2001]

Even though perfect was dropped at the last second. This is a perfect in my heart

[@stephanysky4188]

I love LockStep

[@Xerclipse]

Its so refreshing seeing a reanimated Rhythm Heaven game have a mistake or a fuck up on the P rank.

[@spike2623]

That’s soo cool you should try the same thing but in the anniversary of the Wii version

[@rafly2642]

Very amzing animation! I love it!

[@LeandroD4]

The best rhythm heaven animation if I watched ❤

[@nothayley]

this is impossibly cute omg

[@mythicalrock2486]

8 years without a game. we’ll last. i hope

[@peachteachREAL]

THIS IS WONDERFUL

[@DPStation]

wait this is adorable

[@alexread6767]

Great work, it's very sweet

[@tadanomovu_lifeafter]

思い出が蘇ってくる

[@salmin320]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!!

[@MaskMan1Official]

I swear if nintendo does nothing with rhythm heaven soon im gonna go crazy

[@cocobeanz679]

super cool and cute! i hope someday we can get a new title in the series