Title: "Assassin Man" - Voodoo Dolls

Opening Scene:
The music video kicks off in a vibrant and chaotic anime world, set in the bustling streets of an unknown japanese style city.



The animation style is quintessentially Japanese manga, capturing the essence of the band's post-punk garage sound. Music starts with a raw drumbeat.

Character Introduction:
Jack Lai, the drummer of Voodoo Dolls, is portrayed as the clumsy and ridiculous assassin, armed with unconventional weapons - drumsticks. We discover his very ordinary life in a small messy appartement.



But one day, a crow brings him a message. His mission : to eliminate the talented guitarist, Haru Shibata.




Scenes depict Haru Shibata (Jack's target) practicing guitar, and playing guitar live during a rock concert.




The narrative shifts to Haru Shibata's daily life. Each time, she is alerted, feeling observed by an hostile presence.

We see Haru navigating the city with confidence, in a commercial area.



Listenning to her playlist, sitting on a public bench....



Eating ramen in a restaurant....




or in her bathroom....




Montage of Comedic Pursuits: we see Jack in various situations, observing his target. Absurdity heightens as Jack stumbles through various mishaps. Jack's assassination attempts are interspersed with comedic scenes. Children chase him, throwing rocks while he tries to escape. Dogs join the pursuit, playfully biting at his heels. We also discover Jack positionned on the top of a roof, suddenly attacked by birds....and falling from the roof where he was standing.




The video builds anticipation as Jack continues to bumble through his mission, struggling to match Haru's prowess. The tension rises with each failed attempt, accompanied by the catchy chorus of "Assassin Man."

Street Showdown:
The climax unfolds in the vibrant streets of this unknown asian city. Haru and Jack engage in an epic showdown, blending martial arts moves with electrifying guitar riffs. Jack tries to use his pour ninja skills, while Haru masterfully uses her fast finger playing technique to shoot yellow Lazer beams. The animation captures the dynamic energy of the band's post-punk vibe.



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Haru's Victory: in the end, we see Haru screaming "Punkpup", I'm choosing you!!!!" She summons a sort of...flashy colored pokémon like pet to finish the fight.
"Use your Anti-Pop Paw attack now, motherfucker!!!!"



With the power of rock'n Roll, Punkpup Unleashes a burst of electric energy with punk rock intensity on Jack, who immediately falls off the ground, KO.



Ultimately, Haru Shibata prevails, showcasing her manga-style superpowers. Jack's defeat is both comical and spectacular.

Haru finally captures him by throwing a yellow and black pokeball in the traditional anime style, solidifying her victory.



The screen shows her pet, Punkpup, receiving +1 experience point, which is very low, but coherent with Jack's level. However, Haru seems bothered about that (and the lack of challenge...).

Closing Scene:
Haru is back in her flat. She opens a secret door, leading to a room where she stores a huge collection of pokeballs. Probably opponents she already defeated.



She stores Jack's pokeball on a shelf, next to other pokeballs. Jack's ball moves a bit, but soon, a red light and a "click" noise confirm that the pokeball is sealed. Jack is captured. Haru seems satisfied.



End credits.

Edited by user 09 February 2024 18:09:49(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Angelo: Welcome back, basement dwellers! We're still hanging out with the amazing Voodoo Dolls. So, Jack, Haru, big congratulations on "Assassin Man" – the song and the video. absolute fire! Congrats on that, seriously! How did this come to life?

Jack: Thanks, man! Well, we hired the best authors on the planet for this one.

*Laughter*

Haru: All 5 years old!

*More laughter*

Jack: But in all seriousness, the idea hit us while binge-watching City Hunter anime. Busy days, you know?

Haru: *with a grin* Indeed, our schedules are packed.

Jack: We wanted to portray an incompetent assassin, and the lyrics... well, it's our style, eh?

Angelo: A chaotic genius at work, I see. Now, who came up with the idea of doing an anime for this?

Haru: Anime fits the grotesque vibe of the song. Making an anime video....It takes longer, but it lets your imagination run wild.

Angelo dives into some tweets. Erica Hess from The Harlots says, "Upstaged by the animal sidekick. Punkpup plush. Gimme. Now." Thoughts, Haru?

Haru: *laughs* This son of a ***** is the real star of the video.

Angelo: Speaking of Pokémon, do you two like them?

Haru: Hate them.

Angelo: *intrigued* Why?

Haru: I heard the creator loved animals, but if he really cared, he should've educated kids about wildlife, not make them capture virtual beasts, make them fight against each other....and everyone seems so happy, especially these beasts, happy to be dominated and used for little fuckers' ambitions....Pokémon is obscene.

*Angelo amused, Jack amused*

Angelo: Now, about The Harlots?

Haru: *pretends not to understand*The Harlots what? Do they like Pokémon?

Angelo: *laughs* No, no, no... do you like The Harlots?

Jack: Erica's from Osaka too, right?

Haru: Yeah, we're from the same city. I enjoy many songs from The Harlots.

*Haru starts singing a Harlots song, joined by Jack*

"HUNCHBACK
HUNCHBACK RAY.
HUNCHBACK
HUNCHBACK
HUNCHBACK RAY
THOSE MOTHERFUCKERS WILL HUNCHBACK PAY!"

*Haru and Jack have a laughs*

Jack: really a great song

Angelo: How does it feel to get praise from a band like The Harlots?

Jack: Rewarding. More than awards. It means we're on the right path.

Angelo: Karoliena Summers from Atomic War Brides also gave you a shoutout.

Haru: It means a lot coming from bands we respect.

Twitch question: "Haru, why aren't you on social media?"

Haru: *bothered* Dumb question. It's shite. Never in my life.

Jack: She just could not control herself.

Haru: I guess I don't need this in my life. And people turn crazy using them.

*Laughter*

Angelo : Well, it's nearly the end of the show. We have a little tradition here. We ask our guests to share a video with us, from a band, an artist, whatever...who inspired you....

Haru: Yeah, we picked a song called "Yellow Hate" by a small japanese band called: Sa Yuu. I listenned to them when I was younger, and it showed me a different way to play music.

Jack: This video is totally crazy...this woman who hates yellow....it inspired us a lot, especially our aesthetics.

Haru: Totally. Love them.

Angelo: Well, basement buddies, that's a wrap for today's episode of Angelo's Basement! A massive shoutout to Voodoo Dolls for bringing a killer new single, "Assassin Man."

If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more shows with more artists, and share your thoughts in the comments. Special thanks to all of you watching on Twitch – your comments and questions keep this basement alive!

Before we sign off, huge gratitude to Haru and Jack for being here. It's been a blast.

Jack : Thanks man. That was cool.

Haru: Thank you.

Angelo: And, of course, Haru's pick – "Yellow Hate" by Sa Yuu. Check it out, and let us know what you think. Until next time, stay groovy !

Edited by user 12 March 2024 16:34:35(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified