de Blob advertised in very strange way in Japan

by David Hinkle { Dec 3rd 2008 at 3:35PM }

This might be one of the weirdest ads we've ever seen, to tell the truth. Much like those awesome ads for the Sega Saturn starring Segata Sanshiro, we see potential for many more commercials starring the man above, whether they are for de Blob or not. Watch and try to believe this is happening.

Gallery: de Blob

Tags: ad, advert, advertising, blue-tongue, commercial, japan, thq

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

MarkShark @ Dec 3rd 2008 3:56PM

But.. what does it have to do with de Blob?

bukizzle715 @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:02PM

If THQ cries about de Blob not selling on Wii, then I think I can point out to them why. Seriously, if I saw this commerical without any previous knowledge of the game I would forever hate THQ and Nintendo (for allowing them to make such a moronic commercial involving their system.) Anyway, I'm going to go rub feces on my eyes to clear my vision of this mess.

ike @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:12PM

....i dont understand....

LenN @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:17PM

you do realize this is for the japanese audience. Its not so weird to see these type of commercials there. So dont go hating nintendo or even THQ for trying in japan. there are many (i mean many) commericals that are just not suited for the western audience.

I thought it was interesting.

Matias @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:17PM

My face warped like 100 times through the video, what was the director injecting, smoking or drinking. Hell i want some, it probably will give me magic trips to awesome places.

bhengh @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:20PM

Are you sure you haven't been had? What does that have to do with the game?

sydscrib @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:36PM

He's a pretty good dancer, haha.
But I agree with some of the others. This really has nothing to do with de Blob. Unless the lyrics say something about the game, this commercial makes no sense. =)

Dani @ Dec 4th 2008 9:59AM

ok. I used to be a ballet teacher, and ummm, he's good. Very good. So good I can see where he is pulling back technique to dumb it down.

not entirely sure how this relates to the wii. But then again, I'm not japanese

jello00 @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:42PM

Oh man... I've just had the craziest urge to play de Blob.

That hypnotic dancing.... must... play... de... Blob....

du du da te, de de de ta...

Anthony @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:08PM

This is why no one takes Japan seriously anymore.

Good-Things-phile @ Dec 3rd 2008 7:44PM

You mean people once took Japan seriously?! *shock*

TracerBullet @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:58PM

Annhhhhh.... wait until brain restarts.

Ok... huh...

Well, the guy is a pretty good dancer, and may atract some buyers. I guess.

He'll not have success advertising Wii Fit, however.

OrlandoCR @ Dec 4th 2008 12:52AM

He looks just like the "Star Wars Kid".

Parker @ Dec 4th 2008 11:01AM

You know, considering his size, and the ridiculous costume and bad haircut, I was impressed. He is a great dancer and very graceful. The video didn't have anything to do with de Blob, but I still appreciate it for what it was. I thought the glasses sliding off his nose at the end was a nice touch. I guess I don't have the attitude of the typical American gamer, so sue me... but I have respect for the skill behind good ballet (even in the bizzarest of contexts).

truecaiora @ Dec 4th 2008 11:25AM

Yeah... I just don't see the relevance.

boo @ Dec 4th 2008 11:47AM

First off, it's too long to be a commercial in the sense of something that airs on TV. Second, it's a full on music video probably for a de Blob image song. Hey, it worked for Pikmin.

It's certainly entertaining but I bet dollars to donuts (which may actually be the more recognized currency these days) that this is not the extent of the Japanese ad campaign for de Blob.