• Login
No Result
View All Result
The Urban Twist
NEWSLETTERS
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion
The Urban Twist
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment Music

Mike Shinoda Drops Futuristic Anime-Video for Single ‘World’s On Fire’

  • Richard Behr By Richard Behr
  • /
  • September 11, 2019
  • 10:26 pm
Facebook
Twitter
Email

Since releasing his debut solo album ‘Post Traumatic’ in June of last year, Mike Shinoda – the rapper slash singer of Linkin Park – has released a visual for almost every track from his LP. Most of the music videos from his CD are made in home-video style, as Mike stated early on he chose ‘simplified’ visuals as he then felt a closer connection to his fans. Especially as ‘Post Traumatic’ was released nearly a year after the suicide of Linkin Park’s lead singer Chester Bennington, and the majority of the songs deal with that fact. Sometimes though, the style of his visuals have been changed up. ‘Ghosts’ for example, is promoted with a sock puppet video, to lift the project out of the dark. He also switched his home-video style in favor of colorful ripped off photographs in ‘Make Up As I Go’, that when put together create moving images of Mike and featured singer K.Flay. This time for ‘World’s On Fire’, Mike surprised his fans with a full done anime in futuristic style, partly reminiscent of the Mega Man video game series.

On social media, Mike shares how the project came to fruition:

“I’ve never taken an animated project from beginning to end. This video, for ‘World’s On Fire,’ seemed to arrive in my head with a full story, setting, and characters all at once, and I couldn’t ignore it. I’m so grateful for Venturia, Juan, Henry, Devin, Crunchyroll, and all the wonderful people who helped make it a reality along the way. Please enjoy it, and don’t forget to share it with friends.”

‘World’s On Fire’

The story is set in a future setting. It starts off with a morning routine of a couple living in a futuristic apartment in a skyscraper – full of electronics and Star Trek-sliding doors – with big windows to see the entire view of an urban city, full of flying vehicles. While eating cereal, a tiny but evil-looking caterpillar is about to attack the male protagonist, but his girlfriend who has a built-in plasma shooter as a right arm shoots a canon-beam towards the insect, but by mistake blasts a hole in the window as her weapon is just too powerful. These kinds of mishaps continue to happen during both their workdays at a sandwich shop – firing a plastic bag that’s carried by the wind outside, or destroying a robotic dog-walker who is standing outside the sandwich place – creating massive damage with her powerful plasma shoots. Even though her intent is to help or protect, her boyfriend eventually has to clean up the mess. But, when the city gets unexpectedly attacked by an evil super-sized caterpillar, the plasma shooter turns out to be more useful than ever as the girl is the only one who can save the city.

An evil super-sized caterpillar destroys the city in ‘World’s On Fire’.

‘World’s On Fire’ is one of the highlights of ‘Post Traumatic’ – hip-hop is mixed up with alternative beats that blend together with electronic music. The lyrics, that speak about wanting to be with a loved one when the world is literally on fire – or when life crashes down – are greatly translated in anime form, directed by Mike Shinoda & Juan M. Urbina and released on September 5, 2019.

Fun Fact: When watching closely, a lot of easter eggs can be found in the video. The ‘Post Traumatic’ album cover hangs on a wall next to the dumpster where a cat is resting. Moreover, a sign that reads ‘Agoura Pizza’ is a nod to Agoura Hills, California – Linkin Park’s born place, and the sandwich shop where both main characters work is called ‘Xero Sandwiches’ – ‘Xero’ being the original name idea for Linkin Park.

You can check out the music video/anime here:

‘World’s On Fire’ Official Music Video

Tags: Alternative RockanimationanimeCartoonEDMhip-hopLinkin ParkMike ShinodaMusic VideoPost Traumatic
Richard Behr

Richard Behr

I am an experienced writer for articles in music, entertainment and occasionally other fields. My writing style is detailed and informative without draining on subjects, digging into the content in a fun approach. My articles, therefore, are known to be enjoyable, fast and easy to read for every target group.

From The Web

Related Stories

Related Posts

Jssan brings multicultural vibes, and a dose of reality with new single, “City of Mine”
Entertainment

Jssan brings multicultural vibes, and a dose of reality with new single, “City of Mine”

November 4, 2022
Edidion
#ArtistTalk

When R&B meets Afrobeat: Edidion presents his new Single ‘Concentration’ in Exclusive Interview: “It’s Now the Time to Challenge Myself.”

October 12, 2022
Mind Over Matter: An Interview with hip-hop artist J.R.Clark
Entertainment

Mind Over Matter: An Interview with hip-hop artist J.R.Clark

May 20, 2022
Jay Kayze keeps hope alive with new single, “Dollar N a Dream”
Entertainment

Jay Kayze keeps hope alive with new single, “Dollar N a Dream”

March 18, 2022
Entertainment

Kid Ziggy tackles matters of the heart with new single, “Lipstick Stains”

January 28, 2022
DJ 3rd Heaven Dives Into Hard Trap in ‘No Fear’ and Shapes EDM on a Creative Mindset
#ArtistTalk

DJ 3rd Heaven Dives Into Hard Trap in ‘No Fear’ and Shapes EDM on a Creative Mindset

January 10, 2022

TRENDING

Sorry. No data so far.

LATEST NEWS

Kim Kardashian’s Plea to President Biden: Severe Ties with Azerbaijan

3 weeks ago
Ice Spice Teams Up With Dunkin’ in an Unconventional Donut Collaboration

Ice Spice Teams Up With Dunkin’ in an Unconventional Donut Collaboration

3 weeks ago
selective focus half face closeup photography of female s green eyes

3 Essential Tips to Choose the Right Lash Style for You

3 weeks ago
shallow focus photo of stormtrooper

4 Benefits of Playing Gel Blasters for Teenagers and Adults

4 weeks ago
close up photography of man smoking

Vaping Linked to Lower Sperm Counts, Reduced Sex Drive, and Shrunken Testicles

4 weeks ago
Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ is Perfect for Jazz Lovers

Lyia Meta’s ‘Always You’ is Perfect for Jazz Lovers

2 months ago
  • Write For Us
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Copyright & DMCA
  • About Us
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Ownership Policy

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.