Have you ever fought a ROBOT???... I have and I WON!!!

in #travel6 years ago (edited)

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What up Steemers? Let me tell you about that one time I kicked a robot's ass! It was a few years ago but I still remember it like it was yesterday...

My sister and I were visiting Japan for the first time and we had plenty of crazy, cool things to do on our Japan novice list...
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One of the top ones being a visit to the world famous ROBOT RESTAURANT!!! For those that aren't familiar it is a themed restaurant/bar in a basement of the Shinjuku nightlife district. Along with said robots the out of this world show includes dancers, pyrotechnics, laser displays and fit inducing strobe lights, making it one of the most random and quintessential Japanese experiences out there!
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On our arrival we are still wearing our Minnie Mouse ears from our visit to Disneyland earlier that day. When picking up our tickets, we are asked if we would like to be a part of the show? My sister instantly declines the offer. I'm however intrigued so ask "What would I do in the show?" They answered "you get to fight one of our robots with giant boxing gloves" ... 🤔 ummmm HELL YES I will be in the show!!!
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If the decor in the foyer and waiting area are anything to go by we are definitely in for the unexpected! Despite being a restaurant and offering dinner and show tickets we opted to just watch the show. All of the reviews for the show are next level but the quality of the meals however is quite mediocre.

When we are shown to our seats, it seems that perhaps my volunteering in the show scored us an upgrade! We are front and centre. Order some drinks and wait for the craziness to begin.
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It's not too long before the lights dim and the sounds of beating drums start as colourfully lit carriages roll out.
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Show escalates quickly with more carriages rolling out with dancers and guitarists ripping up the chords 🎶
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After everyone is well and truly hyped up, the stage turns into a ring. Two robots enter the ring and start fighting.
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It comes apparent that one of these robots may be one of the robots I have to fight! So like any professional fighter I size up my possible opponents, studying their moves. Sure enough after one of the robots is knocked to the ground, it is announced they are looking for a contender to take on the champion... my seat number is called and it's my time to show everyone how it's done 👊
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Not going to lie, the robot puts up a good fight for a couple of rounds but can tell he is getting tired from back to back matches... I deliver some lethal punches and he is down!
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Stays down for the count and I'm declared the winner 🏆🥇🥊
Now that my participation is done and dusted, I can now enjoy the madness of the rest of the show. Pandas riding a cow, then fighting a robot. Giant shark then eating robot. Monkey flying across room by a butterfly.
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We wait in anticipation with no idea what to expect or what is going to come out next!...
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Mad max style vehicles, laser fighting machines, cabaret singing girls, giant robotic snake and terminators carrying dancing girls apparently!
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The staff then hand out glow sticks to everyone and the room is descended in darkness. All we can see is our glow sticks and break dancers wearing this get up.
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All the dancers and robots come out for a fitting finale for the 90 minutes of insanity we all just witnessed!
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This show has to be seen to be believed and to really appreciate it for the work of random art it is. So if you are ever in the crazy metropolis of Tokyo make sure you check out this crazy show, I doubt you will be disappointed✌
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What a rad spot!!
Kind of a metaphor for steemit also, I feel like I'm constantly fighting bots on here :-)

Haha never thought of it that way but definitely :)

This place looks amazing!! It is on my bucket list for sure 😁

It sure is! Def a must for the bucket list :)

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Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated :)

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This looks incredible!!! Now I want to go to Tokyo!

It really is!... so much fun aswell. You def should go :)

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