Death Stay 2: Why Sam sings and dances in the hot springs? Hideo Kojima's nostalgic Japanese comedy legend Easter egg explains

since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Players released last week have been discovering Various unexpected collaborations and Easter eggs in the game. Some of them rely on specific knowledge of cultural phenomena. If you've already relaxed with Sam in the Hotsprings with Dollman, you might have stumbled upon the tribute of Japanese comedy, which creates nostalgia for many Japanese players but may be unfamiliar with overseas audiences.

Towed cargo all over the death, stranded 2 Mexico The vast Mexico and the Australian open world are a tough job for everyone's favorite Port Sam. Waiting to discover in a hidden position, the tsushima-style ghost is hot-bombed. Not only do these give you a chance to get Norman Reedus to take off his kit again, but it also rewards players with a variety of enthusiasts. If it's not interesting enough that placing a bucket on top of a hill allows him to travel quickly during the hot spring months, Hotsprings has other secrets. If you bring a doll to dip it, ask him to sing. He will become a Japanese comedian Cha Kato. He will then start bringing a engaging tune with a confused Sam dancing with him. The song and dance is made up of the long-running Japanese comedy show “8ji da yo! Zennin Shuugou! (It's 8 o'clock! Everyone is coming together!). Naturally, Dollman serenades start at 8 p.m. game time, adding extra detail to this tribute.

It aired on Saturday nights from 1969 to 1985, and there have been many repetitions and related shows since then The show and its rhythmic ending theme song of “Ba-Ban-ba-ba-ban-ban-ban-ban-ban” For most Japanese players, it may be immediately recognized, which may trigger nostalgic childhood memories, especially those of Kojima generation.

The show is led by the Drifters Comedy Group and combines sketches and musical performances, with each plot starring a different pop singer. (As a side note, the late Ken Shimura is probably the most well-known member outside of Japan An English teacherand later found fame on the Internet. )

The drifter's humor often tends to tilt the spices of swaying with occasional rough jokes, and is also popular with children. As a family-oriented show, the version of the theme song that is played at the end is often encouraged by children to start getting ready to go to bed. Not only is Death Stranding 2 not satisfied with a version of the iconic theme, it can also vary based on the lyrics of the Hotspring Sam where Sam is.

At first glance, it seems like a pretty random Easter egg, but the theme song's title is “ii yu da na” (literally, “this is good hot water, isn't it?”) is about enjoying hotsprings. this Original version Recorded by Duke Aces in the mid-1960s and later cover By 8ji da yo's drifter! 1969.

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— Hideo Kojima (@Kojima_Hideo) June 26, 2025

On June 27, Hideo Kojima himself vaguely hints at Cha Kato's “Came-in-Death” by posting the aforementioned photos and the aforementioned photos of the comedian on X with a simple emoji title. Mixed Reception to Death 2 VTUBER Cooperationcomments on the drifter Easter eggs of Japanese fans (as reported by Japanese news website Game*Spark). Comments like “The Drifter is Japan’s Treasure” and appreciation for surprise tribute. Some even expressed hope that the island would find a way to add the famous Wanderer Shig Dance Enter the game as well. Others are worried that overseas players won’t understand the reference, but it seems that this cameo may have a new interest in Japanese pop culture during the Ahara era.

The island is also surprised by the players who stare into the night sky. Recent interview Game*SparkKojima was asked about Easter eggs and cameo and said, “I put all this stuff in. The staff went away, right?” When I asked them “please add this”, please give me a blank stare and if you look up you can see a very beautiful sky. At least it's less creepy than his ghost, and you can take pictures back in MGS2.

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Verity Townsend is a Japanese freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for Game News website Automaton West. She also wrote articles about Japanese culture and film for various publications.