Synopsis

An animated science-fiction tableau turns "Domo Origato" into a compact robot fantasy. Stylized yellow machines fly through futuristic surroundings, appear in coordinated formations, and move with the mechanical precision expected from the song's electronic treatment. The imagery favors motion, repetition, and bright, graphic contrasts over a conventional narrative, creating the feel of a late-1990s anime-inspired dance clip. Its visual world echoes the track's robotic theme while keeping the focus on rhythm, machine imagery, and rapid animated movement.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Domo Origato" is a German electronic dance adaptation of Styx's 1983 hit "Mr. Roboto," retaining the recognizable Japanese phrase from the original song.

• The track was released in Germany in 1999 and 2000 through BMG and Stereophonic. The enhanced CD single included the video as a 4:01 bonus track.

• Jackie Sangster provided the vocals, while the release credits Dennis DeYoung as the writer of the original composition. Additional production and remix credits vary across the numerous club versions.

• The single was a modest German chart entry, spending four weeks in the official singles chart and reaching No. 65 in March 2000.

• The video is remembered as an animated, anime-influenced clip rather than a live-action performance. Its robot imagery has helped it remain a recurring curiosity in online searches for obscure late-1990s and early-2000s music videos.

• Several versions circulated, including radio, video, club, trance, and dub edits. The video's short edit was also included on dance-video compilations.