The Matrix Flashmob in Tokyo

Once upon a time a popular Japanese web site announced “The Matrix Reloaded in Tokyo” flashmob and several hundred Agent Smiths gathered for this event.

Lucky me I heard about it and got up early on this legendary Sunday morning watching the first Smiths gathering at Ikebukuro station.

Some last suit adjustments at the tracks…

…some serious looks…

…and the boarding can begin.

It’s rather crowded with all the Smiths.

I need a higher viewpoint to get them all into the picture.

Even Smiths can get lost, is this the right station to change?

Yep, correct station, lets leave the train and …

…move ahead…

…getting joined by more Smiths and …

…walk through the station…

…with discipline…

…and board another train.

This train is packed.

The first Ms. Smiths show up.

Leaving this train and up the escalator.

Even Agents need tickets to leave the station.

Time for some group shots. From left to right: Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith and Ms. Smith.

And here another one, this time with (from left to right): Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith and Mr. Smith.

The Smiths also can pose casually!

Neo finally arrives…

…plus only one Ghost…

…and lots of Smiths.

More Smiths gather.

Lots of Smiths actually.

Sitting down for a briefing.

Seems to be a very important briefing.

Hey, where are the other agents?

Ah, there they are. And what looks like a strange greeting is just a nice way stop the cars.

Lots of Smiths.

More Smiths.

Oops, one of the Smiths looks suspicious to the photographer. Shall I be concerned?

Smiths in motion.

This Smith seems happy but lost his dark glasses.

But now the big gathering for the final scene.

Yikes, Neo and friends followed by lots of Smiths.

Faster, Neo, faster!

Come on Neo, you can make it!

Oh, they are running directly in my direction…I need cover!

Just out of the way, but more Smiths pass by.

And even more Smiths.

There is no end in sight. Just Smiths.

An endless stream of Smiths pass by.

Unfortunately it ends here, because I had to attend an important meeting and was already late…too bad!