Hideo Kojima Surprises Fans With Cameo in My Chemical Romance Animated Short

Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has turned up on screen in a new animated short from My Chemical Romance, the rock band known for blurring the line between music and short film. The appearance came as a surprise, and it is a role in the piece itself rather than a quick nod in the credits.

The crossover makes sense on paper. Kojima has built his reputation on unusual, cinematic storytelling, from the fourth-wall games of the Metal Gear series to the star-studded, genre-bending world of Death Stranding. A guest spot in a project run by another theatrical creative team fits that pattern, and it gives fans of both camps a reason to watch.

The initial reports did not include details such as the short's length, its full plot, or where it will be released, so the exact nature of Kojima's part is best judged by watching the piece directly. Fans who follow either creator will likely find it worth a look.