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I was up on second balcony (I fear the pit) and I recorded up to the part where Su told us to turn on our flashlights then I had to stop so I could obey Queen Su. From my perspective it looked like I was viewing stars from above. Really lit up the venue

Being very into edm music, I was pleasantly surprised Babymetal had a song like this. I think why it was a Japan exclusive and they haven't performed it live before was because there's a lot of processing of the vocals and it's quite experimental. Still hoping they do it one day, maybe for some video-game related event.

I think they could come up with some fun choreography if they ever did perform this live, even a MV, they could put themselves into popular video games

It's the konami code...some gaming baiting perhaps? they got Razer tho lol

It is like BM trying vocaloid style (very familiar with Kikuo and many others). Great song!

Nice reaction. For some reason in my head. I have thought of this song as possible the last song they worked on with Yui. That's why they haven't performed it live. Or why there is no MV for the song. But they have a lot of songs they don't have MV's for. Truely a fun song with another strong uplifting message to it by Babymetal. In this case comparing life to a video game. Babymetal gets high scores from me all the time. They are doing a radio show on Friday in Japan as the host. at some point they will go over messages to them and maybe even call ins to the show. I hope they get a question about this song. The one song they never did live. Or maybe that's the mystique about it they want to keep. The foxhole is deep and full of surprises.

Metal Galaxy was very experimental in their growth I think! The first track “future metal” was very electronic sounding and I think BBAB has a similar sound, maybe they put this as a bonus track to put the feelers out with the fans? In my mind Suzuka’s vocals are exceptional as she keeps making our jaw drop 👍🏼

Nice one! I enjoyed this song, but you’re right, not my fav. My opinion/thoughts: This song is a fun “experiment” for Su & Moa to do something different. Babymetal usually blends or juxtaposes pop and metal in every song along with other styles. I feel this song is the exception. It is very much just a pop song, with minimal “metal instrumentation”, and very heavy use of synths. Don’t get me wrong, it is a fun song, and if this was the intent, I’m happy they were able to experiment and have fun with other styles. But may be tough to squeeze in to a setlist live at a metal show 😂. 🤘🦊

This song makes me feel really nostalgic for some unspecific times past and triggers some kind of melancholic sentiments. Perhaps Koba and the team felt this song wasn't the right fit for a live show setlist?

It's very much like Remote Controller by JesusP. It's a classic Vocaloid song. The music video made by Sega for Project Diva is very cute. Posted to TH-cam by Googoo888.

Yeah I love it, it's on my BM play list 𝄡

I cannot add anything to this discussion, other than maybe/hopefully Babymetal talks about it in their weekly Radioshow at some point; as an answer to an asked a fan question.

Of the songs with big voice effect, it is one I think it fits well. Wild thought: this was planned as a Yui solo song. Not too crazy on the vocals, could have a fun choreography. They released it to show support, but never performed it to show respect. I have nothing to support this idea, just my meandering mind.

BxMxC and this song were the Japan only tracks. It has always been my theory that BxMxC was meant to be a Black Babymetal song, since up to that point, they handled all the rapping. I think BBAB was the other BBM song. One Su solo song was going to be Kagerou. Not sure what the other may have been. If we ever see BBAB performed live and it's only Moa and Momoko, you heard it here first.

It is overlooked mostly because it was a Japan exclusive track and because there is no live version - and most people tend to watch and listen to the live performances. A lot of people who didn't import the Japanese release (or weren't fortunate enough to visit Japan in person to buy a copy there) may not even know it exists. Why there is no live performance - I have no idea.

I am surprised the LIVE performance from Dream Festival 2024 of TMG's Eternal Flames featuring BABYMETAL (specifically Suzuka) isn't reacted to more. I thought it was a great song and it was fun seeing Suzuka rock out on stage.

I love this song💙

I don't know what it's intent was, but I know it was written by Ryu-metal, who had only written lesser songs at that point (Meta Taro, Elevator Girl and Oh Majini), but recently he has upped his game by writing Mirror Mirror and co-writing Metalizm, the Legend and Metali. The reason I always liked this song though was because of the arrangements by Yuyoyuppe, he gave it a quirky vocaloid sound. One possibility of why it is neglected is that maybe they wanted one of those super obscure tracks in their discography, one that people initially might not like much, but after a while it's rareness makes it more elusive and people want to be performed live one day. Uki Uki midnight was similar in that needed more time become a more loved song. Another possibility is that if Kagerou was originally supposed to have been a Su solo song, then this may have been intended as a Black Babymetal song, (The 'we are the champs' line makes me think this) and they didn't think it was worth learning choreography for it, so left it as it is. If it were my decision, this would have been a solo Moa song (it would have been well loved then LOL). And I would ressurect it in the future as a rare live performance, and make a cool video game inspired graphics and choreography for it and put it on their channel. They recently ressurected Yava and Syncopation, so this idea is not to much of a stretch.

👍I like this song. I'm looking forward to the responses from The One Historians😁. 🦊 🖖❤

If Headbanger wasn't such an incredible song, Akatsuki would be my favourite song. Like you I prefer this performance, seeing Leda and Takayoshi come to the front seals it for me. Su just completely owns the stage, the emotion in her voice and her choreography convey perfectly the protagonist's love and determination. The composition builds and flows so well, it really is a perfect song and performance.

Haha great story! Akatsuki is one of my favorite songs of all time too! Budokan 2014 version is such a timeless classic, even though Budokan 2021 version was technically better. My first experience was a random TH-cam suggestion for Gimme Choco. Needless to say, I was shocked and half hated on it but low-key enjoyed it. Then I saw the Doki Doki Morning MV, and amplified both feelings. However, Rondo of Nightmare, followed by Road of Resistance absolutely had me sold, and I fell straight down the Fox Hole ever since 😂. Just saw them live in DC this year, and it was every bit as amazing even with a smaller crowd vs the BluRays. Nice collection of Babymetal merch too! 🤘🦊

I HIGHLY suggest listening to 'Akatsuki Unfinished' th-cam.com/video/7LaX_cwWJss/w-d-xo.html

When I first saw SU-METAL, I was fascinated by their limpid appearance and nobility.

I WENT TO THAT CONCERT❤❤

Good story.🦊

Great Babymetal reaction or Story. My favorite Akatsuki, still blows the mind.

Subscribed. Thanks for sharing your story. Awesome performance. 🦊 🖖❤

What's all that background noise? It's very distracting. Did you not notice this while editing the video??

I am a middle aged man living in the town where Queen Su was born and grew up. Watching a foreign Babymetal fan like you, I feel as if my daughter is loved all over the world. Thank you for your good and honest story.

I'm 47, and already in my early thirties I realized I had gotten bored with contemporary western music. I initially started working my way back in time, trying to find older music that had somehow been overlooked or forgotten (or at least not played to death on the radio during my lifetime). But although I discovered a lot of interesting music, and found a new appreciation for progressive rock and jazz, I was painfully aware that I was just retreading old ground. I didn't want to be another grumpy old man who complained that modern music was all crap, and that everything was better when I was young. I knew on an intellectual level that there was more music being made than ever before, and people were not less talented. I was just reluctant to leave my comfort zone, and needed to force myself to expand my horizon. So I made a very conscious decision back in 2010 to listen to more international music, starting with French music. I had made the discovery that listening to songs in a language that I didn't understand that well kept me from being annoyed with stupid lyrics (which, for a long time, had prevented me from enjoying songs that were otherwise excellent from a musical standpoint)! And that realization made me more adventurous. Knowing that Japan is the third largest music market in the world, I decided to tackle them next. I had heard a bit of Japanese pop music over the years, and never really liked any of it, but figured there must be a whole other world of alternative music over there that never reached casual listeners in Europe. I did indeed discover a treasure trove of amazing music of all sorts, and almost completely stopped listening to anything but Japanese artists. Eventually, in 2012, I came across _Doki Doki Morning,_ which I loved. I absolutely dismissed the whole Babymetal thing as a gimmick, but the song was catchy enough that I did google them a bit. I saw the music video for _Ijime Dame Zettai,_ but didn't like that one as much. I also watched some Sakura Gakuin stuff, which I realized was not at all for me, and might be the reason I sort of forgot about Babymetal for a while. At some point I did go back and watch the videos for _Iine_ and _Headbanger,_ and those got added to a few of my playlists, but I still didn't take Babymetal very seriously. When _Gimme Chocolate_ blew up in early 2015, I loved that as well, and realized that Babymetal was not just a one-hit wonder. While I had never been put off by the obvious gimmick, it hadn't quite managed to see past it until then. I started digging deeper, found _Megitsune,_ and read there was an album on its way. And I haven't stopped listening since. That being said, I am not completely uncritical of Babymetal, and the decisions Koba has made along the way. I still think the first album is the best by far, and that maybe he never quite understood the genius of his own creation. Or at least he and I seem to disagree what the best and worst parts of Babymetal are. But nevertheless, the music is generally amazing, the girls are talented and charming. And I think the controversy around the group makes for very interesting conversations about genres, constructed groups, and what it actually means for music to be original, authentic and _good._

Pass. I saw your profile and who and what you follow... and I don't like it. I still have principles. Sorry.

👍 👍 I randomly came across the 2016 LIVE Download Festival performance of Karate and was immediately blown away. I have been an admirer of these young ladies talent, discipline, work ethic and high character ever since.

moaちゃん、えぐ！

The momo growls sound louder than the prerecorded, though i'd assume they just upped that section of the prerecorded line. would be dope to hear more of it in songs/live.

ここは、 昨年まで大谷翔平選手が所属した、 エンゼルスの本拠地の近くなのかぁ・・・？

How many people in there?? 4000?

Babymetal 🙌🏻

i was in row 114... thanks... it was great'

Good video, I found myself in the crowd.

これがパーティーミュージック。自分が最初にbabymetalを認知したのがIineで、当時のエスキモーコールボーイにインスパイアーされたと聞いて納得。自分は、どちらかと言えば、パワーメタルのNRNRみたいな曲が好きだが、Iineのダンスとラップが気に入ったのが、8年前。

That is great! Love the original too. Merry Christmas Beardo and family.

アリガトウ！👍🦊

Subarashī pafōmansu, BABYMETAL🦊