I love these reactions. In my wildest dreams I could never be at a Babymetal concert and get a seat with this kind of view. With my headphones on and a big screen I am there! I love this group and get tears in my eyes from Su's voice and my jaundiced view of the world is replaced by joy, love and inner peace. I've been a metal head since Uriah Heep and Electric Prunes. Yes, I'm well into my 70's. Babymetal has taken me back into the mindset of a 16 year old who can't wait to see what life has to offer. Please don't skimp on the original music videos. These are what blew the minds of metalheads in the 2010"s. Everything after is established band entertainment.
This sort of stage wouldn't be used on a tour. These big production stages are one-off builds. They'll use them for a couple of nights at a venue and then that's it. They call it a "LEGEND" concert and they do 2 or 3 per year. They'll film it and sell a bunch of blu-rays to re-coup the costs. The stage that they tour with would be a stripped down thing...like just a video screen for the back of the stage. But those smaller shows are no less incredible. The music and crowd interaction and the choreo as presented from a small 40 foot stage is the band's real meat and potatoes. They ace the energy of the smaller shows and when they get to these huge custom stages, that whole vibe just gets cranked through the roof.
I kinda had the same reaction with Babymetal, it hit like a truck, I was amazed, speechless, and the more I heard, the more I liked them. For some amazing show lights and a more pop-version of Babymetal, I recommend you give a listen to Brand New Day live at Budokan.
Great reaction. Live is where BABYMETAL are at their best ... and you are not wrong about calling them the best - I've seen many of the recognised great live bands and artists and I was never better entertained than at the BABYMETAL concerts I've been fortunate enough to go to. I don't know if you are familiar with British Power/Speed Metal band DragonForce. Herman Li and Sam Totman from DragonForce did the guitar arrangements for this song (it is the only one they were involved in) and recorded the guitars for the album version. They have said they made this more technical and faster than most of their own songs thinking they would never have to play it live ... and that they had to practice hard when they did perform it with BABYMETAL at an awards show in London in 2015. About the song itself - 'Road of Resistance' was on the second album (Metal Resistance - released in 2016). It is a very positive song, it isn't the usual "resist the machine or the system etc" that we might expect from the title. It is about forging your own road even where a road doesn't already exist, not necessarily going the easy way or following the path already made by somebody else, so if the way you want to go has never been trodden you may have to get past the resistance of the undergrowth, obstacles, hurdles and things blocking your way etc to find your own way. It could easily be used to describe BABYMETAL's own story - they could have followed the well trodden path of J-Pop and been very successful, but they chose to go with Metal ... but again they didn't just follow the same old format of every other metal band, they have done it their own way and it hasn't always been an easy route to follow.🤘🦊🤘 Their very first song and video was 'Doki Doki Morning' ... yes please watch that, I want to see the expressions on your faces - also the second video for the song 'Iine' (that is iine pronounced ee-neh, not Line) where they were setting out the ground rules for any restrictions they were going to place on themselves (basically they decided there would be no rules, no restrictions, no boundaries, no limits).🦊
Has anyone mentioned the homages to the band XJapan. Late 80's awesome band live. That's where they get the "We are baby metal" call and response. We are X. Also "Are you ready?" You will see countless homages to Japan X in their work. Even their choreography. Watch for X s. The song , No Rain, No rainbows is from yoshiki and X Japan "Endless Rain."
@@shirleybarclay5631 Possibly not this time, but the homages (such as the neck brace as well) are generally pointed out by someone. Don't forget 'Akatsuki' being inspired by 'Kurenai' too.
Hi Pete from Ireland to haunt you again 😊 after you do finish trilogy , you should view road of resistance live in Japan, that's the title you search for, that show is when Su was 17, and yui is the third member, its just as epic and awesome as this recent one, then maybe follow comments suggesting doki, etc, I just think you will find the comparison fascinating and breathtaking. By the way you are amongst my top fav reactors because of you obvious sincerity. A lot of us have heard these many times and our joy is to see the fan base grow and watch reactors like yourselves getting so much from babymetal 😊
@@Honestreactions9682you really need to watch the Road of Resistance Live in Japan official version. Easily the most epic live performance. Su is like a little Japanese Moses as she splits a crowd of 20,000 with just a motion
As some others have said, Doki Doki Morning was their first song and video. I'd highly recommend watching the official music video then a live version with English subs so you can really appreciate it.
All versions are good, depending on the quality of the video obviously, but the iconic one for this is Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL) which also has a classic Su death stare. To fully appreciate the journey it's normally best to watch a live version from around the time it was originally recorded although I'd recommend the videos for Doki Doki Morning and Megitsune for early and Metal Kingdom, which really shows the spectacle of their live shows in Japan, for something more recent.
Babymetal started as a sub-unit of a 'school themed Idol group' called "Sakura Gakuin". Both formed in 2010. The idea of Sakura Gakuin is to nurture young talents age between 10 to 15 years old to become "Super Lady". After a member finish their 3rd year of middle school (15 years old), they have to graduate from Sakura Gakuin (leave the group). Then, new students will join the group. Sakura Gakuin has a number of sub-unit, referred to as 'club activities' and Babymetal is the heavy music club. Their 1st ever song is called "Doki Doki Morning", and was released in Sakura Gakuin 1st album. Babymetal went independant after Su-Metal graduate from Sakura Gakuin in March 2013 due to their raising popularity. The two founding members Moametal, and Yuimetal (now former member, left in October 2018), continued doing both Sakura Gakuin and Babymetal until their graduation in March 2015. New member Momometal joined Sakura Gakuin as new students in May 2015, then graduated in March 2018, before joining the group officially in April 2023. There are multiple versions of early performance of Doki Doki Morning you can react to: Babymetal - "Doki Doki Morning" live at "Legend I (capital i, not L)" 2012 (without live band. Music is played on backtrack. 'Air-band' on stage). Babymetal - "Doki Doki Morning" live at "Budokan 2014" (with live band. About 4 month before they became a world phenomenon) If you're interested I would definitely recommend watching some Sakura Gakuin performance to see where the Babymetal girls get their "performance training/style". Sakura Gakuin - "My Graduation Toss". This is one of their most well known song. (there's a music video released in 2013. There's a live performance at "RTG 2012" but the members are all emotional during the performance due to it being the last song of the graduation concert) Sakura Gakuin - "Planet 008". This is just one of my favourite. (no music video. Live performance at "RTG 2012") *Note - RTG 2012 is the graduation concert where Su-Metal graduates from Sakura Gakuin. There are other performance of same songs on different years but the members are different. Keep diving into the Fox-Hole!! 🦊🦊
Great reaction, and you're right ROR often finnished the show . This is a complation of the 2 shows Black Night and Clear Night it was 12 of 14 on Black Night and 2 of 14 on Clear Night . Overseas fans have a lot of enfusiasm as well, many travelling to and being part of the audience in Japan . They get this response anywhere in the world from their fans . My throat was sore for a week after every time i saw them in the UK from singing and shouting . They sell out everywhere they go, fans doing their country proud everywhere Should check out the L A Forum show 17.500 fans and 4 huge mosh pits 2 either side of walkway dont sell your US BabyMetal fans short . Same in the UK, they call it their 2nd home . They learnt to sing English for their overseas fans in tribute to them a song called The One because their fans were learning Japanese to sing along with them . The most i paid in the UK was £57 for a ticket to see BabyMetal. Tickets to get in an hour early were more expensive. I queued around 12 hours each time, and 3 times it was winter, but i was standing right behind the ones that paid to get in early 😂 BabyMetal is truly loved by their fans worldwide You mentioned the last reaction video their shows must cost the GDP of a small country they have enough devoted fans to take over that country, maybe the UK 🤣🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Nice! Also, I must say, the Brits at Wembley definitely showed up for Babymetal at Wembley 2016. Crowd was just as enthusiastic from what I seen from the concert Blu-Ray as in Japan! Cheers! 🤘🦊
I was towards the back on the floor for this performance, and although we were at the back, the view of the stage was still good because they were so high up. The stage they were on was at least 25 feet high! The crowd was very loud during the singalong, probably the loudest I've heard it at one of their shows. The whole Babymetal Begins show was the most intense Babymetal show I have been to because it was the moment of Babymetal's rebirth and a celebration welcoming Momometal to the group. Just to clarify how ticketing to Babymetal shows in Japan works. Tickets are allocated by lottery, and there are only two categories of tickets, but they can be Pit tickets or Seat tickets - Cho Mosh'sh: which is the premium tickets close to the stage. Only one ticket per person can be requested and they cost ¥22,500. There are only limited numbers of these tickets and they are usually only available to The One fan club members. Mosh'sh: which is further back and comprises most of the tickets in the arena. Two tickets of this type can be requested and they cost ¥15,000. Babymetal mosh pits are about the friendliest moshpits you can be in. Everyone is smiling and highfiving and having a good time and there is no aggro. Babymetal is happy metal and they bring that optimistic vibe to the audience. The One is an incredible fan community to be a part of. When you go to a Babymetal show, you don't go just to watch it, you go to take part in the performance. Regarding the use of phones, it's actually not permitted at Babymetal shows and security will remove people who film during the performance (although that doesn't stop a few sneaky people from streaming it). Babymetal's shows are incredibly polished because they have spent 14 years honing their craft and a lifetime training to perform at the level they do. Moametal said in a recent interview that leading up to one of their big shows they train six days a week, so a tremendous amount of work goes into every performance. Their very first song was "Doki Doki ☆ Morning", released in 2010. Here are some videos of Doki Doki ☆ Morning that you can check out: Doki Doki ☆ Morning official music video: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html The very first live Babymetal appearance ever at Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010: th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html Tokyo Idol Festival 2011: th-cam.com/video/V0dOATO3CaM/w-d-xo.html Babymetal Returns January 2023 Live (recent performance with a surprise): th-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/w-d-xo.html
Another great reaction lads. Yeah, Babymetal really are that good. One point is that their discography is at a very high average level. At least half their songs would make it on a Best.Of album, probably 2/3. Pretty much every song is a banger, all killer no filler, and some are utterly amazing. Enjoy the trip fellas, I think you'll love all of them. You're right about how everything about Babymetal is excellent.
just remember they recorded Doki Doki Morning when they were 12 and 11 years old. the video for that song was recorded the next year on a shoe string budget, borrowed clothes, the girls taught the fake band how to dance, etc. Su has been on stage since she was 6 years old. there are videos that have her singing at 8 and 9 years old. Amuse, the management company, signed her when she was 8 or 9 years old. she is actually the daughter of her father that was also in a famous band also. she sung with her sister for a few songs. Babymetal was actually formed around Su. Koba-Metal, the man that came up with this idea, saw her at i think 9 years old and thought she was strong enough to lead a metal band and not be drown out by the music behind her. at 16 years old she had already been in front of huge crowds. how many 16 years can say they have done that?
You have seen some early songs - Megitsune is one of the earliest. They are all just born performers with unbelievable ability and charisma. I prefer the recent performances, even of the old songs, but you do have to go back and see the earlier performances. Believe it or not they have been at this level since 2013. Its hard to imagine the level of charisma and ability Su had even in her teen years. And say what you want about Amuse but they have assembled a fantastic team to support Babymetal. It will be great fun to see you react to the MV of Doki Doki Morning (and it would be great to see you then do a recent live performance of it). I've subscribed for Babymetal and will wait impatiently for more reactions.
I was a little disappointed this wasn't the 2015 show in Saitama, but I had never actually seen this version before, and I have to be honest.... it felt DAMN good seing Momo with a mic on and being a member of the band, this feels good with 3 full members again.
For me the best version is the one by the original group, along with the original Kami Band, that version was very emotional, it is the best live song they have.
The ``kami band'' of that era with heavy metal backing. All the performers were the strongest and best members. In particular, the video of the 2015 Road Resistance was the best. Please take a look.
Hell yeah guys! This song is such an epic and quintessential Babymetal song that, in my opinion, best defines Babymetal: The lyrics/message is about finding the courage to overcome the challenges with carving your own path towards your goals (hence, Road of Resistance). Just like Babymetal's own journey to establish themselves in Heavy Metal. The hard hitting and heavy music with Su's angelic vocals, the crowd engagements, and the energy along with the message truly encompasses what Babymetal is all about! This song has been a staple show closer for almost a decade now (although not the closer at this show). Su-metal has said in a recent interview that while they see many different ways the crowd reacts to their performances around the world, Road of Resistance always ilicits the exact same response from every crowd in every country. After you do rest of the Trilogy of Lights (Shine, then Arkadia), here are a few more suggestions as you wanted to see their younger days, along with the cutsie/heavy mixture: *Doki Doki Morning (Official MV):* 1st song ever by "baby" Babymetal, live debut in Nov 2010 (age 12/11) when they were part of the idol training group Sakura Gakuin, as the "heavy music club". MV came out a year or so later. You'll want to do the Official MV for this song vs the live to see them super early. *iine (Official MV):* 2nd song by Babymetal. They tell the world that they will not be constrained by traditional musical expectations. This is one of the rare songs where the MV is better thant the live for the sheer "WTF" factor. *Catch Me If You Can (Budokan 2014):* One of their heaviest songs performed in the most adorable fashion, about a game of hide and seek. Also, the OG Kami Band East shows off at the start. *Rondo of Nightmare (Budokan 2014):* Heavy and ominous Su-metal solo about loosing the fight against an unseen never ending nightmare. Shwocases her vocals at age 16. Kami Band East shows off again. *Onedari Daisakusen (Legend 1997):* The cutest, and most adorable "Limp Bizkit" song, as 14-year Yui and Moa explains how to be spoiled rotten little devils and use every tactics in the "cute" trade to trick dad into spending money and buying them all the shinny things. Fred Durst's voice sample makes an appearance lol. Look forward to more Babymetal! 🤘🦊
Ganimal just wanted to share this with you. I've become so accustomed to your hilarious emoji that every time I see it I can't help but imagine that you are hanging somewhere and this emoji is your actual head.
Nice reaction...I can hear that you have a lot of questions, so you should consider making a reaction video on Everything You Need To Know About BABYMETAL - A BABYMETAL Guide (UPDATED) It will answer a lot of your questions. then I think you will be ready to make a reaction video on Babymetal - Death (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs.... he he bow down to the queen
Actually I would recommend this new guide th-cam.com/video/aIb2xEthdSg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WXCrlix1PNaeCdWk. It is up to date as of April 1st and is a good guide. The one mentioned above is fine too but is still a couple years out of date. Ohmajination's guide is also good and more up to date.
@@Honestreactions9682 Before you do watch Babymetal Death live legend 97 as the guide has spoilers and if you want to find out where the #notacult came from lol
Guys phenomenal reaction, truly wonderful. From the comments to your shared joy in experiencing. Such a delight. And THIS performance. This does start off stern-it always has-but by the end the absolute joy Su, Moa and Momo are radiating could power a major city. These are seasoned, hard-working pros who have honed their craft over many years and to see them with their wonderful smiles leading this enthralled audience is a rare and very special thing. The "Road of Resistance Live in Japan" might be a video to consider. It is this song and all the elements are there. But Su is 17 and Yui and Moa are 15-pretty sure I've got the ages correct, I will hear if I haven't. But from the girls performance to the original Kami bands it is one of the most incredible live performances I've ever seen. Just saying. I'm including links to "Doki Doki Morning" that first song you wanted here: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html And "Road of Resistance live in Japan" here: th-cam.com/video/zTEYUFgLveY/w-d-xo.html
They really dont need all the production they are still incredible without it but the One are glad they give us a show like this once or twice a year and record it for posterity,frankly i think they should film every concert they do so we can get more of Babymetal. You guys are going to love Doki Doki Morning 🦊
Their first song is Doki Doki Morning, but I suggest to react to Megitsune (offiicial MV) first, just to prepare yourself. 😁And if you think that this performance of Road of Resistance was incredible, you should watch their performance of the same song in 2015: Road of resistance live in japan (official). Su-Metal was still 17 and the other girls not yet 16, but their crowd control was really unbelievable (if you don't see it, you won't believe it).
Hit the nail on the head, this song is typically performed last in the setlist to really drive it home. It's going to be interesting when you guys revisit this song but when they were younger. They are the greatest stage performers of this generation. They're just that good. 🦊🤘🦊
When it comes to the mix of the high-note clean vocals and the heavy metal sounds, SU-METAL often reminds me of Rob Halford, particularly him in the Screaming-for-Vengeance and Defenders-of-the-Faith era.
Doki Doki Morning was their first song. Recorded in 2010 when Su was 12 and Yui & Moa were 11. It took them about a year before they had enough money to record a music video for it though.
I think great part of us that suggested Road of Resistance live in Japan , was thinking in the official concert on the official Babymetal channel. I love this version too , the Pia Arena stage is beautiful. Of corse they evolved but ten years ago the original teenagers trio are already fantastic and even more energetic , believe it is possible. I think you will not repeat a song, but take a look at the official version . Great job guys, thank you!!! 🤘🦊
13:14 the argument that they had no choice but to do this is quickly debunked when you realize next year is their 14th anniversary. In interviews they've talked about how they just wouldn't keep doing it if they didn't enjoy what they do.
Great reaction, as always. MVs of their earliest songs, Doki Doki Morning, Iine (pronounced 'eenay' not Line!), and Megitsune are all great (on their official channel); Karate, Live Download Festival 2016 is better than the mv (imo). Ijime Dame Zettia Live at Sonisphere 2014 is an iconic, must see, performance
What SU-METAL says is: "From here, again, we start going along the uncharted road. When we face hard times, it is always you that helps and supports us. So please let us hear your voice, MORE and LOUDER! EVERYBODY, SING IT!!!!!"
One of the concerts that got me (from UK) was the Sonosphere 2014 - there are a couple of OKish video on line you can watch. This was the first concert series outside Japan in front of 65000 UK metal heads when they were young - of course they were already big in Japan, .. They did 5 songs - the first was was greeted with - WTF - second - OK this is good......3rd - mosh pit, 4th - joining in the singing, final song - "we want more...." . Just that progression where they won the harts of the UK metal heads in the space of 25 minutes.
Nice reaction. It just about doesn't matter what performance of this song you watch. When Road of Resistance comes on it's always an amazing experience.
Welcome to the metalverse! i was lucky enough to be at a sold out concert with Babymetal in Stockholm in november 23. Even with a smaller venue, around 5000, still the most amazing concert ive ever been to, and ive been to many. And its not just the songs and the production, its the precense of the band and the girls. You havent mentioned it yet, but notice the happiness of the girls performing. They love it and that reflects on the crowd, be it 20 000 or 2 000. The best act in the world right now. Cant wait to see you react to Headbamgerrrrrrrrrrrrr and Metali.
Another great reaction! All comments stated are so true! Babymetal song/video = Doki Doki Morning! The first clip/link is from the Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010 and was their debut th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html. This link is the Official Music video th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html. Would be an EXCELLENT back to back, in the order provided. Kitsune Up! The early days, they played to a backing track...until the Kami Band played the last few songs of Su Metals 16th Birthday concert in 2016...but that is another story!
So fun watching along with you, thanks as always! I hope you catch some full concerts, whether it's for content or just for your own enjoyment. They have always been this epic, when they had 0 budget and were borrowing clothes from friends and family to match looks they were epic, their first tour they were epic, their first festival in the UK they were epic, every single thing I have watched over dozens of concerts and years is epic. They are just so something else. Since you asked, this is (i'm pretty sure) their first ever appearance on stage as Babymetal from 2010 while they were still part of Sakura Gakuin, literal 0 budget borrowing clothes backing tracks for music. After this they played at malls / SK shows for another couple of years. th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html
5:06 _Now Pizza time (Pizza time!)_ and justice forever.🦊🤘🍕 You actually pause the moment she was about to sing (3:28), try to go back 5 seconds whenever you stop, you can do this just pressing left arrow in your keyboard. Thanks for sharing this and see you next time.🦊🤘🔥
I was there! Be there! There is nothing like Babymetal concert in Japan. It’s the ultimate concert experience in your life! Welcome to the Foxhole❣️🤘🦊🤘
The guitar riffs were created by Herman Li and Sam Toteman of Dragon Force. They played the riffs are on the original album. Herman was quoted that he and Sam didn't believe could play them live. the Original Kami Band didn't have a problem!! You're watching the 2nd Kami Band.
Micheal Jackson and Elvis Presley I think. You can't forget how much power Elvis had, especially over the women lol I love this band so much. I've said in the past that one of the things I love about this band is that even though they are superstars, each one of them, but they are still so super humble. Proof is just the fact you saw her take her IEM out of her ear to hear the crowd, and the way she talks to the crowd, which if I remember correctly she's thanking the crowd for everything and for the strength to continue going down further uncharted territory, or something along those lines. Every singer I've ever seen that is known to have a bit of arrogance *cough cough Oasis, cough cough*, wouldn't say anything like that, would just do the show, wouldn't care about production factor, and would never thank the crowd. They always think the crowd should be thanking THEM. But Babymetal LOVES their fans and does everything they can to show it each and every time they perform. That shows humbleness and gratitude in my opinion. One thing you guys COULD do (AFTER you listen to the rest of the trilogy dang it!!!), is to start at the very beginning and work your way up the albums. This way you can see how they matured musically as they got older. It's an interesting trip when you do it that way. Just a suggestion. I've seen a couple of reactors do it that way and they loved doing it that way.
You asked about the beginnings of Babymetal, so, here you have it. 8) First Sakura Gakuin show: Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 28.11.2010 th-cam.com/video/iqmBz6FCy1g/w-d-xo.html Some highlights of this video: 2:00 The Perfect Japanese Beauty (AKA Yamato Nadeshiko): Miyoshi Ayaka, model and actress, might have seen her in the Netflix series "Alice in Borderland", she's been a lot on TV, commercials, movies, High Fashion Shows all over the world, she's a year older than Su-Metal. 2:10 Nakamoto Suzuka, Su-Metal, Queen Su, etc... as her dorky self, she was 12yo, almost 13yo (Dec 20th) 3:12 Kikuchi Moa, Moa-Metal, Angel of Love, so smol! but she says she's not smol! at 11yo 3:22 Mizuno Yui, Yui-Metal, Angel of Dance, Tomato Princess, YUUIIII CHAAAAAANN!! at 11yo 6:48 Babymetal - Doki Doki Morning This is the Doki Doki Morning music video th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html Su, Moa, Yui participate in other songs too, damn, the whole show it's so sweet as to be dangerous for diabetics ;-)
I also just barely missed Babymetal by becoming a fan weeks after they had a concert super close to where I live! :( I hope they come back soon, I would love to experience a concert in person!
I love seeing y’all’s reaction to BABYMETAL I actually look forward to this I just love to see people enjoying my favorite band I think y’all should watch The not so Extensive Guide to BABYMETAL it’s a cool video about their history
They closed with this in both my Houston and Dallas shows last year. Yeah us Americans need to learn how to mosh like them haha no circle pits really. But man seeing these ladies live put in 200% into every single song of every single performance is unreal! They're legit athletes in my opinion, this can't be easy on their bodies yet they bring that infectious relentless energy all the time! And they're adorable af of course, it's really fun seeing their theatrical skills in action, watching them go from this over the top cute kawaii smiles to extremely serious face for some songs .. truly a marvel!
People would love to suggest the Live in Tokyo video of Road of Resistance, its a great vid dont get me wrong, but the Metal Galaxy concert Road of Resistance is epic... all 3 Avengers onstage with Su and Moa, and BOTH Western and Eastern Kamibands... 2 drummers, 2 bass, and 4 guitars .... all rocking out on stage. 😁😁😁🤘🦊🤘
Great channel guys! You wanted to hear from fans that have attended Babymetal concerts! Well here's one right here. I want to see them on September 9th in Wallingford Connecticut which is only about a 4,000 seat theater. The girls themselves and a man put on a spectacular performance. However I was slightly disappointed over the production of the show and the opening act which was terrible and way out of place their name was dethklok. They were terrible too much growling during the whole song not as an effect and you never saw the performers at all! That's true all they had was a live video screen up I haven't been back of them until the very very last note of the song where they unveiled the performers. On the video screen on the songs they portrayed they use filthy and dirty sexualized anime pyramid which was disgusting and way out of line as through our parents there with 10 and 12 year olds asking hey Mommy what's that thing on the screen. It was ridiculous. The production of a baby metal was really good but it was Overkill with the fake flames and too much red during the whole concert where you could not see the performers at all the sound production was satisfactory however again I'm not putting the concert down it was just not as good as what you're seeing on the internet now in the larger stadiums by the way the Tokyo dome holds around 80,000 people not 30 LOL keep up your reactions guys
Check the old MV for their first song called Doki Doki Morning and then watch a recent live version. I like the Budokan 2021 performance, but at Makuhari 2023 they had a special arrangement because of a surprise called Metalverse. Ideally watch all three. 😄 The Makuhari version disrupts the flow of the song and choreography (a bit), but the surprise was great, so I can't recommend one over the other.
They go a bit slow on this version, the 2015 version indeed had more intensity, but just to say yes these ladies are super dedicated to their fans / performances and not only in a big shows with all the production behind it. I have seen them in Brussels last year in a small venue (i think 1000 people) and they go 200% on every song for 1h , and afterwards you are just dead and happy hahahahah and they have so much fun on stage you can just feel that
I mean there's so many songs and different versions of those songs and different lives of those songs with different stage theatrics and setups that if you only keep a reaction for them once a week you'll technically have material to last you until you're both in your nineties. And that's if they stopped producing content today :D. I'm all for 2 to 3 a week so then by your 50's you can be done xD
When you mentioned how that kind of audience participation feels, when they performed this song at the LA Forum when Momometal was just "Momo the Avenger dancer" you can see happy tears on her cheek when the crowd is singing: th-cam.com/video/1cEQ0TLSvQA/w-d-xo.html
Welcome back Chili. After we wrap up the trilogy and one more suggested video, we will go all the way back and start from the beginning. We would love to see them evolve into what they currently are 😀
@@Honestreactions9682 Ty ty! Great reaction, as always. TY for posting it. What I meant was, this song was first performed in 2015 or 2016 or whatever, and that performance is an amazing experience. I won't tell you guys what to do, but I suggest making sure that when you're checking out a song you choose a performance from the era when it was released, that way you get the full experience.
Great reaction! Their first song is Doki Doki Morning. This is when BABYMETAL is still a sub unit of Sakura Gakuin. Link to the original MV: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Hu0JI_m74VCbsLPY Live at Makuhari 2023: th-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xS7kmLQFNPNmuvJI 🦊🤟🦊
Just so there is no misconception. Babymetal uses a lot of backing track. Any instrument that isn't a guitar, bass or drums is on track of course as are some effects and vocals. Su does harmonize with herself on track in certain parts of certain times. But the back track never overwhelms the live vocals. She can't stop singing and let the track fill in.
Ngl, I wish you guys watched the version of this from the official BABYMETAL channel because it shows off their crowd control since the beginning. The wall of death was wild.
I love these reactions. In my wildest dreams I could never be at a Babymetal concert and get a seat with this kind of view. With my headphones on and a big screen I am there! I love this group and get tears in my eyes from Su's voice and my jaundiced view of the world is replaced by joy, love and inner peace. I've been a metal head since Uriah Heep and Electric Prunes. Yes, I'm well into my 70's. Babymetal has taken me back into the mindset of a 16 year old who can't wait to see what life has to offer. Please don't skimp on the original music videos. These are what blew the minds of metalheads in the 2010"s. Everything after is established band entertainment.
Love this song. I'd recommend in your own time watching the 'live in Japan' version from 2015, probably their best performance ever
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This sort of stage wouldn't be used on a tour. These big production stages are one-off builds. They'll use them for a couple of nights at a venue and then that's it. They call it a "LEGEND" concert and they do 2 or 3 per year. They'll film it and sell a bunch of blu-rays to re-coup the costs. The stage that they tour with would be a stripped down thing...like just a video screen for the back of the stage. But those smaller shows are no less incredible. The music and crowd interaction and the choreo as presented from a small 40 foot stage is the band's real meat and potatoes. They ace the energy of the smaller shows and when they get to these huge custom stages, that whole vibe just gets cranked through the roof.
Well stated thanks!
Legend-43 was the finale of their most recent tour. I was fortunate to see it live and it was a hell of an experience.
For this song, you've got to see them sang when they were 16 &15yo.😌
Agreed, too bad RoR from MetRock 2015 isn't easily accessible. The size of the Wall of Death and Circle Pits there was just insane lol.
Sonisphere 2014 is maybe my favorite set of all time.
They're literally babies and win over like 80k people
I kinda had the same reaction with Babymetal, it hit like a truck, I was amazed, speechless, and the more I heard, the more I liked them. For some amazing show lights and a more pop-version of Babymetal, I recommend you give a listen to Brand New Day live at Budokan.
BabyMetal First single
"Doki Doki Morning"🦊🤟
Great reaction. Live is where BABYMETAL are at their best ... and you are not wrong about calling them the best - I've seen many of the recognised great live bands and artists and I was never better entertained than at the BABYMETAL concerts I've been fortunate enough to go to.
I don't know if you are familiar with British Power/Speed Metal band DragonForce. Herman Li and Sam Totman from DragonForce did the guitar arrangements for this song (it is the only one they were involved in) and recorded the guitars for the album version. They have said they made this more technical and faster than most of their own songs thinking they would never have to play it live ... and that they had to practice hard when they did perform it with BABYMETAL at an awards show in London in 2015.
About the song itself - 'Road of Resistance' was on the second album (Metal Resistance - released in 2016). It is a very positive song, it isn't the usual "resist the machine or the system etc" that we might expect from the title. It is about forging your own road even where a road doesn't already exist, not necessarily going the easy way or following the path already made by somebody else, so if the way you want to go has never been trodden you may have to get past the resistance of the undergrowth, obstacles, hurdles and things blocking your way etc to find your own way.
It could easily be used to describe BABYMETAL's own story - they could have followed the well trodden path of J-Pop and been very successful, but they chose to go with Metal ... but again they didn't just follow the same old format of every other metal band, they have done it their own way and it hasn't always been an easy route to follow.🤘🦊🤘
Their very first song and video was 'Doki Doki Morning' ... yes please watch that, I want to see the expressions on your faces - also the second video for the song 'Iine' (that is iine pronounced ee-neh, not Line) where they were setting out the ground rules for any restrictions they were going to place on themselves (basically they decided there would be no rules, no restrictions, no boundaries, no limits).🦊
GringtonMetal-great and helpful comments as always. Thanks for the effort!
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Has anyone mentioned the homages to the band XJapan. Late 80's awesome band live. That's where they get the "We are baby metal" call and response. We are X. Also "Are you ready?" You will see countless homages to Japan X in their work. Even their choreography. Watch for X s. The song , No Rain, No rainbows is from yoshiki and X Japan "Endless Rain."
@@shirleybarclay5631 Possibly not this time, but the homages (such as the neck brace as well) are generally pointed out by someone.
Don't forget 'Akatsuki' being inspired by 'Kurenai' too.
@Grington300 🎉😍 Thanks!! I totally forgot about Yoshiki's neckbrace being used in the death song
Hi Pete from Ireland to haunt you again 😊 after you do finish trilogy , you should view road of resistance live in Japan, that's the title you search for, that show is when Su was 17, and yui is the third member, its just as epic and awesome as this recent one, then maybe follow comments suggesting doki, etc, I just think you will find the comparison fascinating and breathtaking. By the way you are amongst my top fav reactors because of you obvious sincerity. A lot of us have heard these many times and our joy is to see the fan base grow and watch reactors like yourselves getting so much from babymetal 😊
Thank you for your kind words, we'll definitely finish the trilogy next 😀
@@Honestreactions9682you really need to watch the Road of Resistance Live in Japan official version. Easily the most epic live performance. Su is like a little Japanese Moses as she splits a crowd of 20,000 with just a motion
Su's a natural mover and a shaker , yet humble and discreet with class ! Moa and Momo are beautiful . Great band . Nice reaction thank you.
I don't think I've seen this version, but I liked it! To see BABYMETAL in Japan would be the best day ever!
This was the 3rd song from them I watched, back in 2018. Still haven't found the socks that were blown off my feet.
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Awesome (and probably true) comment!
My 3rd song also. Lol. Sealed the deal for me on joing The One! 🤘🦊🤘
As some others have said, Doki Doki Morning was their first song and video. I'd highly recommend watching the official music video then a live version with English subs so you can really appreciate it.
All versions are good, depending on the quality of the video obviously, but the iconic one for this is Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL) which also has a classic Su death stare.
To fully appreciate the journey it's normally best to watch a live version from around the time it was originally recorded although I'd recommend the videos for Doki Doki Morning and Megitsune for early and Metal Kingdom, which really shows the spectacle of their live shows in Japan, for something more recent.
Babymetal started as a sub-unit of a 'school themed Idol group' called "Sakura Gakuin". Both formed in 2010. The idea of Sakura Gakuin is to nurture young talents age between 10 to 15 years old to become "Super Lady". After a member finish their 3rd year of middle school (15 years old), they have to graduate from Sakura Gakuin (leave the group). Then, new students will join the group. Sakura Gakuin has a number of sub-unit, referred to as 'club activities' and Babymetal is the heavy music club.
Their 1st ever song is called "Doki Doki Morning", and was released in Sakura Gakuin 1st album. Babymetal went independant after Su-Metal graduate from Sakura Gakuin in March 2013 due to their raising popularity. The two founding members Moametal, and Yuimetal (now former member, left in October 2018), continued doing both Sakura Gakuin and Babymetal until their graduation in March 2015. New member Momometal joined Sakura Gakuin as new students in May 2015, then graduated in March 2018, before joining the group officially in April 2023.
There are multiple versions of early performance of Doki Doki Morning you can react to:
Babymetal - "Doki Doki Morning" live at "Legend I (capital i, not L)" 2012 (without live band. Music is played on backtrack. 'Air-band' on stage).
Babymetal - "Doki Doki Morning" live at "Budokan 2014" (with live band. About 4 month before they became a world phenomenon)
If you're interested I would definitely recommend watching some Sakura Gakuin performance to see where the Babymetal girls get their "performance training/style".
Sakura Gakuin - "My Graduation Toss". This is one of their most well known song. (there's a music video released in 2013. There's a live performance at "RTG 2012" but the members are all emotional during the performance due to it being the last song of the graduation concert)
Sakura Gakuin - "Planet 008". This is just one of my favourite. (no music video. Live performance at "RTG 2012")
*Note - RTG 2012 is the graduation concert where Su-Metal graduates from Sakura Gakuin. There are other performance of same songs on different years but the members are different.
Keep diving into the Fox-Hole!!
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"Stand up and shout! Justice forever!"
Great reaction, and you're right ROR often finnished the show . This is a complation of the 2 shows Black Night and Clear Night it was 12 of 14 on Black Night and 2 of 14 on Clear Night . Overseas fans have a lot of enfusiasm as well, many travelling to and being part of the audience in Japan . They get this response anywhere in the world from their fans . My throat was sore for a week after every time i saw them in the UK from singing and shouting . They sell out everywhere they go, fans doing their country proud everywhere
Should check out the L A Forum show 17.500 fans and 4 huge mosh pits 2 either side of walkway dont sell your US BabyMetal fans short . Same in the UK, they call it their 2nd home . They learnt to sing English for their overseas fans in tribute to them a song called The One because their fans were learning Japanese to sing along with them .
The most i paid in the UK was £57 for a ticket to see BabyMetal. Tickets to get in an hour early were more expensive. I queued around 12 hours each time, and 3 times it was winter, but i was standing right behind the ones that paid to get in early 😂 BabyMetal is truly loved by their fans worldwide
You mentioned the last reaction video their shows must cost the GDP of a small country they have enough devoted fans to take over that country, maybe the UK 🤣🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Nice! Also, I must say, the Brits at Wembley definitely showed up for Babymetal at Wembley 2016. Crowd was just as enthusiastic from what I seen from the concert Blu-Ray as in Japan!
Cheers! 🤘🦊
@Ganimal83 Yes, the fans here are just as crazy 🤪 🤘🏼🦊
I was towards the back on the floor for this performance, and although we were at the back, the view of the stage was still good because they were so high up. The stage they were on was at least 25 feet high! The crowd was very loud during the singalong, probably the loudest I've heard it at one of their shows. The whole Babymetal Begins show was the most intense Babymetal show I have been to because it was the moment of Babymetal's rebirth and a celebration welcoming Momometal to the group.
Just to clarify how ticketing to Babymetal shows in Japan works. Tickets are allocated by lottery, and there are only two categories of tickets, but they can be Pit tickets or Seat tickets -
Cho Mosh'sh: which is the premium tickets close to the stage. Only one ticket per person can be requested and they cost ¥22,500. There are only limited numbers of these tickets and they are usually only available to The One fan club members.
Mosh'sh: which is further back and comprises most of the tickets in the arena. Two tickets of this type can be requested and they cost ¥15,000.
Babymetal mosh pits are about the friendliest moshpits you can be in. Everyone is smiling and highfiving and having a good time and there is no aggro. Babymetal is happy metal and they bring that optimistic vibe to the audience. The One is an incredible fan community to be a part of. When you go to a Babymetal show, you don't go just to watch it, you go to take part in the performance.
Regarding the use of phones, it's actually not permitted at Babymetal shows and security will remove people who film during the performance (although that doesn't stop a few sneaky people from streaming it).
Babymetal's shows are incredibly polished because they have spent 14 years honing their craft and a lifetime training to perform at the level they do. Moametal said in a recent interview that leading up to one of their big shows they train six days a week, so a tremendous amount of work goes into every performance.
Their very first song was "Doki Doki ☆ Morning", released in 2010. Here are some videos of Doki Doki ☆ Morning that you can check out:
Doki Doki ☆ Morning official music video: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html
The very first live Babymetal appearance ever at Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010: th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html
Tokyo Idol Festival 2011: th-cam.com/video/V0dOATO3CaM/w-d-xo.html
Babymetal Returns January 2023 Live (recent performance with a surprise): th-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/w-d-xo.html
I've said this a few times to new reactors to BABYMETAL - I ENVY you!
Subbed for your journey. Enjoy.
Happy to have you, Thank you! 😀
Another great reaction lads. Yeah, Babymetal really are that good. One point is that their discography is at a very high average level. At least half their songs would make it on a Best.Of album, probably 2/3. Pretty much every song is a banger, all killer no filler, and some are utterly amazing. Enjoy the trip fellas, I think you'll love all of them.
You're right about how everything about Babymetal is excellent.
just remember they recorded Doki Doki Morning when they were 12 and 11 years old. the video for that song was recorded the next year on a shoe string budget, borrowed clothes, the girls taught the fake band how to dance, etc. Su has been on stage since she was 6 years old. there are videos that have her singing at 8 and 9 years old. Amuse, the management company, signed her when she was 8 or 9 years old. she is actually the daughter of her father that was also in a famous band also. she sung with her sister for a few songs. Babymetal was actually formed around Su. Koba-Metal, the man that came up with this idea, saw her at i think 9 years old and thought she was strong enough to lead a metal band and not be drown out by the music behind her. at 16 years old she had already been in front of huge crowds. how many 16 years can say they have done that?
nice reaction lads, first single was Doki Doki morning and on the video they look so young but it is great
You have seen some early songs - Megitsune is one of the earliest. They are all just born performers with unbelievable ability and charisma. I prefer the recent performances, even of the old songs, but you do have to go back and see the earlier performances. Believe it or not they have been at this level since 2013. Its hard to imagine the level of charisma and ability Su had even in her teen years. And say what you want about Amuse but they have assembled a fantastic team to support Babymetal. It will be great fun to see you react to the MV of Doki Doki Morning (and it would be great to see you then do a recent live performance of it). I've subscribed for Babymetal and will wait impatiently for more reactions.
What Jimnus said!!!
I love that they take of the IEM so they can hear their fans. Not many artist that do that. ❤❤❤
I was a little disappointed this wasn't the 2015 show in Saitama, but I had never actually seen this version before, and I have to be honest.... it felt DAMN good seing Momo with a mic on and being a member of the band, this feels good with 3 full members again.
For me the best version is the one by the original group, along with the original Kami Band, that version was very emotional, it is the best live song they have.
The ``kami band'' of that era with heavy metal backing. All the performers were the strongest and best members. In particular, the video of the 2015 Road Resistance was the best. Please take a look.
You will never see a band like this again in your lifetime
I just love, love Babymetal. I haven't seen a band today that would put a live show like them. Real live vocals, choreography and production.
"Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational BABYMETAL!" 🦊🦊🦊 🖖❤
These girls already have you hooked. :-)
If your face hurts from smiling now, wait until you watch "Doki doki morning" or "iine" 😄🤘🦊
Hell yeah guys! This song is such an epic and quintessential Babymetal song that, in my opinion, best defines Babymetal: The lyrics/message is about finding the courage to overcome the challenges with carving your own path towards your goals (hence, Road of Resistance). Just like Babymetal's own journey to establish themselves in Heavy Metal. The hard hitting and heavy music with Su's angelic vocals, the crowd engagements, and the energy along with the message truly encompasses what Babymetal is all about!
This song has been a staple show closer for almost a decade now (although not the closer at this show). Su-metal has said in a recent interview that while they see many different ways the crowd reacts to their performances around the world, Road of Resistance always ilicits the exact same response from every crowd in every country.
After you do rest of the Trilogy of Lights (Shine, then Arkadia), here are a few more suggestions as you wanted to see their younger days, along with the cutsie/heavy mixture:
*Doki Doki Morning (Official MV):* 1st song ever by "baby" Babymetal, live debut in Nov 2010 (age 12/11) when they were part of the idol training group Sakura Gakuin, as the "heavy music club". MV came out a year or so later. You'll want to do the Official MV for this song vs the live to see them super early.
*iine (Official MV):* 2nd song by Babymetal. They tell the world that they will not be constrained by traditional musical expectations. This is one of the rare songs where the MV is better thant the live for the sheer "WTF" factor.
*Catch Me If You Can (Budokan 2014):* One of their heaviest songs performed in the most adorable fashion, about a game of hide and seek. Also, the OG Kami Band East shows off at the start.
*Rondo of Nightmare (Budokan 2014):* Heavy and ominous Su-metal solo about loosing the fight against an unseen never ending nightmare. Shwocases her vocals at age 16. Kami Band East shows off again.
*Onedari Daisakusen (Legend 1997):* The cutest, and most adorable "Limp Bizkit" song, as 14-year Yui and Moa explains how to be spoiled rotten little devils and use every tactics in the "cute" trade to trick dad into spending money and buying them all the shinny things. Fred Durst's voice sample makes an appearance lol.
Look forward to more Babymetal! 🤘🦊
Ganimal just wanted to share this with you. I've become so accustomed to your hilarious emoji that every time I see it I can't help but imagine that you are hanging somewhere and this emoji is your actual head.
@@robote7679 hahaha, that’s the face I make when Babymetal pops up on my playlist 😉🤘🦊.
Yes,, Michael Jackson,,
Queen and ELP
Best live band on the planet
Nice reaction...I can hear that you have a lot of questions, so you should consider making a reaction video on
Everything You Need To Know About BABYMETAL - A BABYMETAL Guide (UPDATED)
It will answer a lot of your questions. then I think you will be ready to make a reaction video on Babymetal - Death (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs.... he he bow down to the queen
That is a fantastic idea! Thank you! 😀
Actually I would recommend this new guide th-cam.com/video/aIb2xEthdSg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WXCrlix1PNaeCdWk. It is up to date as of April 1st and is a good guide. The one mentioned above is fine too but is still a couple years out of date. Ohmajination's guide is also good and more up to date.
@@Honestreactions9682 Before you do watch Babymetal Death live legend 97 as the guide has spoilers and if you want to find out where the #notacult came from lol
> "You just smiling all the damn time!"
Well... This is something that befalls all of us. It's the infamous BABYMETAL-smile. You cannot escape it!
Thank you for this great reaction ! It's a difficult exercise because BABYMETAL is so much beyond words !...are they from this planet ?🦊💫
Guys phenomenal reaction, truly wonderful. From the comments to your shared joy in experiencing. Such a delight. And THIS performance. This does start off stern-it always has-but by the end the absolute joy Su, Moa and Momo are radiating could power a major city. These are seasoned, hard-working pros who have honed their craft over many years and to see them with their wonderful smiles leading this enthralled audience is a rare and very special thing. The "Road of Resistance Live in Japan" might be a video to consider. It is this song and all the elements are there. But Su is 17 and Yui and Moa are 15-pretty sure I've got the ages correct, I will hear if I haven't. But from the girls performance to the original Kami bands it is one of the most incredible live performances I've ever seen. Just saying. I'm including links to "Doki Doki Morning" that first song you wanted here: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html And "Road of Resistance live in Japan" here: th-cam.com/video/zTEYUFgLveY/w-d-xo.html
They really dont need all the production they are still incredible without it but the One are glad they give us a show like this once or twice a year and record it for posterity,frankly i think they should film every concert they do so we can get more of Babymetal.
You guys are going to love Doki Doki Morning 🦊
Their first song is Doki Doki Morning, but I suggest to react to Megitsune (offiicial MV) first, just to prepare yourself. 😁And if you think that this performance of Road of Resistance was incredible, you should watch their performance of the same song in 2015: Road of resistance live in japan (official). Su-Metal was still 17 and the other girls not yet 16, but their crowd control was really unbelievable (if you don't see it, you won't believe it).
Hit the nail on the head, this song is typically performed last in the setlist to really drive it home. It's going to be interesting when you guys revisit this song but when they were younger. They are the greatest stage performers of this generation. They're just that good. 🦊🤘🦊
thank you.
This year marks 10 years since this song was released at the London performance.
This is already an early song.
When it comes to the mix of the high-note clean vocals and the heavy metal sounds, SU-METAL often reminds me of Rob Halford, particularly him in the Screaming-for-Vengeance and Defenders-of-the-Faith era.
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Well done gentlemen. Awesome reaction.
Doki Doki Morning was their first song.
Recorded in 2010 when Su was 12 and Yui & Moa were 11.
It took them about a year before they had enough money to record a music video for it though.
Y’all are watching the new videos, the 97 night was amazing, and check out Rondo of Nightmare and Babymetal Death too!
These three ladies have extreme stamina. Su runns on a treadmill and sings for hours per day. All of them can sing very good but su is amazing. ❤❤❤
The Kamin bands dont get enough credit. They deserve more
I think great part of us that suggested Road of Resistance live in Japan , was thinking in the official concert on the official Babymetal channel.
I love this version too , the Pia Arena stage is beautiful. Of corse they evolved but ten years ago the original teenagers trio are already fantastic and even more energetic , believe it is possible.
I think you will not repeat a song, but take a look at the official version .
Great job guys, thank you!!! 🤘🦊
13:14 the argument that they had no choice but to do this is quickly debunked when you realize next year is their 14th anniversary.
In interviews they've talked about how they just wouldn't keep doing it if they didn't enjoy what they do.
Es un himno, simplemente es un himno. 🦊❤📈
Great reaction, as always. MVs of their earliest songs, Doki Doki Morning, Iine (pronounced 'eenay' not Line!), and Megitsune are all great (on their official channel); Karate, Live Download Festival 2016 is better than the mv (imo). Ijime Dame Zettia Live at Sonisphere 2014 is an iconic, must see, performance
First song Doki Doki Morning 2010.
Watch the MV then watch it LIVE.
it is quite often the last song
BabyMetal is joy. 🤘🦊🤘
What SU-METAL says is: "From here, again, we start going along the uncharted road. When we face hard times, it is always you that helps and supports us. So please let us hear your voice, MORE and LOUDER! EVERYBODY, SING IT!!!!!"
Makes me happy to see you two enjoying Babymetal so much!
One of the concerts that got me (from UK) was the Sonosphere 2014 - there are a couple of OKish video on line you can watch. This was the first concert series outside Japan in front of 65000 UK metal heads when they were young - of course they were already big in Japan, .. They did 5 songs - the first was was greeted with - WTF - second - OK this is good......3rd - mosh pit, 4th - joining in the singing, final song - "we want more...." . Just that progression where they won the harts of the UK metal heads in the space of 25 minutes.
So time for Doki Doki Morning next?
So you can see the start of BabyMetal.
Nice reaction. It just about doesn't matter what performance of this song you watch. When Road of Resistance comes on it's always an amazing experience.
Welcome to the metalverse! i was lucky enough to be at a sold out concert with Babymetal in Stockholm in november 23. Even with a smaller venue, around 5000, still the most amazing concert ive ever been to, and ive been to many. And its not just the songs and the production, its the precense of the band and the girls. You havent mentioned it yet, but notice the happiness of the girls performing. They love it and that reflects on the crowd, be it 20 000 or 2 000. The best act in the world right now. Cant wait to see you react to Headbamgerrrrrrrrrrrrr and Metali.
Another great reaction! All comments stated are so true! Babymetal song/video = Doki Doki Morning! The first clip/link is from the Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010 and was their debut th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html. This link is the Official Music video th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html. Would be an EXCELLENT back to back, in the order provided. Kitsune Up! The early days, they played to a backing track...until the Kami Band played the last few songs of Su Metals 16th Birthday concert in 2016...but that is another story!
So fun watching along with you, thanks as always! I hope you catch some full concerts, whether it's for content or just for your own enjoyment.
They have always been this epic, when they had 0 budget and were borrowing clothes from friends and family to match looks they were epic, their first tour they were epic, their first festival in the UK they were epic, every single thing I have watched over dozens of concerts and years is epic. They are just so something else.
Since you asked, this is (i'm pretty sure) their first ever appearance on stage as Babymetal from 2010 while they were still part of Sakura Gakuin, literal 0 budget borrowing clothes backing tracks for music. After this they played at malls / SK shows for another couple of years. th-cam.com/video/C-r4bajuu9Y/w-d-xo.html
PA PA YA is one of my faves - its so freaking hype
5:06 _Now Pizza time (Pizza time!)_ and justice forever.🦊🤘🍕
You actually pause the moment she was about to sing (3:28), try to go back 5 seconds whenever you stop, you can do this just pressing left arrow in your keyboard.
Thanks for sharing this and see you next time.🦊🤘🔥
I was there! Be there! There is nothing like Babymetal concert in Japan. It’s the ultimate concert experience in your life! Welcome to the Foxhole❣️🤘🦊🤘
The guitar riffs were created by Herman Li and Sam Toteman of Dragon Force. They played the riffs are on the original album. Herman was quoted that he and Sam didn't believe could play them live. the Original Kami Band didn't have a problem!!
You're watching the 2nd Kami Band.
FINALYYYYYY ROAD OF RESISTANCEEEEE
next will be headbanger moabanger version... legs gooo ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
I think you will love doki doki morning, their first video single.
Micheal Jackson and Elvis Presley I think. You can't forget how much power Elvis had, especially over the women lol
I love this band so much. I've said in the past that one of the things I love about this band is that even though they are superstars, each one of them, but they are still so super humble. Proof is just the fact you saw her take her IEM out of her ear to hear the crowd, and the way she talks to the crowd, which if I remember correctly she's thanking the crowd for everything and for the strength to continue going down further uncharted territory, or something along those lines. Every singer I've ever seen that is known to have a bit of arrogance *cough cough Oasis, cough cough*, wouldn't say anything like that, would just do the show, wouldn't care about production factor, and would never thank the crowd. They always think the crowd should be thanking THEM. But Babymetal LOVES their fans and does everything they can to show it each and every time they perform. That shows humbleness and gratitude in my opinion.
One thing you guys COULD do (AFTER you listen to the rest of the trilogy dang it!!!), is to start at the very beginning and work your way up the albums. This way you can see how they matured musically as they got older. It's an interesting trip when you do it that way. Just a suggestion. I've seen a couple of reactors do it that way and they loved doing it that way.
You asked about the beginnings of Babymetal, so, here you have it. 8)
First Sakura Gakuin show: Sakura Gakuin Festival 2010 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 28.11.2010
th-cam.com/video/iqmBz6FCy1g/w-d-xo.html
Some highlights of this video:
2:00 The Perfect Japanese Beauty (AKA Yamato Nadeshiko): Miyoshi Ayaka, model and actress, might have seen her in the Netflix series "Alice in Borderland", she's been a lot on TV, commercials, movies, High Fashion Shows all over the world, she's a year older than Su-Metal.
2:10 Nakamoto Suzuka, Su-Metal, Queen Su, etc... as her dorky self, she was 12yo, almost 13yo (Dec 20th)
3:12 Kikuchi Moa, Moa-Metal, Angel of Love, so smol! but she says she's not smol! at 11yo
3:22 Mizuno Yui, Yui-Metal, Angel of Dance, Tomato Princess, YUUIIII CHAAAAAANN!! at 11yo
6:48 Babymetal - Doki Doki Morning
This is the Doki Doki Morning music video th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.html
Su, Moa, Yui participate in other songs too, damn, the whole show it's so sweet as to be dangerous for diabetics ;-)
Babymetal is coming back to the states nows your chance🔥🔥🔥🔥
I also just barely missed Babymetal by becoming a fan weeks after they had a concert super close to where I live! :( I hope they come back soon, I would love to experience a concert in person!
Subscribed for the Babymetal!
I love seeing y’all’s reaction to BABYMETAL I actually look forward to this I just love to see people enjoying my favorite band I think y’all should watch The not so Extensive Guide to BABYMETAL it’s a cool video about their history
They closed with this in both my Houston and Dallas shows last year. Yeah us Americans need to learn how to mosh like them haha no circle pits really. But man seeing these ladies live put in 200% into every single song of every single performance is unreal! They're legit athletes in my opinion, this can't be easy on their bodies yet they bring that infectious relentless energy all the time! And they're adorable af of course, it's really fun seeing their theatrical skills in action, watching them go from this over the top cute kawaii smiles to extremely serious face for some songs .. truly a marvel!
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"Stand up and shout, Shout!, Justice Forever!" - (Road of Resistance) -
I like your reaction. You really appreciate the Japanese culture
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
Doki doki morning...mind blowing...the version from +-2012... Not sure date of the original
Recorded in 2010 as part of Sakura Gakuin with the video recorded and released as a single in 2011.
ありがとうございます！🤘🦊♪
Doki Doki Morning
People would love to suggest the Live in Tokyo video of Road of Resistance, its a great vid dont get me wrong, but the Metal Galaxy concert Road of Resistance is epic... all 3 Avengers onstage with Su and Moa, and BOTH Western and Eastern Kamibands... 2 drummers, 2 bass, and 4 guitars .... all rocking out on stage. 😁😁😁🤘🦊🤘
Dope, but still prefer the original "Road of Resistance live in Japan version" they did way back when. Probably their most iconic live show all time.
IMO "THE" Best vers. of Road of Resistence is the Live In Japan vers.
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Great channel guys! You wanted to hear from fans that have attended Babymetal concerts! Well here's one right here. I want to see them on September 9th in Wallingford Connecticut which is only about a 4,000 seat theater. The girls themselves and a man put on a spectacular performance. However I was slightly disappointed over the production of the show and the opening act which was terrible and way out of place their name was dethklok. They were terrible too much growling during the whole song not as an effect and you never saw the performers at all! That's true all they had was a live video screen up I haven't been back of them until the very very last note of the song where they unveiled the performers. On the video screen on the songs they portrayed they use filthy and dirty sexualized anime pyramid which was disgusting and way out of line as through our parents there with 10 and 12 year olds asking hey Mommy what's that thing on the screen. It was ridiculous.
The production of a baby metal was really good but it was Overkill with the fake flames and too much red during the whole concert where you could not see the performers at all the sound production was satisfactory however again I'm not putting the concert down it was just not as good as what you're seeing on the internet now in the larger stadiums by the way the Tokyo dome holds around 80,000 people not 30 LOL keep up your reactions guys
I don't know if you know this but Herman Lee help BabyMetal with this song. This song its fire 🔥🔥🔥
I don't think Babymetal makes very much off the concerts. I think they make money off the blurays of the concerts.
should have done live in Japan
Check the old MV for their first song called Doki Doki Morning and then watch a recent live version. I like the Budokan 2021 performance, but at Makuhari 2023 they had a special arrangement because of a surprise called Metalverse. Ideally watch all three. 😄 The Makuhari version disrupts the flow of the song and choreography (a bit), but the surprise was great, so I can't recommend one over the other.
They go a bit slow on this version, the 2015 version indeed had more intensity, but just to say yes these ladies are super dedicated to their fans / performances and not only in a big shows with all the production behind it. I have seen them in Brussels last year in a small venue (i think 1000 people) and they go 200% on every song for 1h , and afterwards you are just dead and happy hahahahah and they have so much fun on stage you can just feel that
mosh'sh pit is a safe pit.
I mean there's so many songs and different versions of those songs and different lives of those songs with different stage theatrics and setups that if you only keep a reaction for them once a week you'll technically have material to last you until you're both in your nineties. And that's if they stopped producing content today :D.
I'm all for 2 to 3 a week so then by your 50's you can be done xD
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When you mentioned how that kind of audience participation feels, when they performed this song at the LA Forum when Momometal was just "Momo the Avenger dancer" you can see happy tears on her cheek when the crowd is singing: th-cam.com/video/1cEQ0TLSvQA/w-d-xo.html
You really should always check out the earliest version of each of these songs, not the latest.
Welcome back Chili. After we wrap up the trilogy and one more suggested video, we will go all the way back and start from the beginning. We would love to see them evolve into what they currently are 😀
@@Honestreactions9682 Ty ty! Great reaction, as always. TY for posting it.
What I meant was, this song was first performed in 2015 or 2016 or whatever, and that performance is an amazing experience.
I won't tell you guys what to do, but I suggest making sure that when you're checking out a song you choose a performance from the era when it was released, that way you get the full experience.
Great reaction! Their first song is Doki Doki Morning. This is when BABYMETAL is still a sub unit of Sakura Gakuin. Link to the original MV: th-cam.com/video/cirhQ8iLdbw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Hu0JI_m74VCbsLPY
Live at Makuhari 2023: th-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xS7kmLQFNPNmuvJI
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Nice, the performance you choose is special 🦊
Just so there is no misconception. Babymetal uses a lot of backing track. Any instrument that isn't a guitar, bass or drums is on track of course as are some effects and vocals. Su does harmonize with herself on track in certain parts of certain times. But the back track never overwhelms the live vocals. She can't stop singing and let the track fill in.
Ngl, I wish you guys watched the version of this from the official BABYMETAL channel because it shows off their crowd control since the beginning. The wall of death was wild.
個人的にBABYMETALで一番好きな曲！