Unsurprisingly, the First Take version of Otona Blue was my entry to the band and until now the only version of the song I knew. But I have to say I also enjoyed this choreo immensly. And the One Million clip was just adorable. As always, professor, thanks a lot for breaking the song down. I had not been aware of the title pun, and the mood change at the end now makes much more sense to me.
I discovered this group just after Christmas. They're so much fun! I'm really pleased you know them as well. You're starting with my favourite song by them too!
I also recently discovered this group and have been captivated by them as well. I'm glad I got the same vibe from them as you did. They certainly have a good variety of music styles, especially when the collaborate with other artists. Their dance skill and singing talent combined is amazing, and I believe Suzuka has what I can only describe as an extreme excess of charm. 😁 She certainly seems to be very different from the stereotypical image of a japanese personality. I'm glad she can express herself as an artist.
Hi, AJ! Really enjoy your comments on AG's songs. I'm from Japan, living in LA for a long time now. And I've just found out about this incredibly talented vocal/dance group and been watching so many of their videos as well as reviews on this particular song. One of them, from Japan, said that the title, Otona Blue, is a play on words, which sounds very close to "Otona buru", which means "to pretend like an adult" So, "Oikakete, mata Otona buru" means "Chasing it over and over and yet, I still pretend to be an adult" Ah, so dattan desuka!
Thanks. Yeah, that was one of those things I realized right after I uploaded the video. I added it to the description but it was too late to rerecord. At the time (this was over 3 years ago, remember) there was next to no English language discussing of AG so I was trying to build a sense of the song from scratch. I hadn't completely tapped into all their punniness yet :) Cheers!
I love that when you watch their performances from when they were really young (5-6 years ago), still in school and not signed by 88 rising yet, they are the same! They were just as talented and just as goofy as they are now, which shows the way they act, their branding, their signature weirdness is something that is natural to them, it hasn't been manufactured by some middle aged men who decided to create a "weird" idol group. Their label clearly plays on their weirdness now and they have to exaggerate it for the band, but the idea for a group like this came from the girls themselves and not the label.
So, I was skeptical after watching this video. Loved the lyrics and the dancing, was not particularly into the actual music. But, you made me intrigued enough to start down a small rabbit hole of their videos and performances, and now am most definitely a fan... These girls are amazing! Amazing dancing, amazing singing, amazing lyrics when I could find the English translation. I really hope they get really big, they deserve it.
@@AndrewHartley "Going down the sock-hole" is the term I've heard people use when diving headlong into Atarashii Gakko videos, just like "The Fox Hole" for Babymetal. Those are supa cool socks they are rocking, btw.
Great video! I just discovered them about a week ago and I'm really enjoying their stuff. I love that you picked this _"Otona Blue"_ video for your walk through as it's a great song and the fun, quirky choreography shows off a bit of the group's personality. _"NAINAINAI"_ is another one of my favorite tracks and, while I'm partial to the TRAIN CAR video myself, I really do like the Dance Practice videos that they've put out, particularly the one for _"Koi Bumi [恋文]"_ . Thanks for the upload. Looking forward to another one of these.
Great choice. I love these girls. A Facebook friend pointed me to one of their skits about going to school in Japan. I initially thought they were just a talented group of comedians, with great physical comedy skills. I was happy to find out that they all have very nice voices, fun dance routines, and great songs as well. Lots of cool Funk, Acid Jazz, '70s/'80s Japanese Pop, etc. influences. And they create their own choreography, and write a lot of the lyrics. They've been really starting to blow up since they got picked up by 88rising. I love Sakura Gakuin, because they are family friendly and wholesome. And I love Atarashii Gakkou for almost the opposite reasons. : ) But like you pointed out, it works because they don't take the whole thing too seriously. They balance on that knife edge like pros.
@@AndrewHartley Besides the TH-cam posts, whenever I get into a group I dive into their Reddit and Facebook groups. That's where I first heard about their choreography and songwriting. At any rate, I tracked down a few sources: From the Japanese wikipedia page ( ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/新しい学校のリーダーズ#cite_note-1 ): Overview[edit]. The group's concept is "to stand out with individuality and freedom from the silly intolerant society in this age where only exemplary guys are appreciated". Dancing, sailor-fuku and eccentric habits. It's been said that The costumes are sailor-fuku and armbands. The dance choreography is made by themselves [1]. (Links to interview at: natalie.mu/music/pp/leaders ) Suzuka song writing credits: Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics) Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics) Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics) Mizyu song writing credits: Songwriting Credits Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics) zzz (Lyrics) Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics) Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics) Rin song writing credits: Songwriting Credits Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics) Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics) Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics) Kanon song writing credits: Songwriting Credits Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics) Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics) Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics) (Songwriting info via jpop.fandom.com/wiki/Atarashii_Gakkou_no_Leaders )
Wow. Thanks. I didn't know this stuff. This is amazing: あと、SUZUKAのダンスは溜め、抜き、止めがはっきりしてるイメージ。フワーとかサラーとかじゃなくてバシバシバシみたいなイメージです。 ──それぞれ、カラーがはっきりしてますね。ちなみに楽曲のダンスは先生と一緒に作るんですか。 MIZYU いや、先生はいないんです。 RIN 今までも自分たちで作ってます。 SUZUKA 全部作ってます！
@@AndrewHartley I rely on Google Translate and DeepL (much better) for the translations, but Natalie.mu has some great interviews. : ) I haven't found songwriting info for the 'Wagage Ga Itaru' (2019) album yet, but I guessing like 'Maenarawanai' the year before that they have lyric credits on some of the songs.
I was so happy seeing your review of Atarashii Gakko. They showed up on my youtube feed and had to see everything they did. Their singing and dancing is so enjoyable.They have introduced me to other groups and musicians they have worked with. I am looking foreward to your future reviews.
Cool ! I found about this band about a month ago and been enjoying their videos and videos about them since then. I actually bought a couple of their singles from iTunes - and it's been a long time since i've bought any music. Love their energy - and Suzuka really stands out in this video. They all seem to be 'natural born' entertainers - I'll keep following them to see what the future holds - !
Very good analysis. I love their artistry, performance, and goofiness without having to be over sexualised. They are very unique. "Music that's conscious of itself as music"💯
The title of this song has a double meaning: ①"Otona Blue" which you explained well, and ②"otonaburu (大人ぶる)" which means "to act like an adult". Actually, ② is used in the Japanese lyrics. I hope this will help you to have a deeper understand of what this song is about ;)
@@yutimino3633 Thanks! Are you Japanese and currently living in Japan? If so I'd love to be able to run the occasional question by you before I post videos in the future. My Japanese is not always good enough to get the full sense of things, and since I don't live there any more, I sometimes miss points of cultural context. No worries if not.
Thanks! I think this was the first of theirs that I did, when I was still getting to know them and before they had any real traction outside Japan. Seems like a long time ago :)
Atarashii Gakko is great, another group where the visual is as important as the music(not that the music isn't great) Clear that they put lots of passion into what they do, heres hoping they get the larger recognition they deserve.
Thanks for the analysis. Now I understand the variance of Suzuka’s dance in this track, not simply explained by her being lead vocalist. I hope that if isn’t too much of a cliché to say that they subvert the Idol medium more than any other group. And of course they collaborate with groups outside the J-Pop norm, like H Zattaro. As they are now aged 18-22 and wear the same younger girls uniforms as they did on formation 3 or 4 years back, is in itself making a point. They also write much of their own material and have really inventive choreography; added to this they are aligned to 88Rising who can get them into the USA
I was already a huge fan of this group before watching this video, but I gotta say, it was sssooooo satisfying to listen to a gentleman such as you with such an articulate vocabulary talking about how great this group is. You've gained a new follower, sir! P.S: I also love Babymetal, so double enjoyment right there
"You like Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders? Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Maenarawanai came out in '18, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. In 2021, they released this *points at stereo*; NAINAINAI! A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the struggles of youth and the importance of social acceptance. It's also a personal statement about the group itself." - Patrick Bateman
Exactly, Finally Someone with knowlege. as a fans if been serching all the youtube ractor who can understand their song, but never find one, finally I found you. now i feel satisfied :D
I enjoyed your reaction and commentary on Atarashii Gakko. These young ladies are poised to explode on the world scene; and I am happy to see anything that increases their exposure in the West. Their blend of J-pop, jazz, punk. and hip hop is very refreshing, and in its own way just as unique as BabyMetal or Wagakki Band. The girls' goofiness (some would say weirdness) makes then a joy to watch. I have seen both versions of NAINAINAI that you mentioned, but my favorite is a third one in which Atarashii Gakko perform it in an empty railway car.
Yes, I saw that one as well. Great stuff. I'm not sure if it's the new partnership with 88 Rising which is making all these videos more visible, but I love it. Both albums are so good. They need more attention.
Really looking forward to your reaction to this group (when I get the time). I recently stumbled upon them & found them very entertaining. I really like their quirkiness but am not quite sure what it is I'm watching. Arigatou!
Ahh, what a wonderful surprise! I just found these girls last month and I can't get enough! On top of their singing and dancing, I love the crazy goofy playfulness! Suzuka cracks me up! Mizyu (Mizyucopter) and her twin tails of death fascinate me to no end. Kanon likes to ham it up and is basically the Straight man to Suzuka's joking around. Rin is an awesome dancer and makes some great music. I hope they can bust out enough to get their music available internationally. Nai Nai Nai Nai is the only song I have found for sale in the international market. I am currently waiting on delivery of their last album via import. I am happy to see you cover them. You remind me of myself watching their videos and laughing out loud at some the things they do. I have literally watched hours of their stuff without subtitles even though I don't speak Japanese. I hope to see more of their stuff on here! Thanks!
Excellent. And thanks. Hopefully we'll see more new stuff from them soon. They seem quite prolific and less calculated in their rate of production than BM, so hope fully there's lots of new stuff to come.
I wake up in the morning, open youtube and discovered them accidentally. They made my day so much. The first time I watched their dance, I smile a lil bit and started to get addicted to how they dance and their face reaction. I can see how much they enjoy the dance and song and they really understand what they're singing about. I keep watching their videos over and over again. I hope to see more idol promoting their personality rather than beauty. And I already in love with them especially Suzuka. She is so pretty and charming!
great analysis/reaction. Glad you took the time to be the first to go in depth. I initially was really interested in their stage performance, then I caught on to the lead's vocals. Very old school jazz. Really like their performances, love the fusion of music styles. They even incorporated a little punk into another song. Great contrast to Babymetal. Guess the formula to a great Japanese group includes finding a Suzuka who can belt out vocals. They're all really good vocals.
i came here after your video of Oh majinai. Leaders of the new school was also a famous rap group in the 80's and 90's. the beat has the 80's feel to it and they do some kind of rap also so that was nice to hear
"Don't Treat Me Like A Child"( by Helen Shapiro) , "Osozaki Girl (Jun Togawa)" Song theme is traditional...Music style has hiphop/soul/funk mixture...quite new and nostalgic. Thats one current trend. (Suchmos etc.)
so, I call this song 'guilty as charged' but I like how the composer sneaks some Prince sounds into the song...... I think the composer is a Prince fan..... I love Atarashii Gakko! I'm also a huge BabyMetal fan!!!
Thanks for the review. It was really informative. You should check out "Koi Geba". It has similar theme but personally I really liked the choreography more especially the dance part where Suzuka punches Kanon
Yes, I haven't quite got my head round that moment (the punch), but I'll think about it. I am certainly tempted to talk about more of their songs. They have such an exciting variety, all with their own distinct energy. Thanks.
I love we have a mutual love of Babymetal and now Atarashii Gakko! I discovered them recently, like a few months ago. If you do another reaction can you do Koi Geba, the 88 Rising video?
Love your 'walk through'! Check out 'Double Happiness' performance. It is at an old train station and leads into 'Nainainai' in train car. They are great!
@@AndrewHartley Sir, I see you have a lot of BabyMetal vids. It would be nice if you could do some more Atarashii Gakko. Just an idea, and thanks for your work.
great analysis. I avoid most things japanese, but there was something about this group that drew me in. theres alot about the things you said about them being meta that I didnt consciously know, but I understood on a subconscious level. this video has enriched my appreciation of them.
Now I have a serious dilemma. Babymetal, Band Maid or Atarashii Gakko, I don't know what formation I must choose as my new favourite group. Well, I think the three groups will share my personal Podium as my favorites.
So, after watching many different performances of this over the last year and a half, there's one thing I haven't figured out that is strangely intriguing to me. Toward the end, Suzuka comes to the front, with the others lined up in a row behind and Mizyu the closest. Mizyu places her hand on Suzuka's left shoulder as all of them start to walk backwards, as if guiding Suzuka. What does it mean?? What deep meaning does this have? Will the answer solve the mysteries of the universe? AJ, you're a Shakespearean, you must know the answer, right?
Ha :) Well, if I'm understanding the moment you mean I guess you could say that (1. conceptually) they are restraining her exuberance, not letting her get ahead of herself and the character's desire to grow up fast and (2. practically) they are relocating her for the tight formation dance which follows because she's been ad libbing alone and has her back to them so she won't be able to see where they are. Moments like that are really useful for performers when they have to reset their position but don't want to be looking down or round. Just a guess.
LOVE Atarashii Gakko :) found out about them over xmas and totally hooked... SUCH a talented group.. slick moves.. dark humor .. wonderful singing .. very very cool in being anti cool haha real actresses .. kudos
i do love this song including wakaranaii,nainainaii,que sera sera and mny more,love some of their song got jazz influence,some rock vibe some song got popish vibe..their whole discography cover a lot of variant genre..yeah don't forget they got memorize yet cutie choreography 😄
I like these looks at other groups. Entertaining as always! While this didn't grab me immediately, your discussion intrigued me enough that I might have to check out a little more. That said, you did get me with Polkadot Stingray. So keep 'em coming. Please :).
Part of what makes these guys cool is that they use a wide range of musical styles, some lighter, some heavier, some jazzy, some punky, even some hard rock. Poke around a bit. The first album has a lot of variety.
I think AG are amazing. They have the immediate “gloss” of J-Pop to attract casual audiences, but underlying that “gloss,” is a smart, creative group of performers. There are some performances/videos where the choreography is almost like Performance Art. In some ways, they harken back to the wild originality of DEVO. I hope they have much success! 👍
What a great analysis. You really put into words what is difficult to describe to others about this group. I appreciate the translation as well since the auto English translations are atrocious! Thanks again.
"traditional" idol group: no matter what you say no matter what you do no matter what you sing no matter what you dance you are bound by contract to do it in cutiest way possible atarashii gakko: no matter what you say no matter what you do no matter what you sing no matter what you dance you are bound by contract to do it in weirdest way possible I dont see the difference
LOL, as @Dennis Hansen said, it's not my cup of tea with regards to the music (although I must say it is catchy), but the video is hilarious. Then again, it doesn't really matter, I just love any videos you react to. I love the contrast between the lead singer and the other girls. They play the straight part most of the time, and Suzuka (Is being named Suzuka a pre-requisite for being a lead singer in Japan 🤔) is acting all goofy. I also like all the written comments you add in your video when confirming information you had just said in your reaction, or simply being sarcastic. It gives it a BM feel, just as if Yui and Moa were reacting to something you just said 😁.
I'm certainly an outsider to the cultures involved here (idol; Japanese), which has made me all the more curious as to what it is about Atarashii Gakko I find so interesting. This video articulated what that is. In the case of this song in particular, it's the way the band use lyrics and choreography (and perhaps music too? I'm not a music theorist but I wonder...) to expertly juxtapose one of those great tensions we all experienced between childhood and adulthood growing up. Thank for the insight!
Without going down the rabbit hole yet... My first thought is Ningen Isu meets techno pop. Suzuka certainly has a different voice then most idol singers. I will check them out as I like quirky... And this group seems to have that in abundance.
"atarashii gakko no leaders" can have two readings: leaders of the new school, or, new leaders of the school. it's ambiguous even for the Japanese, and I'd like know which they meant.
Maybe both, though I think as they have evolved the former makes the most sense. They are trying to model a new movement. That's how I view them anyway.
Thanks for taking the time to provide a more in-depth explanation of the lyrics. I discovered this group about a month ago and have watched a number of their videos and it seems like there is a lot of tongue in cheek to their music and dance, I didn't really understand the lyrics but the meaning seemed to come through. I was wondering if the arm bands mean they're part of the student council.
Ah, I've seen these girls when they're doing some of their weird (and hilarious) introduction videos to the Japanese school system. I wasn't aware that they're also doing music tbh, shame on me. The song isn't really my cup of tea but your enthusiasm makes up for it. :-)
I think there is an Angel vs Devil sentiment occurring (the old cliché, Devil in one ear, Angel in the other) with Suzuka's character in the song being the devil and the chorus (other three girls) being the Angel. Suzuka's character is acknowledging the sexual attention she is receiving, is flattered by it, want's it, but she's deceiving herself. The Angel (chorus) kicks in and reminds her she might like that attention but she's still too young and that that type of attention is not wanted... the part of a women's body that matters is the heart. This is reflected in the dance. When Suzuka is singing, the other girls are dancing in a more suggestive manner. When the chorus starts, Suzuka's character becomes who she really is, a dorky young girl, and the other girls become literally "closed up". In the second verse, as Suzuka's character is falling to the temptation, the "Angels" are motionless, unable to stop her ( th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html :original video ). It is Suzuka's character itself that snaps the Angels back to action, at which point she is once again reminded of what is important (the heart) and who she is (an innocent young girl). Other segments of the dance that reflect this sentiment are when the "Angels" do the same "I know you want this" movement with their hands (th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html : original video), it's followed by them shaking their head "no". There is also a point in the song when Suzuka's character is at the front of the stage asking someone to "come find me" and the "Angels" come up and physically pull her back (th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html : original video), as if pulling her away from those desires. Another point of note with the dance is that Suzuka's character is only "happy" when she's that dorky teen girl realizing what is important is the heart. That's a lot of meaning coming from four young women in an Idol group. The dance is more than just dance, the movements tell the story.
Yeah, I agree about the division, though personally I would put it in psychological/social/developmental terms rather than moral (angel/devil), though I guess you mean that playfully (in which case, yes, absolutely!). But yes to the binary, though I think the point of the song, like a lot of stuff with AG, is the validity of both positions, rather than championing one over the other, or at least, that's how I see it.
@@AndrewHartley I'm not sure if we can escape the moral aspect anytime you breach this subject matter... sex and approaching maturity, but perhaps the Angel/Devil analogy took it to far. They certainly are not championing one over the other. The validity of both positions certainly exists.... but the song does start with the "sexy" side and ends with the "dorky" fun side, immediately following what I interpret in the choreo as being pulled back from succumbing to desire, with the chorus subsequently expressing the sentiment of "Adult Blues", before "giving up?"... "giving in?"... "falling back on" the fun young girl side of the equation. So at least for the moment, while the yearning remains (as evidenced by the final verse), it appears innocence won (symbolic in the dance when viewed within the song context), although she does strike a "dorky girl trying to be sexy pose" as the final movement of the song. That single move sums up the entirety of the song, expressing the conflicting emotions that are it's foundation. Regardless, I find it fascinating how the dance is used to interpret song meaning, in significant detail no less. Which, at least as it relates to popular music and the mainstream, is unique to the Japanese Idol and Alt-Idol scene.
@@Kmudaify Yeah, the fact that they do their own choreography (or did, at least: not sure if that is still true) means they are really invested in the way movement and music combine to make meaning. Very polished and carefully thought out. Thanks for the comments.
i just found you because your babymetal background and atarashi gakkou reaction, i like the way you explain it, just keep moving with babymetal or atarashi gakou and other japanese thing. i feel something intresting about you. litle suggestion, react sakura gakuin, wagaki, or me!me!me!
I cannot tell you how happy I am to find another Atarashi Gakko and baby metal fan!! Not to mention, that you also love Shakespeare?......I think I just found my new best friend Edit: btw, have you seen their cover of Intergalactic by Beastie Boys?
Welcome! Yeah, their whole new EP was produced by Money Mark (the Beastie Boys' producer) so they are really running with that influence. I hope they don't move completely away from the jazzier stuff from the first two albums, bit I love to see them exercising their creative range and taking more and more control of their material.
@@AndrewHartley musically they're talented, but I would be lying if I didn't admit to mostly responding to the performance-art/comedy of their dance and videos
@@MACK0142 Absolutely. And since they do all their own choreography and much of their video appearances are improvved, that's all them. Excellent blend of goofy playfulness and real skill.
Yea the first time this got recommended in my feed and watched it I was like meh! Too weird for me. 2nd day I saw it in my feed and watched it I was like, okay okay okay it's actually not so bad. 3rd day I saw it in my feed. Me: WAAKKAAATEERUUU HOSHIN DESHOUU
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I don't really think it's about either exactly. It's about wanting to be an adult. Sex and relationships are part of that, but from the singer's POV they are barely understood things that have a glamour about them. At least that's how it feels to me.
@@AndrewHartley l don't know if some meaning is lost in translation, but when she says " l know what you want" she points to her lady parts... It's like she knows the effect of her beauty to other people and what kind of things they might think... But at the same time she is not ready... I don't know... I love this song and dance, but it somehow makes me uncomfortable that they where that young at the time and that they did not write the lyrics themselves...
@@aeronbern1769 I know what you mean, and I think the choreo (which they designed) IS expressly sexual, but it's also undercut with all the goofiness. And they weren't that young when they was recorded. All over 18, and Mizyu was 21.
@@aeronbern1769 Totally agree. I think they are unique and special. So glad to see people outside Japan getting excited about them. And if you get the chance to see them live, go for it :)
Unsurprisingly, the First Take version of Otona Blue was my entry to the band and until now the only version of the song I knew. But I have to say I also enjoyed this choreo immensly. And the One Million clip was just adorable.
As always, professor, thanks a lot for breaking the song down. I had not been aware of the title pun, and the mood change at the end now makes much more sense to me.
Yay! Glad I could add a little to your love of the song, though this video feels really old to me now :)
I discovered this group just after Christmas. They're so much fun! I'm really pleased you know them as well. You're starting with my favourite song by them too!
Great stuff. Thanks!
Finally!
An Atarashi Gakkou video reaction with actual inputs.
Would seriously love more of these.
I also recently discovered this group and have been captivated by them as well. I'm glad I got the same vibe from them as you did. They certainly have a good variety of music styles, especially when the collaborate with other artists. Their dance skill and singing talent combined is amazing, and I believe Suzuka has what I can only describe as an extreme excess of charm. 😁 She certainly seems to be very different from the stereotypical image of a japanese personality. I'm glad she can express herself as an artist.
Right? As they say back home, she's a card :)
Hi, AJ! Really enjoy your comments on AG's songs. I'm from Japan, living in LA for a long time now. And I've just found out about this incredibly talented vocal/dance group and been watching so many of their videos as well as reviews on this particular song. One of them, from Japan, said that the title, Otona Blue, is a play on words, which sounds very close to "Otona buru", which means "to pretend like an adult" So, "Oikakete, mata Otona buru" means "Chasing it over and over and yet, I still pretend to be an adult" Ah, so dattan desuka!
Thanks. Yeah, that was one of those things I realized right after I uploaded the video. I added it to the description but it was too late to rerecord. At the time (this was over 3 years ago, remember) there was next to no English language discussing of AG so I was trying to build a sense of the song from scratch. I hadn't completely tapped into all their punniness yet :) Cheers!
Discovered them myself about 4 months ago , crazy amount of energy they display most of the time , again ....great class !
Thanks! That's about how long I've been aware of them too.
I love that when you watch their performances from when they were really young (5-6 years ago), still in school and not signed by 88 rising yet, they are the same! They were just as talented and just as goofy as they are now, which shows the way they act, their branding, their signature weirdness is something that is natural to them, it hasn't been manufactured by some middle aged men who decided to create a "weird" idol group.
Their label clearly plays on their weirdness now and they have to exaggerate it for the band, but the idea for a group like this came from the girls themselves and not the label.
So, I was skeptical after watching this video. Loved the lyrics and the dancing, was not particularly into the actual music. But, you made me intrigued enough to start down a small rabbit hole of their videos and performances, and now am most definitely a fan... These girls are amazing! Amazing dancing, amazing singing, amazing lyrics when I could find the English translation. I really hope they get really big, they deserve it.
The performance this clip is from is truly fascinating. I have no idea how they can run on all cylinders like that for 30 minutes straight
Then my work here is done :) Seriously: thanks! Delighted to have nudged your curiosity.
Really is.
Like BABYMETAL they hit a variety of music styles from Big Band Jazz, City Pop, to Rap.
@@AndrewHartley "Going down the sock-hole" is the term I've heard people use when diving headlong into Atarashii Gakko videos, just like "The Fox Hole" for Babymetal. Those are supa cool socks they are rocking, btw.
Great video! I just discovered them about a week ago and I'm really enjoying their stuff. I love that you picked this _"Otona Blue"_ video for your walk through as it's a great song and the fun, quirky choreography shows off a bit of the group's personality.
_"NAINAINAI"_ is another one of my favorite tracks and, while I'm partial to the TRAIN CAR video myself, I really do like the Dance Practice videos that they've put out, particularly the one for _"Koi Bumi [恋文]"_ . Thanks for the upload. Looking forward to another one of these.
Love the Train Car video! The dance studio practice videos are great as well since they can be extra silly in them. Funny stuff!
My pleasure. Thanks! (PS That's a hell of a name to live up to you have there)
Great choice. I love these girls.
A Facebook friend pointed me to one of their skits about going to school in Japan.
I initially thought they were just a talented group of comedians, with great physical comedy skills.
I was happy to find out that they all have very nice voices, fun dance routines, and great songs as well.
Lots of cool Funk, Acid Jazz, '70s/'80s Japanese Pop, etc. influences.
And they create their own choreography, and write a lot of the lyrics.
They've been really starting to blow up since they got picked up by 88rising.
I love Sakura Gakuin, because they are family friendly and wholesome.
And I love Atarashii Gakkou for almost the opposite reasons. : )
But like you pointed out, it works because they don't take the whole thing too seriously.
They balance on that knife edge like pros.
Great points. Thanks. Where are you getting the info on them doing their own lyrics and choreography? I'd like to learn more about that.
@@AndrewHartley Besides the TH-cam posts, whenever I get into a group I dive into their Reddit and Facebook groups.
That's where I first heard about their choreography and songwriting.
At any rate, I tracked down a few sources:
From the Japanese wikipedia page ( ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/新しい学校のリーダーズ#cite_note-1 ):
Overview[edit].
The group's concept is "to stand out with individuality and freedom from the silly intolerant society in this age where only exemplary guys are appreciated".
Dancing, sailor-fuku and eccentric habits. It's been said that
The costumes are sailor-fuku and armbands.
The dance choreography is made by themselves [1].
(Links to interview at: natalie.mu/music/pp/leaders )
Suzuka song writing credits:
Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics)
Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics)
Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics)
Mizyu song writing credits:
Songwriting Credits
Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics)
zzz (Lyrics)
Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics)
Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics)
Rin song writing credits:
Songwriting Credits
Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics)
Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics)
Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics)
Kanon song writing credits:
Songwriting Credits
Kimiwaina'17 (Lyrics)
Sekiga Gattuso (Lyrics)
Koi no Shadanki (feat H ZETT M) (Lyrics)
(Songwriting info via jpop.fandom.com/wiki/Atarashii_Gakkou_no_Leaders )
Wow. Thanks. I didn't know this stuff. This is amazing: あと、SUZUKAのダンスは溜め、抜き、止めがはっきりしてるイメージ。フワーとかサラーとかじゃなくてバシバシバシみたいなイメージです。
──それぞれ、カラーがはっきりしてますね。ちなみに楽曲のダンスは先生と一緒に作るんですか。
MIZYU いや、先生はいないんです。
RIN 今までも自分たちで作ってます。
SUZUKA 全部作ってます！
@@AndrewHartley I rely on Google Translate and DeepL (much better) for the translations, but Natalie.mu has some great interviews. : )
I haven't found songwriting info for the 'Wagage Ga Itaru' (2019) album yet, but I guessing like 'Maenarawanai' the year before that they have lyric credits on some of the songs.
@@rickwagner- I have wondered about the red arm bands. I am pretty sure that they don’t symbolise an open adherence to Marxism.
The unison part gives me a sailormoon vibe and makes me feel like they're going to defend me from any villain. haha
I was so happy seeing your review of Atarashii Gakko. They showed up on my youtube feed and had to see everything they did. Their singing and dancing is so enjoyable.They have introduced me to other groups and musicians they have worked with. I am looking foreward to your future reviews.
Thanks!
Cool ! I found about this band about a month ago and been enjoying their videos and videos about them since then. I actually bought a couple of their singles from iTunes - and it's been a long time since i've bought any music. Love their energy - and Suzuka really stands out in this video. They all seem to be 'natural born' entertainers - I'll keep following them to see what the future holds - !
Both albums are worth having, I think. And they seem poised to generate a lot more. Exciting.
This video contains these homages
11:23
Sayuri Ishikawa “Amagi-goe”
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Wada Akiko “furui nikki”
th-cam.com/video/UY5V8EJRS-Y/w-d-xo.html
AG＋Wada Akiko collaboration
th-cam.com/video/vGs-wemgR2U/w-d-xo.html
This is fantastic. I hadn't seen the collaboration and it's wonderful. Thank you for pointing it out.
This is so much fun, together with your obvious enjoyment, oh my!
My new favourite thing! Thanks again Andrew.
Excellent. Glad you liked it. Pick something of theirs up., They could use the boost.
Very good analysis. I love their artistry, performance, and goofiness without having to be over sexualised. They are very unique.
"Music that's conscious of itself as music"💯
The title of this song has a double meaning: ①"Otona Blue" which you explained well, and ②"otonaburu (大人ぶる)" which means "to act like an adult". Actually, ② is used in the Japanese lyrics. I hope this will help you to have a deeper understand of what this song is about ;)
Thanks! I forgot to make the pun clear. If you don't mind, I'll add your explanation to the description.
@@AndrewHartley sure!
@@yutimino3633 Thanks! Are you Japanese and currently living in Japan? If so I'd love to be able to run the occasional question by you before I post videos in the future. My Japanese is not always good enough to get the full sense of things, and since I don't live there any more, I sometimes miss points of cultural context. No worries if not.
Best reaction to AG I've seen so far! Please react to their other live performances pleaaaaseeee
Thank you! I plan to.
@@AndrewHartley yes! Id love to see more of these too , you break it down so well ,and clearly see the intricate genius of this group..
I like Suzukas poise and authority mixed with her John Cleesian antics. It adds so much to the performance
Thanks again for the master class on AG! I am a new subscriber and deeply value your insights into their music. It does mean so much to me. Love it.
Thanks! I think this was the first of theirs that I did, when I was still getting to know them and before they had any real traction outside Japan. Seems like a long time ago :)
I love the way you analise the videos. So great!
Nice review!
Atarashii Gakko is great, another group where the visual is as important as the music(not that the music isn't great)
Clear that they put lots of passion into what they do, heres hoping they get the larger recognition they deserve.
Yeah, me too. I don't have the influence to really move the needle, but wanted to help a little.
@@AndrewHartley every little bit helps.
Interesting review for an interesting fun song.
Good job
Great reaction and explication...
Thanks you for the lyrics explication... atarashii gakkou!!!
My pleasure!! Thanks.
Very insightful review!
This was not my thing, but you still get an upvote for the great work you put in to this
Fair enough. And thanks. It would be a duller world if we all liked the same stuff.
@@AndrewHartley Imagen a world where we all respect diferent taste and opions :)
Thanks for the analysis. Now I understand the variance of Suzuka’s dance in this track, not simply explained by her being lead vocalist. I hope that if isn’t too much of a cliché to say that they subvert the Idol medium more than any other group. And of course they collaborate with groups outside the J-Pop norm, like H Zattaro. As they are now aged 18-22 and wear the same younger girls uniforms as they did on formation 3 or 4 years back, is in itself making a point. They also write much of their own material and have really inventive choreography; added to this they are aligned to 88Rising who can get them into the USA
Yeah, the H Zattaro collab is especially awesome.
@@AndrewHartley I guess you mean H ZETTRIO
I was already a huge fan of this group before watching this video, but I gotta say, it was sssooooo satisfying to listen to a gentleman such as you with such an articulate vocabulary talking about how great this group is. You've gained a new follower, sir!
P.S: I also love Babymetal, so double enjoyment right there
Wow, thank you! I hope you find the other videos fun or interesting. Welcome aboard :)
"You like Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders? Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Maenarawanai came out in '18, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. In 2021, they released this *points at stereo*; NAINAINAI! A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the struggles of youth and the importance of social acceptance. It's also a personal statement about the group itself." - Patrick Bateman
Which Patrick Bateman is this? I only know the (fictional) American Pyscho guy!
Superb sir.
日本語の歌詞を上手く汲み取っていてすごいと思いました！
ありがとうございました。いつもベストを尽くしています :)
great commentary :> i already rlly like this band n their song, but ur observations rlly make me enjoy the performance a lot more
Thank you! I'm so glad you got something out of it. Aren't they great? :)
@@AndrewHartley Very great
Yes its brilliant, so fresh,
OTONA BLUE is one of my Favorit songs,! ❤❤❤❤ATARASHI GAKKOU !
Exactly, Finally Someone with knowlege. as a fans if been serching all the youtube ractor who can understand their song, but never find one, finally I found you. now i feel satisfied :D
Thanks man. And welcome!
I enjoyed your reaction and commentary on Atarashii Gakko. These young ladies are poised to explode on the world scene; and I am happy to see anything that increases their exposure in the West. Their blend of J-pop, jazz, punk. and hip hop is very refreshing, and in its own way just as unique as BabyMetal or Wagakki Band. The girls' goofiness (some would say weirdness) makes then a joy to watch. I have seen both versions of NAINAINAI that you mentioned, but my favorite is a third one in which Atarashii Gakko perform it in an empty railway car.
Yes, I saw that one as well. Great stuff. I'm not sure if it's the new partnership with 88 Rising which is making all these videos more visible, but I love it. Both albums are so good. They need more attention.
Really looking forward to your reaction to this group (when I get the time). I recently stumbled upon them & found them very entertaining. I really like their quirkiness but am not quite sure what it is I'm watching.
Arigatou!
Such a great video and very useful now the the group has released the videoclip and the first take. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Ahh, what a wonderful surprise! I just found these girls last month and I can't get enough! On top of their singing and dancing, I love the crazy goofy playfulness! Suzuka cracks me up! Mizyu (Mizyucopter) and her twin tails of death fascinate me to no end. Kanon likes to ham it up and is basically the Straight man to Suzuka's joking around. Rin is an awesome dancer and makes some great music. I hope they can bust out enough to get their music available internationally. Nai Nai Nai Nai is the only song I have found for sale in the international market. I am currently waiting on delivery of their last album via import. I am happy to see you cover them. You remind me of myself watching their videos and laughing out loud at some the things they do. I have literally watched hours of their stuff without subtitles even though I don't speak Japanese. I hope to see more of their stuff on here! Thanks!
Excellent. And thanks. Hopefully we'll see more new stuff from them soon. They seem quite prolific and less calculated in their rate of production than BM, so hope fully there's lots of new stuff to come.
I wake up in the morning, open youtube and discovered them accidentally. They made my day so much. The first time I watched their dance, I smile a lil bit and started to get addicted to how they dance and their face reaction. I can see how much they enjoy the dance and song and they really understand what they're singing about. I keep watching their videos over and over again. I hope to see more idol promoting their personality rather than beauty. And I already in love with them especially Suzuka. She is so pretty and charming!
Yeah, she's a pistol. I hope they get the success they deserve.
great analysis/reaction. Glad you took the time to be the first to go in depth. I initially was really interested in their stage performance, then I caught on to the lead's vocals. Very old school jazz. Really like their performances, love the fusion of music styles. They even incorporated a little punk into another song. Great contrast to Babymetal. Guess the formula to a great Japanese group includes finding a Suzuka who can belt out vocals. They're all really good vocals.
Yeah, the name thing is an odd coincidence, isn't it? :) Glad you liked it. Thanks.
i came here after your video of Oh majinai.
Leaders of the new school was also a famous rap group in the 80's and 90's.
the beat has the 80's feel to it and they do some kind of rap also so that was nice to hear
"Don't Treat Me Like A Child"( by Helen Shapiro) , "Osozaki Girl (Jun Togawa)" Song theme is traditional...Music style has hiphop/soul/funk mixture...quite new and nostalgic. Thats one current trend. (Suchmos etc.)
Yes! I agree. I think the combination of new and nostalgic fits the tonality of the song well. Thanks for the comment!
so, I call this song 'guilty as charged' but I like how the composer sneaks some Prince sounds into the song...... I think the composer is a Prince fan..... I love Atarashii Gakko! I'm also a huge BabyMetal fan!!!
I hadn't thought of the Prince connection. Thanks!
There are a lot of alternate idol groups challenging expectations about idol music but this group is unique in their comedy.
Thank you for introducing me to Atarashii Gakko. I never heard of them before, but yes, I do like them.
Yay! Glad you like them. A group to watch.
There is a practice video of this song that I like even more...
ありがとうございます。
Thanks for the review. It was really informative. You should check out "Koi Geba". It has similar theme but personally I really liked the choreography more especially the dance part where Suzuka punches Kanon
Yes, I haven't quite got my head round that moment (the punch), but I'll think about it. I am certainly tempted to talk about more of their songs. They have such an exciting variety, all with their own distinct energy. Thanks.
You can't watch this performance without side bobbing your head
I love we have a mutual love of Babymetal and now Atarashii Gakko! I discovered them recently, like a few months ago.
If you do another reaction can you do Koi Geba, the 88 Rising video?
Me too. Thanks!
Love your 'walk through'! Check out 'Double Happiness' performance. It is at an old train station and leads into 'Nainainai' in train car. They are great!
Yeah, that's a great one.
@@AndrewHartley Sir, I see you have a lot of BabyMetal vids. It would be nice if you could do some more Atarashii Gakko. Just an idea, and thanks for your work.
@@teksal13 I may well do that. I really like them.
great analysis. I avoid most things japanese, but there was something about this group that drew me in. theres alot about the things you said about them being meta that I didnt consciously know, but I understood on a subconscious level. this video has enriched my appreciation of them.
Now I have a serious dilemma.
Babymetal, Band Maid or Atarashii Gakko, I don't know what formation I must choose as my new favourite group. Well, I think the three groups will share my personal Podium as my favorites.
Right??? AG are really interesting: so fun, smart and inventive. Can't wait to see where they go next.
Suzuki has the voice of an angel and the charm of the devil, I absolutely have fallen for their charm.
I love the way that you paused at suzuka, 11:36 and her face haha, but nice review tho, i also love the girls
So, after watching many different performances of this over the last year and a half, there's one thing I haven't figured out that is strangely intriguing to me. Toward the end, Suzuka comes to the front, with the others lined up in a row behind and Mizyu the closest. Mizyu places her hand on Suzuka's left shoulder as all of them start to walk backwards, as if guiding Suzuka. What does it mean?? What deep meaning does this have? Will the answer solve the mysteries of the universe? AJ, you're a Shakespearean, you must know the answer, right?
Ha :) Well, if I'm understanding the moment you mean I guess you could say that (1. conceptually) they are restraining her exuberance, not letting her get ahead of herself and the character's desire to grow up fast and (2. practically) they are relocating her for the tight formation dance which follows because she's been ad libbing alone and has her back to them so she won't be able to see where they are. Moments like that are really useful for performers when they have to reset their position but don't want to be looking down or round. Just a guess.
LOVE Atarashii Gakko :) found out about them over xmas and totally hooked... SUCH a talented group.. slick moves.. dark humor .. wonderful singing .. very very cool in being anti cool haha real actresses .. kudos
i do love this song including wakaranaii,nainainaii,que sera sera and mny more,love some of their song got jazz influence,some rock vibe some song got popish vibe..their whole discography cover a lot of variant genre..yeah don't forget they got memorize yet cutie choreography 😄
Yeah, I love the musical diversity. I hope they keep that up.
I like these looks at other groups. Entertaining as always! While this didn't grab me immediately, your discussion intrigued me enough that I might have to check out a little more. That said, you did get me with Polkadot Stingray. So keep 'em coming. Please :).
Part of what makes these guys cool is that they use a wide range of musical styles, some lighter, some heavier, some jazzy, some punky, even some hard rock. Poke around a bit. The first album has a lot of variety.
thank you
I think AG are amazing. They have the immediate “gloss” of J-Pop to attract casual audiences, but underlying that “gloss,” is a smart, creative group of performers. There are some performances/videos where the choreography is almost like Performance Art. In some ways, they harken back to the wild originality of DEVO. I hope they have much success! 👍
Totally agree.
What a great analysis. You really put into words what is difficult to describe to others about this group. I appreciate the translation as well since the auto English translations are atrocious! Thanks again.
My pleasure!
yay someone explain the song thank u!!
"traditional" idol group:
no matter what you say
no matter what you do
no matter what you sing
no matter what you dance
you are bound by contract to do it in cutiest way possible
atarashii gakko:
no matter what you say
no matter what you do
no matter what you sing
no matter what you dance
you are bound by contract to do it in weirdest way possible
I dont see the difference
you should watch their "koi no shadanki"... it is soooooo gooood.... it is about suzuka whose crush is stolen by her best friend mizyu..
Yep. I've seen it. Great stuff. One of the best songs off the first album I think. Great collaboration.
LOL, as @Dennis Hansen said, it's not my cup of tea with regards to the music (although I must say it is catchy), but the video is hilarious. Then again, it doesn't really matter, I just love any videos you react to.
I love the contrast between the lead singer and the other girls. They play the straight part most of the time, and Suzuka (Is being named Suzuka a pre-requisite for being a lead singer in Japan 🤔) is acting all goofy.
I also like all the written comments you add in your video when confirming information you had just said in your reaction, or simply being sarcastic. It gives it a BM feel, just as if Yui and Moa were reacting to something you just said 😁.
Wow, that's high praise. I love the idea of having my own Yui/Moa commentary team! Thanks so much.
I have a lot of respect for you because of this 👍
They've also made it to the First Take!
Yes! My response is on my patreon page. Should go public later next week,
Loved the video. You got a subscriber in me. I hope you do more stuff like this.
Thanks! Check put my other AG videos.
I'm certainly an outsider to the cultures involved here (idol; Japanese), which has made me all the more curious as to what it is about Atarashii Gakko I find so interesting. This video articulated what that is. In the case of this song in particular, it's the way the band use lyrics and choreography (and perhaps music too? I'm not a music theorist but I wonder...) to expertly juxtapose one of those great tensions we all experienced between childhood and adulthood growing up. Thank for the insight!
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. I think they are pretty great.
We love Atarashii Gakko so much!💖💖💖btw, i was laughing while watching this hahaha😂
Love them too from philippines 🤩
Without going down the rabbit hole yet... My first thought is Ningen Isu meets techno pop. Suzuka certainly has a different voice then most idol singers.
I will check them out as I like quirky... And this group seems to have that in abundance.
Yeah, do. Hope you like. I'm keen to see what they do next.
"atarashii gakko no leaders" can have two readings: leaders of the new school, or, new leaders of the school. it's ambiguous even for the Japanese, and I'd like know which they meant.
Maybe both, though I think as they have evolved the former makes the most sense. They are trying to model a new movement. That's how I view them anyway.
can u please react more of their's music
Thankyou
Thanks for taking the time to provide a more in-depth explanation of the lyrics. I discovered this group about a month ago and have watched a number of their videos and it seems like there is a lot of tongue in cheek to their music and dance, I didn't really understand the lyrics but the meaning seemed to come through. I was wondering if the arm bands mean they're part of the student council.
I THINK so (since they are 'leaders') but I'm not sure. Will try to find out.
@@AndrewHartley Ha, don't bother, it was just a passing though since I watch too much anime since the year of the spikes..
Arm bands are common in Japanese schools for students that are in student councils
I have never liked any J pop or K pop in my life but there is something fascinating about their performance.
Ha! That's great. I love discovering new cool stuff. Glad this worked for you.
多くの人がこの少女達について語っています。理解しようと努力しています。
特にこの曲の前で困っているようです。普通誰も語ろうとしない性的な好奇心がテーマだからでしょう。
性的な対象として見られる事も、そんな視線を投げかける男性をも否定しようとしていません。また、それに取り入るように自分を変えようともしていません。自分が大人になりつつある事を正直に見ているだけなのでしょう。
他の歌の多くがそうであるように、少女達は仲間とテーマを共有します。私達男はどのようにこのテーマを少女達と共有することが適切か知りません。だから困るのです。
そうですね、タブーなテーマを扱ったとても面白い曲だと思います。そのため、この曲には驚くべき正直さがあり、私はその実行に力強さと楽しさを感じます。
yup, they're awesome. i only like 2 girl groups, them and baby metal.
"novelist, Shakespeare teacher, and Babymetal fan" what a heck of an opening 😂
:)
"my name is giovanni giorgio but everybody calls me giorgio" is your voice
Ha!
Ah, I've seen these girls when they're doing some of their weird (and hilarious) introduction videos to the Japanese school system. I wasn't aware that they're also doing music tbh, shame on me. The song isn't really my cup of tea but your enthusiasm makes up for it. :-)
Ha. OK. I'll take that.
I think there is an Angel vs Devil sentiment occurring (the old cliché, Devil in one ear, Angel in the other) with Suzuka's character in the song being the devil and the chorus (other three girls) being the Angel. Suzuka's character is acknowledging the sexual attention she is receiving, is flattered by it, want's it, but she's deceiving herself. The Angel (chorus) kicks in and reminds her she might like that attention but she's still too young and that that type of attention is not wanted... the part of a women's body that matters is the heart. This is reflected in the dance. When Suzuka is singing, the other girls are dancing in a more suggestive manner. When the chorus starts, Suzuka's character becomes who she really is, a dorky young girl, and the other girls become literally "closed up". In the second verse, as Suzuka's character is falling to the temptation, the "Angels" are motionless, unable to stop her ( th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html :original video ). It is Suzuka's character itself that snaps the Angels back to action, at which point she is once again reminded of what is important (the heart) and who she is (an innocent young girl). Other segments of the dance that reflect this sentiment are when the "Angels" do the same "I know you want this" movement with their hands (th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html : original video), it's followed by them shaking their head "no". There is also a point in the song when Suzuka's character is at the front of the stage asking someone to "come find me" and the "Angels" come up and physically pull her back (th-cam.com/video/-yR1IBtixHY/w-d-xo.html : original video), as if pulling her away from those desires. Another point of note with the dance is that Suzuka's character is only "happy" when she's that dorky teen girl realizing what is important is the heart. That's a lot of meaning coming from four young women in an Idol group. The dance is more than just dance, the movements tell the story.
Yeah, I agree about the division, though personally I would put it in psychological/social/developmental terms rather than moral (angel/devil), though I guess you mean that playfully (in which case, yes, absolutely!). But yes to the binary, though I think the point of the song, like a lot of stuff with AG, is the validity of both positions, rather than championing one over the other, or at least, that's how I see it.
@@AndrewHartley I'm not sure if we can escape the moral aspect anytime you breach this subject matter... sex and approaching maturity, but perhaps the Angel/Devil analogy took it to far. They certainly are not championing one over the other. The validity of both positions certainly exists.... but the song does start with the "sexy" side and ends with the "dorky" fun side, immediately following what I interpret in the choreo as being pulled back from succumbing to desire, with the chorus subsequently expressing the sentiment of "Adult Blues", before "giving up?"... "giving in?"... "falling back on" the fun young girl side of the equation. So at least for the moment, while the yearning remains (as evidenced by the final verse), it appears innocence won (symbolic in the dance when viewed within the song context), although she does strike a "dorky girl trying to be sexy pose" as the final movement of the song. That single move sums up the entirety of the song, expressing the conflicting emotions that are it's foundation. Regardless, I find it fascinating how the dance is used to interpret song meaning, in significant detail no less. Which, at least as it relates to popular music and the mainstream, is unique to the Japanese Idol and Alt-Idol scene.
@@Kmudaify Yeah, the fact that they do their own choreography (or did, at least: not sure if that is still true) means they are really invested in the way movement and music combine to make meaning. Very polished and carefully thought out. Thanks for the comments.
i just found you because your babymetal background and atarashi gakkou reaction, i like the way you explain it, just keep moving with babymetal or atarashi gakou and other japanese thing. i feel something intresting about you.
litle suggestion, react sakura gakuin, wagaki, or me!me!me!
Thanks!
I cannot tell you how happy I am to find another Atarashi Gakko and baby metal fan!! Not to mention, that you also love Shakespeare?......I think I just found my new best friend
Edit: btw, have you seen their cover of Intergalactic by Beastie Boys?
Welcome! Yeah, their whole new EP was produced by Money Mark (the Beastie Boys' producer) so they are really running with that influence. I hope they don't move completely away from the jazzier stuff from the first two albums, bit I love to see them exercising their creative range and taking more and more control of their material.
@@AndrewHartley musically they're talented, but I would be lying if I didn't admit to mostly responding to the performance-art/comedy of their dance and videos
@@MACK0142 Absolutely. And since they do all their own choreography and much of their video appearances are improvved, that's all them. Excellent blend of goofy playfulness and real skill.
Hm. New Wave?
There is something of that vibe to them, isn't there?
You just sent me down a whole new foxhole. Thanks.
Go to 88Rising channel, you will see them there and other great artists
Yea the first time this got recommended in my feed and watched it I was like meh! Too weird for me.
2nd day I saw it in my feed and watched it I was like, okay okay okay it's actually not so bad.
3rd day I saw it in my feed.
Me: WAAKKAAATEERUUU HOSHIN DESHOUU
hello
Shashi tharoor doppelganger explaining a J-Pop band's song. Lol
Internet is a weird place.
Banyak yang G Penting Di Blng Juga
You have to react indonesia musician. Trust me your sub and view gonna increase than before👍
I wouldn't know where to start, alas, and don't speak the language, so I couldn't offer any real insight.
@@AndrewHartley you can start with lathi (weird genius) or metal band from indonesia is like BURGER KILL, SERINGAI OR DEAD SUAD. A lot youtuber react them. Or you can react rich brian too. He's our rapper who stay in USA now. You should Check their song first.👍😊 many youtuber get alot view and new sub from indonesia people😁
Kanon is so pretty.
I still don't get if this song is about wanting sex or just a more serious relationship...
I don't really think it's about either exactly. It's about wanting to be an adult. Sex and relationships are part of that, but from the singer's POV they are barely understood things that have a glamour about them. At least that's how it feels to me.
@@AndrewHartley l don't know if some meaning is lost in translation, but when she says " l know what you want" she points to her lady parts... It's like she knows the effect of her beauty to other people and what kind of things they might think... But at the same time she is not ready... I don't know... I love this song and dance, but it somehow makes me uncomfortable that they where that young at the time and that they did not write the lyrics themselves...
@@aeronbern1769 I know what you mean, and I think the choreo (which they designed) IS expressly sexual, but it's also undercut with all the goofiness. And they weren't that young when they was recorded. All over 18, and Mizyu was 21.
@@AndrewHartley anyway, they rock! I don't know much about japan, but l think they are quite uncommon.
@@aeronbern1769 Totally agree. I think they are unique and special. So glad to see people outside Japan getting excited about them. And if you get the chance to see them live, go for it :)
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