Just some commentary on the artist and this song. First, YOASOBI (pronounced "Yoh-ah-soh-bee") is in the top tier of popular Japanese artists right now. The producer of the music, Ayase (pronounced "Ah-yah-seh"), is a man and he does not sing. He just creates the tracks and performs them on stage. YOASOBI literally means "nightlife" or "going out at night" which Ayase and Ikura (pronounced "Ee-koo-rah") used because they were expecting their partnership to be a temporary one akin to a night gig. Though they continue to do projects independent of each other, the duo doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The other band members at this live concert are not officially part of YOASOBI, but are contracted with Sony Music Entertainment and accompany YOASOBI at live events. As for this particular song, Idol, it is the theme song to the anime adaptation of the manga (comic) series "Oshi no Ko." The story is about the ins and outs/two-sided-ness of the entertainment industry, especially for "idols" in Japan which are more commonly referred to as "divas" in the States. This is why the song has so many different progressions and key changes. The major keys, including the chorus, express the flashiness and glittery side of being on stage with thousands of fans cheering you on while the minor keys, including the rap segments, portray how cut throat the industry is and how you need to put on a facade to make your way to the top. If you read/watch the series, this song increases in depth and richness. This tends to be the case for all of YOASOBI's songs.
The most popular unit in Japan in 2023 In this video, the two are wearing white sportswear, and the vocalist is a singer-songwriter when working individually. The man is a composer, so he plays music, and his personal activity is as a vocaloid composer. YOASOBI has been responsible for many theme songs for popular anime. Saitama Super Arena has hosted anime song concerts many times, and is a popular place for Japanese otakus. The current LED light is the advanced type that was supported by psyllium in the past.
To answer your questions, this is actually Yoasobi last song in the concert. Ayase is the composer and producer of Yoasobi songs, Ikura is the vocalist of Yoasobi. They do have their own band.
It's always fun to see people going from "this is a fun song" to "oh, that's kinda dark lyrics" to "noooooooooo!!!" after they watched the first episode. lol
@@reddieweeb japanese songs do be going wild on their imagery and metaphors lol. The amount of cheery music with more dark than light lyrics is immense
It's not that dark. They sing about the dark industry but the main character in the song stays prideful as a big idol. To her perspective, "It's business", and she also tries to love her fans. It's also a beautiful last saying from her to her kids
The video for this song has 465,000,000 views. It's a monster. I love the bass but also the descending chord progression and jazz chords. And ikura's a fabulous singer. Once she gets going in the song it's a long time before she can take a full breath. Great breath management. And the song is kind of dark, which fits coming from an anime about idols, murder, and revenge.
In the past, the anime song singer genre was independent, so the names of singers were not well known to the average Japanese who did not watch anime. However, about 10 years ago, in order to strategically market anime productions, the industry began requesting theme songs from top-level, well-known singers who represent Japan. The synergy effect was tremendous for singers who were out of the past anime song theories and popular in real time. Japanese people are quite surprised that songs sung in Japanese are accepted in foreign markets! Lisa's Gurennge (紅蓮華), King Gnu's Specialz , Creepy Nuts' Bring Bang Bang Born, etc💓 Oh ,Ado too !
@Wingnut353 most artists go 3 or 4 years between albums lol, a new album a several eps each year os way different. They've only been active for like 4, so the amount of music theyve put out is wild
AI is not artificial intelligence. The reason why this music video has a high number of views is because when you watch it after seeing the first episode of the anime"Oshi no ko", you will be shocked and moved. After watching the first episode of the anime , you will understand why the music is structured this way, why the visuals are designed like this, and why the lyrics are the way they are. You will have a completely different reaction. It will not make you smile. We look forward to you uploading a video reacting to the official music video after you have watched the anime. There is also an official English version. The remarkable aspect of this seemingly unnatural English translation is that it not only matches the sounds of the Japanese language but also aligns with the meaning of the story. In many cases, it matches the sound of the beginning and the end of the lyrics. Moreover, after listening to the Japanese version several times, when you listen to the English version, there are parts where it sounds like Japanese despite being in English. ENG"That emotion melts"=JPN"daremoga mewo" and ENG"Completely deny"=JPN"kanpekijanai" etc .
Ayase is a producer who primarily uses software, and so there is always a question of what he's going to do on stage since mostly he just has to push a button at the right time. But all that symphonic and choral backing is him in this piece. I also had to laugh when you caught that first key change because, as you found out, it's the first of many in this piece (which is very much in line with the themes of anime it's based on - that first 1.5 hour movie/episode is quite dark, but the series is great, offering a critique of a wide swath of the entertainment industry including the music industry - and such critique is VERY rare in Japanese culture.). Actually, you might wish to check out the closing credit song from the same anime Mephisto by Queen Bee, a rock band fronted by a trans woman, Avu-chan. There is, indeed, a live version which is "only" at 4MM views.
Their first hit Yoru ni Kakeru is age restricted because of dark lyrics. The music video for Idol is dark if you've seen the anime. It's very sad. If you haven't seen the anime you won't get it. Just the first episode.
Since no one has mentioned it, I will explain. The luminous sticks held by the guests are instruments of collective coordination by a programmed device. The Japanese audience receives individual devices linked to the coordinates of their seats. Please observe these luminous devices closely. You will see that each group of seats has a different flashing light.
Their live band members are all insane musicians. Their bassist, for example, is a total beast. She was a teen prodigy, iirc. Also has some solo stuff and sessions for other big music acts in Japan. Check out her channel: th-cam.com/channels/RHEAGn2rLYaykb6RNtiWIQ.html
There’s a reason this was the number 1 song in the world for a good long while! JS! With the key changes crazy complex vocals and genuine musicianship! Then tie it to an amazing anime and poof a solid and well spread song!
I recommend Live Drum Cam from Seoul performed by Crossfaith drummer Tatsuya Amano :) Yes, he plays with them in concerts. You can also listen to a cover of this song performed by Kagami from Dexcore:)
AYASE, who works DJ-like, is the composer and has full musical control, and the vocalist is the ikura, whom AYASE trusts and who writes all the lyrics. Creation is done by the two of them. The other band members are hired as performance professionals who perform the songs that are created. Thus, the composer, vocalist and lyricist are the two yoasobi.
THERE IS AN AMAZING VIDEO OF "AVANTGARDY" DANCE TROUPE PERFORMING ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT TO THIS SONG. PERFECT SYNCHRONIZATION TO THE POINT OF SURREALISM?
I don't particularly listen to YOASOBI but I know this song because I watched Oshi no Ko. This song was the top song in Japan in 2023 and was the fastest song to hit 500M streams in the country at 39 weeks. It peaked at number 7 on Billboard Global 200 and is the highest ranking song for a Japanese act. It was also the first Japanese song to top the Billboard Global excl. U.S. chart, and its music video hit 100M streams in about a month. So yeah, this song has a lot of records under its belt. Since the video description says you're checking out Stray Kids for the first time today, may I suggest their big brothers at JYPE, 2PM? 2PM is a 2nd gen group. While they don't really make as much waves as their younger counterparts these days, these guys were huuuuuuuuuuuuuge during their heyday. Some of the members have a successful acting career so you'll often see them in kdramas. The group celebrated their 15th anniversary last year, and they've left a lasting impact on kpop. You'd be hard pressed to find a group that came after them who didn't idolize them growing up. Nickhun, a Thai American who is originally from SoCal, was the one who opened the doors for foreigners entering the kpop industry. In 2PM, you'll find a level of maturity and manliness that can be very hard to come by with newer kpop acts. Their nickname is the "beastly idols," and you'll quickly find out why if you watch their performances. Check out "A.D.T.O.Y." from their MUST comeback show in 2021. th-cam.com/video/IYR_ZWMXm1U/w-d-xo.html Their song "My House" went viral in 2019 and tons of groups did covers. Here's their performance at House Party in 2015: th-cam.com/video/JJhkj3EoB7g/w-d-xo.html
WOW, I HOPE YOU GUYS PERFORM IN JAPAN SOON! A WORKING HOLIDAY WHERE YOU VLOG YOUR EXPERIENCES WOULD BE SUPER COOL! THERE ARE DOZENS OF MUSIC CLUBS IN TOKYO. BASEMENTS OF BUILDINGS ARE PERFECT CLUBS AS THEY ARE WELL INSULATED. THEY WOULD LOVE YOU GUYS IN JAPAN!
YOASOBI are serious pop-Rock; they would not be classified as Idol. Ikuta is also an actress and at only 23 collaborates with other artists. She has recently been the co voice lead with ano (not Ado) in Dead Dead Demons Dededededede Destruction. They both provide the themes for the two parts, which are tremendous. The first is here th-cam.com/video/TBm473lA5Bk/w-d-xo.html
To call Ikuta an actress is a bit far-fetched. She's appeared in one episode of a tv series (the Paripi Koumei live-action adaption), as herself, for about 20 secs if I remember correctly. But you're definitely right that they're not Idols but their own serious musicians.
New subscriber here. I'd like to suggest Fake Faces by Felip. You mentioned you react to idols, boybands, singers, rappers.... Felip is ALL THAT. 🤭 MV is available in his channel and one w/ Japanese subtitle available in Warner Music Japan's channel.
Hey guys, just wondering if you will be doing a reaction to The Warning's new song, Automatic Sun. It is their best one yet. Hope to see it soon. Love your reactions watch you all the time.
FYI: The duo was invited to the recent State dinner at the White House in honor of the Japanese Prime Minister.
WAIT THAT IS NUTS
Idk if it's true or not, but they deserve it
I did hear about it
Huh 💀
Huh!?
Just some commentary on the artist and this song.
First, YOASOBI (pronounced "Yoh-ah-soh-bee") is in the top tier of popular Japanese artists right now. The producer of the music, Ayase (pronounced "Ah-yah-seh"), is a man and he does not sing. He just creates the tracks and performs them on stage. YOASOBI literally means "nightlife" or "going out at night" which Ayase and Ikura (pronounced "Ee-koo-rah") used because they were expecting their partnership to be a temporary one akin to a night gig. Though they continue to do projects independent of each other, the duo doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The other band members at this live concert are not officially part of YOASOBI, but are contracted with Sony Music Entertainment and accompany YOASOBI at live events.
As for this particular song, Idol, it is the theme song to the anime adaptation of the manga (comic) series "Oshi no Ko." The story is about the ins and outs/two-sided-ness of the entertainment industry, especially for "idols" in Japan which are more commonly referred to as "divas" in the States. This is why the song has so many different progressions and key changes. The major keys, including the chorus, express the flashiness and glittery side of being on stage with thousands of fans cheering you on while the minor keys, including the rap segments, portray how cut throat the industry is and how you need to put on a facade to make your way to the top. If you read/watch the series, this song increases in depth and richness. This tends to be the case for all of YOASOBI's songs.
The most popular unit in Japan in 2023
In this video, the two are wearing white sportswear, and the vocalist is a singer-songwriter when working individually. The man is a composer, so he plays music, and his personal activity is as a vocaloid composer. YOASOBI has been responsible for many theme songs for popular anime.
Saitama Super Arena has hosted anime song concerts many times, and is a popular place for Japanese otakus. The current LED light is the advanced type that was supported by psyllium in the past.
To answer your questions, this is actually Yoasobi last song in the concert. Ayase is the composer and producer of Yoasobi songs, Ikura is the vocalist of Yoasobi. They do have their own band.
And strangely enough, despite the fun music, this is a dark song about the dark secrets of show business
Right? Subtitles are a must just in case. 😂
It's always fun to see people going from "this is a fun song" to "oh, that's kinda dark lyrics" to "noooooooooo!!!" after they watched the first episode. lol
They should really do Yoru Ni Kakeru. Then they'd get it. Or watch episode 1 of Oshi no Ko.
@@reddieweeb japanese songs do be going wild on their imagery and metaphors lol. The amount of cheery music with more dark than light lyrics is immense
It's not that dark. They sing about the dark industry but the main character in the song stays prideful as a big idol. To her perspective, "It's business", and she also tries to love her fans. It's also a beautiful last saying from her to her kids
The video for this song has 465,000,000 views. It's a monster. I love the bass but also the descending chord progression and jazz chords. And ikura's a fabulous singer. Once she gets going in the song it's a long time before she can take a full breath. Great breath management. And the song is kind of dark, which fits coming from an anime about idols, murder, and revenge.
In the past, the anime song singer genre was independent, so the names of singers were not well known to the average Japanese who did not watch anime.
However, about 10 years ago, in order to strategically market anime productions, the industry began requesting theme songs from top-level, well-known singers who represent Japan.
The synergy effect was tremendous for singers who were out of the past anime song theories and popular in real time.
Japanese people are quite surprised that songs sung in Japanese are accepted in foreign markets!
Lisa's Gurennge (紅蓮華),
King Gnu's Specialz ,
Creepy Nuts' Bring Bang Bang Born, etc💓
Oh ,Ado too !
The song "Idol" was adapted from, and written for the TV adaptation of, a story about idols and showbiz (and the darkness therein).
yoasobi kick ass dude, been pumping out albums and eps for like 4 years straight
So... like no time at all lol.
@Wingnut353 most artists go 3 or 4 years between albums lol, a new album a several eps each year os way different. They've only been active for like 4, so the amount of music theyve put out is wild
If I'm not mistaken, the bassist only started bass a couple, maybe 3 years before getting into the band. She's super talented.
AI is not artificial intelligence. The reason why this music video has a high number of views is because when you watch it after seeing the first episode of the anime"Oshi no ko", you will be shocked and moved. After watching the first episode of the anime , you will understand why the music is structured this way, why the visuals are designed like this, and why the lyrics are the way they are. You will have a completely different reaction. It will not make you smile. We look forward to you uploading a video reacting to the official music video after you have watched the anime.
There is also an official English version. The remarkable aspect of this seemingly unnatural English translation is that it not only matches the sounds of the Japanese language but also aligns with the meaning of the story. In many cases, it matches the sound of the beginning and the end of the lyrics. Moreover, after listening to the Japanese version several times, when you listen to the English version, there are parts where it sounds like Japanese despite being in English. ENG"That emotion melts"=JPN"daremoga mewo" and ENG"Completely deny"=JPN"kanpekijanai" etc .
Ayase is a producer who primarily uses software, and so there is always a question of what he's going to do on stage since mostly he just has to push a button at the right time. But all that symphonic and choral backing is him in this piece. I also had to laugh when you caught that first key change because, as you found out, it's the first of many in this piece (which is very much in line with the themes of anime it's based on - that first 1.5 hour movie/episode is quite dark, but the series is great, offering a critique of a wide swath of the entertainment industry including the music industry - and such critique is VERY rare in Japanese culture.).
Actually, you might wish to check out the closing credit song from the same anime Mephisto by Queen Bee, a rock band fronted by a trans woman, Avu-chan. There is, indeed, a live version which is "only" at 4MM views.
Their first hit Yoru ni Kakeru is age restricted because of dark lyrics. The music video for Idol is dark if you've seen the anime. It's very sad. If you haven't seen the anime you won't get it. Just the first episode.
Since no one has mentioned it, I will explain.
The luminous sticks held by the guests are instruments of collective coordination by a programmed device.
The Japanese audience receives individual devices linked to the coordinates of their seats. Please observe these luminous devices closely. You will see that each group of seats has a different flashing light.
Their live band members are all insane musicians. Their bassist, for example, is a total beast. She was a teen prodigy, iirc. Also has some solo stuff and sessions for other big music acts in Japan. Check out her channel:
th-cam.com/channels/RHEAGn2rLYaykb6RNtiWIQ.html
There’s a reason this was the number 1 song in the world for a good long while! JS! With the key changes crazy complex vocals and genuine musicianship! Then tie it to an amazing anime and poof a solid and well spread song!
AIは日本語で「愛」= LOVE という意味で、女性の名前として凄く一般的に使われる。アニメの主人公の名前。またAidoruのAIでもある。
この曲を公式に使った、凄いダンスグループがあります。
AGTのオーディションに合格し、準決勝、決勝まで進んだ日本人女の子のダンスグループ
"Avantgardey"
th-cam.com/video/ymHdBYbg_6k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8AYvGfSlEJ0r8J27
YOASOBI idol
I recommend Live Drum Cam from Seoul performed by Crossfaith drummer Tatsuya Amano :) Yes, he plays with them in concerts. You can also listen to a cover of this song performed by Kagami from Dexcore:)
Tatsuya is a BEAST.
I believe this was the encore. It is definitaly their biggest song. It topped the Global Tome Music charts for i believe ove a month
Ayase (the vocalist partner) is a multi-instrumentalist. Piano, guitar, synth.
nice and positive reaction. thanks guys
If I'm not mistaken this was the encore of that concert.
AYASE, who works DJ-like, is the composer and has full musical control, and the vocalist is the ikura, whom AYASE trusts and who writes all the lyrics. Creation is done by the two of them.
The other band members are hired as performance professionals who perform the songs that are created. Thus, the composer, vocalist and lyricist are the two yoasobi.
First take Yoasobi ‘s gunjo🎉recommend
There is English version of Aidol so you guys should check it.
As a curiosity, you can check on the English version, also by Yoasobi.
btw Ai is the name of the character this song is about
it does not stand for AI(artificial intelligence)
Ai's name is a oxymoron, because ai means love in Japanese while the carecter doesn't know how to but wants to
I really like your reaction! I think you should check out Yorushika That's why I gave up on music. lyrics is great
THERE IS AN AMAZING VIDEO OF "AVANTGARDY" DANCE TROUPE PERFORMING ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT TO THIS SONG. PERFECT SYNCHRONIZATION TO THE POINT OF SURREALISM?
アニメのストーリーに合せて作られてる曲で完璧過ぎるアイドルの主人公とその周りに渦巻く他人の嫉妬と主人公自身の中にある暗い感情についての曲。
The guy is composer and the gal is vocalist. 10:10
I don't particularly listen to YOASOBI but I know this song because I watched Oshi no Ko. This song was the top song in Japan in 2023 and was the fastest song to hit 500M streams in the country at 39 weeks. It peaked at number 7 on Billboard Global 200 and is the highest ranking song for a Japanese act. It was also the first Japanese song to top the Billboard Global excl. U.S. chart, and its music video hit 100M streams in about a month. So yeah, this song has a lot of records under its belt.
Since the video description says you're checking out Stray Kids for the first time today, may I suggest their big brothers at JYPE, 2PM? 2PM is a 2nd gen group. While they don't really make as much waves as their younger counterparts these days, these guys were huuuuuuuuuuuuuge during their heyday. Some of the members have a successful acting career so you'll often see them in kdramas. The group celebrated their 15th anniversary last year, and they've left a lasting impact on kpop. You'd be hard pressed to find a group that came after them who didn't idolize them growing up. Nickhun, a Thai American who is originally from SoCal, was the one who opened the doors for foreigners entering the kpop industry. In 2PM, you'll find a level of maturity and manliness that can be very hard to come by with newer kpop acts. Their nickname is the "beastly idols," and you'll quickly find out why if you watch their performances. Check out "A.D.T.O.Y." from their MUST comeback show in 2021. th-cam.com/video/IYR_ZWMXm1U/w-d-xo.html Their song "My House" went viral in 2019 and tons of groups did covers. Here's their performance at House Party in 2015: th-cam.com/video/JJhkj3EoB7g/w-d-xo.html
WOW, I HOPE YOU GUYS PERFORM IN JAPAN SOON! A WORKING HOLIDAY WHERE YOU VLOG YOUR EXPERIENCES WOULD BE SUPER COOL! THERE ARE DOZENS OF MUSIC CLUBS IN TOKYO. BASEMENTS OF BUILDINGS ARE PERFECT CLUBS AS THEY ARE WELL INSULATED. THEY WOULD LOVE YOU GUYS IN JAPAN!
YOASOBI are serious pop-Rock; they would not be classified as Idol. Ikuta is also an actress and at only 23 collaborates with other artists. She has recently been the co voice lead with ano (not Ado) in Dead Dead Demons Dededededede Destruction. They both provide the themes for the two parts, which are tremendous. The first is here th-cam.com/video/TBm473lA5Bk/w-d-xo.html
And the second MV came out 1 hour ago; this time with Ikuta as lyricist th-cam.com/video/VFu94eX2bYA/w-d-xo.html
I don't see here any rock part. It's 100% jpop.
To call Ikuta an actress is a bit far-fetched. She's appeared in one episode of a tv series (the Paripi Koumei live-action adaption), as herself, for about 20 secs if I remember correctly. But you're definitely right that they're not Idols but their own serious musicians.
This song hits you like whip. 😂
favorite lately is manimani
New subscriber here. I'd like to suggest Fake Faces by Felip. You mentioned you react to idols, boybands, singers, rappers.... Felip is ALL THAT. 🤭 MV is available in his channel and one w/ Japanese subtitle available in Warner Music Japan's channel.
果然我不需要看他们的反应，而是应该回去畅快淋漓的再看几遍视频，暂停让我无法忍受
Hey guys, just wondering if you will be doing a reaction to The Warning's new song, Automatic Sun. It is their best one yet. Hope to see it soon. Love your reactions watch you all the time.
React yoasobi jakarta concert 🔥 crowd sing together
Allow me to recommend for viewing, you will not regret: [Official Live Video] Unlucky Morpheus「Black Pentagram」"XIII" Live at Toyosu PIT
AI means love in Japanese.
Love is a common name for women.
The protagonist's name and the idol's AI.
You ahould check out the lyrics.
Not yosobi (hey sobi) or yowazonbi (weak zombie), but TOASOBI (night play)
It's easy to pronounce using romaji rules.
React yoasobi jakarta concert 🔥
If you want to see more of the musicians you can check them on the channel "the first take" with their song "gunjo"
king gnu - boy pleaseeeeeeee
WELL YOU GUYS GOT ME ON THIS ONE ...I DON'T KNOW WHO THE HELL THIS IS ?
You gotta hear the lycrics , you will be surprised and even more if you only watch ep 1 of the show
Nice 239 bb
Please do SEVENTEEN
dahell you pronounce their name?!!
white outfit = YOASOBI
black outfit = Support Members/Touring Band
CAN U REACT KING GNU - BOY , THATS SUCH A MASTERPIECE BAND AND SONG
Ranking of Kings!!!
무대 조명은 부럽다~~~
いちいち止めんなハ
It's pronounced "yoh-ah-soh-bee", not "yoa'zoubee"
do kinda not really care for idol compared to their other tracks, their frieren op was way better