Fun fact: the reason for the "fox symbol" instead of the traditional "devil horns" is that the girls never heard heavy metal before and genuinly thought that was the sign. Their producer just went with it and build up a whole lore around "the Fox God". Also, one of the primary complaints about Babymetal (especially during the early years when they became internationally known) was that the girls didn't actually know metal and were just idols. This complaint was actually valid during their first years, until they performed at a festival in Osaka (in 2013). They were wearing shirts which had the Babymetal logo in the Metallica font and one of the members of Metallica saw them and was curious. He invited the girls to their performance and this was the epiphany the girls needed. Su-Metal said she finally understood metal after seeing them play live.

Thank You 🦊 Your vocal control is very impressive

Hello As a devotee of BABYMETAL, since the beginning, seeing them fresh through your eyes is a treasure . You will quickly learn you have much catching up to do. Excited to see your reactions for their newer performances. All praise to the fox God & Thank You 🦊 Thank You 🦊 .

FUN Thank You 🦊 .

For a different kind of kawaii meets heavy, check out We Love Sweets by the band Hanabie.

Babymetal has a big variety of style with their songs. Shanti Shanti has a Indian feel to it. Kagerou is a groove metal song, BMC has a rap feel, Papaya features a rapper from Thailand,.. so expect big differences between each songs style. One of the great things about Japanese heavy metal is theybdont stay in a defined box. They're always willing to mix different genres together.

Thank You 🦊 .

They are from 'Amuse Kids'.😁

Great review and analysis! I have only tried my best to understand the meaning through the lens of an Asian-American. Good to hear the explanations of the cultural nuances that a translation cannot portray! I often feel that Babymetal’s lyrics as are very intelligently composed, but that. feel can be lost in translation. I would love to see your analysis of their song BxMxC! 🤘🦊

Thank you for all the cultural insite. I really enjoyed it 🙂 This is one of very few videos BabyMetal has commented on publicly. They released a commentary track years ago. You may enjoy watching it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jQo6WMZ6Zsa8U They have recently performed this song at a lot of concerts. Here is a very special one from 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIe1aKGud998jqc I also second the suggestion of Megitsune as your next video. Normally I would suggest watching it live, but I really want to hear how you interpret the video, as it carries a lot of the lore surrounding BabyMetal.

This is the song that started it all. Song #1 in 2010. 2024 Legend MM concert is the latest large Japanese concert. Of course, Yuimetal left in 2018, and Momometal was named her successor in 2023. You can see the evolution of the song. Another is, "iine" that came out after Doki Doki. We appreciate the Japanese perspective of these wonderful Japanese ladies (Babymetal).

この時、3人はまだベビメタとして独立していなくて、「さくら学院」という学校をコンセプトにしたアイドルグループの中の「重音部(ヘビーミュージッククラブ)」という「部活」として存在していました。ミュージックビデオの右下に「重音部RECORDS」というロゴも見えます。だから潤沢なお金はなく、彼女らの衣装は友達やスタッフからの借物、後ろで演奏のふりをして踊る「ホネ」たちのは、黒の全身タイツに白のガムテープで手作りしたそうです。でも、歌、音楽、ダンスは本気で作っている感じがしますよね。

Nice reaction, you should check the dance version video 🤘😁

Ima nanji? This is BABYMETAL's FIRST music video, released on KZbin on November 8, 2012 but it was actually recorded almost a year earlier (October 2011) when Su-metal was 13 years old, and both Yuimetal and Moametal were 11 years old. And the saga begins!!! Keep rockin’ BABYMETAL!!! KITSUNE UP!!! 🤘🦊🤘

I just found this after seeing your reaction without the music video and had mentioned if you could use their videos. wish on it and.....here it is. they CAN come true. lol

Confusing? Heavy metal fans hate idol music, for fans of idol music heavy metal is just noise, by all logic their first song - this one - should had been their last... Thankfully not everything works by logic.

I've watched almost every reaction to every BabyMetal song ( not quite but...) and this is the first time I've actually gotten some real background as to what is really going on from someone that seems to know. I loved it and greatly appreciate the info you've given to someone who has seen and heard so many variations of Japanese culture. I love the music BabyMetal and has piqued my interest in the culture and this has been the clearest view so far. lol Subscribing and hoping you can add the videos to the songs as well as hoping to learn more on Japanese culture even if its through you and BabyMetal's music.

Please react to the song by them called headbanger!! There live concert 1997 version is really good

There is a general saying that "Live Babymetal is Best Babymetal." Their live shows in Japan are usually fantastic. (..although I do like the "Karate" video in addition to the live performances - as an exception.) Long time Babymetal fans can direct you better than I as to which versions / videos to watch. :) Nice reaction and review.

They recorded this early on in Sakura Gakuin. It was their very first song as members of the heavy music club, one of sub units. That was late October 2010 (Su was 12, Yui and Moa both 11) and the video was recorded nearly a year later in 2011. They do have a song with Ultraman references - 'Meta Taro'. There is a very good live performance version from Legend MM in March 2024 (Momometal's 21st birthday concert).

Nice reaction. They recorded this early on after the Idol group Sakura Gakuin was set up by Amuse talent agency. It was their first song as the heavy music sub-unit, recorded October 2010 (Su was 12, Yui and Moa both 11) and the video was recorded nearly a year later in 2011.

Kitsune UP!!

Yes, alarm clock sound... I use it as my phone alarm sound 🤣 No better way to start the day 😉 I second the recommendation of "Megitsune"!

Please check out the awesome all female Japanese rock and metal bands of Band Maid and Nemophila next!

🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥 🇳🇿❤️🇯🇵

⚡ 💀 💕 / 💓 ⏰ Their choreographer is MIKIKO, who is also the choreographer and stage director for the group Perfume. The Perfume members are like their "older sisters" at Amuse, Inc., their parent company. 'Doki Doki ☆ Morning' was their first single, music video, etc. Like a lot of classic Metal songs, the lyrics talk about which cute hairstyle and lip gloss they should decide on for school. : ) It was this video blowing up on social media that helped BABYMETAL start to go viral, especially outside of Japan. The DVD single was released in October of 2011. Suzuka was thirteen, Yui and Moa were twelve. They recorded it a year before that. At this point, BABYMETAL was the "Heavy Music Club" subunit of the school themed idol group Sakura Gakuin.

Wonderful reaction. Like I said in your last reaction to BM, it's not often we get a Japanese perspective on the group. Thank you. As someone else has mentioned, Babymetal began as the subunit Heavy Music Club of the idol group Sakura Gakuin consisting of Amuse Talent Agency's best talent. Please react to Verishuvi by Sakura Gakuin!

Yay more Babymetal! Megitsune music video next please =)

Yay more Babymetal! Next Megitsune music video please =)

The girls were part of 'Sakura Gakuin' when they formed. But they were very young about 12 I think and Su Metal (Lead Singer) was about 14 or 15 and had either just Graduated from Sakura Gakuin or was soon to graduate. Sakura Gakuin was set up like a school in Japan, but wasn't a real school. I recommend the KZbin video called "the helpful guide to Babymetal." kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rFY6t7qc2Xicksi=HofzTxQWQvPrMktB

There is nothing like this is in America.

babymetal is the best to make contrast 😍😍

Also check out Destrose Rin.

Also check out Doll$Boxx Take my Chance.

Like cute.... do Aldious Dominator live Radiant A at O East

Check out Lady Baby Nippon Manju.

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Doki Doki Morning LIVE at Legend MM 2024 HQ Pro Shot from the For The Fox God channel

BABYMETAL's first single...Moa and Yui were tiny 😀but don't tell that to Moa...she thinks she's tall 🤭 damn, I really miss Yui in the band 😭

Yay! They were 13/12 when the MV released ~1 year after original live debut of the song. And yeah, it’s an absolute Kawaii Attack! 😂 You should check out their live from Yokohama Arena (Legend MM, Mar 2024). Lead Su-metal is 26, Moa is 24, and it was new 3rd member Momoko’s 21st BDay show. I just saw them live a few weeks ago in the US, and they are absolutely amazing! 🤘🦊

they are ages 12 and 11, this was their first big hit in Japan.

4:48 the sound you hear is the drums, it's called: double bass As the name suggests: two bass drums are used, or alternatively two pedals on one bass drum.

👍👍Kawaii thru the roof😀😀. So young so talented. Only BABYMETAL could still perform this today. BABYMETAL is timeless. Joy/Happiness never goes out of style. 🦊 🖖 ❤

We love japanese everything from cars bikes to woman 😇🤣 after all japanese people send there army with netaji subhas chandra bose for our independent if they wont we wont be hare like this way i think it will take more 20 years from 1947, and as a VFX 3D & 2D Artist my dream to live my life there in japan die in japan enjoying japanese sake 🍶with sakura fall 🌸

more babymetal please!

Hi kiki! im your new subcriber frm. The philippines tnx for reacting to filipino music god bless and keep safe always.

Checkout their latest collab with Indian Metal band Bloodywood to see them in an Anime avatar..... the song is great as well !

Hi Kiki; I have been watching some of your George Carlin reactions and I think there is one you may not have seen which is called "YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS" where he mentions something concerning Japanese people which you may not be aware of !

I was surprised just like you haha... now i can't stop listening Baby Metal every single day... i feel happy you like them... new Sub.

Great job! I am surprised that BM are new to you but welcome! Next one for you.................kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vNiI2mm8SdidU enjoy!!!