AbiGirl's 1st time listen & reaction to "Moabanger" by BabyMetal!

[@tomooo2637]

That is Kano, she was one of the Avengers, a series of 3 backing singers that took over when Yui left (OK, so the story is much longer and not as simple as that). They were Momo, Kano, Riho and Joined Su/Moa at different concerts. On January 2023 on Clear night concert at PIA (second night of a 2 night concert), Momo was officially announced as Momo-metal. So, that is not Momo or Yui from Legend M, in 2019. The Avengers did not have a head mic.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh got it, that's kano. No headset makes sense now 🤘🦊🤘

[@babymetaldesu_br]

Yui, Riho and Kano also appear in this compilation.

[@ForAnAngel]

Mostly correct, except that the Agengers were only back up dancers not backing singers, they never had mics, and the PIA concerts were the Babymetal Begins concerts in April, the January concerts were the Babymetal Returns concerts.

[@tomooo2637]

@@ForAnAngel my bad, I meant back up dancers, already noted they did not have mic, but date was a mistake on my part, thank you for the correction.

[@mikepowers9486]

@@babymetaldesu_br What? No Yui at all in this video. No Riho either Momo was in it for a moment and then it was mostly Kano.

[@emb5091]

I think it's time to go ALL the way back to the beginning..."Doki Doki Morning" offical music video. Once you see where they started, you will appreciate BABYMETAL even more. You shouldn't have any copyright blocks with that video or need to do much other than reducing the video's opacity to 80%. 🤘🦊🤘

[@Megatronpt]

Agree. A Jump to Doki Doki Morning is required. IDZ on Sonisphere could also be interesting. :)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! 🤘🦊🤘

[@semiijs]

agree. as much as i love both sings from list, Abi must do doki doki morning. also maybe akatsuki unfinished version

[@The_Great_Darino]

Rather remarkable as I look at the BabyMetal reaction playlist that there is no songs that include Yui. Usually by this time, Gimme Chocolate, Karate, or at least one song from ‘Legend 97’ has a reaction. Abi is breaking the ‘BabyMetal Reaction mold’!! 😱🤣

[@christopherjq7414]

You really should react to The Not So Extensive Guide to Babymetal video from the A Fox Song channel. It was released earlier this year and is the most up to date documentary about them. It will clear up your confusion about the BABYMETAL members timeline and history

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it, thanks for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@KillingMachine44]

@@Abigirl_Reacts The 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘰 Extensive Guide to BABYMETAL (April 1st 2024) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rFY6t7qc2Xicksi=ObfT6rCA2qtHtMeF

[@Grington300]

Nice one, but this was Moabanger and it should be all about her - no that was not Yui. This was 5 years ago Moa's 20th birthday - 4th July 2019 (so Su was 21). Yui last appeared October 2017, she missed Legend S in December 2017 under her doctor's advice - she announced she was still not fully recovered in October 2018 and had decided to leave .... if anybody tells you anything more than that about what was wrong etc they have made it up. The third girl in this video was Kano, one of the Avengers (Riho, Kano and Momoko) who would take turns dancing (no mics, so no singing and very little camera time) in the third spot from June 2019. This was her second concert with BABYMETAL - she was still only 14 at the time (I think she had her 20th birthday a few days ago). The growls were, as they always were, on backing track by an anonymous screamer/growler so you don't need to wonder who it is when you watch more BABYMETAL videos. Now your questions have been answered I hope you will have the time to watch the video right through for yourself so you can really appreciate and enjoy it (especially Moa's lovely vocals) without being distracted.

[@yunametal344]

Thank you😁🦊💖

[@Grington300]

@@yunametal344 🙂🦊

[@rickwagner-]

👍

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh I've watched it a dozen times now, Moa did a great job! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Grington300]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Good to hear.🦊🙂

[@rhyshutchin5]

While it's alright to be confused I think you should react to a BABYMETAL GUIDE, specifically this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rFY6t7qc2Xicksi=SEG_mZSd0RxITjwT This performance in particular for Moa-metal, neither Yui-metal or Momo-metal were present. The 3rd dancer you see was a avenger (Momo was also a avenger at first. They alternated between shows). The scream you hear are not Momos but a backing track, she doesn't sound that manly does she 😂 Great reaction none the less just hope you're not so confused in the future! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@rickwagner-]

There's no "-" in Moametal, Yuimetal or Momometal. Only Su-metal has a "-". It represents an extended "u" sound in Japanese.

[@michaelaugustus5191]

i absoulty love her smile when she starts singing and the crowd goes off u can see how muc h she loves performing

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

💯

[@DaniloSouza84]

This is not Yui. The Legend M show where the song took place was in 2019, at which time Yui had already officially left. In 2019 it was the Avenger Era, when one of the 3 backup dancers took turns. The one who participated that day was Kano Fujihira. I recommend diving into the older songs that were previously suggested. Yui has participated since 2017 (except in the Legend S Baptism XX show, the first show in which she does not participate). And of course, I recommend reacting to the most iconic version of this song, from the Legend 1997 show.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for clarifying! 🤘🦊🤘

[@yunametal344]

Nice reaction Abi!🦊🔥The smiling angel MOA's singing voice is very attractive with her energetic voice like MOA!😁 Read Mr. Grington's comment for more details about Yui!🍅 If Abi wants to check out Yui, I recommend the "Black BABYMETAL" MOA&YUI unit song video☠️💕

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Mr. Grington seems very knowledgeable and popular amongst the comments, I'll be sure to read! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Battousai006]

That's one of the Avengers "Kano Fujihira" and they didn't have much screen time because they were back-up dancers and the only time they have some screen time was on he lives Legend Metal Galaxy - Day 1 and 2, all the Avengers participate in "Road Of Resistance"

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Neato! ^_^

[@dennisandretuestaflores448]

That was the insanely talented Kano Fujihira, you can also see her in the three official live videos for Papaya, Shanti x3 and Elevator girl in BM youtube channel.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

She did a great job!

[@TheBousez]

Nice reaction, i think it’s time to react to the guide!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@road-runner]

Nice one, thanks! Just to summarize: no, she wasn't Yui. She was Kano Fujihira, one of the three Avengers. Momoko and Riho Sayashi were the other two. They were just backup dancers covering Yui's old spot to complete the triangle formation. This is from July 2019 (5 years ago... it's crazy!). Yui wasn't able to perform in late 2017 and left officially in October 2018. The Avengers system was implemented in June 2019. The growls are in a backing track. You should be used to the OG version prior to watch the "special" ones imo. So here: "Headbanger" (Live at Legend 1997): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bWgJSDl7N5rdk This is from late 2013 so, you will meet Yui there. 😁 🤘🦊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Nice to meet you Kano! She looks so young as well. Very talented dancer! 🤘🦊🤘

[@road-runner]

@@Abigirl_Reacts She was just 14yo at the time and turned 20 last August. She only performed a few shows in Japan but she did an excellent job!

[@Ganimal83]

Nice reaction. Moametal is best metal 😂. This show was “Legend M”from 2019 for Moa’s 20th birthday. Third girl here is not Yui. From 2019 until Momo became official, 3 backup dancers known as “the Avengers” (Kano, Riho, and Momo) rotated into the 3rd spot from show to show, and never has a mic. Momo remained the sole Avenger by end of 2020, then of course became official in Apr 2023. Yui was a founding member from 2010 to end of 2017, but officially left in end of 2018. All growls are back tracked and mostly done by unknown studio musicians. Momo was the first Babymetal member to do growls. I think you should really check out their earlier stuff with Yui. They are equally amazing live early on, and have a slightly different charm when they were younger. And…. Oooh so adorable! 🤘🦊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the recommendation 🤘🦊🤘

[@Ganimal83]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Did my comment show up twice?! I hate it when KZbin does that lol, my bad!

[@babymetaldesu_br]

​@@Ganimal83This video is a compilation. Yui, Riho and Momo also appear besides Kano.

[@Ganimal83]

@@babymetaldesu_br Ah, I thought I just saw Kano, watched from my phone with the filter, was hard to tell.

[@Megatronpt]

Ah.. the Smile.. :) One of my favourite moments in Moabanger.. is the smile.. the acknowledgement from the crowd and the roar of emotions. Her voice.. is sweet and kind.. something you'd expect from someone like Moa.. the siren's chant. :) I don't need to explain anything else about Kano(third dancer) as much more qualified people have done it before me. Where to go next.. ok you need Yui.. and you need to see Yui and Moa crush it. "Doki Doki Morning" as emb5091 suggested. I won't say much about this bar that it's the start. Su was 14 and Moa/Yui 12. "No Rain, No Rainbow" - Legend S - Subtitled Version - Su's 20th birthday.. first show without Yui due to health issues.. and last show of Mikio Fujioka (Orange guitar). This was held in Hiroshima, Su's hometown. Both her grandparents are Hiroshima survivors. "Ijime,Dame,Zettai" - Live at Sonisphere - Their first show in the west. Rough terrain for virtually unknown artists as the crowds can be difficult if you don't put quality on stage. Su was 15/16. Moa and Yui were 13/14.. Gawd.. there are so many... :D You can also start looking for the unofficial documentaries as they will explain a lot... but they can on the long side. :) Awesome reaction, as always! Thank you!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

A smile that melts anyone's heart! 🤘🦊🤘

[@garykeeling2275]

I believe that third member is Kano-metal (Kano Fujihara) n the video. Between the Yui era and the Momo era, there was the Avengers era, consisting of three backup dancers who rated in Yui's old spot - Riho, Kano, and Momo. Momo, of course, went on to become a full member. Riho left the Avengers to pursue and acting career, and Kano, who is the Avenger in this video, is now part of the Jpop group @onefive. As for the growls, BABYMETAL has always used growls, but until Momo came along, they have always used a hired outside growler who recorded the growls to a backing track. Even with Momo, they still use the track growls at times. In the Momobanger video, the slowly building growls leading into the solo section were tracked, then Momo came in with the live growls.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

That makes sense ok. Kano!

[@田中たなか-r6z]

Nice reaction this time too. I love Moa too. Many people have already answered. Unfortunately, it's not Yui here. Yui suddenly canceled "LEGEND-S" (Su's birthday festival) in December 2017, and has not performed live since then. Despite Yui's poor health, she had a strong will to pursue her dreams, so everyone respected her and supported her. After that, we added multiple support dancers to our live performances, and from June 2019, three people called "Avengers" (RIHOMETAL, KANOMETAL, MOMOMETAL) will perform on a rotating basis. This live video is "LEGEND-M" (Moa's birthday festival) will be held in July 2019, "KANOMETAL" is appearing. In March 2023, the third official member was finally announced. Yes, that is MOMOMETAL. And then there's that MOMOBANGERRR. Thank you, fox god.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Adding momo permanently was the best decision they've made! 🤘🦊🤘

[@jimnusbaum3589]

The growl is always in Headbanger. Usually on track until Momo.

[@jimnusbaum3589]

Growls and screams are almost always on track.

I don't think Momo growl live

[@Hymnodic]

Everyone I know that was at LMM says Momo's grows were live.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I guess I gotta see them live to experience it first hand!

[@babymetaldesu_br]

But she did.

[@Ganimal83]

Nice reaction. Moametal is best metal w 😂. This show was “Legend M”from 2019 for Moa’s 20th birthday. Third girl here is not Yui. From 2019 until Momo became official, 3 backup dancers known as “the Avengers” (Kano, Riho, and Momo) rotated into the 3rd spot from show to show, and never has a mic. Momo remained the sole Avenger by end of 2020, then of course became official in Apr 2023. Yui was a founding member since 2010, stopped performing at end of 2017 due to health, then officially left in Oct 2018. That’s all the info the public knows, as Babymetal does a great job protecting the girls’ privacy. All growls are back tracked and mostly done by unknown studio musicians. Momo was the first Babymetal member to do growls. I think you should really check out their earlier stuff with Yui. They are equally amazing live early on, and have a slightly different charm when they were younger. And…. Oooh so adorable! Pleeeeease do *iine! (Official MV)* to see them (with Yui) in their very early days!! 🤘🦊

[@kc28kenneth]

Yes, iine official music video is a must see.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh that's right, she was 20. Yes ok, thanks for the recommendation!

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。(Speaking of the 3rd girl, a support dancer, and growls, you should refer to Grington300's comment.) Devilish evil smirk on the archangel's face ! Moabanger reminds me that Lucifer is a fallen angel 🤔 In Legend-M, "Moabanger" was the 12th song in the setlist. Moa sang it with clear voice in a stable manner without barely getting short of breath after exhausting dancing for 11 songs + the first part of Headbanger until Su handed the mic to Moa. Only a huge amount of exercise as an athlete enables a girl to get such a big cardio capacity on top of training as a dancer. Her arms look dainty but I saw several photos showing her biceps brachii and brachioradialis in good shape that I admire as a workout lover 😄 。 She is another monster. No, lovely Moa-nstar. (Momometal became Momo-nstar this year 🤣)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Adding momometal was a great decision by the band! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Solo6978]

A lot of songs from their first two albums had that male growl in them, which is backtrack live, Momo's version she also growled over the backtrack growl and also in parts where there weren't really growls before, which could be where you got confused. I suggest checking out Catch Me If You Can (Budokan 2014 Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/naKWc5uarpt3eac so your who is Yui question will be answered.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

thats a new request for me, thanks so much! ^_^

[@jrmarcus]

If you take the Headbangers in order, it shows the band's growth as artists. It would be fun if BabyMetal played instruments, and they could do a Kamibanger with the backing band doing the vocals (and some kind of dance).

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

ooh got it, thanks!

[@dennisandretuestaflores448]

🤣🤣haha i don't know if you really meant it but that's actually hilarious.

[@elchupacabra455]

I'm a little surprised that no one has suggested you react to METALVERSE. They're the new sister group of BM that was introduced last year during BM's comeback concerts at Mukahari Messe.There's videos of them performing Doki Doki Morning at Mukahari and Karate at PIA Arena with BM . They also have 3 songs (so far)of their own on their YT channel.🐻🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

hmmm metalverse doesn't sound familiar. I will check them out, thanks for suggesting! ^_^

[@icarushedoban3536]

​@@Abigirl_ReactsMiko Todaka who sings lead is a real prodigy, she could be the next big star for Amuse

[@charlymxgames301]

Abi doesn’t know what you’re talking about, I think she needs to check out 10 or 15 more Babymetal songs until we suggest her to know the performances with Metalverse, she needs time, let her enjoy her songs she wants, let’s just give her much love 🦊🤘

[@staceysrug7960]

​@@Abigirl_ReactsMetalverse is an interesting project from Koba, Miko has followed the same career path as Su, attending Actors School Hiroshima and Sakura Gakuin. She has the potential to be a huge star

[@ratfink5035]

@@charlymxgames301 @elchupacabra455 made a suggestion not a demand,why are you so bothered by it? There's nothing more annoying than the Babymetal gatekeeper's 🙄

[@TheRaven0101]

Yui can be seen in all these videos and of course there is also the Yuibanger. Doki Doki☆Morning (OFFICIAL), Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!! (OFFICIAL), MEGITSUNE (OFFICIAL), Gimme chocolate!! (OFFICIAL), Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL), KARATE (OFFICIAL) and BABYMETAL - Headbanger ( YuiMetal Ver ) ( Video Remastered 4K ). And if you search a bit on KZbin you will also find videos of Road of Resistance with Su, Moa and the 3 "Avengers" together on stage. 🤘🦊🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I loved road to resistance! That was a really fun one! 🤘🦊🤘

[@JAFO5661]

You need to watch the two Babymetal guides, “An unhelpful guide to Babymetal” and “The not so extensive guide to Babymetal ( April 1st 2024)”. Lots of great information in those and they would make great reaction videos. The first one covers the early years up til about 2021 I think and the second goes up til April 2024 as it states. You won’t be confused again about Babymetal if you watch them.

[@Egilkallig]

No, not the unhelpful guide. It's very outdated. Also, it was made by a tumblr girl who calls herself a misandrist.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

The unhelpful guide sucks

[@JMxx6204]

Moa would get the job as lead singer in any other group but she just happens to be in a group with Su. Su is a force of nature that defies belief. That said Moa did a fantastic job here and totally owned it. As everyone has said that’s Kano, not Yui. When you get to Yui you’ll know.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Moa did great! 🤘🦊🤘

[@TheHenrymontemayor]

Moa has said she likes what she’s doing now and she would rather let Su do the bulk of the singing

[@jhorse6968]

I actually have always had the biggest crush on SuMetal. It seems like most people from reactions find Moa the most attractive but Su just slays me personally. I realize im in the minority though. I also had Yui in front of Moa back in the day.. but theyre all goddesses! Momo is underrated too. Watch her Planet 999 auditions! 😻 Uh Now its time for Legend 1997 SuBanger! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vNiI2mm8SdidUsi=Y1YcnQieSwMU-MM7

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I wouldn't say you're a minority, Su is very pretty too! 🤘🦊🤘

[@kc28kenneth]

I'm with you here 😁

[@cybercide283]

She is queen, it's understandable. She will always be number 1 for me.

[@gi-metal]

Su are my number 1 too she's sooooo pretty

[@TheHenrymontemayor]

I not only admire Su’s beauty because she is, even more now, but I especially like her superb singing ability 😊😊 However if she wants she can be cute and even dorky 😊😊😊

[@osito1850]

I love Moa's warm voice and her wonderful smile. The next song From dusk till dawn, a song.. different.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Coming up next!

[@LeoniaCunha]

I Love Momometal don't misunderstand what Im about to say: Moametal sung this Live. There wasn't a big intruduction to her on this song as it was her 2nd time singing this and people know who she is since her begining. She had Her Moment and it was glorious! And Her singing... It seems you miss how beautifully she sung considering she is mainly backup singer. Momometal first time doing Headbanger was special because it was her first time since she was finally integrated as a Member. And with so many things Babymetal lore has, they made a special intruduction for her, like Yui had and Moa. Momometal was amazing, yes specially esthetic wise, it need to she deserved her lore intruduction. Vocaly I can understand why her growls are not live (even if for at least ONCE let her do it live) but her normal singing was also lipsync.... Between this Moabanger and 1first Momobanger, this one hands down it's the best! Listening to her voice! She sings Beautifully!!! (in this one in the future im scare they will continue to lipsync all of it and they did in her Black Babymetal performances, and I understand why in that case!!!!). She sings so well people asked for more of her in their albums. Of curse the addition of Momo growls is amazing but why having it if we cant enjoy them fully?!... And maybe Aby should have started with the "original" Headbanger of Su's birthday with Yui and Moa to see what the song his so she don't get distracted with every growl she hears and dont see Momo around....

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I didn't miss that moa is a good singer, she sounded great! I'll just always like momo more, she's my favorite ^_^

[@LeoniaCunha]

@@Abigirl_Reacts You are allowed to have a preference 😆 I'm jst gonna repeat something: The "original" BABYMETAL - Headbanger Live @ Legend 1997 Apocalypse - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vNiI2mm8SdidUsi=no2zCO-Eqmiu_Jz2 for you, for your own pleasure. I don't know if its the right one to have a youtube reaction uploaded (there is somewhere a channel that have Babymetal videos for reactor to react...). Since you didn't watch the "original" when you hear the Momo version and then watch Moa with that expectation of the growl and who will she "beat" Momo (when Moa did it first 🤔), you were so distracted by "is it Momo or Yui?" and this one is ok since you didnt watch Yui. And got so distracted by who is growling since there was no Momo that is what makes me say you miss how Good actually Moa was not just cute, when you say "was it as crazy as Momo? No." meaning was not as good, if you take away the visuals acpects, Moa doing Live yes it kind of tops almost Momo version. That's why in my opion I say you should watch the original, then the other versions, make 2 song one video even, we love it, some reactors do it!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh OK, thanks!

[@Icipher353]

This was fllmed at "BABYMETAL ARISES - BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND - M", more commonly referred to by fans as simply "Legend M", which was held at Port Messe Nagoya on July 6th and 7th 2019 to celebrate Moametal's 20th Birthday (her actual birthday being 4th of July). The third girl in this performance is Avenger Kano Fujihira, Sakura Gakuin alumni and member of the J-pop group @onefive. She was only 14 at the time. Kano only performed with Babymetal a handful of times and never outside Japan due to her age and other commitments. The growl is on the backtrack, it's part of the original recording. Moa doesn't growl. She sings super cutely. She has a great voice in her own right, but she has said in interviews that she doesn't like the pressure of doing lead vocals, so she rarely sings lead. No-one really knows why Yui left. The officially cited reason was "health reasons" and that is all we will ever get. In Japan health matters are kept very private, so nothing has even been disclosed, and no-one associated with Team Babymetal will ever talk about it. Yui hasn't been mentioned for some years now, and it seems that discussion of Yui is an off limits topic in interviews at this point, particularly now that Momometal has joined the group. I like Meta Taro and From Dusk Til Dawn. Both are great, but I think you will find FDTD more interesting.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks so much for your vote, I would like to switch it up a bit so I can't wait!

[@MegaHogzilla]

Moa is the Angel of Love. She is sweet, cute, playful, and loves her fans. But in my opinion, Yuibot was their best dancer and prettiest member. Check out Babymetal's Doki Doki Morning or Megitsune. Then die of cuteness by checking out Moa And Yui in Sakura Gakuin's song Friends.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@Psyggie]

Time to watch the most recent guide! It may feel like watching a long video would be tough for viewers but trust me everyone would watch, don't be afraid of the length!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it, thanks for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@ratfink5035]

​@@Abigirl_Reacts it's about 37 minutes in length, so it's really not long at all

[@bebimetaru]

That was during Avengers era, so Babymetal were only Su and Moa and the other dancer wasn't Yui :) This is a compilation (a good one), so i'm pretty sure you've seen all 3 Avengers: Momoko, Riho and Kano! The growl after the bridge was on a backtrack (as 99% of the times): the only exception was in Momobanger ;) Su was almost 22 years old and Moa was turning 20 that day! 💖 I'm glad you finally watched this performance. It's embedded in every Babymetal fan mind.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh cool! But who sang the prerecorded growls?

[@Tyyppl]

@@Abigirl_Reacts The growlers aren't credited anywhere so no one knows who did the crowls for their albums or for their backing tracks.

[@rickwagner-]

@@Abigirl_Reacts The musician listed in BABYMETAL credits as TAKEMETAL (Takeru Yoda) did growls on the second album. We're not sure if he, or someone else recorded the growls for the first album. He also co-wrote the music for 'Ijime, Dame, Zettai'.

[@ThorArneKristoffersen]

Moa does harder dancing before and after this then Su, so no question she is more out of breath :D but that said you should probably do the Info video for babymetal :) And i think that was Kano who was the avenger/3rd dancer in that one :)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

You're right, it was Kano! 🤘🦊🤘

[@mikepowers9486]

This is/was a compilation. At least not a horrid one since it did focus on one show mostly. It was Momo and Kano as the Avengers. Momo's hairstyle was different. Kano was the Avenger for Moa's official 20th birthday (Blu-Ray) show and is in this video more than Momo. You should be able to find the non compilation vid but this one will due. Someone will point you to it if need be. Moa's voice is pure joy. Her smile absolutely lights up the arena. That smirk is priceless. 🤘🦊🤘 Yui was gone for several years already. The Avengers didn't ever get much camera time. The screams are on back track from a male. Momo didn't unleash her fangs until Metali.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Her smile is infectious, that's for sure. 🤘🦊🤘

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. This is from Moa's birthday celebration. And came years before Momoko's. Su would turn 22 that December. I like that Moa's and Momoko's are different. Here you get Moa trying to do her best Su impersonation while holding the mic up. But Moa has to be Moa, and she smirks which just adds more Kawaii to the whole thing. Also, you can hear how compatible Moa's voice is to Su's during this performance. While different it is very similar. IMO is why sometimes folks feel like Moa doesn't sing as much as she actually is. On the first album a lot of the backing tracks for Su are Su singing them. But when we get to the Metal Galaxy album Moa did many of those parts. Babymetal is doing another collaboration to be released on Sept 11th With TMG. There is a teaser for it out now. The guitarits played on Babymetals song Da Da Dance. Babymetal might be making some kind of weird history with this. Since Momo joined them, they haven't released a new album. Which usually when a group gets a new member you can expect a new album to go along with that. Instead, Babymetal has done a series of collaborations with single releases to go with it. Which means they've been to the studio. Really hope a new album is on its way. But as they like to say Only The Fox god Knows.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Only the fox god knows! 🤘🦊🤘

[@gaplauche]

You've reacted to Momo and Moa's birthday versions of Headbanger. Have you reacted to the original Headbanger? I don't see it on your channel. Maybe react to the OG next. The Legend 1997 concert (Su's 16th birthday show in 2013) is the standard go-to. You'll get to see Yui in that one.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Wolfpack94487]

Finally! 🤣 Great reaction again! You were told the most important things already. Don´t be upset that you didn´t know about the "Avenger" era. With time, you will recognize each and every face of the ladies who were with BABYMETAL. But you will definetly recognize Yui, when you see her. Kawaii extreme 😉 And we told you before, that Moa´s version is fire, too! 😉 She has a beautiful singing voice, and her pitch stability is outstanding. You missed her "smirk of death" 🤣 Performance-wise she followed Su very much. Do you remember that I mentioned in my comment to "Momobanger", that I wondered, why Momo raised the mic so slowly? That it might be that she wanted to resemble the rising of the stage with Moa´s version? Moa´s stage was pretty cool, wasn´t it? The scream thing you heard at the beginning of Moa´s part is backtrack, and it was the same backtrack scream with Momo´s version. After that scream from backtrack you heard Momo do her growling. Yeah, its very hard to top Momo´s version. Impossible, maybe 😄 If you´re really, really interested to watch Yui front and center, you could do a reaction to "Yuibanger". Yes, she did it, too. In this case, for her 15th birthday, in Paris, 2014. There´s a fancam version only, but somebody did a rather ok one, enhanced 4k version from it. Some misconceptions about Yui in the comments I noticed: Yui was NOT smol! She was at the very, very beginning, but later on she was a tiny, little bit taller than Moa. Yui DID a scream, in fact, Yui did the first real gritty scream 😉 Su did a scream with some gravel in her voice before (watch the "Legend 1997 Apocalypse" version!), but Yui´s is a bit more gritty. Very classic metal. I loved it 😄 But I wouldn´t mind to watch you reacting to "Momo Taro", next 😉 Or "From Dusk Till Dawn"? 🤔 FDTD is a really outstanding performance, maybe you should watch Su-Metal singing in a way she never did before (and after)? Yeah, do it! 😁

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

So is that a vote for FDTD? Cause if so it's taking the lead! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Wolfpack94487]

@@Abigirl_Reacts It is 😉 FDTD, please! 🤘🦊🤘 (the Budokan 2021 Live, pls)

[@AxeSwipe2011]

Definitely do FDTD!

[@gdp49]

Time for you to react to one of the BabyMetal guides. I prefer the "Extensive Not So Exstensive Guide to BabyMetal". I don't have the link, I apologize. But you should do one of the guides which will understand the group more. They've been around for over 10 years now.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@gludwig777]

Moa has said that she was incredibly nervous to sing that becuase there would be no backup vocals as she provides them and she would have su's mic

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

She did great!

[@wiccan75]

Easy way I use to tell them apart lately. Yui, pigtails on the side of her head and usually on Su's right. Moa, pigtails on side of head, usually on Su's left, Su, ponytail, and in the center. Momo, has pigtails further back, with long hair straight down, usually in Yui's old spot. Hope that helps.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It does, thank you!

[@Mogel-]

Awesome reaction as always! ^.^ I love right after Moa starts, and she can't help but smile :D She has a really lovely voice!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It really is pretty. Pitch is on point too! 🤘🦊🤘

[@willemgreyling5857]

Great reaction, but I want to attempt to give some context as to why this particular performance is so important to the fandom: I will leave out some details to keep it concise. 2017/12/2 Yui is unable to perform at Legend S due to health reasons, but Su and Moa continues with the show. We would never see Yui perform again. 2018/01/05 Mikio Fujioka the always smiling, ridiculously talented Kami band guitarist tragically passes away. All through 2018 Yui does not appear in any show and the fans hear nothing from Babymetal management. Black Babymetal was the name give to Yui and Moa when they performed a few songs without Su. Su also had a few solo songs. Moa would perform all the Black Babymetal songs on her own without Yui in 2018. It was a very difficult time for Su and Moa and the fans with all the uncertainty surrounding Babymetal's future also referred to as the Dark period. 2018/10/18 Yui announces that she will not be able to perform for Babymetal again due to health reasons. The fandom implodes with lots of Doom and Gloom in the official Discord. 2019/06/28 After months of silence Babymetal does their first show and announce the three avengers who would rotate so we have a third girl on stage at the live shows. The fandom explodes with happiness, because not only does this mean that this is not the end for Babymetal, but that it seems as though management has plans for the future. 2019/07/06 For weeks leading up to this Legend M show we were speculating on the Babymetal Discord if we were going to get a Moabanger. I was at the office and on the Discord as the show was taking place. There were a a few people at the concert giving updates on Discord. Halfway through the show all you saw on Discord was people spamming MOABANGER! It was happening. We got our Moabanger. I sat at my desk in my office and cried ugly from happiness and relief. It gave the fans the opportunity to show appreciation for Moa for all her hard work not only since 2011, but especially during the Dark period. When I had the opportunity to see it live later and see that Moa smile, I knew everything was going to be OK and Babymetal's future was bright. I cried again. It was months and months of built up anxiety and dread that just washed away with a smile. 2019/08/04 was Momo's first appearance as the third avenger to be featured. I apologise if I made any mistakes, Hopefully fans will be able to correct me if there are mistakes.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

no no, you were very informative! no worries about any mistakes. I appreciate you!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Now, go find Yuibanger (live). KI-E-RO!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@Masonicbrother]

When you see Yui, she will be nearly the twin of Moa. They both looked alike in the early days of Babymetal.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh cool!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kikuchi Moa, as an only child, has always had an Onee-sama Complex for Su. Yes, even now.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Onee sama complex?

[@sverenagain]

at some point if it interests you, maybe consider reacting to one of the two main "babymetal guide" videos? hopefully they will clear up some of your general confusions both now and in the future. and if not react to it, just watching it on your own could also be helpful. if not, me and many others will always be happy to provide information in the comments. have a nice day!!!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the reminder! 🤘🦊🤘

[@ThePsychosocialite]

The 3rd dancer (Avenger) in this video is Kano Fujihira, former Student council president of Sakura Gakuin (same as Su and Moa), and current member of 4 piece J-pop group @onefive. Fun fact: during this performance back in 2019 Kano was only 14 years old and in her final year of Sakura Gakuin. Now that you've seen the original Headbanger, Moa-banger and Momo-banger you may as well finish off with Yui-banger (although there's only fancams of the performance since it was never officially recorded by Amuse). kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKvc59rZdx7Z9k&ab_channel=BMREMASTERED

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Kano was so young here!

[@jamesdalessandro8728]

It still amazes me that you are doing this Baby Metal journey backwards. That other girl is a fill in . Yui left the band a couple of years earlier. Until Momo joined it was just Moa and Sue for a few years

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yea they told me yui left a year prior and this is kano!

[@toddmueller8948]

The early Black Babymetal stuff might give you a better impression of Yui and some of their growth over the years.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Gotcha 🤘🦊🤘

[@icarushedoban3536]

​@@Abigirl_Reactsafter Yui left, Moa would sing the Black Babymetal songs solo. You should check those videos out

[@黒い扇子]

🤘🦊🤘 この動画の叫び声はバックトラックです。 予め録音された音声を演奏に合せて使っています。 ライブではバンド以外の楽器の音も同じように、予め録音された音を演奏に合せて使う場合があります。（例えばピアノとか…） BABYMETALの変遷… 少し古い動画ですが、誕生から2020年頃までの事が詳細に分かる動画があります。 興味があればご視聴下さい。 動画のタイトル ↓↓↓ Everything You Need To Know About BABYMETAL - A BABYMETAL Guide (UPDATED) 補足 2018年10月19日 所属事務所が正式にYUIMETALの脱退を発表。 2023年4月 MOMOMETALが正式に加入する。

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you so much for the information!

[@old_5-O]

When Yuimetal left in 2018 there was 3 girls that filled in (Avengers) and did not have a mic. Momoko was one of them. They alternated. Then in April 2023 Momoko was chosen to be Momometal. The growl is a backtrack. The only one that growls is Momoko. That is a new element that Momoko has brought to Babymetal. There is also a Yui Banger. It's an older video recorded on a phone. Blurring at the start but does get clear. There may be other versions on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKvc59rZdx7Z9ksi=Xw8xOqVV2bOo3wSR

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thank you for the link! 🤘🦊🤘

[@creveco79]

See the old videos , Doki Doki, IINE, headbanger , Ijime Dame Zettai, to know YUI

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Right! Thanks 🤘🦊🤘

[@permasmodding]

While you've done a live version which was recent, I would actually suggest Megitsune's music video, as it is one that is considered an essential watch. Same with the music video for Karate which I would also suggest. Both of these will have Yui in it. If you would rather watch her in live form though, I would suggest Karate at Download 2016 or Ijime, Dame, Zettai at Sonisphere 2014. After watching at least one of those, then I would recommend watching The not so Extensive Guide to Babymetal as was linked by rhyshutchin5

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it, thanks so much for watching!

[@DanloRingess]

Fun one, Abi! I'm sure you hate being confused while watching, but it does make for an entertaining watch. I'm still hoping you will go ***way*** back and watch Gimme Chocolate and Karate from their early days. Very young back then and very cute. As was pointed out in the first reply to this, I should have mentioned Doki Doki Morning - really, really fun and their first video. I don't know how I forgot that one.

[@Howie-du7ov]

She should go ALL the way back to Doki Doki Morning!

[@DanloRingess]

@@Howie-du7ov You are right! I had even commented about that one on an earlier reaction and how Dok Doki Morning is the song that really put the kawaii in kawaii metal. I’ll edit my comment to include that one.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the reminder! I was confused but luckily all the comments have cleared up any confusion. I still enjoyed myself (especially after rewatching 12 times) LOL

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍An awesome and special performance. 🦊 🖖❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

It was great, I have watched multiple times on repeat and it's a lot of fun. ^_^

[@crimson0119]

Its about time someone sends you some Sakura Gakuin stuff and watch the girls do stuff not Babymetal.... Mini Patti with Yui and Moa is a must... The Nendo Tests are hilarious.... And Su's graduation concert needs tissues... Theres a Sakura Gakuin documentary floating around, and you can see Su, Yui, and Moa talk about their early experience. 😁😁😁😁🤘🦊🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Sakura gakuin is a band? 🤘🦊🤘

[@sxmx476]

Sakura Gakuin was the J-pop/pseudo Idol training school where BM began. There are plenty of videos here on YT that covers the SG period of operation between 2010/21

[@christopherjq7414]

The Nendo tests(general knowledge tests) the girls were given are really funny. The Headmaster Mori Sensei was brutally hilarious in mocking all the wrong answers

[@charlymxgames301]

@@crimson0119 my heart really melts remembering when Moa ran at Su crying and saying “I love you” at the end of her graduation 🥺 cuteness overload 🥺❤️

[@crimson0119]

@@charlymxgames301 What got me was Yui breaking down after the graduation toss song and she had to hug the girl next to her. You don't usually see Yui being the emotional one.

[@michaelaugustus5191]

i was in the front row of ther chicago last year theey opened for deathcloc i heald a bannner saying mary me moa she saw the sign and laughed at me and winked it was great

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'm so jealous you got to see them!

[@ksbrst2010]

No this was already deep in the Avenger Time, long after Yui. They tried to normative the System. They were running through a Selektion System but the Girls had to learn so much Choreographie, before you could really go through their abilities to do the dance to select for a new member. And in fact this was a major obstacle for the whole Selektion process. Momo probably stayed with them since she was hoping for a better position. But we can be sure that she didn't quite hoped for a full member position, but it was her dream since she joined Sakura Gakuin and in fact she already had an agreement with Kobametal. But in the last few years she was the only remaining Avenger, but she always was at their side. But she never complained, while the other girls found their oportunities and left. It was Moas 20th birthday. This was the sense of the Modified Version of the song. The Original Song was abot the end of compulsary education. Especially for young idols it was an important Date, but wirh 20 they became legal adults. So they made a small Modifikation of the original Text.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I forgot moa was 20 here, awesome!

[@Yatubisteaqui]

In this particular video you can see SuMetal, MoaMetal (the perfect one❤‍🔥) and Riho which she's was not official member because she didn't have a microphone. Momo was announced as officially part of the band until 2023 where she was named MOMOMETAL. 🤘🏻

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I think adding Momo at the best thing they could have done! Huge fan!

[@Sherman1fan]

For good look at Yui, have to go way back. There are 4 Black Babymetal songs , Yui and Moa, no Su. You will find those songs very kawaii! Please check the captions/lyrics, they make the song ( similar to Doki Doki). Growl is probably backing track, you hear it in original Megitsune, Gimme Chocolate, Karate, Catch me if You Can (Guru Guru Kakurenbo) has more spoken parts.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh OK that makes sense about the growl, thanks so much 🤘🦊🤘

[@10Shun]

Yui would have given Moa a pretty stiff competition for being the "prettiest" but they are both angels who are as pleasant to our eyes as their cute but individually distinct personalities. One thing that Moa has in spades though is spunky sweetness. What she lacks for in height, Moa more than made up for silliness and wit. And it's something we have all seen even when they were pre-teens in Sakura Gakuin. Speaking of which, if you really need to know how Yui looked like and how she was like as a Babymetal member, you really need to go deep dive way back to their Sakura Gakuin phase..and that would totally explain why Yui has been a legend to The One even if she has not been with Babymetal for almost 8 years. Those videos of Yui and Moa prancing around when they were tiny tiny kids are meant to melt any grizzled metalheads heart.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'm sure they were super cute as kids!

[@10Shun]

@@Abigirl_Reacts For cuteness overload, check out Onedari Daisukusen (live of course) which shows both Yui and Moa at the peak kawaii-ness.

[@10Shun]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Check out Onedari Daisukusen @Legend 1997 for Yui and Moa at their peak kawaii-ness 🤩

[@anthonypowell6234]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Yui is blindingly adorable, and the essence of innocence, right from the beginning of the Sakura Gakuin days through the times she would nod off during interviews! Yui-banger is SO cute I call it "Lullabanger"!

[@MarkSpohn77]

This was a year after Yuimetal left this was celebrating Moa's 20th birthday in July 2019 her coming of age and when The avengers started

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ah I see, got it! ^_^

[@kenska7552]

next : Headbanger legend 1997 live night of 15 mix w/ ave maria intro.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ava Maria intro!? You spoiled it =P

[@charlymxgames301]

@@kenska7552 they performed the song Headbanger twice that night in that concert, the opening for the show was the “electronic version mix of Headbanger with Ave Maria intro”, and then the 11th song of the show was the normal version(and epic) of Headbanger. I don’t like that much the first version “the opener” of the show but yeah it does exist as well, maybe is not a spoiler but yeah another one more version of this song 😅

[@Pookiee-1031]

Hey Abi! I'm just here to support you! I love your reaction videos! ❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

You're the best! I'm eternally grateful for your support. Thanks for being so kind. ^_^

[@bleedsmetal]

Thank You 🦊 .

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

You're welcome 😊

[@dingjk5630]

Yui made KAWAII an iconic BabyMetal property. Moa has kept BabyMetal's KAWAII properties going for over 14 years. Momo adds BabyMetal's talent - Growl. There are many highlights of the headbanger performance, such as the audience's worship, neck brace...etc. But the point is that fans want to see the girls' iconic facial expressions or sounds. Moa's half smirk, Su's death stare, Yui's super kawaii gaze and voice, Momo's growl and cute voice. That's why fans like to check out Momo banger, Moa banger, Yui banger and Headbanger legend 1997. Thanks for your great reaction.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks so much for watching! ^_^

[@birdbranch]

I love all versions of headbanger but may favorite is MOMO banger. She is so good and her growling ❤❤❤❤

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yay you and me both brother! 🤘🦊🤘

[@daggerSLADE]

Background vocals .. pre-recorded screams .. Moa is amazing but yeah Momo doing the screams is epic .. Yui doesn’t scream .. please check out “Ijime, Dame, Zettai” from live at the Sonisphere (UK) from 2014 .. one of their best lives imo .. they were introduced to the world

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh but who pre-recorded the growls?

[@daggerSLADE]

@@Abigirl_Reacts members of the backing band “Kami Band”

[@modiglian]

Here is Yui Mizuno, Yui-Metal, Tomato Princess, Yui-bot, Yui-chan and why we love her seven years after kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7RdK2jh52Vaas

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ahh got it, thanks!

[@Slytherkins]

Thanks for the new overlay! Moa's got such a pretty voice, I wish she had more singing parts. There are a lot of screams/growls in BabyMetal songs, and they have all been backing tracks until very recently, and even then, only a few of them are Momo. Momo's the first member to growl. Yui left before their outfit upgrade. If it's not a tutu, it's not Yui. This performance is from the Avengers Era. As others have pointed out, that's Kano. The Avengers had twin buns instead of twin tails (and Momo taking the stage with tails for the first time made me kind of giddy) so if it's buns, it's not Yui. XD I think For The Fox God has a non-compilation version on their channel. It's def time for you to meet Yui, tho. Maybe the Legend 1997 version of this song? That one is my very favorite. 🤘🦊🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

She really should have more singing parts in general right?! That would be bad ass!

[@bradkornatowski3866]

Moa's 20th Birthday and yeah, she is so frikken pretty. Moa is one of the few women that make my heart flutter, and it is not even sexual since I watched her as a little girl and just can't do it, but I am old, I am sure the younger fans all have the hots for her. The look on Moa's face as she holds the microphone, she is like "I own all you punks". The scream is on the backtrack. That is not Yui, it is Kano or Riho, one of the Avengers, I think it is Kano. You are biased cuz I like Moa's version better. Do a reaction to one of the BabyMetal documentaries, sounds like you could use it to clear some things up.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha maybe YOU are biased cause Moa is so freaking pretty! Haha no but, who pre-recorded the growls on the back track?

[@bradkornatowski3866]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Unknown, some studio person or a guest growler. They never name who the growlers are.

[@bradkornatowski3866]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Do the 40 min BabyMetal documentary next. That will fill in so many knowledge gaps for you. Su, Moa, Yui, and Momo all come from a band called Sakura Gakuin. Oh, and Kano who you just saw.

[@bradkornatowski3866]

@@Abigirl_Reacts I saw Moabanger first so that might be it. My reactions to Moa are weird. Moa is so pretty, and she makes my heart flutter, but I think of her as a little sister. So not a little sister but if anyone messes with her, I will go all out big brother on them.

[@bradkornatowski3866]

@@Abigirl_Reacts I do have 3 sisters so the protective big brother is natural to me. The Girls bring out my big bother instinct since they were so young.

[@jackpatterson7110]

I love how much you love this group ❤ Momo might just be my favourite 🤭

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yaaaay! #momofav haha

[@jackpatterson7110]

@@Abigirl_Reacts love the # 🥹

[@cybercide283]

Abi, just keep in mind that the avengers always have buns instead of tails, and no headsets. It used to confuse the hell out of me too. Momo-taro is pretty awesome, but I think it's more appreciated if you hear Meta-taro first. From Dusk till Dawn is an interesting piece both musically and the entirety of the live performance. The Budokan 2021 live performance has Momo in it while she was still an avenger. My vote leans more towards here than Momo-taro if you haven't heard Meta-taro.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'll try to keep that in mind, the hair styles usually help me out!

[@vindrow]

As others have said, this is not Yui....this is one of the 3 avengers (Riho, Kano, and Momo) that were rotated in after Yui left. This particular avenger is Kano. This performance takes place in 2019 and Yui (officially) left in 2018. (Yui stopped performing with Su and Moa in late 2017)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ahhh got it, thanks for clarifying! 🤘🦊🤘

[@vindrow]

@@Abigirl_Reacts If you want to see performances with Yui, check out videos from 2010 to early 2017. Check out the original Headbanger legend 1997, and Road of Resistance live in Japan...you might also check out Iine (that capital i and pronounced ee-nay) or Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014...those would be good stating places for Yui content. Headbanger legend 1997: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vNiI2mm8SdidU Road of Resistance live in Japan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWoioh8nLGpm7s IIne : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4fHc3WFpbiihJY Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCQkJaYm8mlj6c

[@tanewoodley9806]

Moabanger is the video that pushed me headfirst into the Foxhole, after Catch Me If You Can caught my attention and made me think 'This looks really interesting..., wonder what their other stuff is like?'

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I love the headbanger different versions, they're all great!

[@lencooke944]

Hi Abs, great reaction, the camera loves you.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha thanks! I think I was conformable in front of the camera for once just because I was so excited for this one haha

[@cryptickitsune1876]

*Abimetal uploads a babymetal reaction* Me: I AM SPEED! lol. Love your reaction as always :) And nope, that's not Yui. Yui is smaller than even Moa and her last gig with the girls was in 2017. Babymetal has a rotating group of relief performers called the avengers. The girl there is Kano, who performed with them a lot after Yui had to leave due to health complications. Su and Moa finally landed on keeping Momo as an official member and the rest is history XD (Although the avengers are still on standby for when someone's sick, etc) No one really knows what Yui's health complications were, although many think it was an anxiety/mental issue rather than physical. With how energetic she was on stage however, it's also not out of the question that it had to do with a persistent leg injury. All conjecture though. The growls here are backing tracks, theorized to be done by a member of the Kami band. Momo is currently doing a lot of the new scream/growls but the backing tracks they've used previously are still in rotation on their songs :) CHRIST on a Crusty-ass cracker, Moa has a great voice though right? lol. (You're not alone on Momo though lmao... her performance of headbanger was INSANE) This is Yui btw :) static.wikia.nocookie.net/babymetal/images/e/e7/Yuimetal_Shotview_by_Ronald_Dick.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20221012044657 Hope you;re having a great night/day/whenever lol. (Oh and PS ACK!!!! lol. It's so hard to pick between Meta Taro and Dusk til dawn... Meta Taro is certainly more fun (Fun and cute AF tbh. PLUS it's chock full of Momo), but Dusk til Dawn is one of their few softer/electronic j-poppy songs. Both are phenomenal lol. My vote is for you to go with your heart

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Aww you tease me! You didn't vote! But if I had to, I would lean towards FDTD because I feel like it'll be different. I wanna switch it up a bit! Thanks for showing me Yui 🤘🦊🤘

[@slideways4291]

My personal rating of the "Banger" versions is 3. YuiBanger 2. MomoBanger 1. MoaBanger They are all good singers but there is a reason that Sumetal is Sumetal. Suzuka Nakamoto is a generational talent that only comes around every few decades.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Very cool! Momobanger is my favorite ^_^

[@zackamania63]

Then there’s the EDM version which is mind blowing!

[@silverj1697]

The growl has always been in the backtrack. Unfortunately, that was not Yui. This is during the avenger era. Kano and Riho were the other two avengers. Momo was an avenger before she became a full fledged member. The guide will show you what Yui looks like.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it, thanks for the info! 🤘🦊🤘

[@samonitw688]

Great reaction, so many options for the next the Babymetal video. I think you should do one with Yui in it based on what you said. Momotaro is where Momo takes over the lead for the song Metataro a folk metal song and Yui wasn't in the group when From Dusk Till Dawn released. Maybe do one with Yui and then the "Not so Extensive Guide"?

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it, thanks for the reminder!

[@User396-]

So, Yui had left the band at this concert. So it’s one of the stand in girls, and that is why they just focusing on Su and Moa. And I think you are focusing to much on the girls. The music isn’t playback. There is a band called Kamiband placed at the back on the stage. they do the backing growls and shouts .

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Ok now I'm confused cause everyone so far has said it's on back track and pre-recorded. So someone playing in the band did that growl?

[@User396-]

@@Abigirl_Reacts i work as a soundtech and a fellow drum tech who worked a lot with sabaton. At that time they had babymetal as an opening act. And from my understanding. Some growls and shouts are pre-recorded and some are live. Often at the same time aswell.

[@jimnusbaum3589]

No they don't. No Kami band member has ever done the growls or screams. At least not live. Maybe they record the tracks but no one knows who does them.

[@jimnusbaum3589]

@@Abigirl_Reacts No. User396 is wrong.

[@nomadjayy]

Time to watch a Guide. 14 years wrapped up in 45 minutes

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@jeffdeasey4683]

You need to go back and watch Babymetal with Yui. We love Momo but will always miss Yui, those girls were magical!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! ^_^

[@RichardGriffis]

Before going back to the beginning, you might consider watching one of the "Everything you need to know about BabyMetal" videos first. This way you'll know and understand who the girls are and what some/most of the lore is all about.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the reminder! ^_^

[@kci517]

If you want to see a lot of Yui go back to the original live concert of Road of Resistance. Yet another great reaction. 😊

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

I'll check it out! Thanks for watching ^_^

[@hedoban_nord]

Cool reaction - I like Moa's version too but tbh I nowadays prefer Momobanger since it has the screams/growls. 🙂 Maybe you should try some really old BABYMETAL stuff with Yui in it - especially all their tracks from the Legend 1997 concert (from 2013) are legendary. "Catch me if you can" f.ex.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yay because so far a lot of people were leaning towards moabanger. You and I are on the momobanger train! 🤘🦊🤘

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Hey Abigirl. Ok, I'll set your mind at ease. First it isn't Yui. Yui has chubby babycheeks and is really arguably the one who brought the Kawaii factor to level 10 when she was still in the band. Moa brought the playfulness, although Moa also brought the Kawaii factor, ESPECIALLY when the two were grouped together. When Yui left, Babymetal brought in 3 separate girls to take turns filling in the hole Yui left as a dancer. You'll know if you're seeing an avenger vs a actual Babymetal member based on the hairstyle. Su will ALWAYS have a ponytail, Moa and Yui will ALWAYS have pigtails. An avenger will ALWAYS have their hair done in a bun where there WOULD be pigtails. So when Momo was an avenger she had her hair in buns where there would be pigtails and when be FINALLY became an official member that changed and she started putting in her hair in pigtails (albeit she has her hair in a different style of pigtails as Moa and Yui always did... not sure if that is out of respect for Yui to say she'll never be able to replace Yui, or some other reason). In THIS track, you're looking at one of the other avengers, Kanometal to be precise if I'm not mistaken, and I'm pretty sure I'm not. Eventually Kano moved on to join another band as one of the singers and is now a JPop idol. I always forget the name of the group though, and on the occasion that I'd check them out, I have a hard time figuring out which one is Kano because she looks so different when she isn't in her Babymetal outfit lol Anyhow, hope that clears things up for you. Oh and the growls is just a backing track, none of the girls are doing that. Why Yui left. To be honest, none of us know. All we know is that it was for health reasons. Japanese are VERY private people and don't like sharing stuff like that. Oie. Momo Taro or From Dusk Till Dawn. I love both... Most people don't like Meta Taro as much (the original, MomoTaro is much like Momobanger. Same song, just with Momo doing a larger portion of it than usual). I'd say From Dusk Till Dawn though. I REALLY wanna see your reaction when you see Su REALLY stretch her vocal range. If you want to see Yui, then I'd recommend looking up Tales of Destinies Live. You're guaranteed to find the one with Yui that way as it has only ever been performed once. Another interesting fact about that song is that for this performance, not only was it only done once, but the only time they did do it, Su's in ear monitors (earbud things that have time tracks to help the girls stay in queue with the song) weren't working properly and so she couldn't rely on them and instead had to just go by her instinct. This song was also at one point a LOT longer, but they ended up splitting it into 2 songs. Tales of Destinies and then The One. The One being a love letter to the fans in essence. Anyhow, always looking forward to more of your reactions. I love seeing how giddy you get lol, it's almost like a child opening presents on Christmas day :)

[@mikepowers9486]

You are correct as it was Kano.... mostly. Momo was in it for a few seconds. Whoever made this was making a compilation video but ended up using much of just one show. All one show for sure once Moa received the mic. Good description of the Avengers and their hairstyle. Seem no one else talks about how Momo wears the twin tails differently. I love how she wears them and I do suspect its a nod to Yui while also not copying her. 🤘🦊🤘

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

@@mikepowers9486 I THOUGHT I saw Momo for a sec. Thats why I wasn't 100% sure it was Kano. It's already hard enough to recognize who it is since they rarely give the poor avengers ANY camera time, but then to pull a sneaky and throw Momo in there for a split second....that's just cheating. I WILL tell you something though that maybe you didn't notice (I'm pretty good at noticing minute details sometimes). But did you know (also for you Abigirl if you're reading this, you'll find this interesting too I think), that Su's outfit is different slightly from Moa's and Yui's (every iteration there are slight differences). The avengers ALSO have slightly different outfits than Su's or Moa's as well. So each always have very subtle differences. I always have a bit of fun trying to see the changes between them when they get new outfits. These newer ones are a bit harder than the older ones, but there's still slight variation between them all.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh that's good to know, thanks! I love that they have set hair styles haha

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Yea it's pretty insane how detail-oriented this band is. I don't know if that is all Kanometal (the guy who thought up the whole Babymetal idea and literally built the whole concept with Su as the focalpoint, or if it is somebody/people that have worked out all these small, but intricate details. Either way, it's crazy lol

[@AxeSwipe2011]

​@@jeremyboynowski3784*Kobametal

[@Mike-xh8fl]

Moa's never gonna growl, she's the "sweet" one lol. I think the Yui/Kano confusion here means you're getting close to needing to watch one of the "Story Of Babymetal" videos so you can get the eras right in your head, hehe.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Right! I didn't think moa growled but I thought the third person I didn't recognize did. I was so confused haha 🤘🦊🤘

[@ZenpaiVibes]

You must stay focused Abi!!! 😂😂😂

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yes indeed! Haha

[@srstacy]

Another Baby Metal collab you need to react to is "Kingslayer" The live version in Tokyo with "Bring Me the Horizon"!!!!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Kingslayer coming next week!

[@jeffwotherspoon3867]

You can check out Yuibanger as well, or check out Black Babymetal songs to se only Moa and Yui

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh cool, I'll have to check out black baby metal soon!

[@jeffwotherspoon3867]

@@Abigirl_Reacts songs are GJ, Sis Anger, Onedari Daisakusen, and Song 4 which the lyrics are written by Yui and Moa

[@Howie-du7ov]

I really like the fake fireplace in the background. I gotta get one of those!!!

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Haha it actually puts off heat too but I have the heat off. I just have it on for the ambiance and to have something pretty in the background haha

[@KaiSyversen]

Growls in music prior to Momo was backing tracks, which is cool. But recently Momo has been filling in for some of the backing tracks. And yes. correct, Yui. the legendary Yui.

[@rickwagner-]

"And yes. correct, Yui. the legendary Yui." This wasn't Yui. Yui's last performance with BABYMETAL was at BIG FOX FESTIVAL on October 15th, 2017. The LEGEND M concerts that celebrated Moa's 20th birthday were July 6th and 7th, 2019. That's where this special performance of 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!' took place.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Oh. But wait, I don't think this is Yui. Everyone is saying this is Kano metal from the avengers!

[@KaiSyversen]

@@Abigirl_Reacts Dont take my word for it. I was watching on a small screen, and might have been a bit fast in my assumston

[@i.shuuya3231]

11:58 oh wow seems like you've even learned the choreography! Only diehard fans tend to notice that kinda stuff And yes, if that was not Momoko that means it's Yui, right? It only makes sense.... Right? BM history is a bit convoluted and that period of time was specially tough and stressful for them. As others have suggested, you should check out a guide. They're fun to watch and I'm sure you'll learn super fast

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the reminder ^_^

[@archstanton1628]

There is no Tomato Princess activity in this performance, that's Kano.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Got it!

[@Yuu_0997]

if you want something different you should check out form dusk till dawn or tales of the destiny (this song was only played twice live and in music audio)

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yes! From dusk til dawn coming soon!

[@creveco79]

I recomended the song PAPAYA, official video.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks for the recommendation 🤘🦊🤘

[@TreadheadA1]

Since you probably already know it, I won't tell you that that was not Yuimetal. 😁 Great reaction otherwise! I love when you get excited! As others have recommended, you need to watch the guide soon. Preferably the "Not so extensive guide" by A Fox Song. I promise we will sit here and watch the whole thing with you so don't worry about the length. Also, as much as I love Momotaro, my vote is for From Dusk til Dawn. Queen Su will take you on an unbelievably amazing vocal journey with some Moametal mixed in! I also think you should jump all the way back to the beginning for some Yui time with Doki Doki Morning MV. Kitsune Up! 🤘🦊🤘

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Yay I got a vote, thanks so much!

[@KillingMachine44]

Great reaction. This video is a compilation you really should avoid those because they are confusing for people not so familiar with BABYMETAL You can find the good videos in the links below For LIVE I suggest that you use the videos on the Babymetal Reactor Resource kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WTh6CKfbibasU There's more information in the description of that video There's also this channel with great-quality videos www.youtube.com/@Hymnodic/videos

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Thanks so much for the links!

[@modiglian]

No, that’s Kano as an Avenger, the Avengers were not official members of Babymetal, didn’t have a mic, but the three of them, Riho / Kano / Momo did an excellent hard work in that place, all respect and love for them. Stop, take a breath, watch “The unhelpful guide to Babymetal”, then the “Not so extensive guide to Babymetal”, and go aaaaaaaaallll the way back to Doki Doki Morning and watch the songs from the “Yui-metal era” with the original line up. I’d say go back to Sakura Gakuin nendo tests from 2010, but those might be a cuteness overload (Moa and Yui soooo tiny) for a novice, oh, and Mori-sensei abusing (friendly) “Nakamoto The Fool” 😂

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

2010...? That's so long ago hehe 🤘🦊🤘