American Musician reacts to YOASOBI「アイドル」(Idol) from 『YOASOBI ARENA TOUR 2023 "電光石火"』

[@Roninmann]

You can watch my first reaction to Yoasobi here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6itl4qFpdycr8k As well as my reaction to the English version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-1h3mpjK-Zqpo

[@user-lh459]

このLIVE行ってました！！ 最後のアンコール曲なのに、とても迫力あって最高でしたよ！！ いくらさんはこの曲を歌う為に何十時間も練習したんですよ。 とても努力して、ここまでの歌手になりました😊

[@garywong1571]

As a musician, it's really exciting for the song arrangement by Ayese , it's not just an animi song , it's a masterpiece itself, full of Japan stuff inside the song, the keyboard sound is floating up there, a clean and melodic bassline, no break in whole song, incredible!

[@akiram-m8r]

映像を止めないでコメントしてくれることが嬉しい！ありがとう

[@darsch99]

ニコニコじゃん！ノリノリじゃん！すっかりYOASOBIのファンじゃん！

[@nr1877]

seriously, i never like a band/musician so much before and now yoasobi is my motivation to work harder so i can attend their concert. just for their concert. hearing their music for the first time back then saved my mental health and i will go see them i promise.

[@Roninmann]

That is so great! I hope you get to see them!

[@LinhNguyen-fw1pw]

This concert was absolutely amazing. I had the privilege of joining after buying the ticket since last December 😂 It was just full of emotions and honestly, the best feeling is screaming the “hey” parts to support YOASOBI on stage 🎉❤

[@Roninmann]

Wow! That must have been so amazing!

[@martianraps9124]

YOASOBI is playing the Head in the Clouds festival in LA in early August ! Already got my wristband mainly to see them

[@hiyuron]

YOASOBIは作品に対するリスペクトがとても良く表現できて新しいパフォーマンスで私達を楽しませてくれるから世界で成功して誇りに思います。ちなみに推しの子の最新の近況はヤバいですね。

[@chico5580]

この方最初は反応イマイチだったのに、英語版からライブまで段々とハマっていってるのが面白い😊

[@JayDeeMC]

The venue for this concert is Saitama Super Arena, which is the 3rd largest indoor arena in the world. The capacity is 36,500. I can imagine there were a lot of people there! I've been outside this building, and it's huge. I was actually there last month at a nearby shopping mall.

[@J.Inkwell_art]

Their concerts are sooooo extra!! I LOVE IT 💕💕

[@関龍一-b1m]

見てるだけで笑顔になっちゃうよねぇ❤

[@じゃん-x4r]

yoasobiがこの時の事を話していましたが、お客さんの歓声と熱気で会場が揺れて、プラグが抜けてしまうアクシデントもあったそうです。 この映像からも熱気は伝わりますが、実際の会場は想像以上のものみたいです。

[@rpgchibidragon]

Yoasobi was the second group that I watched their concert after AAA. Unfortunately AAA disbanded so I'm thankful for Yoasobi that I can watch something within Japan concert again

[@darkmode4290]

What's even more amazing is how insane her breathing control as if she is lip syncing whe is not because its all her on the mic and its mind blowing!

[@yoganthropus7586]

I remember when Yoasobi having live show in Indonesia, they're singing opening song from Gundam: witch from mercury

[@Lythrum1127]

be honest I cried for this

[@marikothompson8490]

I am very happy that you have watched the anime "Oshi no ko" and studied its background and even made the 3rd reaction video! I am so glad the pro musician like you admire this song. It is full of techniques and never bores us. I have listened to it maby hundreds of times so far😂

[@Roninmann]

You can watch my entire reaction to Oshi No Ko season 1 right here! 😆: kzbin.info/aero/PLMsrfQ9k__5Eu9C2fdWFkVgk7ZPAypSsR

[@vonnie624]

Fly to Japan for a week is like a very common thing for us in asia. And most of people go to Japan every year.

[@JozantoSA]

Visiting Japan is already on my bucket list. But attending a Yoasobi concert, now that's a lifetime goal

[@Roninmann]

I haven't been there since I was a kid, so I'm sure a lot has changed. So many bands I want to see there.

[@christopherpage2622]

Hundred percent agree and if wagakki band had a tour around the same time I'd watch them too lol

[@ettoremusic]

YEAH BRO EXACTLY

[@BGwControlStop]

You'd never get in , Attending concerts to popular Acts is nigh impossible they get sold out so quickly and often involve fan lotteries. You best bet is to attend a concert in a smaller city (if its on the schedule) but good luck getting a ticket in Tokyo or Osaka.

[@TNT-Thin]

They're performing here in Los Angeles! I'm totally going to see them!

[@icollect1003]

観客は彼らのベストパフォーマンスを引き出す為に全力を尽くします

[@JapaneseWithHaruka]

imagine how good him reacting to internet yamero would be dude

[@月光の調べ]

コンサートは、鑑賞。 ライブは、参戦！ って感じかな😊

[@memotalia]

先日のHITC in LA のアイドルも盛り上がってたね！

[@00FG00]

love that party vibe

[@Roninmann]

🥳

[@conabot]

The instant energy when she starts with the vocals.. man I wanna see them live so bad!

[@GoBay2Say]

I was there! Yes, I was jumping, shouting and clapping hands in arena area. They also did Gundam song. You should come to Japan!

[@Roninmann]

I haven't been to Japan in so long. I have family there, so maybe some day.

[@GeeOctz97]

This is an officially edited version of the performance. If you watched the live stream version, (official one. The VOD is time-limited but I think it's still available. The rip of the entire concert was uploaded to youtube but I think it's nuked) the audience's screams and shouts, the "oi oi" parts, everytime the word "idol" was sung the whole audience also screamed the word, the cheers when the confetti fell, you could hear them much clearer even behind the music and the vocal. You could feel the live atmosphere much better in the stream version. This is, in my opinion, one of the best songs ever to watch live. Imagine shouting the "oi oi" and waving your light sticks on beat at the same time with 19000 other people in the arena, I'd pass out from hype lol

[@Roninmann]

OMG I don’t think I could handle so much hype! I’d want all the glow sticks and merch.

[@ymui-ob7jd]

ありがとう✨

[@naomikirisaki]

I love how a fictional idol death became life again by this girl. AI no 1 idol

[@kimi090227]

I'd taken part in this live and enjoyed a feeling of unity in the artist and an audience.

[@Roninmann]

Wow! I bet that will be a great memory to have for the rest of your life 😊

[@寿限無-q2p]

Thank you for uploading. Recent anime music is very closely related to VocaloP and vocalo's Utaite. Such as this. Ado : (One-piece film red insert songs vocalist. vocalo's Utaite) Yoasobi : (Oshinoko OP ”IDOL” vocalist. Ayase vocaloP and Ikura utaite) Tatsuya Kitani : (Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd season OP "Aono Sumika" lyrics, composition, vocalist. Vocalo P） Karasu Yasabo, (Oshinoko Vol3 character songs, lyrics, composition. Vocalo P) Kenshi Yonezu : (Chainsaw Man OP "KICK BACK" lyrics, composition, vocalist. Vocalo P. Co-arranged by King Gnu and Daiki Tsuneta.) etc.

[@Jixebin]

Ayase does a lot more on stage than just keeping the energy up!

[@虎愛護協会]

正直発狂するほど興奮する

[@クッキー改]

This is the first time I have seen YOASOBI live. It was so wonderful and enjoyable!　　Thanks for the good reaction.　

[@Roninmann]

I’m so jealous! Very happy you got to experience it though!

[@punkumac]

YOASOBI will join LA music event in Aug.

[@ma-jr6dk5bkjy]

Mariaを後ろから読んでみてください。Arima Kanaの『Arima』になります☆ 大きな伏線かも😉？？

[@Kozouakomachan9079]

I've watched this so many time. blown away by how awesom this music track is. 🎶☝🏻🤘🏼👍💖⚡🌟

[@jccrsasaki]

Did you also notice that the bassist is very good and cute?😂

[@brianhall23]

This was epic!

[@YyeYue002]

Oh my god , so amazing 🤩

[@姓江的雙魚座薑絲こうさん]

❤

[@yoganthropus7586]

Like in this year we have a LOT live concert from japanese band, like FLOW, Kana-Boon, Baby Metal, Man with a mission, Radwimps, Asian Kung fu generation, and many more

[@kenseidigital]

私はこの曲のベースが好きです。ikuraと一緒に泣きながら唄っている。

[@kengo7273]

We don't record and just participate in concerts. That's a big difference. 😄

[@TakahashiTakami]

Not to mention phones are illegal at concerts in Japan.

[@Roninmann]

👀 *puts phone away*

[@fuuta0320]

Please also see this Def Tech - My Way / THE FIRST TAKE

[@bedatse1915]

Considering this is the encore section after an entire concert, with Ikura’s voice trashed by Akase crazy composing, this is particularly impressive.

[@DJAYPAZ]

The audience are part of the overall performance. You can pick that up when you are in the audience. A live performance you might have is the "Blessing" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYGuY2aBbM6jjNE

[@shasi0814]

All Japanese, so, "突破する”We do. It's do "Break though"

[@derweeblord]

Despite being considered one of the world breaking songs of 2023 having charted at no. 7 at Billboard Global 200 (highest rank of any Japanese artist so far) and no. 1 on the Global excl. US, "Idol" did not make any significant impact on the US singles charts or in any European singles charts, which is unfortunate. It was Yoasobi's really first international breakthrough though, having charted outside of Japan in South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam for the first time. In November, the duo will open for Coldplay on their two Japan shows at Tokyo Dome as part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour. Before that, Yoasobi will perform the USA for the first time in Pasadena, CA in August.

[@kreidas123]

I wonder if for some reason the US music scene has more favoritism towards Korean Idols versus Japanese Idols..., even though Korean Idols are clearly more "fake" and "manufactured".

[@derweeblord]

@@kreidas123 I can't tell if Korean or Japanese idols are more fake. I mean, Korean idol groups are emerging like mushrooms lately but in Japan, we have idol groups casted by an agency like Johnny & Associates which are all outselling other artists and getting one no. 1 album after another in Japan. The only difference between Korean and Japanese idols is that Korean idol groups are successful on global base while Japanese idols are only successful on the domestic market. Japanese music nowadays gets international recognition when being featured in an anime or worldwide successful video games (the latter is not always the case due to some companies licensing Western music for localized versions of videogames, for example Final Fantasy XIII). Yoasobi are not an idol group which is why I was surprised that the song went through the roof internationally. But it was not enough to enter any Western charts while Kenshi Yonezu was able to hit at least no. 100 in Canadian Billboard charts with his song "Kick Back" (the Chainsaw Man" OP). Don't get me wrong, I really like this song as well (especially his voice) but "Idol" was on a whole other level which is why I was kinda devastated to see that it did not make any impact, despite being self-written and well-written, fusing different kind of music into a really amazing song. I mean, what do Japanese artists need to do to get the oversea recognition they deserve? At least, the will open for Coldplay as part of the Music of the Spheres tour at Tokyo Dome on November 6 and 7.

[@kreidas123]

@@derweeblord I do agree that in terms of hitting the international markets, the KIdol industry definitely does it better than the JIdol ones, and tbh I think it's because there is a literal "fear" from the JIdol industry to even entering the international market in the first place. And, with the success of Japanese music from TRL to Chage and Aska of olden times to YOASOBI to Kenshi Yonezu, I don't get what that fear is... it's almost if the Japanese music industry is literally afraid to venture too much internationally, and wants to keep things domestic. It should not be a surprise when Japanese bands make it big, but they get surprised anyways. The Japanese "fear" gave the Korean music industry (via PSY and certain Kidol boy bands) to take advantage of that international market. But because there is no "competition" from Japan and other Asian countries, the KIdol industry can literally throw out crap and the international audience will think it's gold. Which is truly unfortunate. I think the first and most important thing for the Japanese music industry is to accept that they're competing in a Global market, and that they have a lot of catching up to do. More importantly, they really have to improve their marketing of their songs, from both a visual and digital direction, and realize that they cannot rely solely on animes and the domestic market. Heck, let them "copy" the Korean strategy!

[@metamon2704]

@@kreidas123 Korean idols make western music with a Korean twist, many of the Korean songs are actually written by westerners.

[@kreidas123]

@@metamon2704 I consider that to be a gross demerit.

[@柴田薫-o2o]

AYASE , He is making music from ordinary people's novels.

[@BGwControlStop]

You mentioned the vocals sound like a studio track, How often do you thing are studio vocals mixed in post production when publishing the "Live Version" after the event. If you are actually attending live your not likely to pick up the imperfections as if you were to listen to the "Live Recording". I understand theres technology these days to assist vocalists who perform live with pre-recorded vocals to put less stress in live performance.

[@Roninmann]

I meant this as a compliment. She sang it perfectly like a studio recording.

[@kyunn-f4o]

Hello, I'm Japanese. The reaction of this audience is unique to Japanese idol concerts. I will never sing or shoot songs together. Listen to the singer's singing voice and create a sense of unity in this way.

[@kawayuki0614]

is Aidoru not Aidaro

[@大槻准永]

"What is the name of the BGM that is playing? It's a wonderful song."

[@Roninmann]

Hello! The BGM is linked in my video description under the "Outro".

[@きよきよ-e8t]

Please give your reaction to YOASOBI 「群青」（Gunjyo）＾＾♪

[@voxamp9557]

Musician's reaction to the world's No.1 song group? It would be best if you were the musician who is reacted to by many fans like Yoasobi.

[@skullz8946]

Trace that Dream is what started my Ayase/YOASOBI journey, listened to them through bang dream!!! GBP, yoasobi have around 5 or 6 songs with the various bands in the game. Here is a link to the First online live performance, it is the opening song for the event. Enjoy - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGqol6eYf6qKj5o

[@itachibori3]

「祝福」もリアクションして。

[@santtumoilanen3065]

What does it mean to be musician`? I play guitar and even recorded one song in studio... Am i musician from what country am i even

[@Roninmann]

Yes.

[@おいちゃん-w5y]

たまたまKZbinで、拝見させてもらいました。 同じ日本人が、アメリカ人に評価されて、嬉しいです😊 オタク文化の日本ですが、それも、海外に受けておりますから、日本の誇りですね。 もしかしたら、日本は、異世界かも、知れませんね😂 2011年3月11日 今でも、忘れない。 アメリカ「友達作戦」助けてくれて、ありがとうございます😊

[@ルオカ-h5m]

旦那、祝福もアップされましたよ。早速、リアクションお願いします。😊

[@Roninmann]

🫶

[@cutekobayashi]

酸欠死にそうだ。

[@akodohoturi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppyqZXR6p892d8U for full concert

[@FriedUncleAi]

American Musician what u play? have a band?

[@Roninmann]

Guitar is my main instrument for 24 years, but I produce my own music as well.

[@tomo_honeyyy1054]

鈴木愛理（Airi Suzuki）と手越祐也（Yuya Tegoshi）が歌った『アイドル』も聞いてみて欲しい

[@西森寛]

この歌は、今日も嘘を付くの。と、マスコミや音楽そのものを否定する。紅白は、200億横領しても平気な世界。間抜け過ぎる。

[@Sleepdotgg]

milking it real dry

[@Ewang2727]

?

[@フルーツぶどう-h8q]

世界はJPOPとか言う軽い言葉でジャンル分けして居ますが、日本のライブ会場、スーパアリーナは全国に数多く有り、経済規模は世界1～2番です。だから軽くJPOPとか言って欲しくない。世界中から演奏家が日本に来て生活出来るのです。

[@NSYXAV1ER]

jpop is the most correct to describe the unique genre from japan. also, japan gov set a high difficult entrance to live in japan. many people wanna move to japan but not able to complete the rules 10 years long

[@komugi_555]

J-POPって日本で作られたポピュラーミュージックって意味だぞ。単なる枠組みに軽いも何もないわ。ｲﾀすぎ笑

[@フルーツぶどう-h8q]

@@komugi_555物知り顔に居たいとか言うオタクの感性！

[@ジャスティス正義-k9d]

気付かなかったけど本当そうですね。日本のライブ会場の観客は、盛り上げ上手で、掛け声も一体感があり、観客同士の節度もあり、ミュージシャンに対するリスペクトもある。おまけに日本の楽器は、アコースティック、電子デジタル、クラシックまで世界一の品質で、世界中の演奏家・音楽家に愛されている。もはやJPOPというよりJMUSICですね

[@komugi_555]

@@フルーツぶどう-h8q 一般常識知らなくて恥ずかしいのはわかるけど露骨に話そらすなよ笑

[@animedraws8428]

i love all of yaosobi's song except idol idk why it makes me cringe