BABYMETAL 'Karate' REACTION | LIVE FROM DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2016 | JW Reactions 2020

[@baumi-metal9123]

Well, NO one cares bout the weather when the Queen sings. She just makes you forget about that. I got goosbumps just because she took her earphones off to hear the fans voices. Suzuka rules forever.

[@Grington300]

Good reaction. Babymetal's history with Download is interesting. In 2015 the organiser said they were a gimmick and they would never play there - he was apparently surprised to see them wandering around in their costumes backstage. DragonForce had smuggled them in and invited them on stage during their own set. Move forward to 2016 and here they are playing the main stage. Their set was delayed for 40 minutes by the rain while the equipment was covered and the stage was swept (there is a photo of their producer out there with a broom) and when they played the rain was described as 'biblical'. There is an interview of another band (may have been Korn?) looking very wet saying they had just been standing out in the rain to see Babymetal and that it was so worth doing. I don't think they played 2017, but they were back again in 2018. There is a video from that on the official Babymetal channel for 'Distortion'. 'Karate' was the main single from the second album, so you may have heard it in passing on the radio or somewhere. It is a song about getting up when you've been knocked down and everything seems too hard, fighting on against adversity and they used karate to illustrate this as it is a Japanese martial art with no backward moves.

[@geiseric222]

Grington300 300 they seem to alternate years as they didn’t play in 2019 but where scheduled for 2020 before it was cancelled

[@Grington300]

@@geiseric222 Maybe, or maybe it just depends what other tour dates or other stuff etc they have going on.

[@0okamino]

Koba definitely had a sweeping success with BabyMetal that day. :D

[@p_e_t_e]

ba dum bum pshhh!

[@steffenjachnow8176]

Would you believe me if I tell you that their producer himself, at the time already a producer of a million-dollar cash cow, swept the water from that stage right before the gig? There is a photo of that moment. One of the absolute fan treasures!

[@jakemuller8626]

that's what a real producer does, taking care of his "product" \m/

[@helsiclife]

It's always funny to see those 'mean looking metalheads' jumping and smiling in the crowd. That's what Babymetal is all about, having fun!

[@CypherReacts]

Hell yeah! Totally agree haha

[@aperson806]

The first Babymetal song/performance I ever heard, and it instantly made me a fan. Yeah, the audio quality isn't the best, but Su's incredible voice still comes through, and it's still better than the BBC broadcast of their Glastonbury set last year; whoever was responsible for that really messed up.

[@road-runner]

Nice one Thanks! Awful weather? Yeah, that is known as "drownload" festival hahaha... I've read somewhere about Koba mopping up the stage before the show started. Totally agree about Su's incredible vocals, but I'm not being impartial about that :) Stay safe!

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

There's a meme of that incident where Koba (the producer for BM) wanted to cancel because the stage was dangerous and was told by Yui to "mop. that. shit. up!". It is hilarious! livedoor.blogimg.jp/pmetal/imgs/e/3/e362b4e3-s.jpg

[@icebalm]

"Even if tears spill from our eyes, we will face it! Single mindedly, seiya soiya, we will fight on. With our fists more, with our hearts more, while keening all our skills. Still more, seiya soiya, we will fight on, even if our spirits are broken and we can no longer stand." Hi Jamie! Good reaction! "KARATE" is the song that really got me into the band. I had known about them for about a year beforehand but dismissed them as a gimmick. When I saw this video and Su-Metal (lead singer) steps forward and sings her first lines, that was it, I was a converted fan. It's one of my absolute favorite songs in the world and the message is so inspiring. Fight on in the face of adversity, never give up, push through and work together. Their music video for KARATE is actually one of their better ones, no need for a reaction but you should check it out also.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

18 years old? Suzuka Nakamoto was a professional already when Babymetal was created for her at 12 years old. But i think she genuinely loves to sing. She never looked nervous even at 8 years old. She already did Budokan and Sonisphere at 16.

[@0okamino]

Don't forget Tokyo Dome. Not just playing Budokan and Tokyo Dome, for that matter, but playing completely sold out shows two nights in a row at both venues. Before even being 20 years old? That's insane goals.

[@noahbrewer2476]

I’m an extremely harsh critic of metal and music in general, and I love this band to death. Bought their entire discography today.

[@LouieGrandie]

very good job but the official video is a stunning work of art. It is one of the few songs where the official video is just so much better. The other being "Iine" which is totally insane.

[@kevinhiggins7838]

Yeah... iine official is so good. I prefer the megitsune official to live too actually.

[@wildething7923]

@@kevinhiggins7838 Definitely agree about Megitsune music video.

[@hatashin3322]

ありがとう！🍅

[@CypherReacts]

いいえ、結構です！途中でより多くのビデオ!!明日はバンドメイド！

[@stevebiko7125]

Jamie Wilson _2K_ ....sounds like a new video game ;-) Congratulations man!! I agree about the audio quality on this one (you should definitely check out the official music video as well) but their performance was great. I'm absolutely a fan of the big production seen at their concerts with all the pyro, lighting effects, and stage props. It's like a complete package and It really adds to the experience. However, I also really appreciate these festival shows that are stripped down and more raw because it shows their true talent and that they don't depend on that extra stuff to be able to entertain. All you need for a rockin' BABYMETAL show is the girls, the band, and a crowd. \v/

[@MacTaipan]

That final line of the vocals still amazes me after three years. You should watch the official music video of this song as well, it's a great video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faenZHZ-dplrpqM

[@charleslatora5750]

Yes

[@sanketsu25]

Well still better than audio quality at Glastonbury festival...

[@CypherReacts]

Oh god, is it really that bad?

[@glenkelley6799]

@@CypherReacts Yes, mics' not working, channels lost for bits, really bad.

[@riskyanitha3050]

And the crowds too 🤤

[@Emilejg]

Glastonbury is something one wants to forget.....they didn't deserve BABYMETAL z🐺

[@Slytherkins]

They are amazeballs live, but the official music video for this song is actually really kickass.

[@puffdadico6063]

Over 2K!! Congrats to you 🔥 🔥

[@jamesmcclung153]

You're doing a good job! lol

[@rugan0723]

Good job! Enjoyed the content.

[@CypherReacts]

Thank you so much!! Next video out tomorrow!

[@stephanvredeveldt9969]

Congrats on the 2000 subs! Keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching your videos! Take care and keep on rocking!

[@CypherReacts]

Thank you so much dude!! More on the way!! We ain’t stopping!!

[@tonygriffin_]

YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB! Nice to see you passed 2100 subscribers on the weekend and I'm sure you'll reach 3000 soon - reacting to Babymetal (and a bit of Band-Maid) will do that! The festival was called Drownload that year due to there being even more reain than usual. The sound here is very good compared to the Glastonbury videos - best avoided altogether, frankly. Great choice of song (even though there were no lights what with it being daytime and all) as I love Su's voice on that one high, long note between 7:15 and 7: 25. I'd have to recommend another great daylight performance which is Ijime, Dame, Zettai (IDZ) at Sonisphere 2014, their first UK appearance in front of 65,000 Metal heads waiting to see Metallica - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCQkJaYm8mlj6c . Loving all your reactions and I know you'll have lots more for us to watch so stay safe and keep on reacting, man. Kitsune up!

[@JediDoughBoy]

You should do the official version. It’s total badass.🤟

[@yonathanpradoramos6849]

Nice reaction, more BABYMETAL 🦊🤘

[@CypherReacts]

Don’t you worry! Just make sure you’re subscribed!!

[@riokun2240]

Thank u for react Babymetal i wait more reaction for babymetal :) have a nice day to u

[@scolenso]

Jamie, as other have mentioned, I hope you are willing to do link and sync's. The best performances are outside of KZbin (BABYMETAL releases a lot of DVD's and Blu-rays of their concerts but they are very good about removing any footage from KZbin). Let us know if you are interested and we can provide a link to fan-maintained document with the links to best footage of each song. Keep up the great work!

[@ThefattestCatOnMars]

Please don’t force yourself to be so positive just because you know you’re growing more subscribers, likes, and comments from reacting to them. Please react honestly, it’s much more appreciated. I’d love to hear more honest commentary other then just talking about the stage.

[@CypherReacts]

I can attempt to find out more on a performance! I genuinely love the music but I can dive deeper if that’s what you guys would like! Thank you!

[@Jordan-Ramses]

@@CypherReacts - I don't think that's what they're saying. I think they're ummm... saying they want a more honest reaction.

[@CypherReacts]

That’s fair enough, I have had criticism for rambling on too much so I’m still trying to find out the right amount

[@johnrotuno1077]

@@CypherReacts Be yourself, Jamie.

[@shure81]

@@johnrotuno1077 I agree. React how you want to, man. It's your channel!

[@cic5]

Great reaction man keep'em coming!

[@CypherReacts]

More coming soon!!

[@baumi-metal9123]

Wanna have some fun? Try this from 2012. Song for Suzukas graduation (Yui and Moa are in there too) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYSUamOBlK1pb7M - even back then, what a beautiful song!

[@markyg236]

Can you imagine being Yui or Moa at this show, at 13? 14? years old in front of this many people. Mind blowing!

[@andrewcanuck6417]

Thanks for the background on the Download festival. You mentioned on your Road to Resistance review that BM gets bad comments from a lot of the Metal community. What's your take on that?

[@CypherReacts]

It’s an interesting look on it, I have seen that a lot of people will not take babymetal serious because they are young girls, like, hearing the heavy riffs and rapid kicks them you hear the high pitched voices and people think... that’s not metal, that shouldn’t be a thing, that’s something I’ve noticed but don’t agree with

[@Emilejg]

Jimmy you're doing a good job I love your content.......You should react to the official music video studio of KARATE 🐺

[@noemysilvatumaztumaz6876]

❤❤ babymetal

[@CypherReacts]

Hell yeah!! Got more on the way!

[@glenkelley6799]

Good reaction and nice choice of artists. Diversity in music is it's greatest strength so keep on looking for new and unusual bands. My current bias is Japanese music, it's so much better than what we get in the US. I pretty much gave up on rock about 30 years ago, but Band-Maid and Babymetal revived that and now I don't have enough time each day to listen to all that's available from Japan, it's just crazy how good their music is and how talented their musicians are. Keep exploring, it's worth it.

[@CypherReacts]

Thank you very much glen! I can definitely agree! The music they have there is so good!! It’s on a level of its own! Got more on the way so make sure to subscribe!!

[@glenkelley6799]

@@CypherReacts subbed a while back

[@CypherReacts]

glen kelley you are the legend my dude!

[@Zedem0n]

You're doing a good job Jamie, one thing though : when the Queen talks, you're not allowed to talk over her. You wouldn't talk over the Queen of England would you ? Well you don't talk over the Queen of Metal either ! :D. Haha jk tho

[@CypherReacts]

Hahaha I see what you mean, but I’d definitely talk over the queen of England hahhaa can’t stand the royals

[@Zedem0n]

@@CypherReacts Fair enough, I am from Belgium so I know a thing about royalty aswell LUL

[@elvismcgentrix5275]

Has anyone talked to you yet about link and synch? You are going to start getting into some BABYMETAL videos that Amuse will hit you with copyright claims if you have them on KZbin. You should look into how Link and Synch is done so you don't lose your channel, but you can continue putting out content. BABYMETAL fans are used to it so don't worry about the fans. Keep up the reactions, they have been fun. BABYMETAL is fun personified.

[@glenkelley6799]

I'd recommend ?reactor hub", I've been seeing that way a lot more and it works for those that only view using a smartphone as both the commentary and the music video are in separate screens on the same page and the MV will start automatically when the reactor wants.

[@KDTGrave]

Check *Karate official versión*

[@jakemuller8626]

Is nice to be in the Fox Hole \m/

[@simonhill4021]

RIP Ko-Kami - Fujioka Mikio

[@martinmetal7481]

Fancy playing main stage at 17 they played main stage at Sonisphere 2014 2 years earlier and if you went to Download 2018 you missed them . They may not have all the extra stages ect but still they where most talked about band . Here is an interview with Korn who had stood waiting to see them . kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33XZ56Ka7R1ra8

[@dexstarr9220]

Your doing a good job👍

[@johnrotuno1077]

You're doing a good job lolol. I'm not a content maker so i can't relate to how it might effect you when you all of a sudden have all of these new eye's on you. Simply enjoy the Babymetal and the rest will take care of itself. You have a LONG way to go with this band. SO much fun music!

[@29_jonn]

Jamie, you're doing a good job. Good content.

[@CypherReacts]

thank you so much my dude!! Growing slowly but surely

[@GorillaGorilla]

Enjoying the Babymetal reactions..great job. Just out of curiosity what area of Scotland you from? My dad was from Greenock.

[@CypherReacts]

thank you so much dude, I'm from the kingdom of fife my G haha

[@Jed-qi8wo]

My wife's family is from Girvan.

[@petercotterill5105]

Downpour Festival

[@CypherReacts]

You have no idea! Hahaha it was a nightmare!!

[@modemsymphony9387]

The audio on this one doesn’t do the song justice. You should watch the official video. Also since you were there at the time, you should check out Babymetal - Distortion (Live at Download 2018). Also if you want something besides Babymetal, I’d like to see your reaction to Devin Townsend - Kingdom (live on EMGtv).

[@user-ng2hb5bb8k]

night night burn babymetal　←　(*’ω’ﾉﾉﾞ☆ﾊﾟﾁﾊﾟﾁ　No 1

[@setjet_]

5:42Do you perceive？ She removes ear monitor.

[@pochiko-nu8gz]

please reaction 2019BABYMETAL 3rd alubum

[@BradHominem]

The sound is just murky in this one. Though the girls were still awesome, open-air performances are just a crapshoot really. People tend to really like the official music video for Karate (and the studio sound really does the song justice). Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@zenithtb]

Jamie: You're doing a Good Job. I love your [BABYMETAL] content! But also other commenter was right - a little too much taking about the stage instead of the group :P

[@anwarmuzaki7196]

Please react to babymetal - no rain no rainbow

[@iceventura5903]

Mate better see the official MV for this song. As well as "Iine", "Doki Doki Morning" and "Megitsune". Hope these are next :))

[@asteria8100]

Can someone tell me if they ever replaced Yui? Or Moa only is doing the screams now...their official members are Su and Moa according to wiki

[@LouieGrandie]

They have three girls called The Avengers who serve as backup and one girl each show joins Su and Moa. However in a recent performance of Road of Resistance all five girls were on stage and it was STUNNING

[@BradHominem]

They have dancers that rotate through the role but don't sing. It's a whole thing... A number of songs have been cut from the set since Yui left.

[@asteria8100]

Thank you for the informations. I have known Babymetal since like 2014 coz my little brother used to watch them but I didn't quite follow them up because my brother was away some other place....this virus thingy was keeping me stuck on KZbin and i suddenly remembered them the other night so I rewatch some of their vids and only learned that Yui left I'm the type to feel very attached to some things and I couldn't get over her leave.... I'm not implying the avenger girls are not good but if Yui was in my heart

[@rickwagner-]

They announced at their first concert of 2019 at Yokohama Arena on June 28th, that a dancing support role would be rotating between three new "Avengers". This is a non-singing role. They are Riho Sayashi (former Morning Musume), Kano Fujihira (current Sakura Gakuin, about to graduate), and Momoko Okazaki (a Sakura Gakuin graduate).

[@LouieGrandie]

EeZed Tee enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6bMmaiOqrGMhbc

[@pochiko-nu8gz]

amazing the staje is wet win yourself song japanese people try not to understand whene listening to foreign songs and enjoy

[@patrickwood7048]

The official video is better. Check it out.

[@crisspetersen5506]

Check out "Catch Me If You Can", Babymetal (live please)! This is awesome man!

[@Slytherkins]

Just subscribed. I will give you all the views and likes you want if you keep covering Babymetal.

[@gluntdaniel]

What happened with the road of resistance reaction?

[@CypherReacts]

KZbin blocked it... I really want to bring it back but youtube want me to remove 16 mins of the video to make it available, I don’t know what to do 😭😭

[@LouieGrandie]

Jamie Wilson WTF! That was an epic react.

[@CypherReacts]

You can thank youtube for that...

[@yoguMOMOchi]

You need react to: Broken by the scream - Ki ra i Passcode - Miss unlimited Not secured, loose ends - Odd eye Pls 🤘🏻

[@maximushaughton2404]

You think you've heard this before ? Well you may have and seen Babymetal live, Download 2018, infact the 2018 ver is on youtube. They were on after Asking Alexandria, who you saw and were near the front for. They came on to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJWZn5aJmMaqb9E

[@honorarythamesman5732]

I'll be brief - 'The One' and maybe Syncopation if you'd be so kind!

[@hoho207]

liking the content. I'm a new subscriber within the last week. Please check out drop's 空はニューデイズ or kowashite ( こわして ). I think you will like it. the guitar in their songs..

[@Kamisamatl]

React to the unfinished Akatsuki, you will cry biotch

[@CypherReacts]

I might just have to!

[@alleyviper277]

I get a lot of shit for this, but I think this is one of their weaker songs. This version made it better though. I was not impressed with the song when it came out though. My favorite is their old school ones, specifically Iine (and no it's not Line: iine. But when you capitalize and i in this font people think it's an L).

[@CypherReacts]

I can definitely understand whatcha mean!! I wouldn’t say that this one was my favourite to be honest!

[@dread_kaathulhu4903]

How do I send you a private message? Hit me up on DM.

[@CypherReacts]

go to my instagram dude, best place @jamiefromaod

[@riokun2240]

Thank u for react Babymetal i wait more reaction for babymetal :) have a nice day to u