BABYMETAL - メギツネ - MEGITSUNE (OFFICIAL) Reaction

[@jakemuller8626]

_Sore!_ 🦊🤘🔥 Glad to see you're back with this suggestion, they were quite young in this one but wait to see Doki Doki Morning or Iine!!, you can enjoy this song with the live sound of the Kami Band at Budokan 2014 or Budokan 2021 with the new formation. Always glad for the shout-out my kitsune brothers.❤ Fans were enjoying and having so much fun watching this live every night at Sabaton's Europe Tour and later at Asian and Australian Tour, and The Babyklok Tour in the US, they also got another Europe headline tour this month, you don't wanna miss the chance to see them live and performing this song like they did recently in all these concerts, we always love the shanenigans when performing live between the girls in the middle section after the breakdown. This was released in 2013 when having around 13/14 (Yui and MoaMetal )and 15 yo (SuMetal, the lead singer), so is one of their early hits and is full of japanese elements, like the "shamizen", a japanese traditional instrument, and is a party festival song (matsuri). "Sore" "seiya" and "soya" are typical shouts among Japanese festival and it works like a "c'mon!" or "let's go" for them. During the breakdown you can hear another typical japanese folk song called "Sakura Sakura" and they're doing a traditional Japanese dance. In summary, song is about female empowerment and if you follow the lyrics you'll see about it, "Megitsune" means female fox (vixen) and they talk about women acting with a smile in their face while crying inside, just to fit in society or what is expected from them, when they're kind to you they're not trying to make falling in love with them, they're just being their own way, and men tend to confuse and think they're cheating or deceiving like the mythological fox. "Megitsune" used to be a peyorative term in Japanese culture, pretty much just like around the world, but BM is using this as a way to empower women despite the meaning itself. When SuMetal is pulling out the "tanto" she's saying "maidens shouldn't be underestimated", that refers to a japanese mob film about some boss mafia daughter before attacking someone. During live performance she does something different and looks really cool doing it. Megitsune is a quintessential BM song and among top ranking songs by fans, SuMetal said she didn't mastered yet, that's why she used to sound check with this song before live concerts. The origin of the "fox sign" is really long to explained but here's a short summary: The Fox God (Kitsune Sama) is the Metal God who sent these girls (and Kami Band after to help them with the metal sound) to unify the world and set them free from Jpop slavery. The kitsune sign came out by accident around the time they created the group by the girls when trying to imitate the typical metal horn sign they noticed it was similar when doing fox shadow shape, they implemented this as part of the lore, imagery, theme and live concerts, the lore is huge so take your time and keep digging and riding the Foxhole 🦊🤘 Btw they praised for real and made a ritual to the Fox God for this song to be a hit and successful, and thanks to the Fox God this is one of their major hits and favorite BM fan songs. -NotACult- 👀 This is a song with the arrangements by YuppeMetal, he took inspiration from "Memphis May Fire - The Sinner" for the drum section, another song that i recommend you for your own time if you want. Next suggestion: - Ijime, Dame, Zettai live at Sonisphere Festival 2014. See you next time. 🦊🤘🔥

[@yunametal344]

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[@Grington300]

Good reaction. 'Megitsune' is a big favourite, often coming top in fan polls and it is the song they have played live more times than any other. It is also arguably the song that showcases better than most what BABYMETAL are about and one that truly reflects their Japanese culture the best starting with the traditional instruments (shamisen or koto, you decide which) in the intro and the lyrics about women being compared to foxes (kitsune - which also explains all the fox masks in the video) which, in Japanese mythology, are able to shape shift and take human form in order to deceive. It is also a bit of a push back against the traditional female role in Japanese society I think - or maybe it is - whilst also praising and celebrating the women who have played that role over the years for their strength. They are saying that women wearing their make up and hiding their true feelings ("crying at heart, smiling at face") are not trying to deceive anybody, they are simply trying to please everybody - so they are not kitsune (foxes), they are megitsune (female foxes or vixens) - and they are strong. The melody used in the breakdown with the pig squeals in the middle of the song (they also use it as the intro when they play it live) is from the very well known Japanese folk song called 'Sakura Sakura' (Cherry Blossoms). When Su pulled out the tanto (short blade) from her microphone she said "Otome wa ... nametara ikan zeyo." (Maidens ... shouldn't be underestimated). The last part of this is a famous quote from a Japanese gangster movie said by the daughter of a gang boss. Much of the video was shot on location at the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo. This has become a place of pilgrimage for BABYMETAL fans visiting Tokyo. The guys at the back waving the traditional instruments about were dancers with the lady who did the fan dance's troupe.

[@RamboVet]

There is existence before Babymetal, and then there is life after experiencing Babymetal. 🎶🦊🤘

[@rickwagner-]

💀 ⚡ 💕 / 🦊 ⛩ [MOA] SU-METAL will slash you. Really. [YUI] Yeah. [SU] (laughs) (Megitsune video commentary from the BABYMETAL members) Su was 15. Yui and Moa were 13, almost 14 when this video was released in early June of 2013. Even though they were wearing white robes, that wasn't the Kami Band that they have for the live concerts. The performers pretending to play the traditional Japanese instruments in this video are dancers with the Movement Design group. Chidori Yakumo is their director. She is the woman performing the fan dance during the breakdown. Megitsune is my jam. Still my favorite BABYMETAL song, video and choreography. It's definitely quintessential BABYMETAL and one of their most Japanese songs. They've performed it more than any other song, and it usually comes in at, or near the top of fan polls for favorite BABYMETAL song. BABYMETAL's producer Koba sent this song back to the song arranger Yuyoyuppe dozens of times before he was happy with the final result. BTW, there are no silent "e" sounds at the end of Japanese words. Megitsune has all four syllables pronounced. "meh-gee-tsoo-neh". The "ts" is pronounced like the end of the word "hats". Those are kitsune (fox) masks, not wolves. The song title literally means "female fox".

[@kc28kenneth]

This is the song that got me hooked on Babymetal early last year. I proceeded to buy all their studio albums, some live albums and DVDs, and travelled from Malta to Munich that same year to watch them live. There's no experience like Babymetal. I'm 53. 🤘🦊🤘

[@suliwa670]

Hah! I'm 56! 😅

[@Psyggie]

Nice! I'm 47, discovered them at the end of 2022, and my wife and I got to see them twice in Texas .. they are such a cool unique experience!

[@charleslatora5750]

I'm 69. 70 in Nov. Been headbanging since the beginning. I was about 64 or so when my daughter introduced me to Babymetal. Wow! Headbanger. from the 1997 concert. I was smiling so much my face hurt. This is what I discovered you too. And from here I went on to Band-Maid Lovebites and so many other great all female Japanese rock n metal bands that shred and play better than almost every male group in the states or Europe.

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍👍A must see BABYMETAL MV. A fan favorite and I believe the most performed song live. 🦊🦊🦊 🖖❤liv

[@METALSKINMETAL]

best song?.... the one you listen to at the time. BABYMETAL FOREVER 🤘🤘🤘

[@scottgarland335]

They are a must see live band. I am blessed to have seen them twice.

[@Slytherkins]

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[@Ganimal83]

Great reaction! This song debuted in 2013 (MV 2014) and has been Babymetal's most-played live song, well over 300 times to date. Megitsune = Female Fox/Vixen (Meh-Get-Soon-Neh), is a traditionally derogatory term to label a female as conniving and deceptive. Babymetal dispels this stigma and double standard by saying girls are asked to hide their tears in public and smile at faces, yet are labeled deceptive. What it means to be an ideal woman is changing with time, and they are not deceptive foxes, but pure-hearted maidens. The spoken part with the Tanto microphone is a quote from a Japanese gangster movie, "Maidens...Are not to be underestimated!". The vibe is like if she quoted Scarface, but a female version. For guides, CrypticMisery's "Everything You Need to Know About Babymetal - Updated" is I think the best, and covers up to 2021, right before Babymetal's hiatus (they returned end of 2022 with 4th album, and resumed live shows in 2023). Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXRlmOurNOcisksi=QGytRmPSAIpzAi5L There is also a recent 2023 interview with Fox 5 New York: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3W1n4NqopKnmZIsi=CaE4ks2DeEkmHcO7 Look forward to more! 🤘🦊

[@InGameTheoryLoL]

Cryptic misery has a good guide on Babymetal, he has a short version and a long version one, it includes interviews in the guide

[@InGameTheoryLoL]

This song or Kingslayer are my first two recommendations introducing someone to Babymetal for the first time to try to hook them in

[@AxeSwipe2011]

Su-metal usually ices her throat after every show and can be seen in photos holding the ice bag against her throat. Megitsune is consistently ranked the best Babymetal song in fan polls and is their most performed song live. It is just that good!

[@ozsctgeo2679]

For background info check out Everything You Need To Know About BABYMETAL - A BABYMETAL Guide (UPDATED) by Cryptic Misery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXRlmOurNOcisk This will give you most of the history up to 2021 when they went on hiatus until their comeback in 2023 with a big show in Japan at the start of the year, big show in April to announce Momometal as their new permanent member and the rest of the year spent on various world tour gigs.

[@CribReactions]

Nice thanks for the link 👍

[@idk2545]

When you pronounce Japanese sounds like “Ne” would sound like “Nae” Great reaction goats

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

Proper pronunciation: Megitsune/メギツネ メ-meh, ギ -ghee, ツ -tsu, ネ -neh Meh-ghee-tsu-neh. There is no silent "E" in Japanese.

[@GenTzu]

For a quick 12 min and more up-to-date guide watch Omajination's - A Quick BABYMETAL Guide for the New & Probably Lost Fans 👩🏻‍🏫🦊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZiVlK2anLaWoqM Crypticmisery's updated quide has more details, but only through 2021.

[@jaedo6180]

What a great way to start the morning! Meh git sue neh This is what I like to call classic Babymetal! Glad you went with the MV for this one. Jake won't steer you wrong.👍🤘 Damn, Chico, as soon as you said summoning the Fox god, there was the demon roar!👍 Feel better, boys!🫶

[@CribReactions]

We are back healthy and ready to do a bunch of videos. The 🦊 god showed me some love ❤️ lol

[@jaedo6180]

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[@creveco79]

my favourite song

[@yunametal344]

nice reaction🤘🦊

[@cjkoehler]

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[@user-vs6bh5qy3w]

Malaysia New Song Before Trending 🔥🔥 Steady gang - ( 周星翅Chou xing chi )mv👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤

[@kitkat6407]

🤘🦊♪

[@Filboid2000]

I suggest that, since you know what video you'll be reacting to, look up the lyrics before reacting to the video - if that's something important to you. Just sayin'.

[@CribReactions]

Great suggestion 👍

[@smore94]

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