[BAND-MAID] Akane's birthday stream 2020 pt.1 (ENG sub)

[@Soufriere84]

Thank you for uploading this. I'd missed it. Worth noting… someone already did but I'll give more detail. That bottle of saké Miku brought to the party -- actually a shochu -- is a VERY coveted brand: Mori'izou. That stuff retails for *_¥30,000+_* if you _don't_ win their monthly lottery. (if you _are_ one of the lucky 0.25% who snag a purchase ticket, it's about ¥2800 with-tax; that's less than $30)

[@weilima9316]

Well I guess that’s why Miku is the sake connoisseur of the band.

[@cygnetseven]

Maybe she won it at the horse race.

[@Marcus_C51]

@@weilima9316 ha ha--yes, apparently she is-Miku Miku Miku..thanks so much for uploading this it warms my heart to seen these ladies enjoying themselves! Happy belated Birthday Akane-san!!

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

Akane deserves it all.

[@gregp9851]

Individually they are adorable; together they are irresistible.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

well stated

[@MercurialSilence]

Maximum Kawaii

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@MercurialSilence 💯

[@ronnieguitar99]

Together they put up a wall of sound that would make Phil Spector's face melt.

[@Marcus_C51]

That is such an excellent comment sir-ha ha ha ha!!!!!!! No doubt!

[@michaelmiller3842]

It's so refreshing to see a band in which all of the members truly love and care for each other ! No ego issues, no petty jealousies, just pure friendship ! That's a big reason that I love these young ladies and their fantastic band so much !

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Most J-Girl bands are very close knit...but BAND-MAID and SCANDAL are prime examples of best friends being in a band together.

[@TheDAGULGUL]

Japanese respect right there👌🏽

[@threemonkeysk]

Shows how much they care about each other on or off the road. Nice upload, ta

[@briandavis4916]

Makes me wish i had that many close friends that cared that much about me. When Miku chan showed up you could see the joy on Akane chans face. I'm a 51 year old combat veteran and I got a little teary eyed anyway. Such sweet ladies.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

You could see early on that A-chan was sad that Miku wasn't there. Birthdays are a real big deal in Japan, especially among women.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@ShikataGaNai100 it's an amazing 5 minutes of video and a roller-coaster of emotions for Akane.

[@briandavis4916]

@@ShikataGaNai100 are you Japanese?

[@Marcus_C51]

I hear you Brian--they are like sisters/ best friends. They have incredible chemistry together and obviously care very much for each other. I'm impressed that they've been able stay close after 7 years of gigging and working so hard-a testiment to their friendships. Their laughter is infectious--then Miku shows up with saki--MIsa is happy! (ha ha) too true!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@Marcus_C51 this is true. Some bands can't stay together longer than 7 days .

[@vin-metal5192]

Not only my favorite band, but five of my favorite people. This was a real fun peek into their lives as friends.

[@rockingoutdudetoo5275]

This is what is all about great friends make great music together. Rare band nowadays.

[@markbaker8255]

Right there you have the absolute best rock band in modern history with no egos and showing true love for each other. Rock stars who have their feet planted squarely on the ground. Happy Birthday Akane, we all love you!!!! 🎂🥁🥁😘

[@lordgalahad]

Akane being akane... very jumpy when she gets surprised... 😅

[@phaeron]

Such a beautiful scene that shows an important part of why I (we) love these ladies. It's not just because of their music, but also because all of them are incredibly likeable. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 「 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' 」- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@scottmcgregor562]

I love it. When I see hard metal people that when watching our ladies now have words creeping into their vocabulary like "adorable" "cute" "irresistible" and "sweet". But Band Maid is no ordinary band. They are the most adorable and talented musical badasses in the galaxy.

[@mechanicat23]

I want a live stream of Band Maid & Nemophila goofing around at a gathering right before they both perform.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

@@mechanicat23 There are a few videos of BAND-MAID and SCANDAL together at festivals.

[@Newwaver2007]

Awh this is cool :D I'm glad they all got together

[@ericpetersen6312]

They are so friggen cute! I love that they have this close friendship and can be so goofy together. When on stage they are a powerhouse!

[@billardon514]

Heartwarming stuff!

[@SyntheticSyllables]

Love them ! But when Akane jumps up @3:20 and gongs her head on the ceiling I couldn't help but fall out. I can't get enough of whatever they do! These videos of them in their private moments are just as priceless as the music ones they make. They always seem to make me smile

[@mr_ozzio5095]

Funny how a band thats so tight on stage, completely messes up a simple count down.... very KAWAII🥃🎂

[@silentwood207]

Love these girls. I bet it would be so fun to hang out with them.

[@flp8173]

No one, absolutely no one: Misa: "Sushi cake!"

[@MercurialSilence]

Lol the way she said it too. So random haha

[@ronnieguitar99]

No candles on a sushi cake.

[@mahfoeth]

Well, she seem already drunk 😂😂

[@FlyZeb]

These women are so awesome!! They seemed to have remained true to themselves thru everything and that makes me love them all even more!! Long Live Band Maid !!! 😊

[@ronbo11]

I love how this band is so kick ass, hard as nails in concert, yet they are the sweetest people when they're off stage. Poor Akane hit her head on that low ceiling jumping up and down and that's why I thought the lights went out. Great prank to have Miku surprise her in person like that. As Mr. Miller said a couple of days ago, it is refreshing to see a band who truly love and care for each other like this. Thanks for translating and sharing.

[@MercurialSilence]

I think one of them turned off the lights so they could surprise Akane with a wild Kobato out of nowhere haha

[@sebastianochs7603]

Akane: You said you can't... Miku: Well, I lied!

[@Paul247to]

that was awesome. thank you

[@ontaka5997]

For band members who have been together for nearly 8 years, they are not only on good terms but seem to be very close to each other. Most bands that have lasted so long tend to change band members. Let's hope they get along and stay together for years to come.

[@bryanburton6087]

The future of rock and roll is in the hands of those five ladies right there. And I couldn't be happier about it. Arigatou!

[@davidbicket7201]

That is very true. We need them

[@perrinklumpp4664]

This puts a big smile on my face. Happy Birthday to Akane (a bit late)!

[@xovaqiin4844]

Just watching this video, one would never guess all of the beastly musicianship crammed into that one room.

[@jimmoriarty8235]

Can you believe that the cute and beautiful girls right there are the members of the best band on this planet??? 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for the video sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markbaker8255]

@@panorama4526 name one band putting out the quality of music these girls are producing. That write their own music and lyrics...name one band who are better musicians than the 3 power houses of Kanami, Akane and MISA...or better vocals as Saiki and Miku.

[@bliksemvis]

@@markbaker8255 unlucky morpheus, periphery, cotoba, dabda, devin townsend, gojira, tricot, vivid undress, mono, JYOCHO, 3rd Line Butterfly, wintersun, Coldrain, culenasm, hiromi uehara, dream theater, FLOWER FLOWER, jambinai, jizue, Kinoko Teikoku, persefone, polkadot stingray, tokyo jihen, Soko ni Naru, Té, Toe, Ling Toshite Sigure look band-maid are awesome, probably my favourite out of bands that create 3 to 5 minute long rock songs, kanami is probably my favourite musician in that ballpark, but B-M for sure are excelled or matched by a lot of other musicians in a lot of areas. B-M don't need to be a virtuoso level best musician in each of their respective roles in the band to be a lot of peoples favourite band of all time

[@ryanhardy4830]

You maybe forgot about nemophila,gacharic spin mary's blood,D drive,Trident,My first story,The Oral cigarretes,crossfaith,Bridear,LadyBaby,Roach,One Ok rock,Lovebites,Spyair,maximum the hormone,XAAXAA,Garnidelia,Larc an ciel,baby metal,wagakki band

[@kyles5513]

@@markbaker8255 have you heard the Japanese all female band Lovebites? Gotta say their level of talent is far superior. I love Band Maid, but Lovebites is on another level.

[@markbaker8255]

@@kyles5513 yes I have. Lovebites are metal where Band Maid is hard rock both bands are crazy good, but I cannot for the life of me get into the vocals of Lovebites. Miyako and Midori are incredible guitarists, but Kanami is much more precise and clean IMO. Also I have to give Bass and Drums to MISA and Akane. But then again I'm not a metal fan. I do love thunder vengeance live tho just not her voice 🤷‍♂️

[@charlescoleman9278]

Just when I think I can't be any more in love and wonderfully amazed by these incredible women . . . BAM! This lovely look into their lives! I thank them for sharing this with us. They are adorable inside and out!

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Band Maid Forever!

[@philipcable7518]

I love how they all don't know what to do when they reach zero. How can you not love these wonderful people.

[@bocatampere]

Never get tired watching these streams. These ladys are the REAL THING ❤️🔥🤘

[@JFrancoDrums]

This is why they are the best! Skilled musicians and true friends!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

YEEESSSSS!! I need way more of these! This absolutely made my day today, thank you so much.🙏🏻 And English subtitles as well! Arigato gozaimasu!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

more blessings to come to the band give them good health dear GOD coz the world need this talented ladies to entertain us...

[@charlescoleman9278]

Amen, I second that!

[@patron40silver]

It's like they have no idea who they are. But WE do.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

that humility is another reason we don't just like them, WE LOVE THEM!!!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Ah-chan's reaction to Miku is priceless

[@jimcarmer1685]

That was so cool, these Ladies are so full of surprises. They are one together.. Love and Respect to these Beautiful Ladies❤

[@powbobs]

Saw this live. Thank you for uploading this bit.

[@suguruji9994]

定期的に観に来てますよ。皆仲良くてほっこりするんだよね。

[@Voorhees1022]

So beautiful

[@sneakybawls]

When Akane jumped and the light went out was classic. LOL These girls.... always good for a smile. And always working. Every time you think there's a moment to catch your breath.... nope another single.... another CD.... another bluray.... they prank people and become Band-Maiko.... then they come out with a full Band-Maiko CD.... then Miku debuts a side project, Cluppo.... they never sleep. LOL If only they could have done the Budokan. That would have been so deserving of them. They would have crushed that huge venue. I'm a life long metalhead. But Band-Maid.... is absolutely up there as one of my all-time favorites. Good music is just good music. Even if I can't understand the language. LMAO

[@pistonar]

No matter what happens, that's a band that will stay tight.

[@borntraitor289]

i was JUST searching for a possible upload of this yesterday.. thanks!

[@fifis677]

It's crazy how they all seem so genuine in everything that they do (that I've seen). Herman Li's had them on stream a few times and they were the same way they are her, on stage, interviews; all of it. It seems like they enjoy writing and touring more than anything seeing as they've released an album pretty much an album a year and tour non-stop to support the albums and are still so genuinely happy which you can see on stage with their gigantic smiles while they're playing. It's almost like wherever they are, they're home.

[@Peter1912]

Thanks for this video! I laughed when Saiki read my message about looking like a business boss 🤣

[@TheSniatch]

Thank youu!

[@irish66]

So much love here. It's beautiful to watch.

[@landrews7280]

Wow, Akane looks even hotter with her hair longer! Happy birthday to this amazing drummer and best wishes for many great years ahead! おたんじょうび、おめでとうございます！

[@JuanSan66]

Beautiful sisterhood. Thank you!

[@kennywilson2129]

The cuteness is undeniable, the PO is almost overwhelming. Akane's drumming smiles are the most enjoyable thing for me from a band overflowing with joys. Thanks for the post.

[@zergon68]

I love those girls so much, i rarely see so much light in this dark world

[@VladimirChupin]

So cool... Thanks!

[@peterlee6921]

57 here

[@markyg236]

@@Michael20545 Keeping us young at heart

[@kaz-8143]

@@Michael20545 68 here!!!

[@edamameme1789]

Thanks for the translation! Much appreciated :)

[@STAYMETAL1]

That: HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOOO!!! is absolutely adorable.

[@matthewcarter3611]

Easily put a smile on my face! May you have many more, all in excellent health!

[@jzu907]

thank you for english subs!!! its hard to find eng subs for them in general or at least i think so...so big thanks!

[@superflylee003]

Such togetherness, we should all be so lucky :)

[@somedude5414]

Always thought Akane was pretty. Seeing her up this close - she is simply gorgeous!

[@williamampuero2841]

best Rock band period!

[@YourMusicStore]

I love how it becomes a horror movie for 15 seconds after she hits her head on the ceiling!😂

[@davidclark8156]

Happy Birthday from America love your music

[@goldeneagle8144]

I love these young ladies. They are just beautiful. Boy can they rock!

[@jfrankholmes]

It's nice to see them out of their outfits once in a while

[@edrage8679]

haha all emotions in a small amount of time. She got scared, hit in the head, surprised.

[@myong9]

All such beautiful and talented women. Akanes dimples though😍

[@Soufriere84]

Akane's dimples are cute but still _nothing_ compared to MISA's. Yes, MISA has dimples. Most people don't notice because she's so shy and doesn't usually smile.

[@chukomi4611]

i couldn’t stop smiling

[@kevinhardy8997]

Happy Birthday! Akane is my fav drummer !

[@joaomateus4386]

Happiness for you AKANE.Kisses from Portugal

[@felixbegay5938]

Awesome!!! Happy belate birthday

[@佐川仁]

ファンとしても、応援してるバンドが仲良しだと嬉しいね‼️

[@paulschlipf5858]

Happy birthday and I love BandMaid

[@GeographRick]

She's an awesome drummer and a beautiful woman.

[@TaijDevon]

From America, I love you Akane. Happy birthday.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

You can really tell they are very good to one another and how AKANE likes Miku.

[@estherbrowne2017]

Akane sooooooo beautiful tho..i like her😘🥰🥰

[@Soufriere84]

Akane: World's most beautiful Gorilla !

[@erezcrestfallen1383]

They all had so much fun PO!

[@dbane2759]

This was so cute 🥰 happy belated birthday Akane San

[@curtisrrobles7885]

that was awesome. I'm going to join in next year on Akane's Bday. @Gary​ Holloway

[@karlcupid1274]

Watched this an unhealthy amount of times now

[@RafaelToledoM]

Been there man, but for me was the video of Saiki and Akane dancing

[@nair0n819]

glad to know i'm not the only one

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

BAND-MAID legends.

[@keeen0723]

めっちゃ可愛い‼︎

[@drummer7tbonez7]

Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎈🎉🎊

[@mikeanglada742]

Akane... You are my Favorite Drummer, Ever...

[@mompracem01]

You just have to love them.

[@arturopiaggio9993]

Happy birthday AKANE You are wonderful. Hugs and kisses-,

[@Wyldout]

Happy birthday po!

[@jaygonzales7198]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@freedompanda4055]

Happy birthday, Akane! Fun video! 😆😁😆 🎂 🎉 🍷

[@MercurialSilence]

*turns off lights and turns them on again* Suddenly a wild Pigeon appears! With expensive sake!

[@LostAgain1970]

Haha, I loved that prank! Akane was really shocked and surprised that Miku suddenly appeared when the light came on again 😂😂

[@sherinjohn001]

Thanks for translation

[@t0ph3rm4c]

Miku: "Let me explain" I thought I was going to have to free up the next 20 minutes

[@Soufriere84]

That's probably why Kanami did the explaining instead. :P

[@t0ph3rm4c]

@@Soufriere84 Damn, trying to learn Japanese and I can't even read English 😭

[@redj59]

Happy birthday. What fun. 😊

[@SAFETYFIRST490]

HAPPY B DAY WE LOVE YOU IN THE US!!!

[@robwebnoid5763]

Always the pranksters. That sushi birthday cake looks interesting.

[@ronnieguitar99]

Can't wait until we can have videos of them back on tour supporting their new album and really didn't play much after Conqueror and then the shutdown happened. Their music has always sounded better live than from the studio. What will they play live? They would have to do a four hour concert just to play all the really good songs.

[@Puyax01]

Akane telling on Saiki "that busy girl won't show up" 😄 Miku: " I brought sake... Band : "MISA is Happy 🥳 Is amazing how they appear to be so innocent 😆. But they are not at all. Love it. Some simps here say they are pure angels 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Marcus_C51]

Puyax01--that is SO funny--yes MISA is happy!! saki saki saki!!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

They're all very humble

[@mitsuru7162]

BAND MAIDのメンバーが遊んでるだけでホッコリする☺️

[@lutungkasasar8253]

Miku is a mood maker

[@jon87583]

Just adorbs x 1000!🤠🤘

[@nietzscheente1271]

So cute and funny.