British Metaller Reacts: Maximum the Hormone - SHIMI

[@spinnymathingy3149]

What you are witnessing is MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, this is an old song from them that’s been reimagined . The changes in tempo and style is what they do in every song. Usually 4 tempos, 5 or 6 styles, 4 different vocals in each song. They are the BEST

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Maximum the Hormone - epic metal crazy band. The drummer Nao is mother of many female metal and rock drummers in Japan. Not literally but as an inspiration (e.g. Tamo of Nemophila, Akane of BAND-MAID and Haruna of Lovebites). This is an old MtH song called Shimi (stain in English) where normally the drummer sings all clean parts. Now she only did sing the last clean part and the four girls in Atarashi Gakko sang the other ones. Atarashi Gakko is a dance and sing quartet that started in school. That's why several of their songs are about school and why they wear school uniforms. They are also fun. They are also VERY athletic. Both bands try to put some meaning into their texts and videos. If you want to look at Atarashi Gakko, my advice is to start with the First Take of Otonablu. It is fun and cute and they present themselves. This song also has a meaning so keep the subtitles on.

[@Aaronacer]

Atarashii Gakko is loved by many metal heads. Their energy and attitude (as well as their talent) set them apart from what many consider pop or idol music. Extremely popular worldwide, they have been together for 10 years, and have always done their own choreo and vocals since that time (when they were between 13-15 years old). And MTH are just OGs.

[@jeffedwards9180]

I just saw Atarashii Gakko a couple nights ago in Chicago. They played this video before the show started, was really loud. As an old metalhead, was strange to see a show with no band. Had a great time though.

[@smward87]

Maximum the Hormone are the band, Atarashii Gakko are the ones dressed as schoolgirls, and they're the feature. They're an alternative idol group.

[@HeadbangersGuild]

gotcha! thank you

[@KenjaTimu]

I saw Atarashii Gakko last Friday in Seattle. Their charisma was overwhelming in such a small venue. Capacity 1800.

[@nathandawson3772]

MtH have been around for about 25 years now and are unfortunately not super well known outside of Japan. They are absolutely amazing, particularly their bass player. As far as AG, they’re one of the few pop groups I really like. I was flabbergasted by this collab. It’s great.

[@kevinbowland4686]

Shimi is an older MTH track from 2007. Atarashii Gakko (The 4 girls in schoolgirl outfits) is a J-Idol group that while it's not a genre I typically follow, they are really good and they fit into this collab incredibly well. MTH is pretty legandary in Japan and very influential. Hanabie started out as a MTH cover band and the drummers from Band-Maid & Nemophila were inspired by MTH's drummer, Nao (She was the last solo singer in the video) that girls could be drummers. MTH loves genre flips on a dime and it works perfectly. The visuals in this MV are phenomenal. Grungy, post apocalyptic, traditional Japanese culture, even some Japanese horror movie elements. Try Hungry Pride fom MTH. Nemophila did a cover of Shimi as well.

[@HeadbangersGuild]

awesome info thank you very much!

[@jonathanvelasco7332]

Atarashii are not j-idol, they're j-pop.

[@kevinbowland4686]

@@jonathanvelasco7332 save it lil dude, they are what they are.

[@Grum-monkey]

Atarashii Gakko are the four young ladies in sailor suits/school uniforms - everyone else is Maximum the Hormone (their drummer is the woman singing with Atarashii Gakko toward the end). Atarashii Gakko no Leaders (to give them their full title - which translates as Leaders of the New School - hence the uniforms) are song and dance unit best described as anti-idol. They do all their own choreography and have been together 10 plus years and are currently on world tour. Their musical styles (although they don't play instruments, they do have a say in composition and the lyrics) are extremely broad and their songs often have a social message without being preachy. From jazz to rock to hip-hop to electro-dance (if that's such a thing), if they could be harnessed they could power the planet - so much energy, so much personality, and goofballs everyone of them (Suzuka with glasses, Mizyu with twin pony tails, Kanon with the long hair, Rin with the undercut and rapping in this video). Despite seeming to be a 'pop/idol' group they have a huge following in the rock and metal community which is as much to do with their attitude as anything else. Maximum the Hormone are one of a kind. Basically metal, they are a thing unto themselves, have neem around for twenty or so years, and have inspired many of today's rock and metal musicians in Japan. Their songs are quirky and they follow their own rules, yet they always produce quality music. I don't know the background but AG and MtH have admired each other for a while. This collaboration has to be one of the best I've ever seen. And you now have two more rabbit holes to disappear into.

[@DMCDObidon]

Anti-idol, I like that, suits them perfectly.

[@84ganta]

atarashi=new(brand new) gakko=school ,i thought that was the translation.is there some "lore" about the "no leaders.." part you mentioned? im a huge mth fan and i ve only watched some vids about a.g. so i have no idea about them

[@DMCDObidon]

@@84ganta no in japanese means belonging to (sort of) so their full name is New School's Leaders. I got in to Japanese music after seeing a Band called Chai. Chai were on a promotion video for 88 Rising that AG were also on , so that's how I found them (I am also a hugh mth fan btw) . AG are a Singing Dance Group (and brilliant at both), their music is produced by someone linked with the Beastie Boys. Try NaiNaiNai and Pineapple Kryptonite and then everything else.

[@84ganta]

@@DMCDObidon much love n many thnx!i ll check them out

[@Duct_Tape.]

The perfect blend of unhinged masters of their genres. I haven't been able to get this out of my brain since it dropped. The production is amazing. My secret dream is a similar collaboration between Mike Patton and Ado.

[@HeadbangersGuild]

Amazed i've never heard of them really

[@Duct_Tape.]

@HeadbangersGuild I would recommend "Yoshu Fukushu" and "What's Up People" by MTH. Glad you diggem.

[@Matt_Pottinger]

And the rabbit hole goes on. :P I started with Jinjer.....Hanabie opened for Jinjer and I got completely hooked on them. Read somewhere that Yukina and Matsuri started listening to Maximum the Hormone and was (part of? I never read that far.) their influence to start the band. I gave MTH a listen....happened to be this song. Then I heard that incredible voice that Suzuka has, and I've spent the last week and a half lost in the Atarashii Gakko! rabbit hole. I have been steadily listening to heavier music, but AG is a great detour. The energy these girls have, the choreography, their amazing voices. I don't understand a word of Japanese, but the flow it has in their lyrics..... To top it all, Suzuka is such a wonderful clown in their performances. Not sure how many artists have done it, but I haven't seen one that goes to the back of the venue and either crowd surfs or rides someones shoulders back to the stage. :)

[@daimyoj9266]

Dude, can so relate to this!! Started with Jinjer a little over 4 years ago, within maybe 2 months that somehow led to BAND-MAID... and the rest is history!! Still deep down the Japanese rabbit hole, and absolutely loving it!!

[@Matt_Pottinger]

Might be a long shot....but give Atarashii Gakko! a listen if you have never heard them. Not metal (but they head bang so well in MTH's Shimi video) but the play a wide range of styles. Almost no two songs sound the same style. Bit of dance, electronic, jazz, rap, rock......something I think I'm finding more common in the younger bands, more ready to bend genres and really experiment with music. I never would have seen myself listening to what is technically a J-pop band, but then again it wasn't long ago I would say I listen to plenty of metal but drew the line at the growls and screams. And then.....Jinjer.....What the hell happened there?! :P

[@Rei_and_Miyu]

This song is potentially the best song of the year for us, this combination is simply brilliant. Maximum The Hormone are the masters when it comes to combining different speeds and styles in one song. Hanabie are just as good at it, you should definitely keep an eye on both bands.

[@kulilisinghari]

My 5 yr old is hooked. Its been on loop!

[@Motelmotel666]

Here’s a few awesome Maximum the Hormone songs to check out: Yoshu Fukushu, A.L.I.E.N, Let’s Talk About Menkata Cottelee, What’s Up People

[@tanosamrai]

凄い熱量を持って聴き入ってくれているのが伝わりました👍ありがとう

[@ksmsepk607]

マキシマムザホルモンと新しい学校は20年以上世代が違いますが どっちもアティテュードある天才達ですよ！

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

You stamble upon into a legendary band called Maximum the Hormone the gods of genre bending and the new sensation Atarashii Gakko with crazy choreography dance. Maybe you should check now Knosis - FUHAI feat. Yukina🤘🎸🇯🇵

[@luzdeluna8748]

I love your reaction, and the song too. Hi from Perú 🇵🇪

[@cuttysark8017]

MTH are the metal band and they are very influential in Japan, but I'll let the MTH fans go into more detail. This is a collaboration across styles and also across generations as MTH have been around for a long time and Atarashii Gakko are far younger. Atarashii Gakko are the four women in the school/sailor uniforms. Their name means "New School" and they are a song and dance group who are becoming quite popular. AG! formed back in 2015 and are managed by Asobisystem and 88Rising. Mizyu (two hair bunches and shown "playing" the shamisen) had already worked with Asobisystem as a backup dancer with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Suzuka, Kanon and Rin joined her. Mizyu is three years older than the others and so was sometimes called the leader by journalists, and the others still look to her in some circumstances, but Suzuka's extrovert personality and strong voice make her the obvious front woman - she's the tallest and has the first solo in the video. Still, AG! are always quick to say that they have no leader. They are all trained dancers and do all of the choreography themselves and work with various producers on the songs including H ZettM, Money Mark and Yonkey. Their artistic input sets them apart from most J-pop and K-pop idol type groups and their stage shows are performed with a unique joy and flair. They set out to subvert many of the conventions of idol groups so they are often described as alternative idol or idol adjacent. They just released a new album called "AG! Calling" and are on the second half of their first World Tour. AG!'s music is all over the place, but their style is always entertaining and fun and for an intro to them have a look for "Atarashi Gakko, Otona Blue, The First Take". Make sure you turn on the English subtitles. The music is not metal, but the performance can be appreciated by anyone.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Nicely put

[@cuttysark8017]

@@spinnymathingy3149 Thxs

[@BoingoCat]

I'm so happy that you do the AG! comments in these reactions so that I don't have to! Plus you do them better than I would!

[@cuttysark8017]

@@BoingoCat I'm sure your comments would be great, and thank you, but man the pressure now.: 😉

[@criseldasamson2470]

SHIMI...Legendary MtH feat. my favorite AG!🔥💥 What an epic collaboration!!! Love ATARASHII GAKKO!'s versatility. They are never afraid to try new things! New School indeed! 🤘💖

[@伊丹市長]

とりあげてくれてありがとう😊 あなたの身なりはかっこいい😎

[@mirai9755]

I love atarashi gakko that’s why I listen to maximum the hormone

[@criseldasamson2470]

Same here. AG! 🔥🤘💖

[@taihavard]

MTH = Maximum The Hormone. MTH are the band. Started in 1997. Their drummer inspired Band Maid's drummer Akane and Nemophila's drummer Tamu. Hanabie begun as a cover band of MTH and MTH heavily inspired their style. AG = Atarashii Gakko Atarashii Gakko are a great and very different J-pop group who begun as friend's in school. Despite them not making metal songs themselves, their general attitude, dance style, lyrics, energy etc means it's not uncommon to see comments on their videos saying "I am a metalhead and I don't know why but I love these guys!" So AG whilst not metal musicians, are metal as f**k in spirit. Hence this collab made sense. MTH are unfortunately notorious for strikes so tread with caution if reacting to them. MTH's drummer, Nao, was also the woman singing behind Atarashii Gakko in the final clean verse at the end. MTH are kinda Japanese metal royalty.

[@siegpasta]

Maximum the Hormone are FAMOUS for including about 5 different metal, rock or just general song genres in one song. Haha. I recommend you listening and reacting to their "予襲復讐" or "Yoku Fukushu" song (video starts off by the shilouette of a girl biking to soft female vocals) Its what I think one of their best songs but also best representation of the band. They first got famous in 2007 when they made the song for the 2nd opening of the then megahit anime "Death Note". They even made the second ending theme song for the show, which was equally as popular and both songs are still nr. 1 and nr. 4 of their most listened songs on their spotify to this day. The second song is called "Zetsubou Billy" which translates to "Despair Billy". In the same album they have their nr. 2 most popular song ever "ChuChu Lovely MuniMuni MuraMura PrinPrin Boron Nururu ReroRero" and yes that is the official title. This band is insane and crazy. But in the good way. Please react to more of their songs!

[@knyras]

Oh bro, MTH are one of the most important and influential metal bands in Japan. How do I sell this to you shortly... They are like japanese System of a Down on steroids. Please do check out more of their stuff, they are so much fun!

[@Metaldeepdive]

Such a great song and video! As you probably have gathered from the comments, Maximum The Hormone precedes all the japanese bands you have listened to so far. They precede BabyMetal (who is the oldest) by more than a decade. They have been a great influence for many of them, especially Hanabie. Atarashii Gakkou is a strange bird in Japanese music. They are an idol band, but have had little commercial baking, actually being without a record label for several years after having been dropped by their original label. I think they may be the closest the idol genre has to a proper garage band. You should actually check them out, not for their music but for their stunning visual expression. Comments you have made in previous videos, and your skill at lighting and editing has led me to believe you may have interests in that direction. Surviving as a band for years by publishing on social media platforms, they are a propper DIY band when it comes to their videos, and the skills they have acquired shine though in their videos. Here are a couple (For this band make sure you avoid the choreography videos, unless you want to react to the choreography. Being an idol band they of course have full choreography for all the songs) Fly High kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXrZXpeVaJtpsJI Tokyo Calling kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnmweWdmbdGne68 Toryanse kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqi2q4Oqpt54ias Suki Lie kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2G2i2Vue7VmiKs

[@KenjaTimu]

If you have a chance to see Atarashii Gakko live do it. Sell your house. Sell a kidney. Whatever it takes.

[@Palxco]

two kidneys means I can watch two Atarashii Gakko shows!

[@felixdom9693]

Mate i hop you will reaction again of maximum of the hormone the band is crazily amazing ❤

[@HeadbangersGuild]

I’ll try but they are a nightmare for copyright, so it’s a risk for the channel each time

[@DragonPhlyy]

You should also check out the Nemophila cover of this song Shimi its great!

[@HeadbangersGuild]

oooh wow I'd love to hear that!

[@DragonPhlyy]

@@HeadbangersGuild right on!

[@yakidin63]

@@HeadbangersGuild Nemophila do 2 MTH covers "Zetzubo Billy" and "Shimi", and they are both awesome. MTH being an older band do tend to strike videos on YT. May not be just the band itself but the record company. Still they need to get up with the times and realize reactors are the way to go to get music out there.

[@jinggaddi]

For more Gakko goodness, please check out their songs Seishun wo kirosakuhado, Tokyo Calling, and Otonablue (First Take version). Yes, in that order. Thank you 😊

[@bassman_55]

MTH headbang guaranteed...

[@JuggaloJohn]

i learned about them when i figured out they where the band that played the song at the end of DeathNote's credits. Zetsubou Billy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGG7i56Hf92mpposi=cnN50nmyerknxpjI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_HZoujj9mJsLcsi=rYzi7C6-vE14_aqr

[@KaiSyversen]

Maximum the Hormone, awesome band. Yoshu Fukushu is worth a look.

[@jaedo6180]

Gotta give it to the Japanese. They really don't give AF about genres! Seriously, this was a WTF collab that absolutely works!😂

[@ExUSSailor]

MTH has actually been around since the 90s.

[@balrog240z]

This band believes in a mixture of punk and metal based The band's appeal lies in the fact that their songs are hardcore in sound, yet accessible to the masses.

[@zhennian9346]

極限荷爾蒙和傳統的重金屬樂團不一樣，他們的編曲十分的豐富，聽起來十分的有趣好玩，但仍然保持金屬的精神，十分推薦

[@MikeG0ld]

You should definitely try to watch Maximum The Hormone in it's more natural form. I will always suggest "Yoshu Fukushu", which I personally consider an anthem for the weird kids in the class. I was one of them and it's one of my fav songs of all times. Sadly can't link you to the version with English subtitles, as when I uploaded it to KZbin last time, I got banned for 6 months for copyright infringement.

[@HeadbangersGuild]

Yeah the copyright makes it almost impossible to react

[@joeg1709]

MTH has been around for a hot minute. They intentionally are silly, uniquely weird, and do their own thing in a very Japanese way. But also super fun and you can't listen to their stuff without headbanging and smiling. They just don't put out a ton of stuff. Would be a huge festival band.

[@matttate9999]

Japanese groups don't pay a lot of attention to the genre. Genre mashups are common. In America, if Metallica and Taylor Swift did a collab, I imagine both fandoms would throw a tantrum. In Japan, there are no such barriers.

[@kylec1411]

This band is legendary. Check out Yoshu Fukushu or F.

[@carlosretamal1567]

Maximum the Hormone....Hungry pride, next song

[@Wirmish]

Some Japanese groups/artists, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], HAGANE [Tenka Goken (Trad: Five Swords of Heaven)], NEK! [MAZE, Get Over], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe, Zero], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], STMLT [Antimental], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah, Playback], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], GLIM SPANKY [Breaking Down Blues, Fighter], and many many more...

[@Wirmish]

Maximum the Hormone is GOD!

[@brutalshow3364]

🤘🇺🇦🤘

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Atarashii Hakko is worth reacting to on their own.

[@noface3774]

You should listen Hungry Pride from them.. 🎉

[@ndn_warroir]

More Maximum The Hormone its a awesome ride down rabbit hole to Jmetal

[@uncle_thulhu]

It's Maximum the Hormone - it'll have at least some metal in it. Try Alien for more wackiness.😂

[@namiheynamihey8416]

Who the fxck is maximum the hormones ? Awesome

[@aohige]

I know you mean "new to you" when you say new, but still it's so weird hearing that in context with MtH. They've been around for over two decades! People who were BORN when they had their major debut are now in their 20s paying taxes ROFL

[@RevStickleback]

A warning, MtH are absolutely notorious copyright strikers. Loads have been hit for this song. And what's worse is that it's them personally, not their label doing it. They don't care if the review is positive or not. They will issue a strike, and it's always a strike, not a copyright claim or block.

[@HeadbangersGuild]

Yeah I got a block instantly before I even released it, hopefully the blur is enough to avoid it. Thanks for the heads up though

[@RevStickleback]

@@HeadbangersGuild Blocks are automatic. Strikes come when they search for reactors using their stuff independently, which they do. Loads of reactors won't touch them, but got caught out on this song as it's a collab. You might get away with it, but tread very carefully.