I'm in Love! Musician's Fist Time Listening to Gacharic Spin! Mindset Reaction

[@Roninmann]

Thanks for checking out the video today everyone. Really enjoyed Gacharic Spin and will explore more of them next week. Tomorrow we'll end the week with "Yoshu Fufushu" by Maximum the Hormone!

[@Medley3000]

The drummer Sano Hana (佐野はな), better known by her stage name Hana (はな), is a vocalist, guitarist, drummer, and a founding member of Gacharic Spin and DOLL$BOXX.

[@DragonPhlyy]

Great reaction they are super unique and as you said super talented. Check out their song “I Wish I” next for sure.

[@田中伸悟-q1p]

Gacharic Spin is Live band 🤘

[@homegnome2429]

Haha great reaction man - Gacharic Spin and Nightwish - my 2 favourite bands... I love watching musicians react to this track and seeing their minds blown. Usual next requests will be to "I wish I" for something heavier (or Doll$boxx which is GS side project with Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus as lead singer in place of Angie the Pink-haired singer here) which is more metal for sure. Watch out for the Doll$boxx official videos though as they're often blocked, so I recommend the live performances Brief history is that GS formed in 2009 with Koga the bassist asking Hana (drummer here) to form the band. Hana played bass too before so switched to drums...the original singer quit so for quite a time Hana shared vocals with Oreo (the keyboardist) and they had some dancers up front for motion. After the dancers left in 2018/19 they looked for a new frontperson (Angie), with Hana moving to Guitar(!) and vocals and a new drummer (Yuri - who you've not seen here). If you got this far - you asked for something more chill I suggest Alive - Semi acoustic track in the middle of one of their high-energy concerts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXvIfWVopLShkMk p.s. I'll watch anything by GS you react to, but be warned, they are wildly different from song to song 😁

[@2abug]

Hi Home Gnome. The only DOLL$BOXX videos that are being blocked are the ones under Victor Entertainment (JVC) label. So it’s only the songs from their 2017 EP « high $pec ». The songs from their first album « Doll’s Apparemment » are under King Records and, to my knowledge, had never been blocked. So the next reaction has to be « Take My Chance » MV, he will love Hana even more

[@homegnome2429]

@@2abug Good to know - just seen Shout Down spoiled a good few times with blocked visuals - I prefer live though anyway! I should've gone all out and suggested Shout down/Karikuri Town/世界はきっと愛を知ってるんだ

[@2abug]

@@homegnome2429 I don’t know if he’s ready for 3 DOLL$BOXX songs in a row. The poor guy will have a heart attack 😄

[@homegnome2429]

@@2abug Yep - needs to work up to it for sure 😁

[@guybrushthreepwood1519]

@@homegnome2429 But it's soo worth it 🤩

[@Oedwak]

A short history of Gacharic Spin is nearly impossible. I won't even try because others are much better at relating it. Part of the fun and challenge of the band is learning the complicated history, back-story, and side projects they've spun off over the years. You're in for a treat!

[@schelin1447]

Imho, one of the greatest around!

[@Oedwak]

Oh man that was great. You might not expect it of a frilly hat, but my tastes lean more toward metal. That said, my top three Japanese bands (in no particular order) include Band-Maid, Gacharic Spin, Nemophila, and Sokoninaru. Did I mention counting skills to put the Sesame Street Count to shame? Gacharic Spin combine some of the most high energy performance craft I've ever seen with musicianship, moxy, and fun to match! Been waiting for you to get around to them. I knew you'd enjoy. Looking forward to more!

[@DragonPhlyy]

Oh snap just checked out Sokoninaru for the first time from your recommendation, that was great and right up my alley! Thanks!

[@Oedwak]

@@DragonPhlyy Mind blowing, aren't they? They have a playlist on their official channel that had 89 covers last I checked. They added a permanent drummer fairly recently that's also an amazing singer. In particular I recommend their cover of Maximum the Hormone "Alien". Edit: Link because it isn't super easy to find kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp7KnZmDnc6YqKc

[@DragonPhlyy]

@@Oedwak Yeah def fun to listen to, hard to beat the MTH covers that Nemophila does but Ive never heard one of Alien done!

[@thedocofrock1890]

13 years in for G.S. now. with the same lineup since about 2012 other than newer vocalist angelina 1/3 . they combined with vocalist fuki from the old band LIGHTBRINGER and UNLUCKY MORPHEUS for an offshoot band called DOLL$BOXX. they had 2 amazing cd's and are worth checking out as fuki is a fantastic vocalist. here's a link for 'loud twin stars' - a great song from the first cd. which by the way they did a video for every song on the cd ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPMpahrgKqpfZI

[@COTTERO]

Hey expert, you forgot about their new drummer, Yuri. You also forgot about the three performers, Mai, Arisa and Nenne... they all came or left after 2012.😕

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@COTTERO right you are - i tried to keep it basic as opposed to getting long winded as it could have been way too long. other than yuri the basic musicians have been pretty much the same. and let's not forget takae also . gone too soon. and i am far from an expert ! just a fan

[@DavidKAnderson]

FWIW, I've always preferred Doll$Boxx, one of my very favorite bands. GS are wonderful, but D$B have (had? Not sure if the project is going to have a Phase 3) something very special indeed. I've seen them live, twice.

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@DavidKAnderson live , eh? you are a lucky guy. i would love to see another round from them. my favorite GS cd is 'music battler - full of great tunes - but i also like DB a bit more myself

[@paulread4886]

Have been following this band for 12 years or more. They have always been amazing from the first song. The were originally a 4 pc and killer energy show.

[@cius2112]

For some recent stuff try "I Wish I" and "Gold Dash". If youre in into a little post hardcore try "Broken Lover" which is with their original singer. Btw dont mind the little promo at the start if the video lol

[@normanweaver7935]

S'good, innit? I reckon they should have got the job at the Tokyo 2020 closing ceremonies because their energy level is Olympic

[@hiawatha.g]

Thanks for checking them out. GS started in 2009, with a lead singer called Armmy (Takae Ashitomi). They did a sort of highly technical punk-pop, but crossed genres a lot. They started to have a lot of friction between Armmy and the rest of the band, and then in early 2012 she left, officially for health reasons. She died in 2015; their work with her is very much worth seeing-here is an early one: “Setsunaku” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfdeqdoZcSrjsk The girls were all just out of high school, and you can see they were already very technical. When Armmy left, GS had tours lined up in both Japan and abroad for 2012, and needed a lead singer. For the Japan tour various singers (including Fuki) filled in for different shows, but they couldn’t find someone good enough who could also commit to the band full time For their overseas tour Hana (who was doing drums and vocals and was effectively the co-leader of the band) took the lead vocals on herself. She also happens to play several other instruments. GS had had a great chemistry with Fuki when she filled in for them, so while they were figuring out what to do with GS they contacted Fuki about doing a more metal project. This became Doll$Boxx. They wrote and recorded their first album at the end of 2012, then picked up GS again full time in 2013. They are still active, but occasionally pick up the Doll$Boxx collaboration again when they and Fuki have time in their schedules. Gacharic Spin have added more personnel (a drummer, allowing Hana to focus on guitar and vocals, and dancers who also sing). It's impossible to define them by genre. You'll find everything in their catalogue from metal and punk to electro, dance, pop and ballads. Most of their recent work merges multiple genres. Core personnel (these are also the members of Doll$Boxx along with Fuki): Hana (Hana Sano): vocals, drums, guitar, keytar, other instruments Tomo-Zo (Tomoko Midorikawa): lead guitar F-Chopper Koga (Michiko Koga): bass Oreo Reona (Reona Suzuki): keyboards, vocals Several other performers have rotated in and out of GS. Currently they list Yuri as their drummer and Angelina doing dance and vocals. Here is the most famous MV from Doll$Boxx: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aVq2eLm56HncU

[@cbilljones]

You just heard your favorite band. Trust me.

[@2003ct]

This has become my standard cut/paste job for new Gacharic Spin listeners! The band has gone through quite a few changes even whilst most of the core members have stayed: I have tried to summarize the band line up chronologically. I've not included every detail F Chopper Koga: Bass, band leader (2009-present) Hana: Drums, Vocals (2009-present) Tomo-Zo: Guitar, Vocals (2009-present) Armmy: Vocals (2009-2012, died October 15, 2015) Armmy left in 2012 for health reasons, and later passed away in 2015. Oreo Reona joined as a touring member after Armmy left, then a full member Oreo Reona: Keyboards, Vocals (2012-present) From 2013 the band employed a couple of performers to improve the stage show Mainly dancing, they also took on some vocal duties Arisa: Performer, vocals (2013-2015) Mai: Performer, vocals (2013-2018) Nenne: Performer, vocals (2015-2017) After the last performer left, Hana switched to guitar to better front the band, The band hired Yuri on drums and Angelina (pink hair) as performer (and gradually becoming more lead vocal) Yuri: Drums (2019-present) Angelina: Performer, vocals (2019-present) This is the line up you see in this video (Koga, Hana, Tomo-zo, Oreo, Angelina, Yuri) Hana is on drums in this video because Yuri was on maternity. Not sure who actually recorded the drums The sound varies quite a lot through their catalogue, for example when Tomo-zo is lead the songs tend to be much more poppy 『Lock On!!』 (the music video) is a good early song with the original singer Armmy

[@r-tunes8652]

Hana recorded the drums for the latest album

[@Roninmann]

Wow that’s such a long history in a relatively short amount of time. Sad to hear about Armmy. I’d like to hear something with them at some point.

[@stevehall5128]

Hana, the drummer here and co-founder with bassist F Chopper Koga, has actually moved to more guitar and vocals. They have a new drummer, but iirc she was having a kid when they did this MV. Sometimes they will have two drummers playing. Everybody takes a turn on lead vocals sometimes. Lead singer Angelina 1/3 is new as of 2019 and obviously killin' it. You're more right than you know when you said, "I don't know what to expect"; they kinda do everything. If you want some metal, try the recent "I Wish I." Hana also does some screaming in the earlier side project DOLL$BOXX with lead vocalist Fuki of Lightbringer. They've gone through a bunch of line-up changes over the years but their live performances are typically just nuts (e.g., keyboardist Oreo dressed as a hamburger). Kudos to the director for making a simple but incredibly effective MV here.

[@DragonPhlyy]

Why does everyone call her Angelina 1/3?

[@homegnome2429]

@@DragonPhlyy It's her stage name - The 1/3 apparently represents she is 1/3 japanese, 1/3 Filipino and 1/3 Spanish, though don't ask me how she worked that out...

[@glenkelley6799]

@@homegnome2429 You forgot the 1/3 cotton candy

[@homegnome2429]

@@glenkelley6799 I'm fully prepared to believe that Angie has 4/3 the energy of any other human...

[@PaulEngineer]

Hana is the multi-instrumentalist every band wants. She started in a different band on bass, but of course when you join GS and have FC Koga, you pick another instrument. Now with Yuri in drums, Hana is free to do whatever she wants, and does it well. Angie on vocals now completes their most mature line-up since Doll$boxx. Album is awesome.

[@mechanicat23]

Gacharic Spin is the new (and Japanese) Oingo Boingo of the 2020’s

[@johnbedinghaus2390]

You should try to never think like that. It's not musical accomplishment and technique that wins every time. Every musician has something to offer the world because they are the only one who can offer musical inspiration from their own unique perspective. No one else in the world can have that same perspective. Music is a conversation with your soul to the Universe. It's about expression. Comparing yourself to other musicians is a tough game that you can never really win. There will ALWAYS be somebody better than you, and likewise there will ALWAYS be those that will never reach your particular level. Just some thoughts on what I picked up from you reacting to this video. Take care!

[@Roninmann]

I was being a bit more on the lighthearted side while saying these things, but I would also say I was half joking. There’s been times where I’ve compared myself to other musicians. I used to live in Nashville so running into better musicians was very common. You’re right though. Everyone has something to offer and we all know some of the best song writers aren’t even the best musicians. For me, I have a lot more fun being humble than full of myself so I take every opportunity I can get. Love the very thoughtful and positive comment you left. We could use more of that.

[@alanscarfe6753]

I defy anyone to keep still listening to G.S. and they can do this LIVE !!!

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and it's hard to put GS into a genre as they pretty much play all of them. Founded in 2009 by Koga (bassist, one of the best in Japan) and Hana (drums, vocals), added Tomo-zo (guitar, vocals and one of the best guitarist) and in 2012, Oreo (keys, vocals) they have stayed the same. For concerts they had three dancers (always two on stage, one also played keys when needed - Nenne). In 2019 they added a new drummer Yuri to allow Hana to move to second guitar and Angie (pink hair - who turns 21 this year) as the front person/hype.singer. One of my favorite bands (behind Band-Maid). Over the years they have created "projects" to create new identities (while remaining at the core GS). In 2012 they teamed up with singer Fuki and created the band DOLL$BOXX releasing two albums in 2012 and 2017. They have also created a Metallic Spin (heavier rock/80's metal).

[@realdocloco]

Angie just turned 20 actually (= adult age in Japan - they dedicated a concert to that).

[@r-tunes8652]

@@realdocloco He's not wrong that she'll turn 21 this year, although in the very last days of it on 24th December

[@realdocloco]

@@r-tunes8652 you're right

[@garyworsham9471]

I haven't seen them do any reggae but maybe that doesn't work at 400 BPM?

[@GeographRick]

“I’m going to be a plumber now”. Totally relatable. This is my first time hearing this. Holy shit!

[@gsparkman]

There’s some real talent there. Actually sounds like some of the music I’d listen to back in the 1970s. I’d like to hear more.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

They can't work for NASA. They're Japanese; they'd work for JAXA. Also, they're insane live.

[@muhammadiqbal-tu2mt]

I absolutely can see angie bring enormous energy and new spirit to other member to keep this band alive, especially in this song.

[@mikye8876]

Your analyzes are interesting because they have elements of behavioral psychology. There is no lie, wisdom is expressed in words

[@yellowclip7862]

I'm glad you found Gachapin, Ronin. 😁 This band is absolutely fantastic and, yes, hana (drummer/singer/guitarist) is a gorgeous genius. 🥰 Just don't expect their other songs to be like this. 😅 Each songs comes as a complete surprise to the uninitiated. They are much like Band-Maid in that aspect! 👍

[@barrycounts490]

Hana is the drummer in this video, i'm a Hana fan as well ! Check out " I Wish I " she plays guitar and sings more in that video ! It's a little faster song then Mindset ! Next to Band-Maid my favorite band from Japan ! Thanks and Great Reaction =)

[@Roninmann]

I'll definitely make that my next Gacharic Spin reaction. Hana is a goddesssss

[@JanStuivenberg2810]

...and she can growl too. 🤘😎

[@charcolew]

A genuine and entertaining reaction to a song that has blown a lot of reactor minds. And there is so much more to discover about Gacharic Spin (and their 'spin-offs') and other Japanese all-female bands like Nemophila, Lovebites and the all-too-wonderful Band-Maid who have dozens and dozens of songs every bit as mind-blowing as this one. And, on an equally "shallow" note, they are a visual treat...

[@garyworsham9471]

They are REALLY versatile in addition to being incredible. They have some songs which are more what you would think of J-Pop with synchronized dancing, heavy grooves but not so much focus on the virtuosity. And some of it is almost Saturday morning cartoon like. I am enjoying more and more of their stuff daily. I suggest: Redline, Tamashii, Generation Gap, I Wish I, Lock On 2010 - (official studio videos), Juicy Beats 2018 live and "instrumental" 2018 live. I started off with Doll$Box "Take My Chance" which is also funny and incredible. I probably watched it every day for two months. I think the only reaction to this band is WOW.

[@joeparker9516]

Okay, here is some info that after reading a few previous comments, I haven't seen it noted: Angie in this video, which I believe to be her first, was only 17 years old when she joined GS. She has an amazing voice and her vocal ability is shocking. From clean singing, to rap, to screams and growls; you can't wait to see the next show. The group as a whole is Energy Personified! Note: Hana was at the last time I looked, around 36 years old, but absolutely doesn't look it, and what is it about electric blue hair?! Granted not all the time, but with Doll$Boxx for sure and some GS stuff too. Keep up the reactions.

Don't worry, there's always gonna be a demand for a good plumber, painter, electrician and a woodworker.. When you want more, there are "Generation Gap", "Sekira Liar", "Tamashii", "Hunting Summer" and "Shaki shaki Shite"

[@ezkp812]

Side Note to Olli R.: Apropos 👍 Best comment ( your "24+Levels of Addiction") for most of JRock - Doing Level 10 and currently working to Level 12 but but aiming for Level 16 for Band Maid.,,great stuff- had to respond......and don't forget about roofers, the second hardest job on ones knees. Lastly Kakuhen, classic GS.

[@Pit_Wizard]

I don't even know what to call this genre. J-pop funky punk rock? It's so wild.

[@Oedwak]

I don't either, and I've been a fan for a couple years now. They're all over the place. Like Band-Maid they make their own genre. Closest name for it I can come up with is "fun!"

[@fwang3023]

and it's dance music

[@NewAeonWarlord]

Absolute must listen from this band IMO is "I Wish I"! Amazing song! oh hey and if you don't have enough of Japanese metal bands already, I warmly suggest Saiseiga - "Ride On!"

[@gregorystockton8139]

They have been around for over ten years!

[@joeparker9516]

Hey RoninMan, not NASA, SpaceX, they're how Musk is able to not be at the SpaceX offices... 😁 Seriously though, they are in fact all multi-instrumentalists, except Angelina1/3... what a handle. I fell in love with Hana (Drummer here) when I saw her with Doll$Boxx... Blue hair, I don't understand it, and I'm 64. F Chopper Koga is your Bassist. Oreo Reona is on Keys. and Tomo-Zo is the Lead guitarist. They are all beautiful in their own specific way and they are ALL extremely talented. They are also in my view, Energy Personified! I'm a musician wanna-be, but never will... although I bang on a guitar occasionally. Have a magnificent week, stay safe and warm, and keep on reacting. Oh, this is not their first iteration, but I also hope they don't lose any more members. They had a frontwoman that went by the handle: Armmy (Ahh me) from how I've heard the name pronounced, part of her real name was Takae, but I don't know that much. The sad part is that she got very sick suddenly and lost the battle, she passed away in 2015, from what I've been able to find... that doesn't mean I'm right and if anyone has more information I would love to know.

[@takugoishii]

The song "Tamashii" Live must be great.

[@nanakakitano9724]

Just a few hours ago they dropped a live performance of this track on their channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2LbgGp9ob2piaM Hana is back out front on guitar, you'll probably love her even more after you see the wailing prog guitar licks she adds over the absolute insanity of the interlude, and you'll see how awesome new drummer Yuri is!

[@falagar4567]

This band tends to be all over the place, which can make it difficult to get into them. Luckily you had a good start. The current lineup is great.

[@Roninmann]

I will go wherever they want me to

[@MarkSpohn77]

@@Roninmann you are in for a fun ride they also have a video they did on lockdown that they play on toy instruments just type in Gacharic spin I played in a band with toy instruments but first things first please watch a video of I WISH I thank you and enjoy the ride

[@nanakakitano9724]

My exact feelings when I first discovered them many years ago. They're a bit too much for some people and they're totally wild and off the wall hoping between genres, doing crazy live shows and bringing their own unique style and sound to everything they have a go at. I've been completely musically obsessed with them for over 7 years now! One of the most exhausting but most amazing days of my life was when I saw them live back in 2018. In a single day I saw them play a 2 hour show as their more metal focused side project DOLL$BOXX then a few hours later I saw them perform a 3 hour show as Gacharic Spin. 5 hours of the most intense and energetic live performance I've ever seen in a single day and they looked like they could of done another few hours as they were taking their final bows. I'm so grateful that both shows they performed that day were recorded for DVD's so I can remind myself it wasn't a dream, and relive that experience, as close as watching a DVD can to the real thing anyway! I Wish I is another amazing one off their most recent album, totally different to MindSet though, but still clearly them. What other genres do you like? Or do you just want us to hit you up with the wildest stuff they've got regardless of genre?

[@Roninmann]

I generally like all kinds of music as long as its good lol. What dvd were you mentioning?

[@nanakakitano9724]

​@@Roninmann They have lots of DVD's (glancing at my shelf I have 9 Gacharic Spin DVD's/Blu-Rays and 2 DOLL$BOXX DVD's). There were two separate ones recorded that day that I referenced, one was for DOLL$BOXX (It's called "high $pec High Return") and the other for Gacharic Spin (it's called "Tomaranai 2018 Final"). Quite hard to find both nowadays unfortunately as they're sold out but they show up on auction sites. There's a fair few clips from both on KZbin though so you can check out if they look like something that would interest you first before going to that hassle. I think a number of people have recommended you check out this 3 song clip taken from "high $pec High Return": kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Cvi2WdgayqgpY (Songs performed are "Shout Down", "KARAKURI TOWN" & "Sekai wa Kitto Ai wo Shitteru nda") This clip of them performing an instrumental from "Tomaranai 2018 Final" is also very popular (Gacharic Spin costumes on this tour were WILD): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jImkc2tpp5WfmLM (It's not specified on the video but the song is called "Nicorinsei no Tsukin Rush" - translates as "Rush Hour on Planet Nicorin").

[@fwang3023]

Wow that must be April 15th 2018! A historical day! Sadly I only discovered this band last year...

[@nanakakitano9724]

@@fwang3023 That was it! I can't believe it was nearly half a decade ago now :O

[@donkorte80]

Hana is the drummer and for most of the last 13 years has been the drummer, lead singer, primary composer and our blue haired girl and I’m talking all blue not just the few Strands she is sporting now. The bands name is gacha. Ric spin We might write it as gotcha.rick spin A live modern vid you should watch is tamashii and watch the toy version with it…

[@thisismadness6962]

Had the same reaction when I heard this. In the way this song is put together, it remind me of the one of Frank Zappa's more jazz oriented sounds.

[@Greg-om2hb]

“CHA”/チャ as in Charlie. (“KA”/カ is ka) Try “I wish I” next. Even more amazing. Look for the lyrics for both songs.

[@RC2214]

This is what you would get when you fuse Jazz, Ska and Metal

[@josephparker9312]

The band name is pronounced (Ga-Cha-Rik) Spin... they have a side project of the same members called "Doll$Boxx" and their music is just as energetic. They ARE almost as good as Sex, but not to far off.

[@kengo7273]

the drummer can scream, too

[@dearkazuscorner2549]

There goes another heart stolen by Hana!!

[@stanislavmikhailiukov1005]

the "ch" sound as in "check", "choice", "chill, etc. the stressed vowel is the second "a".

[@4thArmoredVet]

Ronin is in love with Hana

[@Roninmann]

Quiet you! 😅

[@Frahamen]

who isn't?

[@COTTERO]

Great reaction.👍 F Chopper Koga (the bass player) is the boss of the band, but Hana (the drummer here, but currently rhythm guitar) is the main creative force... kind of like Kanami in Band-Maid. Try their live song "Tamashii" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKWaXnp9h8ZmpMU Please also try their side project Doll$Boxx... it's a bit heavier and slightly more guitar bias: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Cvi2WdgayqgpY

[@timgove5337]

Cool you get it. Instead of nasa?, they just maintain multiple signed bands, too diverse & prolific for just one. Esp see Doll$Boxx, closer to metal. And even tho they started in ‘09 as rave pop rock, they’ve always been respected by metalers as part of the wave of Japanese female metalers that started about that time and is still swelling. Respected? I don’t mean interviews, I mean co headlining, and best example is annual host band at Takayoshi Ohmura’s bday/xmas solo show (he’s an Yngvie type: BabyMetal, livMoon, MartyFriedman band, on & on) They use genres as a toolbox, don’t consider musician as a job, but rather entertainers with high energy standards. They explicitly recruit high school juniors (like pink haired Angie in 2019) to keep the 30something members running (vampirically?) on “17yr old power”, they said it not me, she’s the 5th teen member (even more used as dancer/actors), not counting that guitarist TomoZo joined at age 20 in ‘09… she’d already been guitarist at 16 as backing band for tv appearances of a boy band. Drummer singer Hana recently had her 20th anniversary party for being a signed artist; she was 33 at the party…

[@RazvanMihaeanu]

"This isn't metal"...no, it's Brazilian Jutsu!

[@JanStuivenberg2810]

A got a bit of a Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe with this song. 🤘😎

[@sondebueu]

😁 Yes.. this band is illegally good.

[@powbobs]

Meh.