MAIDIACS UNITE! - BAND-MAID - ENDLESS STORY (LIVE) - REACTION

[@ryanbedford2985]

There is a fan-cam of them playing this at their second to last show of the US tour and Akane cries through it while never missing a beat.

[@bigg2988]

I think that's her all the way, soul on the palm of her hand - happy, sad, elated, moved, the whole mix! And surely no missed beats, out of question! :)))

[@DeanF_MIDI]

It was the last show of the 2022 US Tour - Chicago.

[@dave4reel188]

Once you come to realize that the word "Maid" is more than just a concept. These ladies truly go out and perform like it's their duty to serve their fanbase. They don't call their shows an "Okyuji" as a gimmick, it is a "serving". I've truly enjoyed watching your journey to learning more about this band. I fell in love with these ladies 4-5 years ago and one of the greatest moments in my 53 years on this earth was witnessing them live in Japan

[@TJandTheGringa]

❤️❤️

[@Bekka_Noyb]

ooh me too! Wasn't at this one, but was lucky enough to be at their joint show with The Warning earlier this year!

[@dave4reel188]

@@Bekka_Noyb I was supposed to be there. Had 2 tickets, but had some health issues that canceled my trip. I still tear up thinking about it

[@Bekka_Noyb]

@@dave4reel188 tragic! Hope yer all better now!

[@Kevin6059]

@@dave4reel188That's epically crappy. Hope you're better now. I got covid and missed the Chicago show that wrapped up the end of their 2022 tour, BUT I caught them in San Diego before that, and have seen them twice since. I CANNOT WAIT for the chance to see them again.

[@richardn8866]

I'm not crying! I was lucky enough to have here that night. It wasn't a concert, it was a celebration! A culmination of what a dream can become through determination, love, friendship, a single vision, hard work and a little luck (thanks facebook page that played Thrill). From the opening note onward you knew this was no ordinary show, it was something more. After the lights came up, I must have sat there for a good 10 minutes gathering my thoughts, such an emotional night for everyone who saw it live or streamed it. Thanks for this one!

[@howardbrown911]

So well said. My reaction to seeing them in concert was the same. I just couldn't adjust to the real world for almost an hour. They are amazing and words don't quite express how much appreciation I have that they have given me back the joy I had from music in my youth! I will forever love Band Maid!!!!

[@TJandTheGringa]

So awesome you were there! 🧡🧡

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

This whole concert made me realize how far Saiki has come out of her shell over the years. She's on fire in every song both as a singer and as a performer.

[@himbo754]

The Yokohama concert was Saiki's concert. They all shone, but she was outstanding as the front person. Saiki has come so far.

[@guitar-hirochannel]

"Endless Story" was a song played at the end of BAND-MAID's "10th Anniversary Concert", which lasted three and a half hours, and all the members and fans were so impressed that they cried😢

[@himbo754]

If you know the band members you can see all of them were emotional in their own ways -- Misa frowning deeply, Kanami smiling through her feelings, both Miku and Saiki with misty eyes, and Akane fighting back tears the whole time -- despite smiling. And all of them pouring heart and soul into their music or singing.

[@BillHallisey]

Kanami stated that she wrote "Endless Story", she wanted to make an "anthem" where the audience could join in singing with the band. She nailed it! Every GREAT song makes an emotional connection between the artists and the audience. This song does that.

[@RogerChance5309]

Bill!!! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@MrBryanwithay]

There is an excellent fan cam of Akane crying her eyes out when they played this at The House of Blues, Chicago '22. It was the last show of their first US tour post Covid. I was there for that show and didn't realize until the video was posted but Akane later said that they were tears of joy and sadness that the tour was over and seing how much the fans truly loved Band-Maid moved her. Pretty cool stuff 🙂

[@jeffedwards9180]

I had just started listening to the Maids after this show happened, so I was bummed I hadn't heard of them sooner because I live near Chicago, and I would have been at this show. So, for my 1st time watching them live was this fancam. Great show, then came the end and watching Akane try to hold it together, it was the first signs to me that this group is special. For them to travel halfway around the world not knowing after 2 years how they'd be received because America has a short-term memory span musically and singing songs in a language most didn't understand and having their shows sell out. It had to be a relief from the unknown, we all know how much she loves to smile and have fun and to see her emotions at that time is memorable. If I had only known of this band during that depressing time of 2020.

[@Kevin6059]

@@jeffedwards9180 You're so right - I thank my lucky stars that I discovered them before covid. It helped me a TON during those days, especially since there was major health issues going on too for me in close family members. Band-Maid WILL help you get through anything, so frame it as a positive that you know them now, and nobody will ever be able to take this feeling away from you.

[@philproffitt8363]

What a night for Saiki...as a rookie pianist, she stunned this huge crowd into silence with her debut, performing a slow captivating version of Choose Me all by herself. Amazing courage 👌🔥❤

[@howardbrown911]

Oh yes she did and I loved it. So interesting to see that she also has felt the desire to contribute instrumentally to the Band's music. I loved her before, but to show that vulnerability as a fairly new musician was phenomenable.

[@philproffitt8363]

@@howardbrown911 Again in the March acoustic concert...her piano intro/backing to Daydreaming brought a new dimension 👌❤👍

[@1947dd]

They ended their Nashville show with this song and it is such an emotional song. I was fortunate enough to see them in 2022 at the Fillmore in DC and then again in Nashville in 2023. I really wish that I could have made this concert but just was not in the cards. This was the last song of a 3.5 hour concert to celebrate the end of their 10th anniversary tour. They added the last verse as a thank you to their fans.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Most of us are hoping the BAND MAID story is indeed endless ... ok, its all of us ;) .

[@RogerChance5309]

🍺😁

[@adampino6587]

Crazy thing is even with 33 songs, I'm sure there are songs I would have wanted that they didn't play! What a crazy band.

[@Kevin6059]

Understatement of all time!! They could play at least three concerts using totally different songs and I'd be over the moon with every song. Mincho/Kobato is on a par with McCartney/Lennon - period.

[@adampino6587]

@@Kevin6059 No doubt! But the more I think about it the more I realize that a BAND-MAID show could actually never disappoint me.

[@lurkmerchant]

That's why they keep holding "spin-off" shows like forever. With ever expanding catalogue, you can't fit all their bangers and masterpieces in mere 3 hours right ?

[@Kevin6059]

As ridiculous as that sounds it is 💯 percent true!​@@lurkmerchant

Life is so much better with Band-Maid

[@santi141414]

That's a fact dude! 🤩

[@carlosretamal1567]

If you don't know Asami, Midori and Haruna were at that show in Yokohama Arena, and in one part of the show the members of BM walked around the arena and met and greeted each other warmly, they know each other.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

Wasn't it just Saiki giving them a quick wave?

[@carlosretamal1567]

@PaleHorseShabuShabu I remember Miku and Kanami too

[@ericifune5543]

I sat a few rows behind them. Miku gave them the pistol point. Kanami was playing so gave them a smile and nod.

[@carlosretamal1567]

Exactly ¡

[@mootod]

Hi TJ and Grin, thank you for picking up this song!! Band maid sings this song for us. What audience can do is to put full of love into their voice and bring it to them. Even simple phrase of merody, but they put "Love you guys!", "You made it!", "Thank you!" or so many words. And the most important thing is that Band maid also listens and understands our words. That is why we can feel "We made it!" and "You made it!" even through this video.

[@TJandTheGringa]

💓💓

[@benjpr5395]

Kanami said in an interview this song was written to be played at Yokohama Arena with all the fans joining during the "Whoa" part to be complete... Few years after it happened and I was there. I will never forget that night and will never not cry each time I watch this video

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Which is why Kanami "sings" along with us in the chorus 💚

[@freewheeler2go]

Kanami's ending sequence starting at about 11:45 hits me square in the feels every time!

[@JimCarmer]

No matter how many times I listen to this song it always brings me to tears😢. I'm a 64 year old Maidiac ❤. Tequila Jimmy and The Gringa you guys are so awesome with your reactions. Keep up the great reactions 😊

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️

[@RobertWeber-is1ug]

Bandmaid is the Swiss Army knife of rock. They can do it all!

[@cholatse6745]

As a Swiss, I can approve this 💯 😊

[@JK-tz6kk]

Was there (from LA) and I get the onion out every time. On a side note, Misa's Mom was there (and from my vantage point, she was having a great time), and Midori, Asami, and Haruna from LB was there too! So special, Po! 🦍🍌

[@geoffb5]

There has never been a band that got to me like Band-Maid. So, so glad I discovered them. Thank you for reacting to this and for getting on the BM discord.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you!! 🤘🕊️

[@MagnaVolt81]

Fun fact: the whole crew of Lovebites were in the audience at this show 🕊 & 🐺 💪🤘

[@ericifune5543]

I managed to get a couple of the streamers at the end. They changed the last lyrics just for this show. The real tears began the song immediately prior, "Forward" which describes going forward despite life's trials. They showed early videos of them playing in front of only a few dozen in the audience. Miku could barely hold it together.

[@kontradictions]

I'm glad you guys waited to do this. It just hit different when you're invested in the band.

[@howardbrown911]

Amen! And after the Ohrenje docs, you can not, not be invested in this band.

[@TJandTheGringa]

We are glad too ..That would not have hit the same had we not been this deep down the Band-Maid hole. Simply a beautiful song!

[@Kevin6059]

The Gringa is right - they are an ecosystem. I'd even say that Maidiacs are also part of their ecosystem, so you guys are part of it too. That's how it feels to me, and after almost 50 years of going to shows, I've never felt quite like this about any other band. Not even close, really. It's so hard to describe them to a newbie though. I mean, how can you explain it to them in a way that won't get you committed to an institution or something? I really believe it takes about 20 or more songs to really really understand just how awesome this band really is.

[@TJandTheGringa]

We wanna get them into as many people's eyes and ears as possible ♥️ Po!

[@tk2196]

I went to this concert‼ Everyone was so moved that they were crying when they played this song.

[@sugaanessena3143]

Confirmed!

[@TreadheadA1]

Absolutely love this song. Especially this performance. Always gets my eyes sweaty. I really really love Band-Maid for livestreaming this show so that those of us on the other side of the world could watch it too. Great reaction, y'all!

[@TJandTheGringa]

💚💚

[@OGMaidiac]

Great reaction to the GREATEST of Rock bands!! I also feel that we are all part of their lives just as they are a part of our lives. Band Maid is not only the greatest of all rock bands they are the most unique. So humble, so sweet, but so hard rocking. From tears to smiles … us Maidiacs can always rely on Band Maid making our lives better. ❤❤ Thanks again for the “pigeon hole” journey you are on. It’s great to be along for the ride.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much for taking the ride with us..Its great to have you here 😃

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

I saw the livestream for the Yokohama okyuji. I arrived home at midnight after an exhausting post-Thanksgiving travel day then stayed up two hours for the start of the show. After 3 1/2 hours of joy they definitely had me emotional when this song rolled around. When it comes to the Maids, when they cry I cry.

[@chrisbeaty309]

I love how they showed the lyrics behind them so that the audience could sing along.

[@suzuki8582]

I was there. Right after this Akane was standing in the back looking like she was going to burst into tears. I remember thinking somebody please give her a hug. I believe it was Saiki who gave her a hug. Definetely a special night for fans and Band Maid.

[@phaeron]

They had already done it with one or two songs before during this show, but this was the moment when these 5 ladies made sure that even the last floodgates were fully open, not only in the venue on site but also around the world through the stream. A moment that I can still remember very well today, a year later. Yes, there are many bands that are grateful for their fans, but I don't know of any that show it so much and above all in such an honest way.... Maybe that's the only thing why I'm glad that their following is relatively small and their rise didn't come overnight, which I think is highlighted quite well by Ohrenje's documentaries. Who knows if it would be the same otherwise. I will never get tired of repeating that these ladies together with this community are truly special. ❤‍🔥🙏🏻 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊

[@MCLHEF]

The actual Live Stream had some different shots during this song and you could see that each one of them was crying their eyes out. It was so amazing to see how emotional they all were! I LOVE THIS BAND!!!

[@tonygriffin_]

I'm not sure which chapter of 'The Tao according To Po' that Miku's lyrics are now preserved in but I think it was Volume 3. Miku's lyricism is some of the deepest I've encountered in music and her use of languages, metaphor, puns, wordplay, philosophical concepts and Japanese culture is always astounding. This is a song that, as you said, gets you "smiling and choked up" - the tears are ones of joy and thankfulness, appreciation of their lack of egolessness and of their thoughtfulness towards we Maidiacs. MISA plucks so hard in this song, especially on that last chorus, while Kanami's guitar tugs at the heartstrings, Saiki breaks us all with her emotional vocals and Akane manages to finish without crying this time, like she did on their USA tour. Miku does sing her usual perfect harmonies and some of the 'woah, woah' but it is mostly a backing track she recorded earlier - probably to save her having to keep it up for the entire song! But those glorious lyrics are all hers. Thanks a million for this, as always, superb reaction! As Miku wrote, Saiki sang and Jimmy commented on, "We'll never forget this view shared with you". Now I have to go and find that list of Band-Maid requests for 2025 that I compiled!

[@TJandTheGringa]

That was so perfectly stated Tony! .. I actually read that comment twice.. you hit it on the money with the egolessness... They see themselves as equal to us and that is so awesome and they portray it so vividly! So happy we discovered them and can have them in our lives now going forward 😃.. thanks to you as always for being here with us everyday!... People like you are our main motivation to keep doing this! Love all you guys!

[@jaedo6180]

When Saiki's voice cracked in the end. I lost it!😢😅😂🫶🙏

[@daaaaaave]

It’s better that it took you a while to get to this one. I think it’s one of the ones you have to earn, by listening to them for a while, learning their story, becoming a fan. Then this song and performance is for, and about you, and you can properly feel the emotional weight of it.

[@Kevin6059]

💯

[@TJandTheGringa]

I agree 💯‼️...This hits harder after you know who they are and what they've been through ‼️

[@cholatse6745]

B-M truly is an unicorn and plays in an own league IMHO - not only musically. There are many great bands out there, but after 3-5 songs I feel the need to switch back to B-M 😊 I can easily listen to all their 150+ recordings in a row, or on shuffle and never, ever get bored a single second. There is something truly magical about Kanami‘s songwriting, almost no other band is able to create such a pull. This band is like a well-oiled fighter jet engine, where every single detail interweave with each other so precisely to produce maximum pressure. And above all, the voices of Saiki and Miku hover in perfect harmony. I could swim and sink into Saiki‘s voice all day. Apart from that, they seem to be the most wonderful bunch of humans you can wish for. The world needs more maids like them.

[@chrisegbertky]

Well said!

[@jenspfennig9226]

Great reaction to one of my favourite Band-Maid songs! On a side note: I was not a question if the Lady cries, but when. ❤❤

[@TJandTheGringa]

Saiki hits hard man! You can feel her sincerity.. that's what breaks us !

[@waynebenedict4609]

This was the perfect ending to Band-Maid's 10th anniversary show! Last song of the last show of their year, what a band! Saiki sure shows her progress in confidence here, Po!

[@BM4-Life]

🕊This song was created as a *BAND-MAID* anthem song that they wanted to play in big arena 🕊 In 2022 *BAND-MAID* started it's 14 city US tour, the tour ended in Chicago, and in this particular song *Akane* was so overwhelmed it is a must see video. 🥲 _(This one video you must bring a tissue as well)_ 🥲

[@kieranbuffini8632]

I was in tears 3 and a half hours last song at Yokohama Arena an hommage to their fans. 🤘🤘😍😍🧡💚💙

[@tokomaGT--R6604]

Thank you for your always wonderful reactions. I'm enjoying it. BAND-MAID and LOVEBITES are good friends. In fact, members of LOVEBITES came to watch this concert too. From Japan.

[@TJandTheGringa]

❤️💜💚 Thank you for watching 💚💜❤️

[@chrisegbertky]

Ice Queen my ass. The Ice Queen thoroughly thawed right before our eyes. Akane, though smiling, was crying from about the begining. The whoa ay oh whoa was also by the "choir" of all Maidiacs there. You're part of the Maidiac Family now for sure. Soul reacts with soul. 😢 So glad you've got to see this today!

[@TJandTheGringa]

We are honored to be part of this wonderful fanbase! ❤️

[@jamessharp2725]

The last verse she sings For making today possible, For letting our voices join together, Thank You! From now, always We’ll never forget this view shared with you. was written specifically for that show. This was one of many very special moments in that show. The DVD/BlueRay is really a treat, but unfortunately leaves some very funny moments out. This band is so special.

[@wanderleyjesus6772]

Mainly when Saiki showed them the first time the five were on stage. And that Miku didn't say PO at that time.

[@jamessharp2725]

@ yeah, but that was a fun part of the show. I was really glad they left in Akane’s modeling the new maid outfits

[@devingalloway2708]

I've never pushed through the Band-Maid catalog because every now and then something I've never heard before pops up and I'm like "what!? Wait, what's that?!😊 it's nice to keep discovering Band-Maid❤. And I've seen them in concert thrice😊

[@howardbrown911]

Lucky soul. I have only had one opportunity, but if they come back to the states, there will be more.

[@JAF729]

Band-Maid is just on a whole other level

[@keithvincent8760]

Thank you Miku for starting Band Maid.

[@木林日日]

I was there. Every time I watch this live video, I'm moved to tears.😂

[@paddyofurniture4681]

Imagine seeing this after 3.5 hours of pure magic, I don't know if you can wear out a Blu-Ray like an album, but if so I will have to buy another one soon. The band was at their peak of powers all throughout, this is the one concert if I could magically have seen, this is THE ONE. Y'all have seen Hate and now this but man this whole concert was LIT. Best merch purchase I have ever MAID.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

This damn song gets me in the feels every time !!!!!! And I have only heard it a 100 times !!!! BEST CURRENT BAND ON THE PLANET!!!!!

[@howardbrown911]

Thank you so much for this reaction. All of us following you two, I believe have waited for this moment. As Maidiacs, and by God you two most certainly are now, have wished to see your reaction to this masterpiece of music. The music and the words are masterful and bring out the emotions that are intended, but for me it is the singing of Saiki that breaks me every time I hear this. To watch this supposed "Ice Queen" react in this song the way she does is astounding. You can hear and see her emotions. What a voice she has. It every bit as formidable as any of the band members endeavors. To see that a Maidiac's love and appreciation of them, is recipricated in equal measure just endears them even more. Thank you for reacting to this with and for us. You two have become my favorite reactors, and not just because of Band Maid, but because of who you two are. I always feel we get true honesty from you and for me that is important. Thanks again!!!!

[@TJandTheGringa]

Howard! What beautiful words you wrote! You almost made us cry a second time today! Saiki like is said in the beginning of this video really knows how to hit me differently. I can see her Ice Queen persona ...but that's what it seems to be ..a persona..She shows here her true self ..the one that remembers life before Band-Maid and what it took to get there and more importantly...who got her there ..The Fans ..The people in the crowd who went through whatever it took to get there that night...She lets you, me and everyone else know .. That we are loved and appreciated....this is what makes this band so special..the fact that they dont forget that they are no different than we are ...people .. humans...We are forever Maidiacs along with the rest of you! Much ❤️ to you always from us both!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

I hope her solo performance from this show is on your list to watch.

[@TJandTheGringa]

We plan to watch everything!!

[@clintashcraft579]

This song gets me every time!!!!! You can tell that they adore their fans very much!!!!! (About Us) is another one that is so heartfelt!!!!! Thank you for what you do!!!!!

[@TJandTheGringa]

💛💛

[@BM-WEST]

Every time I watch this video I cry (guy 35 years old) Thank you, I really like your reactions.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much for watching us!!

[@zer0tzer0]

If this one doesn't make you cry 'About Us' will. I wish they could bring all that stage show here to the states, but I understand. Maybe someday. If so, I'm glad I saw them before they got big.

[@modelsfan]

This version of this song from this concert gets me in the feels everytime 😭

[@Greg-om2hb]

It always gets dusty when I watch this video. Keep in mind, their management had already decided to turn out the lights when suddenly the Internet brought them thousands of new fans from around the world. Yes, they were playing that night in Yokohama only because of the support of their rabid fan base. This was the last song of their year-long, trans-Pacific (two swings through the U.S., including a set at Lollapalooza) 10th Anniversary TOUR! Streamed live around the world, and to my house. They wrote this song In anticipation of one day playing an area-sized venue. See, dreams do come true, with a lot of hard work. You need to see the OMV as well.

[@gush44]

I get all choked up when When Saiki says will you sing with me . And the end when Akane hits the final drum note announcing the end of 10 years of hard work .

[@習明澤醬]

You can watch the fan-recorded video of Band-Maid singing "CHOOSE ME" at this concert. Video recording is allowed. I remember lovebites was also in the audience.

[@丸-u2f]

最高です。

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

You guys.... Thanks for the reaction!

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thanks for watching! 🤘😎🤘

[@paulpetersen879]

This song is amazing. Makes my eyes tear up every time

[@douglasbrown1345]

What a great reaction. I have seen Band Maid twice and it was epic. Been a fan since 2017 and I will be a fan till the day I die. They are the greatest hard/ rock band on the planet.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you for watching!! ♥️

[@dasyeah2695]

when you not only hear misa and akane but feel them in your guts, i was not fortunate enough to see them live ( i LOVE listenting to albums on shuffle as a playlist tho ^^) but i imagine the live to be such a diff beast of of a ride for my emotions.

[@cats-eyes]

Thank you for reaction to this video. Kanami has always dreamed of performing live at Yokohama Arena, and she wrote this song "Endless Story" imagining singing it with everyone there. So it was a great joy for their, and for Maidiacs too, that their dream came true. So I thought the concert would end with this song, but as soon as the intro started, tears started flowing, and when I looked around, everyone was crying. Even now, when I watch this video, I remember that moment and tears come to my eyes.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Its hard to hold the tears back with this song! It's best to just surrender and let them flow! Thank you for watching!! 💚

[@atrandom2575]

I've seen this a bunch of times, starting with the livestream after getting up in the middle of the night for it. Every single time, the eye faucets start dripping. And it feels so good!

[@zinoviylubman5553]

No thank you Band Maid!!! You are the BEST!!!

[@drogonr9318]

This song was a great big thank you to their fans. Beautiful performance. I recommend listening to the studio or official MV version tho (Kanami seems to turn down her amp during the live) - I think it'll give you a better appreciation of the song's beauty. For some reason, this song always reminds me of rushing water, and it was neat to see that the MV was shot by the ocean.

[@barrycounts490]

I got pretty emotional at the end of this concert . Endless Story is such a great closing song =) It hits me just like "About Us" does ! Thanks Y'all Thanks Tony ✌

[@findle70]

What is even more amazing is how much Saiki and the bands' sentiments hit now after what we've learned about where the band is this year. It's apparent some time before this concert (in Nov '23), they had found out that the management company that they were founded in and that backed them since the start, was going out of business, and they only had a contract through their next album release this year. The full story hasn't come out - and who knows if it will - but Kanami has spoken about writing songs 'in case that was our last show as Band-Maid'. I don't think up until a little bit before this show, that it was a confirmed thing that there would be a Band-Maid after 2023. Now they've worked to go independent and be their own managers. The band has been through a lot the last 4 years, and they have come out the other side, in charge of their own future. But there was a lot of tension about what they would even be, and the relief that they would go on, and you felt that in the gratitude and joy felt by Saiki. 'We will meet again', must have felt so damn good to shout to the world, after what they had been through.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I feel Band-Maid's longevity and success will become Endless Stories in the annals of Rock ‘n Roll history! 🎀🏆🎀🏆🎀🏆🎀🏆🎀🏆And for Jimmy & Gringa, too! 🏆🧑‍🎄🏆🤶

[@TJandTheGringa]

❤️♥️❤️♥️ Thank You Tom!! ❤️❤️❤️♥️

[@billb.5183]

That was song #33 of their 10th anniversary concert. They added that last set of lyrics when Saiki went down the runway to thank the fans. They are the best.

[@rossmudie9298]

Cry every time i watch it 😭🤣, btw i'm a 53 yr old bloke.

[@tasminoben686]

Bin. I got every time Tears by Her, first Words! And I’m a 69 Years, Old Master! Merry Christmas! And greetings from Hamburg Po!

[@TJandTheGringa]

They hit hard !

[@tasminoben686]

@@TJandTheGringa Gringo a Princess Po!😂❤

[@TheGringa-TJandTG]

@@tasminoben686Po!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@maltnmetal4085]

Mega choice Tony nice one , great reaction .

[@TJandTheGringa]

♥️♥️

[@topographic1973ify]

There is a Band Maid song called HONKAI that is another one that will make you say: "What was that?!?!?!" The live version is great.

[@rjaywest378]

I watched the live stream of this show here in the UK, and I was emotionally drained for 2 days afterwards. It was truly an incredible show from start to finish.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

There have been a handful of what I call Legendary Band Maid concerts and this was one of them. Wish I could've been there! Thankfully they've released a bunch of videos from this concert. Still hoping that they eventually release an official live video for Show Them! Such a beautiful song & performance! Love the visuals! What an ending! I'm not crying, you're crying 🥲😊 😉

[@davids9445]

🥹this one everytime. Thanks for the reaction . Love Band Maid 🤩

[@alxvdark]

This concert was streamed live at 1-4am my time (U.S. west coast) and I watched it, enthralled, beginning to end, like it was the greatest 3 hours of art in my entire life. Because it was.

[@mikometal4882]

Ok lyrics composed by Miku Kobato, arrangements by Kanami and the band. Rigth this song composed by band-maid. I play this song often in my bus.

[@WildWulv]

YES YES YES!!!! I have been waiting forever for this.

[@TJandTheGringa]

❤️💜🧡

[@fernandoloya6325]

Awesome reaction guys I saw them earlier in Houston Texas during their 10th-anniversary tour in the USA, and also at that Yokahama finale Lovebites and other Japanese rock bands were in the crowd supporting our Maids which was so awesome cheers.

[@TJandTheGringa]

TySm for Watching!!

[@janneeriksson7859]

They can write music with passion❤❤❤

[@emeryharrison9325]

Love Band-Maid. Love seeing you take the journey that a lot of us have been on, and are continuing to take. I'm not tearing up either, I just have something in my eye.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Emery Thanks for all the comments you write and for sharing these moments with us! Love having you here 💗

[@donaldbohn3183]

There were many members of famous bands that came out to pay their respect to BAND-MAID in the front rows that Saiki was waving at.

[@BRO-HI808]

I was fortunate enough to be there to witness this in person. Talk about an emotional night...who's crying...I'm not crying...darn onion ninjas.😂 The line you were referring to TJ, was in a verse they added special for this concert. After Saiki walks down the runway to the front center stage. "For making today Possible. For letting our voices join together, Thank you! From now, always. We'll never forget this view shared with you." Another way the Maids to solidify this moment in history in video showing their appreciation for their Masters and Princesses. Have to love the Maids...M❤ S💙 K💚 A💛M💜 PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@TJandTheGringa]

♥️💙💚💛💜

[@atldawg8642]

When they came to Atlanta last year, this was the last song of the night. Everyone singing along, so much fun.

[@RogerChance5309]

Band Maid! 🍺🥴🤘🏻🕊️

[@Greish-esquire]

BAND-MAID!🍻😪😁🤩🕊

[@TheGringa-TJandTG]

Roger!!!!! 🍺🥴🤘🕊️

[@RogerChance5309]

@@TheGringa-TJandTG 🍺🤪🕊️

[@philcalvino884]

Thanks TJ&TG! Yeah everyone pretty much knew _endless_ _story_ was going to be the last one, since Yokohama was the capstone of their 10th anniversary tour. But holy crap, did they wring every last drop out of it, and left us all blinking away moisture. Amazing band.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Such an amazing way to end the show!!

[@KNGoodwin]

Hi Jimmy and Gringa. I really enjoyed your reaction! I am filled with emotion every time I watch this video. It’s so heartfelt. The Gringa nailed it when she said “synergy”. It’s synergy between the members and the audience which is why we feel so connected to them. I look forward to your next reaction!!

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you !! 💜

[@ALAN_COX]

I'm not crying. You're crying. A lot of the backing vocals are on a backing track for this song. There is just too much going on for Miku to cover it by herself.

[@TJandTheGringa]

I noticed that towards the end of the song when they showed Miku singing another line.

[@ALAN_COX]

@TJandTheGringa Yes, it is quite obvious if you look closely. Sometimes you will see Kanami step to the micrrophone on songs that have multiple vocals, but most of the time she doesn't even get close enough to the mic to be heard, which is a shame because she has the voice of an angel from what I have heard of her singing with Saiki. I don't have anything against using a backing track as long as it is not a straight up "Milli Vanilli" lip syncing everything situation.

[@spaolozzi53]

If you don't tear up or choke up to this, you should see a doctor, because you may be dead. The last verse was added just for this event, a PS on one of their love letters to the fans, so you were exactly right about the shared view.

[@TJandTheGringa]

💜🧡

[@leekebot1802]

Ha ha! I'm back! Did you know your web browser can break your ability to comment on KZbin at random? I know now! Took days, but it's fixed. lol And what a song to come back to! (I did watch the other reactions from the past couple days though.) Your comments about how much Band-Maid appreciates and loves their fans really hits home with me. Because my three main hobbies all my life have been games, movies, and comics. (Anime and manga are in the movie and comics portion of that.) And the past few years, for some reason, the Western side of those industries have made many attacks on their fans. A movie company puts out a sub-standard movie, fans don't like it, and the makers and media say "it's the fans that are wrong! Why are they like that?". Comic book writers, and video game developers have gone on twitter saying how much they dislike their fans for various reasons. Many, many times I've been lumped in with -ists, and -phobes, just for disagreeing with the extreme direction somethings taken. It's like, you love something, but it hates you in return. And it takes a huge toll on your mental well being. But then there is Band-Maid. Music wasn't even that big a part of my life until I found them. And they have, without even speaking the same language, made me feel more welcome, appreciated, and cared for than ANY media, or hobby that I've ever taken part of. And in return I want the very best for them, and care about them very much. I'm not very social, and don't go to forums or whatever, but I even want the best for the Maidiacs out there by extension. You like Band-Maid? You just made it to my "Good person" list. Just that easy. Every person who works in any form of media, really needs to take notes from Band-Maid. How to be amazing, talented, and famous, and still be a good human being.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Welcome back!! we were wondering where you were!! .. your comment is spot on about these wonderful humans...This one was a special one ..it shows their human side with no blinders. Glad to see you back here 🤘

[@TheGringa-TJandTG]

Welcome back!!!!! There’s a certain movie franchise that TJ feels that way about. A devoted fan for years and then they just haven’t been hitting him the way they used to. Don’t wanna name the franchise but he feels the same way you do when it comes to that!!!!! ❤

[@leekebot1802]

@@TJandTheGringa Glad to be back. Thank ya muchly. Now, I wait with antici... pation (had to.), for your reaction to "about us". Another wonderful, and surprising moment from this wonderful, and surprising band.

[@leekebot1802]

@@TheGringa-TJandTG Thank you kindly for the welcome back. And I won't even hazard a guess to the franchise. But, yep. It feels wrong when the franchise takes a wrong turn. And even worse when the makers of the thing blame those who love it.

[@4thArmoredVet]

Yes, Miku is the Lyricist for this and many BAND-MAID songs.

[@joebarrera9741]

MAN THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ...I LOVED THIS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you so much!! ,,, So Glad you Iiked it!! :)

[@markbaker8255]

The members of LOVEBITES were in the audience at this show. Miku walks past them and they were cheering Miku on...pretty cool to see.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Sounds Awesome!!

[@JayDavisAtHome]

I'm way too old to cry so I don't. I just have this issue sometimes with my eyes leaking

[@TlanImass]

Akane-san was barely holding it in! In Chicago HOB 2022, she really let go.

[@TJandTheGringa]

I saw that!! She's so awesome ♥️

[@threemonkeysk]

Great job you two, such a moving moment and an awesome way to end the show. You can be sure that there was probably no need to clean up all that tape/ribbons that came down at the end as no doubt it all went home with the audience.

[@TJandTheGringa]

♥️♥️♥️. Thanks for watching!!

[@threemonkeysk]

@@TJandTheGringa I watched you doing the Ohrenje Docu series on the maids. He has an awesome video from that night where he's stitched together the footage from 24 fan cams from the only song that was allowed to be recorded by the audience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4augYitr755f5I The footage is extremely good as is the sound. Must admit I've never seen any members of any band do what they did during that song....ever!

[@TJandTheGringa]

@threemonkeysk thanks for this!! Will check it out !

[@JuanSan66]

Great emotional reaction.

[@TJandTheGringa]

Thank you !! ❤️

[@markvader8083]

Band-Maid's last song of the night in their concerts........It's an Endless Story! ♥