Akane Can DRUM!!! | Band-Maid - Blooming (Official Music Video) | REACTION

[@MrRockNRollLive]

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[@one0nine]

America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it.

[@allyoucando8486]

Japan immortalize the rock forever, is womans is heaven

[@EbefrenRevo]

Amen.

[@rustybrass4740]

Or, Japan once married to and broke it in'70s ( just an old joke, no offense meant to anyone ;-) and now restored it to pay it back to the world. In a very unexpected, enjoyable, and infectious way though.

[@markmark6378]

Yea, I call Akane Hirose "The Beast from the East!" Just turned 60 and I can tell you I have heard a lot of drummers in my time, but Akane is by far my Favorite. She's an absolute genius on the kit. She can do it all.... even in the same song. She is able to switch gears flawlessly and yet never disturbing the beat. All the changes in beats or the fills never seem to be out of place for the track she is playing on. She is in service to the song and her band mates. Tasteful, stylish and viscous all at the right times. With Misa playing bass, they are the Engine that makes Band-Maid GO and they make up the best rhythm section around today. Again, Band-Maid is better live!

[@tommcfall1274]

My drum guru was the great Tony Williams (R.I.P.) and he would absolutely love Akane!!!!!!! She is amazing!!!

[@mattbrown9631]

The Beast from the East is an appropriate name. I dig it.

[@sixtofive]

And she does all that while making ridiculous faces at the crew side stage between smiles. She'll be a legend.

[@ThisIsMalarky]

Also, Jimmy Page (yes THE Jimmy Page) went to one of their shows and specifically request a picture with Akane saying he loved her. Can't imagine a much bigger compliment especially when its someone who played alongside John Bonham.

[@fastskipper777]

Yes, Akane can play everything. She can play Jazz, too. Did you know Akane used to work at a Jazz cafe after music school? She was working as a server as well as play the drums during evening hours. Yeah, her semi-professional gig was at a Jazz cafe. Band-Maid was the first band opportunity that came along when the cafe closed down for good and she was in a limbo; she was kinda in 'what do I do now?' situation. Then, Kanami called her because they knew from prior collabs for Kanami's few solo gigs. When Miku called Kanami, it was like the stars lined up; first person Kanami thought of for a drummer was Akane. Of course, Miku is the genesis of Band Maid.

[@SayaViking]

Japanese girls in maid clothes playing f**king good metal... how can one not love it? Great reaction tho bro!

[@sacluvsBM]

Jimmy Page saw them play at a festival in Tokyo in 2016. After that show Mr Page requested to meet with Akane the drummer. The picture they took together is my screen saver. What we know is that Mr Page requested only to meet with her and no one else. Akane said Mr Jimmy Page-san offered me much encouragement and I promised l will do everything possible to live up to his kind words.

[@aad83810]

This picture twitter.com/achi_bandmaid/status/798122824997093376?s=20

[@GSpotter63]

Welcome to the World of BAND-MAID. For your safety keep your arms and legs in the ride at all times and please stays seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. If for any reason you feel the need to raise your hands you may do so with extreme reverence. Thank you for choosing our ride and enjoy the rest of your visit here in the World of BAND-MAID. WARNING it has been determined that BAND-MAID is habit forming and can lead to better mental health. Please use without caution.

[@thedocofrock1890]

i'm just glad that this ride has no height restriction cuz i'm really short-on brains that is-but i'm smart enough to love the maids!

[@gt1man931]

They are world class, absolutely.

[@上海誠-g1s]

3:38 このオッチャンのプーッが大好きだわw Good reaction! Akane is insane drummer！

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Akane is her name, Drumzilla is her game

[@renchi6989]

Bandmaid is the band that throw the surprise bombs to the fan again and again and again. Love them soooooo much

[@herbpoints]

2024. I’ve come back to this reaction video after a long time. Mr. Rock N Roll’s reactions were so pure and fresh back then. It’s amazing to think how far I’ve come since those days. 🕊

[@huka2013]

このおっさん大好き❤

[@cecilyfay8418]

Akane on the drums... a dream... i love her...

[@dallasunboxer6716]

The fact that every member is talented and memorable makes them soo good

[@beatleslove1984]

I love your reaction!From japan.

[@MrMisterbie]

Best lady drummer ever... AKANE 💕🔥🔥🔥

[@stevros48]

ummm one of the best drummers ever regardless of gender , she kicks arse live !

[@stimproid]

It is a great time to be a Band Maid fan :)

[@paulpetersen879]

You can NEVER play to much Band Maid!! It's their world, we just live in it. Fn amazing band!! Love these girls

[@nem447]

Akane has said that Kanami "made" her work hard on her double pedaling to get up to the scorching 180bpm pace for Blooming and Rinne.

[@franshendrix1404]

`wow, Kanami the drill instructor? Who thought of that!?

[@alxvdark]

Kanami comes off as all nice in interviews, but she's got some evil genius in her. She's all boss in videos of them practicing.

[@tonyborasio7187]

BEST METAL BAND EVER PERIOD!

[@JanickGers0]

It'd be very difficult for John Bonham to love Akane. Not because of her skill, but because he's been dead for the past 39 years!! On a more serious note, it was Jimmy Page who gave his thumbs up for Band-Maid, and how could he not? Akane is the living reincarnation (also an incredible Band-Maid song, by the way) of Bonham himself. Those fills are as delicious as Zeppelin's back in the day.

[@scottpollack1007]

BANDMAID IS FROM HEAVEN! Why, because they are the PERFECT ROCK & ROLL BAND! EVERY SONG of theirs is Awesome..........they literally don’t have a bad song! Not even a “mediocre” cut! They are all tremendous with INCREDIBLE TALENT AND SOPHISTICATION! THEY...MUST...BE...FROM...ANOTHER...PLANET!

[@michaelpalmer3717]

They never cease to amaze! Kanami's compositions getter ever more complex, the arrangements more intricate and yet the band executes with unfailing musicianship. Perfection. Chapeau. Goddesses all.

[@dary0097]

Akane = Pure Perfection

[@me262talon2]

My favorite is "Puzzle" Live at Zepp Tokyo. As Lemmy would say"No Regrets""!

[@franshendrix1404]

None at all. That song live is better as the CD version I tell you. My 3rd favorite after Dice and Blooming

[@jon87583]

Having listened to a LOT of Band-Maid over last 2.5 years, and seen em live 5x, I can confirm: Akane doesn't f*** around on those drums: she goes above and beyond, with a lot of skill, on every damn song. You can say the same for the other 4 Maids and their instruments, too. Yep: as good or better live than in the studio.

[@BadDad54]

Band Maid is going to be on Netflix! They will appear as themselves in a new series called "Kate". (Listed as Kate (II) on IMDB) It's in post production now so should be out by summer 2020. They were also signed by Live Nation and UTA so this should help them get more exposure in the west. Music and I were strangers 6 months ago. Then my son recommended Pisces by Jinjer. This led to Nightwish which led me to Band Maid. I'm 65 and this is some of the best music I have ever heard in my life. OMG. I'm alive again! Thank you Band Maid. Thank you Mr. Rock and Roll!

[@drvijil]

Great reaction. In 2017 it was Jimmy Page who sought out Akane after a show, to tell her how much he enjoyed her drumming. Akane is amazing, always drumming in the pocket, yet so clever and innovative with her pedal work and fills and she is my favorite drummer. You can’t go wrong with any Band Maid songs. Their, professionally recorded, live versions are just as good as the originals, and in many ways are better than the originals.

[@pontiacfan76]

The thing I love about Band Maid is. None of the songs I have heard dont sound like any of the others they have done. They have their own sound which is fucking awesome.

[@akinishi2490]

最高🤣 阪急ブレーブスのアニマルを思い出した🤣

[@Papa_Yeti]

My brain holes have melted again by these super talented ladies!

[@stevenclark7600]

Just watched,,take me higher,live,jesus pick my jaw off the floor,amazing performance.

[@DoctorChange106]

they ALL are wonderful - the best - and their next song will be another surprise. 😃😘😎😃😘😎😃😘😎

[@mebanaibornengnong2847]

Band Maid - Rinne. Your mind Will be blown away by Akane's drumming. I promise.

[@HeathenWolf]

Dude I've seen them live with my brother in London December last year. Hands down best band I've ever seen live. 🤘

[@iPhailepically]

I'm jealous. I found out they were going to be in Dallas too late to get off work unfortunately last month.

[@HeathenWolf]

@@iPhailepically I wanted to see them again this year when they toured but unfortunately I couldn't. Hopefully they will be back next year

[@sacluvsBM]

@@HeathenWolf l have been to over three hundred shows in my life going back to the Doors in October 1966. I have seen almost everybody and the only artist l can truly say after seeing them in LA on September 30th that impressed me more initially than Band-Maid was Jimi Hendrix at Cal Expo in 1970. They are that damned incredibly good in person. Someone said world class. You bet your ass.

[@forceonefromrylos3924]

Seen the ladies in live Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima, L.A, San Fran, and New York...live is the best way to appreciate the energy for sure. The ladies will take you by the hand in the beginning , as you gladly hand your heart over at the end. No other band in the past decades has done this to fans in the pigeon army.

[@sacluvsBM]

After seeing them at the Echoplex l immediately went from fan to fanatic. I think they are using subliminal mind control methods. ;-)

[@hiawatha.g]

Yes, they are really good live. Watching them up close is beyond words. They have so much fun on stage and yet are so polished and precise, it's almost weird. They make it look easy. Go without food and water if that's what it takes, go see them.

[@Blues666]

Mr. Rock N Roll: Grandmaster of reaction... :'D

[@David-yt6kp]

Somebody forgot to tell them 5 young Japanese girls aren't supposed to be able to achieve the level of professionalism and international success they have in less than 6 years, and it's too late to tell them now.

[@stevefromlondon4949]

My work here is done, lol. Knew you'd love it! Not just Akane - the rhythm section, her and MISA, in general is just top notch. And Kanami. Oh Kanami . . . That guitar solo. And then it leads into those heavenly vocal harmonies. God, I love this band so much. I haven't been this addicted to a band since I was 13 and Rush's The Spirit of Radio was in the charts, lol. And it's all your fault! But yeah, definitely go for some live stuff now.

[@tommcfall1274]

Pound for beautiful pound they are the most incredible band on the planet!!!!! Wait till you hear "Rinne" (Reincarnation)!

[@ChrisPage68]

Lovebites is the band.

[@tommcfall1274]

Not on my planet of real music! They are very good but not great. ;-)

[@salvadorsarmiento2202]

Aldious for me!

[@cholatse6745]

PageMonster No. When it comes to musicality and composition level, no one beats Band-Maid - with Sokoninaru, Doll$Boxx and Aldious a bit further behind. Lovebites is a cool Heavy-Metal Band of course. Saw them both many times live too. I like both very much, but - sorry 😇 - Band-Maid as whole package is on another level.

[@salvadorsarmiento2202]

@@cholatse6745 band maid?? I don't think so. Sorry but no!!

[@blank557]

Akane broke the speed limit doing like 200 rpm on the drums. Try catching her to give her a ticket!

[@screamindemon71]

You will absolutely lose your s*** when you see Reincarnation and both live versions of Moratorium and Play! Those three are a definite must-see!

[@Medley3000]

I think one key to the thickness of the Band-Maid sound is how Akane is constantly changing the flow of the beat and makes her own accents on the drumset with all the double and tripple bass drum kicks and the breaks on the cymbals. She sounds more like a Jazz drummer but I love it. And she harmonizes beautiful with the bass player MISA because they are private good friends too and hang around a lot of at private time. I think she gets not the attention she deserves. Good that you noticed that. Mr. Jimmy Page loves Band-Maid and watched a show. Afterwards he met the drummer Akane (lucky bastard)

[@fastskipper777]

She used to work at a Jazz cafe as a wait person and played the durms as well. That maybe why.

[@morighanbecks731]

if you get the chance to see them live, do it, you won't be disappointed. if you get CONQUEROR some how they have MV's of them playing DOMINATION, DICE, ONSET all instrumental. they do close ups of each member. AKANE part brought tears to my eyes. I don't know why, all I can think of is you never really get to see her play, and she's awesome. good reaction. have a good day.

[@evagronlund1786]

Yes do a live video with them next, they're amazing!

[@huntspoint]

BAND-MAID is the TRUTH!!!!! All their stuff is hot!

[@astartes2781]

3 years later you went to watch them live.

[@astartes2781]

I just cannot stop thinking about the image of these five having a show in Times Square.

[@lilman1796]

Blooming , rocks, thanks everyone

[@michaelmusson3593]

not only is the drummer standing out here but also Saiki she's singing in somewhat of a scat like Jazz music never heard her do that before

[@GSpotter63]

I pity the poor soul that gets into a kickboxing fight with Akane. Her leg work with those drums is KICK ASS!!!

[@wkelly4963]

Yeah! They rock again again and again! They are so perfect!! This band maid your and my mind blow again ghehehe. Everything falls in line. The drummer is a beast. The bass and guiter man..... And their sweet angelic voices (cant understand a word) are awsome.

[@metallikat05]

The new album is outstanding. The fact that this is like the next to last song on the album is incredible; the rest of it is just amazing, as well!

[@TheDonmayo]

I have seen this reaction video already so many times, but you are just the most entertaining and happy reactionist out there, thank you x3.

[@DennisMayoRocknRoll]

Some One else in the family with good taste...

[@酢豚弁当]

Akane !!Akane !!Akane !!

[@xerohmega795]

bro, akane murders this entire album 🔥🔥

[@afifahfauziah446]

Wtf... This is band crazyy... Full skill

[@acetpn52]

loved this song!!! Rinne too!!! both hard as hell but love them both love your reaction, you don't get too many people open minded enough to appreciate the talent they are not weak anywhere, everyone is great. im glad you're one of us now!!!! band maid is incredible

[@velvetra29]

You know it's good when he open that door.

[@craigadler2253]

Choose me live at Zepp. They absolutely explode across the stage. You are witnessing history.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Take Me Higher, Play & Puzzle (all are live versions) Misa (bass), Akane (drums) & Kanami (guitar) are all virtuosos Not only the best female rock band ever, but the best rock band of the last 10 years - period!

[@KazHope]

Onset live man. You'll love it.

[@fatman2486]

You know it slaps when he leaves that door 😂

[@Nakhab]

Literally the best live video of them is a compilation of crowd cheering for MISA.

[@nertz4579]

Akane is the next level 😍😘🥰

[@Delancreus]

Awesome man, seems the rest of the fans beat me to it and told you about the new song. Listened to it last night and was blown away.

[@realon508]

Dont let me Down - BandMaid This one will never let you down!!🔥🔥.. Probably one of the best of BM song

[@Wolfxp90]

Man, you NEED watch the Live performances, it's amazing!

[@SagaciousTwo]

You may not notice, but MISA is adding to Akane's bass drum beat at the end of sequences. She makes it sound as if there is a third bass drum.

[@remmy2000]

Now you've done Blooming, you should do the counterpart of the song called Rinne/Reincarnation from the same new album

[@brianfuller7691]

I'm a fairly good amateur drummer but Akane is bloody incredible.

[@mattbrown9631]

KEEP IN MIND - they released an MV called "Reincarnation" just THIRTY-FIVE days ago also. It will really blow your mind.

[@nem447]

So funny, you gushing and you haven't even gotten to their live stuff yet! You'll definitely be steppin through that door a few times, he he. Sadly you just missed them State side, but they'll be back! Chur. \m/

[@jerm8146]

His head is going to explode when he watches "Play" or "Moratorium" live.

[@nem447]

Peeps always forget "Puzzle" live, such a dynamic song and one of my faves.

[@jerm8146]

@@nem447 Agree... That's a great one too.

[@loveandpeace9908]

Attractive Asian women playing heavy rock. Best world ever! I hope when I die, this is my Heaven.

[@huka2013]

1:51 おっさんどこ行くんだよ（笑）

[@AgentRedShirt]

Welcome to your new addiction. You're not going to go long without listening to them again from this point on.

[@660DOHCNAKED]

Yes! John & Page !! Girls are CRAZY gooood!!

[@andreaspedersen3952]

Nice reaction bud! ...just a little correction: John Bonham died in 1980... but I'm pretty sure that he would love them just as much as his band-mate Jimmy Page 😉

[@Phiction__]

Really like your reaction. Very genuine reaction because yeah we don't know what the heck they are saying but what draws us fans in is how technical these great musicians are. This is one of the most technical bands I've ever heard. They play with so much passion. And yeah it's pop style to a certain extent but it's just so damn good how heavy they can bring it also. Keep diving in tho their catalogue of songs. Because it's really freaking amazing music from their first album to their recent one. You won't be disappointed at all.

[@ChrisWMF]

I love his enthusiasm for Band Maid. I completely understand it.

[@crzytng87]

React to "Dont you tell me" (live) 4:18 length version watch them duel its outstanding or listen to "moratorium" which is the song that earned kanami her nickname Tsunami for her solos Other bands to check like this are BRIDEAR and LOVEBITES

[@kokichimaeda1321]

Akane doesn't like to be call tsunami because of earthquake that happened in Japan that killed many people.

[@caor321]

BAND-MAID - Moratorium (live) If it doesn't knock your socks off, you probably weren't wearing any.

[@patron40silver]

100lbs of pure BEAST behind the kit. SERIOUSLY GO LIVE. We're NOT lying.

[@トシちゃん感激]

play(shinkiba studio coast LIVE) FREEDOM(ZEPP TOKYO LIVE) moratorium(shinkiba studio coast LIVE) Take me higher(shinkiba studio coast LIVE) onset(ZEPP TOKYO LIVE) SO EXCITE❗️

[@outwest1014]

I want you to react to Puzzle live, but I'm concerns you may not survive. These 5 ladies are all professionally trained, MISA bass & Akene drums are graduates of the Tokyo School of Music (think Juilliard); Kamani lead guitar college degreed (Economics/Marketing) with music training; Miku rhythm guitar came through the Jpop system; and Saiki had voice training from about 14 yo. Many of their song require multiple listens to "get" their depth of talent and skill. You hear things you missed each time. They should have US dates for the tour just starting Asia. They are contracted with Live Nation now. I'm in LA so I know we will get to see them.

[@rockero1313]

yes she can, she definitely CAN 🤘

[@vakavons1971]

About Akane The technology of twin pedals is not enough. The 3 consecutive hitting method with one right foot (which looks like 4 consecutive hits) is also fast and accurate. Akane's technical video on Twitter. twitter.com/achi_bandmaid/status/1263673237893873664 (Japanese 59 years old. I can't speak English. Use Google translation.)

[@DoctorChange106]

yeah agree Akane is fire and so is Misa on bass - oh shit they all are incredible. 😄😘😎😄😘😎😄😘😎😄😘😎

[@stealthcabbie1336]

Mate, I subscribed only because your reactions display how I feel about these girls. They are THAT good. After learning their history you will be a fan for life (nothing tragic) and have a profound affection for our little pigeon, Po!! (Don't ask..... Do your research.) IMO, not only are they one of the BEST Rock bands out there now, Today, and imo they the BEST EVER FEMALE ROCK BAND... Period!! They really have set an extremely high standard to what our sisters and daughters can strive to. Brilliant role models for everyone. For more songs, check out my comments after your first reaction.

[@sacluvsBM]

Well put. Kobato Miku is an amazing person in just about every conceivable way. Imagine losing your job in JPOP and having to go to work for Maid Cafés where Kobato tells Miku let's form a kick ass rock band and we'll dress up in our work uniforms. Great idea. Except Kobato Miku has zero experience with Western style rock n roll. She can't play any musical instrument and she has no idea who will be in this band. Further, she has to go back to the people who fired her to get a shot at the big time. Kobato is the 810 year old pigeon that rents some space in Miku's head. The one thing she had going for her was she knew a young lady named Akane Hirose. What this young woman has accomplished since 2013 is nothing short of amazing.

[@kokichimaeda1321]

@@sacluvsBM you are wrong about Miku knowing Akane. From a interview Miku first found Kanami on internet doing a cover video, then she made a phone call that made history. Kanami had played with Akane as a hired drummer. When Miku asked Kanami if she knew someone, Kanami named Akane as a good drummer, Akane asked MISA bassist, her friend and classmate from professional musician school.

[@yaktaxi1234567]

Fuck yeah ! a little bit of magic ! peace x

[@MichaelNolen]

Blooming is on the Conqueror CD

[@johnhmaloney]

I'd recommend checking out a live version of the song Choose Me next. Akane's fills on it are amazing.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

I always advise reactors to do the music video first as it shows how great the song is then how Band Maid ups their game with the live versions.

[@robertwaites1285]

Don't let me down should be the next song. Thrill was my first time hearing them and Don't let me down was the second and I been a fan ever since

[@346sugata]

あなたのリアクション見てるだけで楽しい！

[@franshendrix1404]

I wonder where Akane got her speed from. She is like lightning on those drums.

[@weilima9316]

Lots and lots of hard work. Working her legs and arms while eating, while showering, etc etc.

[@mrfafaa96]

I was listening to some of SCANDAL's music(They're a bit "softer" than Band-Maid or whatever you should say) here on KZbin this past weekend and saw a lot of comments talking about Band-Maid. So I decided to check them out and instantly loved them. They're all amazing and you can tell that they love what they're doing, which just adds to their quality. One of the things that I enjoy about the band is the fact that they're self made. Miku(Guitar/Back-up vocal) found and recruited Kanami(lead guitarist) who recommended Akane(Drummer) who in turn recommended Misa(Bassist) and then THEY selected Saiki to be the lead singer. They had to rely on other peoples writing in the beginning since all their own songs essentially got thrown in the bin by their managers, but now since a few years back all their songs are written by the band members themselves. Given how Japan is known for its mass produced and manufactured bands, it's nice to see a band like Band Maid that rose up by themselves pretty much. Babymetal for example has some good songs, but they are sadly a bit lessened in my eyes because you can tell how manufactured they are. Gun to the head and I had to choose a favorite band member, it would probably be Akane. Mainly because she is very talented on the drums and gives it her all, but also because if I'm not mistaken she is responsible for a lot of the writing when it comes to new songs(And also partly because just like myself she's the glutton of the group). I whish them the best and hope they have their real breakthrough soon so that they can expand their tours and visit more countries and cities. Just like others before me I would recommend that you react to Moratorium Live(kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGilgnahisdnias ) as it is my favorite live performance I've seen of them. Keep rocking.

[@outwest1014]

The writing process goes like this, Kanami writes the music, sends it to MISA & Akene for bass and drums, Miku gets that and writes the lyrics. With that that they go into the rehearsal studio to finalize the song and Saiki tells them when the song is done.

[@mrfafaa96]

@@outwest1014 Oh, okay. Yeah, I wasn't 100% sure about the writing. There was one interview were they talked about how at the beginning all their own writing was rejected and there was one interview that they had in some sort of bar. Can't remember the name of it, all I remember is that there were 3 hosts. I thought that Misa and another band member had each asked Akane "hey, can you write a song about [Insert topic]?". But maybe I'm misremembering. Nice that the entire band is involved in the writing in some way.

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! If John Bonham likes her drumming, he does so from the grave! LoL! Jimmy Page on the other hand, after seeing one of their shows in Tokyo in 2016, complimented Akane and said she played well! Akane promised to "Do My Best!!!" Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@margiesanchez1211]

@@MrRockNRollLive We know that's what you meant! Aces! Five Aces in this amazing band!

[@yugoxgc]

Well if their 2 recent MVs are any indication, Akane takes that promise very seriously

[@JGM0JGM]

Lol, you can't be a legend unless there are legendary tales about you... :-) "said she was the reincarnation of John Bonham." He didn't say that... he said she was very good, and praise from the likes of Jimmy Page is praise indeed! (I search the Internet for the quote, it isn't there, unless you have it... in that case I'd love to see it!) This is a legend like the legend about BABYMETAL being switched to the main stage at the Sonisphere festival in 2014 "just moments before they were supposed to go on".... Kitsune up, Po! ;-)

[@watcher2554]

@@JGM0JGM Bahhh...reddit rumors...

[@JGM0JGM]

@@watcher2554 Lol, never mind Reddit, as I said, I tried to find the quote and I couldn't. All I found was an article that had a quick interview that stated more or less what I wrote earlier. Now, it could be that I missed it, but so far, after having asked everyone who I came across writing about this legend, no one could provide a quote, it was all "I heard somewhere... " etc. Don't get me wrong, I'd love for the story to be true, but unfortunately, it doesn't seem it is, otherwise it would be easy to find the quote...

[@miqoto]

theyve been touring in the US and Europe past few years. ;)

[@nickmilo932]

Try Maximum the hormone (band) Yoshu Fukushu (song) They are pretty insane! Great reaction btw!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

What I love about the newer Band-Maid stuff is that Kanami has finally trained Miku to be a real rhythm guitarist, not just someone playing power chords for show. You can actually hear Miku's rhythm guitar on the newer trax...and Akane is being spotlighted as well.