ONE OK ROCK - We Are (18 Fes Ver) - Reaction

[@LucLightWolf121]

3 years later and it is still one of the most powerful moments in music history.

[@alyssiafernandez713]

One Ok Rock- Nobody’s home live at Yokohama arena!!! This song is also very emotional and he is crying during this performance This song is an apology to his parents Taka dropped out of high school to pursue music and his parents were not supportive of his dream So this song is very personal

[@lilyblack1979]

Because his parents are famous singers, so they know how hard it is to pursue music.

[@imtn_0222]

いつみてもこの動画は素晴らしいと思う

[@drumusuuko670]

momomomo mokkun こんなにメッセージ性が届く曲は日本に少ないですよね。takaの考え方の姿勢が凄い大好きです。

[@imtn_0222]

18歳って人間の一括りの変わり目だと思います 当時地上波で見ましたがあれから数年経った今でもWe are(18祭ver.)を忘れたことはありません。今でもワンオクを漁っては必ずこの曲に行きついてますし、初めて聞いた時は鳥肌と感じたことの無い感動に包まれていたのをいまだに覚えています。

[@user-ls9nc2ml7t]

その場の全員が同じ方向向いてる時だけ自己を解放するのがしょーもない 昔よりひどくなってないか？ 普段から空気読まず自分を出せばいいのに。すぐ年とっちゃうぞもったいない

[@user-ku6mu3dm7j]

B犬 どした

[@user-hr3gg7hn8s]

これこそ日本人の力歌の底力！ これが日本のpower これこそが本物の合唱っというものだ。 皆で最後抱き合って泣いたり最高じゃん

[@yatarutheend2520]

鳥肌が止まらない とんでもないバンドだ。

[@user-pg4nf8se2b]

ワンオクの動画は全てにおいて励まされたり元気出るけどこの曲は群を抜いてる

[@voidsuzu2848]

我慢すんな感情剥き出しでいけ！ めっちゃ鳥肌

[@Caradoc93]

I'm so glad you enjoyed that, I think it makes the world a better place just by existing. A few days ago I found the whole programme on KZbin, the making of this event. The band advertised across Japan for 18 and 19 year old people to send in a video audition to show why they should be part some unspecified performance with the band. They watched the videos of people singing, dancing, cycling ridiculous distances, and thousands of other odd things to show their abilities and determination. 1000 were chosen and brought together in groups around the country where they were trained by a professional voice coach, who actually worked with Taka on a regular basis, to sing this song. Eventually they all came together for the performance and, as you saw, smashed it in a single take. Several of the 1000 were followed on their journey and it was very inspiring and emotional. There's nothing about this event that I don't love. On an unrelated note, just because I'm excited, I got tickets to see the band in London this coming December! I couldn't be happier right now. Thanks for the video, it's contributing a lot to my happiness.

[@s_56564]

Just wanted to say that I'm excited that you'll get to see them in London!

[@Lagsterz]

In addition to what Caradoc93 has mentioned, the main purpose of this was to kinda break the stereotype where "18-year-olds are still not mature enough" and the like, its like the spot where you're not a children anymore, but still get treated as kids and not old enough to be "an adult". With that, NHK (Japan's national public broadcasting organisation) started a project called "18 Fes" for them to pour out their feelings and emotions, with the collaboration of ONE OK ROCK, who have huge influences on the youngsters in Japan. And to be more specific, the pre-requisite for the videos were "Seriousness" and "Enthusiasm". And what followed was what Caradoc93 has mentioned, and finally in this video. On a side note, the documentary also shows that some of the participants had difficult past experiences or with concurrent difficulties from various causes. All the more reason why this is so emotional. P/S: Do correct me if I'm wrong anywhere. Cheers.

[@riennekoh3901]

Happy for you that you can see OOR in Dec. Enjoy yourself! As usual, I'm always waiting for Asia tour ^^

[@LostinMPK]

So very glad to add to your happiness. Yes, the back story to this is pretty amazing. Your December is going to be awesome, enjoy. Great to join you, and Ok One Rock, and the 1000 singers, this is great. - Big Z

[@Caradoc93]

Shu Ying Chia yeah, but you'll be in Japan! There's nothing I could be doing in England to top that. I would happily miss the gig if I could be back in Kyoto. Have a great time!

[@user-rf7xb8ol4t]

何回見ても鳥肌たつな〜

[@hiros6166]

Thank you very much❤️🙌 あなたたちに聞いてもらえて、よろこんでもらえて、うれしいです。

[@lalaland6867]

Thank you for reacting to this! next, you should react to ONE OK ROCK - Clock Strikes "Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium" , add another chill!!

[@user-vc3me2hx8q]

Thanks for watching 💕 またONE OK ROCKのリアクション楽しみに待ってます🎵

[@hotahotaru791]

Thank you for reacting to we are 18 fes. The feeling still got me every time I see the performance

[@shinmacay2722]

Same

[@user-hr3gg7hn8s]

男の子が涙ぐむ所がまた釣られちゃうよ！ 俺涙脆いからな

[@hiroko9937]

ワンオクのReactionありがとうございます。彼らの歌はどれもいいので沢山聞いてくださいね。

[@denden3994]

すごくフレッシュな。このキレイさは、特別だよね。

[@puffdadico6063]

Yeah, chills, chills, chills‼ Right? MUST SEE performance ever. Glad to see the clueless guys lost in MPK are now enlightened!!

[@LostinMPK]

Emotionally powerful, yes, chills and more chills. Getting enlightened is a large part of the fun. - Big Z

[@alyssiafernandez713]

No matter how many times i watch this i get the chills and the lyrics really hit home The first time i watched this lyric version i was crying so hard So glad you guys loved it!! Forever one of my favorite songs and live performance

[@rigariga]

リョータとトモちゃんが見つめあってニコニコなのいつ見ても和むな。

[@user-lc3mv7cc6p]

Thank you so much! This is what I’ve been looking forward to and one of the reasons I’ve subscribed to you. Keep up the good work!

[@LostinMPK]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 😄

[@LostinMPK]

Thanks for subscribing. Hoping to do many more rock vids from Japan. - Big Z

[@CassHermoso]

Lost in MPK Please React to X Japan or Survive Said the Prophet :) all of them Japanese Rock Bands :)

[@priskaheinl9295]

Das schönste und emotionalst was ich je gehört habe🎼🎶🎵wundervoll

[@CassHermoso]

One Ok Rock Never disappoints!!!! Clock Strikes please!! More One Ok Rock!!! Chills so many chills

[@jun-bieenguerra7274]

Taka is a true performer 100% no doubt. This performance give me goosebumps.

[@Lysken]

I don't understand Japanese, but I cried throughout the video because of their passion and how beautiful they sounded as one T_T ♥_♥

[@septianinghandayani2711]

They get 1000 18 years old teens and trained them to perform this song when it's not even released. It's soooo coool and make me teary everytime I watch this.. 😢

[@masa4192]

Your reaction video was very good!Thank you for listening to we are! Please react to more ONE OK ROCK! Clock Strikes (Live at Yokohama Stadium) Taka is so AMAZING!

[@yenshin_shop]

Saitama version! Higher note! xD

[@shanecaba]

right! just awesome

[@xme1065]

First time i watched this video there was no Eng sub.My age now can be those kid parent.I can understand a little Japanese( and English) and I cried while I watched it.You know we all pass those time of teenage and got those experinces before.This song have such a great meaning.I love OOR song 'cause some of the lyric hit so hard on people's heart.Keep going OOR.

[@nomusicnolife8732]

Yes! Finally!!! Now you guys know why everybody was recommending to watch this :)

[@miroglass]

Love this song and the participation of the audience. It is the greatest anthem for our time. I love Japanese kids, they have so much heart. I have tears every time I see and hear this song.

[@nbellee__4098]

You don't know how loud i screamed when i saw this on yr playlist. Thanks a lot for the reaction, and couldn't thank you enough for spending your time to find the video and made the reaction.. I know it's kinda complicated to make a reaction video to japan stuff bcs they are more strict for their copyright, esp for the live perf. As always, I do really enjoy watching your video and you're one of the best youtuber that doing this reaction stuff. Esp when others get & understand the message that OOR wanted to convey, not only to their fans, but also to all around the world. It's so touched and emotional to see how people perceive OOR as a band, and from your words on every video. That shows that they have succeed in changing the perception of others towards rock music. Just like me, at first i thought rock is just a loud music, so i never willing to listen to any of them, but OOR is definitely send you some powerful and meaningful message that you never expect to receive from a band thru music.. in which sometimes they made us to think more about something that we never care before.. yet it's very significant. I'm so glad to stumble into your video from heartache until now, you've worked so hard! 💕

[@LostinMPK]

We appreciate your nice comments and for watching us. LIke you said, we get caught in the emotional side of music along with just a good beat or catchy lyric. This is why we enjoying doing this to discover new music from different parts of the world. We would have never discovered ONE OK ROCK without this channel so we also thank everyone watching because of them we would have never have know this band or any other.

[@LostinMPK]

There is so much music that deserves a listen. The emotions and the messages and the thoughts you will get can be surprising. Always listen with your heart. It is so good to feel music. We love working to discover good music. - Big Z

[@shaunadean6602]

A rock group being an inspiration to the young. UNICEF make them your ambassador

[@Renagade01]

watch the documetnaryt for this you will understand more

[@syairahdaud1231]

Been waiting for this. Great reaction ❤❤

[@alyssiafernandez713]

Yes!! 😭 i wish i could like a video more than once Thank you for reacting!!! Ive been waiting for this and it made my day 💕 love you guys and cant wait for you to watch more One Ok Rock!! 😆

[@LostinMPK]

Thank you!!

[@LostinMPK]

Thanks for watching, again. And thanks for the love. Looking forward to more from this band. We are happy to have a part in making your day. hehehe - Big Z

[@pianoman1215]

'We are'waiting this😍 Thanks uploading!!

[@Lastskykey]

I know of this band since my high school years, their first few mvs are very dope too. They’re the one of the best in jrock and always the innovative and unique group! Thanks for relieving the nostalgia, it’s been a while oneokrock!

[@rohaizabasir9237]

My fave JRock band. Their live performances are amazing!!

[@mayaragiacomettigigioli3677]

Guys, you've just found a treasure. One ok rock never disappoint.

[@LostinMPK]

So far, so true. Thanks for watching. - Big Z

[@mariephepot]

Thanks for reacting this One Ok Rock video. I have the same feeling when I come across this video, I felt emotional and inspired by watching this video.I love most of their songs but this song really has a big impact to me personally.

[@q-channel87lopez34]

WOW!!! thanks 🙏 arigatou ！👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️😁✌️❤️🇯🇵 Here’s Taka’s definition of “ROCK” means; “ I think the definition of “rock” changes depending on the band itself and the generation. There’s not one solid definition... I think “rock “ means your ability to find a connection between your way of living and the way you do your music. For us, if you can work hard on something, never give up, keep doing on what you do and move forward, I think that the best definition of “ ROCK n ROLL.”

[@defanged7734]

This is why you guys are my favorite reactors! When you react, you give your 100% to being fully invested in what you're watching! Thanks for the reaction! Do more :D

[@WYGTYA]

What the man on the right said at the end totally describe how I felt with OOR’s video. I felt like there were some sort of a spiritual energy, and It’s really amazing to feel it even though we weren’t there with them. All of them felt exactly the same on that day. They should do it again because wow

[@koanlanza2055]

The Japan audience always amazed me

[@hah9096]

They weren’t audiences tho, they were invited to perform with the band, but you are right about how awesome Japanese are!

[@ZalzaHD]

Thank you for reacting to this! I've been waiting! You should react to their new single "Change" if you want another song of theirs that has a great message

[@1963yoshi]

Both parents lived comfortablly as children of a famous singer,taking exams at super-famous prestigous schools ranging from Kindergarten to university. I became a Junior highschool student and made my debut as a member of an idol group from entertainment production,but due to my father's opposition,I withdrew from the idol group and quit production in order to concentrate on my studies .Then,after going on to highschool and going through a year,he decided to go on the path of music,overwhelmed his father's opposition and volantarily dropped out of highschool. As a result,he was disowned by his father and then his parents divorced due to differences in educational policies.The children were taken over by their mother,but Taka a left home,worked part-time and lived on his own.attended a music school,learned to play the guitar and write songs,and began his career as a singer-songwriter. He said that be made this song because he had a past and wanted to tell from his own experience that if he pushes forward with pass ion.he will open the way without misleading or lying about what he wants to do,Think.That's why I think this song will strike everyone's hearts!

[@drumusuuko670]

Than you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!I'm glad!!nice reaction!!!

[@LostinMPK]

Your welcome, Your welcome, Your welcome!!! We are also glad. And thank you for watching. - Big Z

[@user-pp1zf7so9m]

これは、テレビで見てて鳥肌立ったもんなァ〜

[@user-tgjmdap4]

見たかった～😭

[@KSS352]

This is my favorite One Ok Rock video! It’s just so beautiful!

[@agdragonstanvip8894]

Thank you for reacting to it . Everytime i watch this always gets me emotional . The lyrics means so much to me .

[@fightingdreamer5618]

Thank you so much)))) I'm very happy to see how you enjoying by their music)))One Ok Rock the best!!!!

[@ameame8]

Such a glorious performance by the band and the people in the crowd! Totally feels like you're part of the act just by singing along with them. Powerful stuff. Please react to X Japan - Endless Rain/Kurenai/Rusty Nail (from their last live). Another very powerful and emotional live performance. They were probably the most popular band in Japan during the 90s until they broke up. Their live performances were incredible!

[@ameL-po7rl]

This is the first time that that I saw this performance from One Ok Rock, and I really felt like crying. Salute to ONE OK ROCK and to everyone 🙂

[@mmafighter2992]

Woo! FINALLY! 🙌🏼😂 I’ve been waiting for this cause I knew you guys would love the performance. Lmao! Now I only wait for you to react to Clock Strikes at Yokohama Stadium. As always keep up the good work fellas! 🤘🏼😎

[@paulamendespereda5666]

They're my favourite band and I'm so glad you like them so much!! Thanks ❤️

[@LostinMPK]

We are glad we got to discover them through you guys. They are pretty awesome. And your welcome, btw. - Big Z

[@mi2955]

この動画、何回見ても感動。 若さみなぎってて素晴らしい ONE OK ROCK、いつも元気もらってます💞ありがとう

[@dannyelascorpio8684]

One Ok Rock rocks. They are really good

[@aracelia2690]

The message of the song is powerful. I love them.

[@2001wildchild]

WE ARE 18th Festival is just amazing...thank you for your wonderful reaction!

[@Arieswithhydrocephalus]

I've seen them about five times live and they are awesome and make people cry listening to them

[@thesleepyninja15]

Thank you for reacting to this! This is one of the best live performances out there.

[@cresinvillaespin5901]

One ok rock is on my Playlist now I really love this band they sung well and unique combination of song and lyrics as well, amazing i am so overwhelm

[@usmile1114]

凄くジーンとした､､👏🏻

[@nawalahro6774]

thank you guys for your react to this band, this is my first time i listen to them but i'm aready fell in love with their music

[@LostinMPK]

Right on. Thats how we felt

[@dasilvasouzatatiana3298]

Thanks a lot! We're waiting for this and that's why we said you should watch with subs, and yes! I want to go to japan to see them live too. Can't wait to see more of them here, you're going to love every single song you hear I'm sure of it :) I just hope you react to some old songs too, when all begins

[@LostinMPK]

Definitely looking forward to more OOR. Thanks for watching. Big Z

[@carlap.4066]

Thank you for your reaction. I'm criying😭😭 for this song. I love OOR.

[@FatalisReigns]

you guys HAVE to react to "Nobody's Home" the live performance. Its an older one, hes much younger but theres so much emotion conveyed through it if you read the comments youll understand why. The guy sings from the heart.

[@user-jo5po9ff7u]

この素晴らしいメッセージ力のある力強い歌に感動🥺 ずっと応援させていただきます。 これからもすご〜く楽しみ^ - ^

[@user-kf2ip3np2v]

何度見てもすげ〜。どうぞ世界中の皆様見てください❗️

[@miroglass]

I saw One OK Rock in Albuquerque a few years ago. They were fantastic and I was so grateful for a band from Japan to play here. I usually have to go to LA or SF to see great groups from Japan and still that is very rare. America just doesn't get it and is so living in the past. I'm just grateful that I have access to the music and culture from Japan and S. Korea. I may be the only one here but I'm not alone because there are people all over the world who do get it.

[@poop-qp2kl]

nice reaction👍 thank you😊 ワンオクは、もっといい曲ありますよ🎵

[@LostinMPK]

😄

[@takamorita3270]

More ONE OK ROCK please!!

[@yziogbg9459]

We Are is the first song of OOR that I listen 😆 The lyrics is so good!! That's why now I really love OOR!! Thanks for reacting to this song!! Please continue to react to OOR!!

[@blackroomred]

this always makes me tear up, so powerful.

[@xoxoque1599]

god i have been waiting for this reaction..... thank you so much

[@LostinMPK]

I glad we finally got to it. Thank you for watching. - Big Z

[@tenshisakurai9873]

I love OKR. Taka used to be in a Japanese Idol group when he was younger. I still follow the idol groups from his former agency, Johnny's Entertainment. The idol group i have been following since 2005 is Arashi. Best check them out before they go into hiatus by 2021.

[@fairlypink9617]

感動😂　　明日も頑張る💪　　ありがとう💕綺麗な涙は、素敵です。

[@0xmeow08]

My hairs suddenly have a life of its own, standing.

[@yenshin_shop]

There are so many One Ok Rock songs I want you guys to react to xD Onion, Ending story, Kasabuta, Et cetera, Pierce, Chaosmyth, Reflection, Voice, Re:make, Answer is near, Good goodbye, Mr. Gendai speaker, Fight the night,... Too many to sum up xD

[@shadeofkim_6256]

Thank you so much for this reaction. This performance gets me every time. And when you said about the connection, they really do have that with their audience. Every time I went to their concert I'd always get this energy from them and in return they always seem to get energy back from their audience or fans. It was always an experience.

[@MacTaipan]

Damn, I haven’t seen that before. That was very impressive. How can so many people sing so correctly? They sound like a choir.

[@honey..5]

I remember I was crying when I was watching this performance for the first time, it was very emotional, love it.

[@user-jo8fl7cx1n]

Japanese people try to change the world by beautiful music! Look! Music has power.

[@NannapakWhangchai]

This one of my favorite of their performance for this song, thank you so much for reacting and I’m really enjoy! Next I want you to react is Mighty long fall - Saitama Super Arena “35xxxv tour in Japan”, and i can tell that you guys are love it! If you think the live in Yokohama Stadium was so good, then you’ll be think this one is the best! 😉

[@priscillalintang7487]

This performance always bring tears to my eyes, it's just so beautiful and powerful

[@user-il9uf4co1e]

若い人だけじゃなくて　エネルギーを貰いました。 凄いメッセージだし、日本人は　外に出さないから　ひとりじゃない‼️って　感じる為の一体感。最高😃⤴️⤴️ですね✨

[@ostrythe7]

Thanks for reacting this, maybe next you have to watch clock strikes or nobody's home from one ok rock

[@l.muhkhaerunnizar9321]

please reacting to one ok rock - et cetera. live in yokohama stadium. this song its very emotional

[@sparrowjack7731]

Thank you. Awesome!!! Words couldn't describe it. From Japan🇯🇵

[@LostinMPK]

Maybe magically powerful, or perhaps powerfully magical. I don't know. Maybe you're right. - Big Z

[@baltazar_matet_1476]

got chills!!! everytime!!! 👊

[@masamune2984]

Also, THANK YOU! I have been trying to put my finger on what that tiny bit of the tone and feel and notes, especially at the beginning, reminded me of....Joshua Tree-era U2! :)

[@cfukuhara1157]

The story behind this collaboration is fantastic- 18 yr olds in Japan received rigjt to vote. Story in KZbin with English subtitles. 1000 teens from all over Japan were chosen for thid. OK Rock os iconic.

[@ruckiie]

Thank you for your reaction!! I hope you'll be able to see them live during their next tour ! ^-^ I just saw them few days ago and as everytime I see them live, I feel light and healed..and I miss theeeemm so bad! love from France

[@TheAnimerunner]

Knew you guys would love this. One Ok Rock went above and beyond for "We Are", and then rocketed it up into space when they wanted the kids to be part of it. Such amazing emotional impact that just hits you. Another fun little thing about One Ok Rock is that for many of their newer works like "We Are", they've made 2 versions of the song. One is in their classic Japanese and English combo, but the second one is entirely in English. Now, the literal meaning of the lyrics does often change between the 2 versions, but the messages and themes all stay the same. So, if you guys are curious, here's a link to the English version of *_"We Are"._* kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIaWYWqqi5hleJI

[@mna.7879]

Your eyes are glistening!!! And I’m crying too lol

[@s_56564]

Darn, thank you. That was good to revisit. I think one of the reasons I don't watch this performance more often is that it hits too hard. Can't have onion cutting ninjas around all the time, you know?

[@LostinMPK]

Hear you. Some music is too powerful. Thanks for watching. - Big Z

[@reveriec]

Holy shit. I got chills on that opening chorus

[@timothylee7487]

Thank you guys.. Asia... Common come back ROCKER... AMAZING ONE OK ROCKER

[@amimej87]

CLOCK STRIKES at Yokohama Stadium next...please

[@fauzangioferdinanps.pd.5992]

The best one ok rock😍

[@wingsofshadow]

I love your reactions to ONE OK ROCK and thanks for reacting to that performance! It's one of my favorites! Please also check out their Clock Strikes live performance! Also, here's a different song and artist I'll suggest: Sorry by The Rose. They are a Korean pop rock band. Pls take a look at their MV!

[@tineryn]

I have to say this is my favorite reaction that you guys have done--over a year later, I still come back to watch it. You can see the moment each of your faces lit up as you realized what you were watching.