Reacting to BABYMETAL - LIGHT AND DARKNESS (OFFICIAL) | UNBELIEVABLE. 🤯🦊

[@sniatch7256]

I'm one of your Babymetal regulars. Watched all your Babymetal videos :D

[@stups9975]

They are just amazing. Their stage presence is second to none. No other band can command an audience like them. Their dancing , vocals , music, visuals … all great. Queen Su somehow leveled up with her vocals. Moa just continues to slay me…she just keeps serving lethal looks.

[@Grington300]

Welcome back and great reaction. This is definitely a song that leans a long way towards the pop end of the BABYMETAL sliding scale, further than most I'd say (so it has taken a while to grow on me). However, this was the studio audio and I have read the live version is ... different (the Kami Band's instrumentals are more prominent than those of the studio recording). We can only wait for the DVD to hear the live audio and see how much it differs of course. I feel this album, concept aside, is highlighting Su-metal's vocals more than anything and possibly more than has been the case in the previous albums - they each had maybe three or four songs that really did that, this one so far every song has done it.

[@kitkat6407]

SU-METAL's noble and innocent voice is inspiring.

[@jakemuller8626]

Welcome back to BabyMetal's metalverse 🦊🤘🌐 Glad to see you're back with more BM songs and enjoying this new BM sound not so many people are getting what is all about, and complaining about not being so heavy and whatnot. For me L&D is another great pop rock ballad with beautiful SuMetal vocals piercing into our hearts. Love the J-pop sound from 2000 and the nostalgic vibes mixed with the edm sound. Here's some info about this song: _"One of the discovered 10 parallel worlds is "LIGHT AND DARKNESS" and this 4th pre-release digital single “Light and Darkness” centers around this theme. Because light exists, darkness also exists._ _And because darkness is present, there is also a world that shines._ _During the night when light and darkness intersect, what we seek after poisoned with darkness awaits a world filled with strong love. As the door opens, is it hope or despair that awaits us? The song expresses the duality in everything and the way things are perceived and interpreted differ depending on each person’s point of view."_ This was a world premiere at Makuhari Messe 2023 setlist, along with "THE LEGEND" (maybe the next single), Momoko Okazaki is the third backup dancer performing here and possibly the new official member. MoaMetal once again adding the backing vocals and all of them dancing with the full trio formation. Here's the lyrics translated with some help. Thanks for sharing this. See you next time 🦊🤘🔥 Lyrics : MK-METAL / TAKEMETAL　　 Music : TAKEMETAL Arrangement : tatsuoMETAL [Lyrics] Even the reality buried in the snow of sadness Even these hands that have been dyed red by mistakes Take me to oblivion To an ideal world filled with love Open that door Come on Ah, Ah Being poisoned, falling into a dream A night where light and darkness seek and play together Drowning in a sea of ​​rhythm Even my memories are being destroyed This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go Let me out. Let me out. let's jump out hit by the rain of joy Let me go. Let me go. Right now Let's dance the night away Take me to oblivion Take off the mask filled with lies Right now Being poisoned, falling into a dream A night where light and darkness seek and play together Drowning in a sea of ​​rhythm Even my memories are being destroyed This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go In the night when sorrow overflows Keep this love warm Open the door now Come on Ah, Ah Even my dreams are poisoned A night where hope and despair seek and play together Ring out forever Even my heart is filled This love is strong and strong I'm sure it won't stop This love is strong and strong Never let go

[@dingjk5630]

I love the Su-metal in the thumbnail 😄

[@minamihideki7123]

Well, I consider BM to be at the opposite end of the spectrum from so-called K-pop music and I don't see / listen to any of them. But you are free to like BM and I don't see the need to change the decorations behind you out of consideration for BM's fanbase, haha. In the live MV, the Avenger is Momoko, and written in Japanese Hiragana, 'ももこ'. So check its pronunciation with some voice function. I bought the latest issue of 'Nikkei Entertainment' and read the interview with BM. It was only 2 pages long article, but it was quite rich in content. Thanks to the information provided by Takano Seminar YT channel. I read that this concept album, 'The Other One' is not counted as BM's fourth original albums. BM has stated that they did something different from their previous albums as metal. When I first read the article on the BM website introducing this work, 'Parallel Worlds' something, I could not understand the meaning well honestly, but now I did a little more about its purpose. In other words, at least I can now obviously be prepared for the fact that the songs to be released in the future will be distinct from metal music, ha. Perhaps it should be listened to as some kind of pop songs, or pieces to enjoy Su-'s vocals. That is enjoyable enough for me. However, Moa has also said that she had quite a bit of hard with the chorus and live choreography. So I would like to see it live shows again. Some Japanese fans are saying this is the beginning of Su-'s solo project!, I can understand a little what they meant when they said. However, I am not sure if that is true or not. Well, I guess we can read more detailed interviews because 'PMC', 'Guitar Magazine', and 'Hedoban' the lastest issues will be released in the near future. By the way, Su- has said in it that 'Mirror Mirror' is her favorite one in the album. I can't wait to hear it! (I've pre-ordered the limited first pressing!).

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. This song some have said is too light for them. I think of it as a throwback to when they first started. One of the things they wanted was to have a starting point for folks who never have listen to metal. Especially young ladies like themselves when they started. I think this song fits that idea nicely. It will bring in new fans. And we know what happens next. They fall down the foxhole and into the Babymetal galaxy of music to live happily ever after.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。 "Difference" and "Diversity" is another name of BABYMETAL. Especially coming new "concept album" must have an underlying story to be told whether explicitly or implicitly and 10 songs therein must tell us 10 different chapters in the story. As an eyewitness at the venue, I guarantee that the real live audio with Kami Band has more power and heaviness to stir your feelings. I assume Amuse is currently releasing MVs with live footage + studio sound, in other words "imperfect live video", on purpose, because they have to block their "real live videos" by copyright strike in order to sell them in a form of Blu-ray/DVD. After some two-year long hiatus, this is a good tool to remind people of the attractiveness of BABYMETAL and gain new fans, I believe. High and low undulation of Su's voice with maturity and sharp moves by Moa and Momoko disordered my emotions 😱. Although I was too mesmerized to digest everything at the live debut, I finally grasped its artistry as a whole by this MV. I am looking forward to seeing the live performance of this song again in two-day shows on April 1/2, yes I have the tickets ヽ(^o^)丿

[@BadEnd98]

You know what's crazy? This is just using studio audio, although they've improved their studio records quality, Babymetal still out done it with their real Live sound, mixing, vocal, instrumental.... Can't wait to hear Su kill these choruses in their pro-shots.

[@johnschultz7765]

Hey, Shaun. The way your eyes lit up when the first chorus hit... 😆 As with you, I have always been a push-over for a really good pop song with a great arrangement and an outstanding vocal lead performance. It doesn't matter to me whether you say group or band. You didn't go back too far. That was the right spot to catch the softer verse. But I think the first half of the song had you too wrecked (😂) to really appreciate Su-'s voice. When she hit the last note of that verse's first line her vibrato had me nearly in tears. I am sure you will pick it up when you go back to listen off-camera. And Moa has been giving us her serious face for this song and Metal Kingdom. But here she did have that twinkle in her eye toward the end. The choreography in this one seems a bit different than usual. Very Perfume-esque especially in the part where Moa is singing. And that section sounds a bit like Perfume's take on City Pop to me. Well, both groups do have the same choreographer. And Momoko seems very in sync with Moa on the dancing. I think I saw her singing (sans microphone) along with Moa, so I wonder if she has been rehearsing the vocals for if/when she is named the new 3rd member. And it goes so fast at the very end but all three seemed perfectly in sync with that dramatic motion up move. Still one more song before the album release on the 24th.

[@MacTaipan]

„It feels like they have made this album for me“ is a nice compliment, I like that. BTW, this is the first time I see someone who doesn‘t loathe Vanilla Coke. :-)

[@MacTaipan]

Yes, it‘s indeed Momoko. She has been the only one of the three Avengers performing for some time now (even before the „seal“). It looks like a permanent third member will be announced at their two shows in April. I‘d be really surprised if it weren‘t Momoko, but Only The Fox God Knows.

[@kgspollux6998]

Well, theoretical question: Would Momoko be able to "outrival" a return of Yuyui Mizuno on Fox Day? BabyMetal reunited in its original line-up? We should be prepared . . .

[@rickwagner-]

@@kgspollux6998 Yui hasn't been on stage with BABYMETAL since October 2017. It's time to let go.

[@kgspollux6998]

@@rickwagner- Not before Fox Day. Trust me.

[@saundrawilliams8037]

As much as I would love the return of Yui, I think that if it WAS going to happen, it would've been at the recent live shows. It would've made for the ultimate shadow drop reveal, and the timing (what with them going live for the first time after so long) would've just made more sense. With them having hinted at a possible new official member, it's just more plausible that it either Momoko (who, after all her hard work thus far, I think truly deserves the recognition) or someone unexpected (not Yui though) or even completely out of the blue. The impact of Yui returning would prompt more than just "hey so, we might get a new official member, and now that fox day is here, here ya go, this is who it is". No matter how special Fox Day is for BABYMETAL and The One, Yui's return would outclass a simple Fox Day announcement, or their SECOND headlining live after such a long hiatus. At least that's my thoughts on it.... Edit to add: It would be cool and plausible for an appearance though (wishfull thinking...)

[@kgspollux6998]

@@saundrawilliams8037 Well, we are quite familiar with a bunch of clues, which give rise to her return even on Fox Day. Even disregarding the clues, this special day traditionally starts a new chapter - new appearance, new costumes. And the older stuff (showing only SU and MOA) has to be sold before as much as possible. What would happen, when Yui's return is announced too early? The merchandise products will rot in the shelf, everybody wants the marvellous new experience. The ticket selling would be a "cutting and stabbing" - not to mention the requirement of additional security personell - everything has to be carefully planned. At last the question: which personell decision would gain more profit for AMUSE Inc. in the long term? Momoko or Yui?

[@cocktail1385]

Exciting reaction video!!! I can feel your love for BABYMETAL🦊

[@ronlawrence4706]

There is a live version of Divine Attack on YT currently and yes it might even be better than studio.

[@Erik6706]

Great reaction Shaun! Are you going to see them in London? I will see them in Stockholm. And it's Momoko as the 3rd girl. Kano and Riho have other projects going. 🥰🦊🤘

[@Psyggie]

You lucky suckers!! I hope sooo much they come to the states!! This is a bucket list band for me

[@gomezjuan5406]

@@Psyggie going to be in aftershock and you know they will tour the states... hopefully the forum and please koba madison square garden can we fans from the east coast get a proper full babymetal show

[@saundrawilliams8037]

Sugu tobira wo hirake! Saa, ahh, ahhhhh! Let me start by saying...Yay! I love this song. All the doubts and wariness I had from before have been laid to rest. This was just what I needed to see that let me know that BABYMETAL still has that element of diversity that they've always had! Not only was the structure of the song a change, but they brought back that extreme mixing of genres and I'm here for it! The only nitpicking complaint I have for this song is that I wish the guitars weren't so far back in the mix (although I'm sure they balance well in the live). But, again, that's a nitpick and I'm loving hearing Su's absolutely stunning vocals sooooo well! I really like the Heavy edm usage in this one, and those build ups before the chorus are excellent! And, as you said, Su is just killing (Slaying!) with those vocals. Not only the soaring and sustained high notes, but those soft and emotional notes and even those lows. Just the inflection and dynamics that Su has in this song, all of it is almost overwhelmingly beautiful! And Moa and Momoko are just such a force in this! The choreo is just perfect! Not only in the movements and how in sync they were, but also in the facial expression, how they were so stoic and almost robotic, but also soft and almost (not quite, just barely) playfull at exactly the right times it was appropriate to what was happening in the song. They've really grasped the feeling of each song more and more as they've matured! And while I love seeing them all smlie and have a good time (because they all have beautiful and contagious smiles), that performance maturity is also great to see! And, once again, a great reaction from you! I really love how you express yourself! And I completely agree that every song off TOO so far has had that feel of grand-ness and epicness. I think that with the overall theme and feel of this concept album, I would love to see some sort of Interstella 5555 take on this! Like Apocrypha or something but dealing with the concept here! In any case, looking forward to what's next with you! Kitsune dao! \m/

[@martinmetal7481]

No one out there like them 😁 Su's vocals are incredible, and Moa and Momoko look well matched now and are really good together . Hope she is made 3 official member 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 And i see you lost it again 🤣👍

[@charly_tan]

'Gothic fairytale' is an apt description of the atmosphere of these new songs.

[@arving.4441]

I can always hear SU-Metal singing in my head.

[@marcogarcia4197]

Excelente Momoko Metal ex sakura gakuin y saludos desde Lima Perú

[@Chadw1cKed]

I've been patiently waiting for this reaction to show up in my sub-feed. 😁 Better late than never. 🔮 I knew you were going to like this one. 🙃 *I predict deez tings.🔮*

[@Slytherkins]

🤘🦊🤘

[@babymetaloholicforever7827]

The most impactful of the so far released songs from the new album. My very first exposure to this song was at Makuhari Live on the last January 29th in the Super MOSH’SH PIT!! With Kami-Band's crazily spirited performanse, amazing choreo with some Japanese tastes/Butoh texture, and SU-METAL’ｓSirenic Voice matured to possess redoubled lethality as well, the melancholy but intense beautiful melody line gave me goosebumps from the intro. Knockout at first sight/first listen, BABYMETAL’s killer masterpiece in ages for me. 　The official digital release was far less impactful than the live, but I was able to follow the lyrics carefully. My personal impression is that it is not just a simple love song. Rather, it sounds to me, in keeping with the concept of the new album, the song is a crying out of a sad but dearest, can’t-give up-on love in the center of this irredeemable one world heading for ruin. 　 If the Monochrome is a general discussion in dealing with the impending Ragnarok or the ultimate destruction of our world, then the Light and Darkness can be a song depicting one of our particular ordinary but precious and dear everyday lives that may be lost in the imminent doom. 　 I also feel "Something Uneasy" that Flugelhorn Old Man in Japan commented on Robk's reaction to this MV. If this song was intended to make people feel the frustration of losing love/loved ones, only hats off to them.

[@zilch634]

So this album is THE OTER ONE BABYMETAL that has lived in a different world than the BABYMETAL we know. Is it somewhat like Iine in the way it mixes genres? I can't wait to see which BABYMETAL we will see in April! Then we may also see the announcement of the fourth album of the original BABYMETAL in the near future.

[@lordrahl2345]

Love seeing TWICE, STAYC AND of course IU a.k.a. The Goat in the background. 🤘🦊🤘 and yes that's MOMOKOMETAL

[@ccaz7403]

He has (G)Idle there too. Don’t sleep on them. LOL

[@kevinhiggins7838]

Can’t say for sure who the third member was here but it should be Momoko, who I hope will soon be a full fledged Momoko metal. Are you still teaching? You’re my favorite reactor… just can’t get fully into k-pop. Hey, speaking about the feel… how about heroic?

[@BadEnd98]

It's Momoko here, she was in the concert from January, but there are some speculations that the 3rd member will not be Momoko

[@kevinhiggins7838]

@@BadEnd98 OTFGK… I hope it’s Momoko though. 😉

[@kgspollux6998]

@@kevinhiggins7838 The only person who is able to outrival Momoko as third member is . . Yui Mizuno. If BabyMetal is reunited on Fox Day, the whole music world will hold its breath . . .

[@rickwagner-]

⚪ 🌑 That's Momoko Okazaki as the supporting dancer. Momoko has been the avenger for the last 28 BABYMETAL appearances, including the two latest shows in late January 2023 that this footage is from. It looks like a third member, or "new metal" will be officially announced during the next two concerts in early April. Momoko is definitely the frontrunner for the position. Kano's last BABYMETAL shows were January 25th and 26th at the LEGEND - METAL GALAXY concerts. All three of the "avengers" participated in those two shows. Surprisingly, Kano only performed with BABYMETAL five times, and never outside of Japan. She did manage to appear in three official music videos, and on several DVD/blu-ray concerts. Kano has been busy in her JPop group @onefive, and on Japanese variety TV shows. Riho's last BABYMETAL show was February 13th, 2020 in Cologne, Germany as part of the METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR. She's been active as a solo artist since leaving BABYMETAL.

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🌗🤘🏼

[@AxeSwipe2011]

The Avenger here is Momoko. Hopefully she will be named the new permanent 2rd member thus April 1st (Fox Day).

[@schneider1112]

I want to suggest DESURABBITS (2013-2021), they had a similar concept to BABYMETAL but leaned more towards pop than metal. Their genre is described as "Death Pop" and the group consisted of Emi, Karin, Yuzu and Bucho. They started young, 11, 12 and 13 respectively, just like BABYMETAL. Emi, their main singer, has a truly wonderful voice! Their channel has a playlist of all their music videos. I recommend starting with any from the last album like Magic of Butterfly ‐seicho‐, でも、逃げんな (Demo, Nigenna) or アイコトバ (Aikotoba). Of their older music I recommend なんで？(Nande?), うさぎストリーム２ (Usagi sutorīmu 2) or デスラビッツ軍の七ケ条 (Desurabittsu-gun no nana-kajō). They also did a beautiful song with only Emi which showcases her voice " 東京の隙間〜DESURABBITS from EMI feat.X〜 ". They deserve way more recognition! Barely anyone outside Japan knows about them.

[@Psyggie]

I loooove your reactions yes yesssss!!! This entire album is putting Su's voice up front and it's amazing!

[@Psyggie]

Also, yes Moa's vocals are amazing!!

[@AwesomeKazuaki]

Welcome back! Yeah when NiziU, many Japanese young girls were coming here and you were popular with them! 💕

[@crimson0119]

How many people were holding their breath, as Su's note went higher and higher, and waiting for the beat to drop?... I didn't start breathing again until the instruments kicked back in. Seriously, i think Babymetal has been taking lessons from edm tracks on when to drop the beat.... not that many bands, especially metal, is so good at building up that anticipation before dropping the beat, no one does it as well as Babymetal. Wished Moa's vocal bit was a bit more though, it sound so good. Love how these new songs all are giving Su a lot opportunity to flex her vocal skills..So, are the girls pictures back on the wall?.😄😄😄🤘🦊🤘

[@MrSquareart]

Great reaction video!!!

[@ScrewFearMe]

Momoka is their new official member and I love it, I miss Yui and hope she is doing well in her own way but Momoka will be a great addition to the group :D

[@Codametal]

I love it you have the Farscape sets. I have them too!

[@debbieguillory4379]

Love your passion

[@iceventura5903]

Amazing reaction mate

[@michaelaugustus5191]

momoko metal is the new girl

[@zilch634]

What is THE FIRST TAKE? THE FIRST TAKE is a one-shot performance with minimal background music. There are no reshoots. The First Take has been performed by various artists in the past. Finally, on March 10, 2023 BABYMETAL will appear. What on earth will they sing.... I can't help but look forward to it! 😆

[@nicaphagist]

Perfume + J-metal = Light and Darkness

[@silverj1697]

Leave it all behind reaction when?

[@RamboVet]

Wait!! I've been following you because of Babymetal--and love your reaction s, but you are also a FARSCAPE fan?!? ❤️❤️ I think we may be best friends.

[@britkpopreacts]

Haha, yeah it’s one of my favourite shows 😍 managed to meet Ben Browder at a convention a few years back too which was awesome 🥳

[@alaamohammad4873]

Can u please react to babymonster? (Yg new girl group)

[@Psyggie]

That's just noise compared to this

[@a3519362]

🤘🦊🤘