Reaction to BAND-MAID Documentary / SAIKI by Ohrenje (Johnny Reacts)

[@JohnnyReacts1]

I decided to start with Saiki because I wanted to finish off with Miku, seeing she is the founder and where Band Maid began from. If you haven't already, please go to Ohrenji's page, and show him/her some love by liking and subscribing. Link above! Anyway, hope you enjoy!

[@chalfo]

Yep ... Miku's was designed to be last as it's a 3-parter which does sort of tie in the band and activities as a whole too.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

@@chalfo Cool, I'm on the right track.

[@nagyalex5310]

On Miku I would recommend to do all 3 parts in one video. Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

[@JohnnyReacts1]

@@nagyalex5310 Hi, that depends on how long they all are. lol

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

There is. Particular order they're supposed to be viewed in. Someone will surely step in and correct me if I'm wrong, as it's been a while since I viewed them. But I think the order goes; Saiki, Kanami, Akane, Misa and lastly Miku's 3 parter to wrap it up

[@DeanF_MIDI]

Speaking of small venues. I've seen Band-Maid three times live, and each time was in a venue of fewer than 1500 people. Each time I was on the rail less than 5 feet from the stage. I fear I'll never get to see them up close like that again, as they grow more popular. But I have my memories.....

[@keimahane]

Ohrenje's Band Maid docuseries is incredible and he has even gone back and updated them from the originals. He is a true gift to the Maidiacs and has brought me, and so many more, great joy through these docs and the Band Maid Anime he has been putting out. Anyone who can spare a couple yen/bucks/pounds/euros should consider a small donation for all the time and effort he and his team have put in. You will enjoy the entire series, they really are well done.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

Sai Chan was born to be a Rock Star.......she just didn't know it !! 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@kevinhardy8997]

All I can say is in Portland, Saiki came out with a huge smile that lit the room like a lighthouse, and she made eye contact with myself and many others directly…. It was so intense, it was a bit emotional.

[@tonygriffin_]

Ohrenje is really nice and fine with people reacting to all his great output. He's French and Ohrenje is his nom de plume (he'd understand that phrase!) for his Band-Maid channel. Miku's story is a 3 parter, quite rightly. 'Breaking new gate' is a reference to the opening line of the song whose MV saved the band THRILL.

[@HG-kr5dc]

from JAPAN。　Thank you for your reaction to the documentary.　BAND-MAID not only takes their music seriously, but they are always striving to improve. In addition, the members are really close to each other like a family and care about their fans very much. These Ladies deliver not only great music, but also laughter, tears, and deep emotions. I look forward to the next time.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks for your comment!

[@HG-kr5dc]

@@JohnnyReacts1I have subscribed to your channel. 👍😃

[@lewissmith4123]

Puzzle acoustic gets me every time. Worth checking out is if you can get hold of a copy.

[@glenkelley6799]

Thanks for reacting to the first episode of this series, it's a great way to get to know the band and their back story.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Yes, I really enjoyed learning about her. Helps to connect with not just her, but also with the band, on a deeper level.

[@MusicMike747]

I enjoyed watching this along with you. Ohrenje and his content have been a gift to the Band Maid world. No small part to Kasper Michaels whose voice brings immediate gravitas to every project. By watching these documentaries, you’ll find more little nuggets that you relate with. I believe its this relatability that makes Band Maid a bit more special than the average musical artist. Band Maid are a bit of Beatles, elements of Rush, a nod to KISS, and a measure of Power Rangers.

[@chrisegbertky]

Last paragraph ○ brilliant comment!

[@ehqueBM]

What the documentary fails to mention is that Saiki can set fire to your brain by making eye contact. It sometimes even works through video!

[@topographic1973ify]

These videos are very informative. I've seen them several times and always enjoy them. All these women are dedicated to music and being musicians.

[@zer0tzer0]

They were still small outside Japan as late as 2018. I saw them in a venue that had a max capacity of 300. The next year they were in the main hall which hold 2500.

[@grahamreed8774]

I think I'm right in saying that 3 of the 5 members have step parents. Yes- discovering new bands is great. We always see the support bands at shows, which has produced many of our now favourite bands which we got to see in small clubs etc. before they made it big. Saiki went on to play solo piano on one of theirs song at a recent show- joking with the audience- "You thought Kanami was going to play". Kanami often composes their songs on the piano. Great reaction-Thanks.

[@MnPofBM]

Haven’t watch this for awhile. Good to watch with you again. You are pretty fast jumping to their Documentaries. SAIKI is my favourite Maid😏 (you will see this all the time and if you do other maids’ Docu, we’ll come and say this is my favourite Maid😂- same as their songs). Really THANKS for this and WELCOME to Pigeon’S WORLD. See you AGAIN

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks for your message and kind words. If it wasn't for people like yourself, the fans, I wouldn't know anything about the documentaries. I am trying to follow people's suggestions, and many said - docs next!! lol

[@G-man_810]

Thanks for the reaction to Saiki’s documentary. Ohrenji did a great job. This gives people more of an understanding of this great group of young and talented ladies. Looking forward to your reactions on the other documentaries and more of their music! 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀PO!

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

the documentary feels at the star you well hype and smiles laugh but at the end of it ohrenje made a twist , it kinda touch your inner emotion not noticing you cry for joy...what an amazing documentary by ohrenje and the crew ... 👏

[@patrickwest2288]

It's amazing how these very talented ladies came together. I love this band ❤

[@markhayes9004]

I'm glad you decided to try out the documentaries. As you go through them you will find that each member has a very distinct and different personality. 2016 was a particularly rough year for Saiki because the band did 101 concerts (or as the band calls them, "Okyu-jis" or servings) in 9 different countries at an average of around 20+ songs per serving, that is bound to take a toll on anybody's voice. That doesn't count the interviews, public appearances, rehearsals and other stuff she was doing at that time. You can call Band Maid a lot of things, but nobody could ever accuse them of being lazy. Please take care and have a great week.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thanks for the comment. I can see how hard-working and dedicated they are.

[@Kevin6059]

Nice call reacting to these fabulous docs. And YES, Japanese baseball games are great! Every player has their own cheer, people bring little plastic bats to hit during the cheers, and the beer girls constantly circling around with kegged beer in backpacks - fun stuff!

[@CrashDeluxe]

Great to watch this with you Johnny Boy!

[@Lillywhite]

Fantastic documentaries. These talented ladies all deserve their moment in the spotlight alone and these works do that wonderfully whilst filling in the details of the group as a whole.

[@howardbrown911]

Greatly appreciated that you have decided to do the Ohrenji docs. If I might suggest one thing, it would be that after you finish the last one, that can only be the Miku 3 part doc., you play the "Endless Story" song from their Yokahama concert last November. I think it would be a wonderful way to tie these all up. It is a very emotional moment between the band and their fans. Just a suggestion.

[@chrisegbertky]

Great idea!

[@sugaanessena3143]

Thank you for reacting to Ohrenje's documentaries. He is a Maidiac legend. I've seen them a few times and I still get 🥲 Can't wait for the next one. Kanami🥰

[@JohnnyReacts1]

You are very welcome. I really enjoyed it,. He has done such a good job with it.

[@laughingbuddha2948]

Sir, it was a privilege watching this documentary with you. Loved your energy and calm demeanor. Giving praise to this wonderful woman is something that comes so naturally. Looking forward to your next chapters about this incredible band. Thank you so much.

[@Pigeonholed-Po]

Thanks for the reaction, I'll be back for the others

[@akatzukianlun]

And for this you earned a new subs, ,thank you for featuring bandmaid ❤❤

[@JohnnyReacts1]

You are very welcome and thank you!

[@Kevin6059]

Same!

[@jjo154]

Great commentary, Johnny! I'm so glad you decided to delve into Ohrenje's documentaries. They are so well researched and carried out. Big thanks to the both of you. 👍👍👍 And, yeah, I was one of those who urged you to check them out, lol, but didn't think you would do so, so soon... so props to you! Who would have thought a Frenchman would be the one who would produce the best series of bios of the Maids?

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thanks for the comment and kind words. He's French! I would have never guessed, I automatically thought he was Japanese. Anyway, it was great, and as you said very well-researched, edited, and narrated.

[@jjo154]

@@JohnnyReacts1 After you get through with the bios, don't forget to check out his documentary about their Yokohama 10th anniversary concert.

[@Jonas_S_]

Excellent choice for a reaction, Ohrenje's documentaries are stellar!

[@leeredose9192]

Nice reaction greeting from germany

[@daft73games]

Glad your diving into the documentaries, they are excellent. You'll learn tons about the members special and unique personalities. Looking forward to the next 😃 🤘❤‍🔥🤘

[@chalfo]

Nicely done. Ohrenje won't mind in the least. Kanami (version 2) next and then have to "put up with" version 1 for the rest (Akane, MISA and Miku (3-parts)) as he hasn't updated those yet - you're quite right in saying there's a hell of a lot of work in there so will take a bit of time - but the version 1s are still an excellent and educational watch. You'll just get to be just as excited about the updates as we are when they are finally released.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thank you! I am looking forward to doing them. Hopefully get the next one done on Saturday, if all goes well.

[@johnarksey9460]

28:29 - yes you do! "THRILL" is known as the song that saved Band-Maid... unbeknownst to the Band, their Management was on the verge of disbanding them if their next record was not successful... following their instincts, the Maids insisted on releasing Thrill as the lead single vice their management's chosen song from their new album... after initial limited attention, Thrill was featured on a Facebook page introducing Japanese bands to western audiences and quickly amassed over a million views, much to the Bands' amazement... Management took note, and the rest as they say is history

[@Gunkan22]

I was thinking the same thing. He started at the beginning with the docs, now it’s time to go back to the MV that started it all.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Wow, I didn't know they were close to splitting up.

[@Gunkan22]

@@JohnnyReacts1 someone will have to fact check me but I believe if that album didn’t sell the comment was they were going to become Dance-Maid. But even so, there would have been no way. It might be a different historical story arc but in Miku Kobato I trust. That is the smartest person in any room she walks into.

[@johnarksey9460]

@Gunkan22 I'd heard something similar - that management wanted to retain Miku and Saiki as a J-pop due while cutting the others loose

[@BillHallisey]

Don't worry Ohrenje is a kind and sharing person, who only wants to share Band-Maid and their story with the world. That seems to be his mission to share Band-Maid and other rock band from Japan with the world. There is a massive amount musical talent there. Japan is the second largest market for music in the world behind the U.S. The ones who stand out are in the saturated market is Band-Maid. There are several emerging bands as well.

[@TreadheadA1]

Great stuff! I love Ohrenje's documentary series. I think only Saiki (1st in the series) and Kanami(2nd in the series) have been updated/re-done so far but, don't let that stop you. the old versions are awesome as well. Plus it gives you a reason to go back and do them again when the new version comes out, lol. Looking forward to the next one!

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Thank you so much! So this is the right one to start with?

[@Greish-esquire]

@@JohnnyReacts1 Spot on ... Kanami next 🥰

[@skrrytch]

​​​@@JohnnyReacts1Absolutely! Saiki, Kanami, Akane, Misa, Miku, Miku, Miku 😆 Ohrenje (a Maidiac from France) is the creator of these wonderful documentaries, Kasper Michaels the narrator ❤

[@eaglez1901]

Don't worry he's fine with it

[@BRO-HI808]

Good choice on reacting to the documentaries. You guessed right. Saiki is the first episode. Kanami is the 2nd episode. Akane is the 3rd, followed by MISA. Ends with Miku with 3 episodes. There is a new version and an old version for Saiki and Kanami. Ohrenji is updating the series, but only has completed Episodes 1 and 2. If you ask me, the "old" episode is a good watch too. Anyway, keep on going with the documentaries. As you've seen, they are well produced, informative and entertaining. Ohrenji and his team is AMAZING! Also, time really does fly by when you are having fun learning about the Maids. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘

[@jeffedwards9180]

I knew you'd like this docu. series, for myself, after watching them a few times, it definitely puts the band into a more personal level. IMO You watching these will make the path forward more interesting. Back in the day with my favorite bands I was only caring about when's next album, concert, or if anybody had died. I'm in their fan club at 56 years old, the last time I was in a fan club was when I was in the KISS Army at 10 years old. If you'd had asked me back in early 1984, when I bought Kill 'Em All/Metallica, that 40 years later that one of my most favorite bands would be Band Maid, I would have laughed. Matter of fact, when Metallica's latest, 72 Seasons came out, it only lasted 2 days before I put the Maids back in my car's CD player. Haven't touched 72 Seasons in almost 5 seasons. 😆🤘

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Yes, I feel the same way. I have never really worried about what others think of me and of the choices I have made etc, but I do wonder what my old metal friends would think. Would they turn their noses up for me listening to and enjoying bands like Band-Maid and BabyMetal, or would they now mosh along with me in the pit?

[@polskabob359]

Love these docs

[@karlrattray]

Really enjoyed that mate, very informative and as usual a very good reaction. Keep looking after yourself and go well. PS come on England in the cricket T20 world cup. 😁

[@cygnetseven]

The second documentary is Kanami. Enjoy!

[@Mizanato]

Done subscribe 😊

[@andersmorell5396]

This was great, I will not talk for others but I have, so far, not seen any sign of reactions being taken down in this context.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

Many thanks!

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

Saiki: Band Maid, Tigers and LEGOS. 🤣

[@zer0tzer0]

Actually if you go back and look closely, MISA was the first one to ditch the apron. She was also the first to wear the Tiny Hat. That ended up going to Akane, who has since retired it. But Saiki & MISA are The Darkness Sisters. And, even as early as their first Music Video, 'Thrill', look at them when wearing the red uniforms. Both their reds are a little darker red than the others. The Darkness Sisters give BAND-MAID their edginess. You should do the others. Miku has a 3 part one.

[@JohnnyReacts1]

It is great to learn these little things about the band and band members, thanks!

[@Greish-esquire]

👍👍🤗🤘😁🥰🕊👀

[@JohnnyReacts1]

❤🥰❤🥰❤

[@maurormatos]

This video went viral through a ilegal post o Facebook até the time...and salve the band. IF It was today's KZbin there would not exist Band-Maid due Copyright Strike japanese Record Companies are use tô do