Babymetal - Ijime, Dame, Zettai REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

Babymetal Fans.....FEELIN' YOU!!! Tonight we're coming back to Babymetal, with a song entitled "Ijime, Dame, Zettai". How's this one gonna go? Only one way to find out...
Come on in, enjoy the show...I'll see you inside.
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[@moonsong99]

What impresses me the most about the 2 nights at Tokyo Dome is that they did completely different sets each night, no songs were repeated. Imagine the work that went into doing 25 different songs over 2 nights.

[@autohmae]

The actually played all the songs they had, even had From Dusk Till Dawn (only on the international release of the album) playing over the speaker system when people where leaving on the first night. 🙂

[@papa_xan]

Yes, the Tokyo Dome shows were pretty next level in every regard. Not only did 55,000 seats get sold each night, but every person who attended got a neck brace that had remote controlled lights in them that the band could activate during certain songs. It was most evident during their performance of The ONE. There was a moment when Su looked into the crowd just as all the lights in the neck braces came on to reveal the magnitude of all the people there and Su's jaw dropped when she saw it.

[@autohmae]

One of my favorite Babymetal moments of all time the Su-metal jaw drop. 🙂

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

I was considering having that rendition be my next silver request before he reacted to the official video. (wanted him to watch tales of destinies, then "The One") If I remember right the braces didn't light up that first night until that moment. I defiantly remember Koba telling the crowd at the beginning that the neck braces would store their metal energy if they were headbanging hard enough throughout the night to be used later lol. I've also seen people say the girls didn't know about the braces beforehand but I have no legit source to know that's true.

[@autohmae]

@@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930 their were different colored neckbraces for the two nights. One for the first and red for the second. The white ones were between Tales and The One.

[@MSIContent]

I was there!!!! Both nights a different play list! F$cking fantastic!!!!

[@egodreas]

Fun fact: Drummer Hideki Aoyama kept those double bass drums going at full speed for over 11 minutes, and had to be helped off the stage, as his legs wouldn't quite support him anymore. And another fun fact: You haven't even gotten to their most elaborate stage shows yet. You really need to see the opening to *Legend S: Baptism XX.* That's Su's 20th birthday celebration, and it's bonkers. And I really like the opening song as well, called _"In the Name of"._ It's like Sepultura, but better. It's also a very sad, as it's the first big show after Yui left the group, and there's a depressing void on one side of Su. It's also the last performance with Mikio on guitar, as he died shortly after this. I cry my eyes out every time I watch the damned thing. Rest in peace, Ko-Gami!

[@AxeSwipe2011]

This was one of their first BABYMETAL songs, so long time fans know the choreo very well

[@KingPK]

I think everyone behind Babymetal in particular appreciate their audience because, and I say this lovingly, the whole concept is a crazy, dumb-ass idea that should never have worked, but the talent and effort they put into it allowed them to draw an extremely loyal audience and they know that. I love this ovation at the end because of the smiles on all three of their faces; they must be completely wiped, but they know they just pulled off the biggest show of their careers.

[@stevenadam3658]

@@chrisharris1522 so everyone knows The Road of Resistance live in Japan ending is shorten for the video its like this they come from the middle a do both sides and then the end is what you see on the back.

[@jakemuller8626]

_Kitsune tobe!_ 🦊🕊️ First of all shout-out to "Sean"! 🤪 Kidding, Shawn you're the man 🦊🤘 Tokyo Dome is huge, is the highest place after Budokan any artist could dream of, and they made it with only 17 and 18 years old, impressing even the locals who saw them grew up artistically while they were in Sakura Gakuin. Btw, one of them close to SuMetal said before this show that if she could make a devil's pact she would ask the skill to ride a Tokyo Dome rather than ride a bicycle 👀 An audience of 55K fans isn't something you see often, and they sold out both nights. It would have been nice for you to watch "Tales Of The Destinies" the night before this one and the only time they played that following with "The One". And although this stage setup with tombstone shaped platform, pyro, lasers and rotating stage is a blast you need to see their live at *Sonisphere 2014* when even younger and owned a 60K of UK metalheads crowd playing this song at the end of that mini-show, that was a turning point they always remember. Although they released officially another singles after first song Doki Doki Morning, they already got this song and performed early on live stage. Is a power/speed metal song, that's why you got the same Road Of Resistance vibes, it's part of their first album, and ROR is from the second album officially, thou there was a 2nd launch of 1st album with ROR included at the end of the tracklist. The ROR live in Japan you saw was actually cut at the final part that's why you didn't see the full long outro with the girls saluting every wing and the center, just like they did here. Thanks David for sharing this and once again shout-out to kitsune fella Shawn for giving you this, hopefully one day you'll watch the entire concert. Kitsune up! 🦊🤘

[@autohmae]

the way I've always interpreted the "devil's pact" is that in Mori sensei's eyes the gap between Su-chan off-stage and Su-metal on-stage is so big that it almost SEEMS like this silly girl off-stage most have made a deal with the devil to be able to perform like she does. In the deal she gave up the ability to ride a bike, etc. 🙂 (because these were things she could not do)

[@kitkat6407]

You have spoken for what I have been trying to say😄🤘

[@rebel131313]

The words to IDZ (Ijime, Dame, Zettai) (English translation) it means "NO MORE, BULLYING, FOREVER" The ones in brackets are Yui & Moa's lines and the fans. Though I wanted peace of mind, I couldn't even have a chance to dream In between the darkness and the twilight I stayed alone It wasn't only myself who got hurt But it was also those who kept on watching me It was you Confidence (have it) I couldn't have (don't be beaten) I kept on hiding myself (I dislike to be found) Yesterdays (yesterdays) Go away and goodbye to my timidness (Bye-bye) Bullying (stop it), bullying (stop it) It's nothing to boast about (stop, stop, stop, stop) Sometimes you get hurt, sometimes you hurt others We'll all get badly hurt in the end Fox, let's fly, dear friend, let's fly I'm sure that you can fly (fly, fly, fly, fly) Release your pain, release your sadness Express all that's kept in your heart It's alright 'cause I will guard you No I didn't show my tears And in the night when I was 'bout to cry, I shut myself up deep inside my heart And I stayed alone It wasn't only those who hurt me But also those who pretended not to see It was my friend Not a word (nothing) could I say (say nothing?) I was about to give up (no easy throwing out) Yesterdays (yesterdays) go away And goodbye to my weak-willed-ness (bye-bye) Bullying (stop it), bullying (stop it) It's nothing to boast about (stop, stop, stop, stop) Sometimes you get hurt, sometimes you hurt others We'll all get badly hurt in the end Fox, let's fly, dear friend, let's fly I'm sure that you can fly (fly, fly, fly, fly) Release your pain, release your sadness Express all that's kept in your heart It's alright 'cause I will guard you Pain aching while alone Your heart pretending not to notice anymore I'll never get away Bullying, stop it, immediately Full of love, it's so pressuring but encouraging Not anymore, not anymore Don't want to see your tears anymore Bullying (stop it), bullying (stop it) It's nothing to boast about (stop, stop, stop, stop) Sometimes you get hurt, sometimes you hurt others We'll all get badly hurt in the end Fox, let's fly, dear friend, let's fly I'm sure that you can fly (fly, fly, fly, fly) Release your pain, release your sadness Express all that's kept in your heart It's alright 'cause I will guard you Bullying, stop it, immediately Stop, stop, stop, stop Bullying, stop it, forever Bullying, stop it, immediately Stop, stop, stop, stop Bullying, stop, stop 🤘🦊🤘

[@birdbranch]

❤❤❤

[@Wagoo]

If you ever get to go see BABYMETAL live, then don't worry about such stuff as not knowing when to interact with them during songs. We're a friendly bunch (hence, we are THE ONE!) and all newer fans are welcome there! Make sure to look up info for the after show fan party, too. Likewise the circle pits and walls of death are a blast and nobody will be going around punching people :]

[@zephyr835]

This is good to know, because I'd be in a similar position to David. :)

[@MacTaipan]

Damn, I was so glad that you watched it to the end. I was afraid you‘d find the finale boring - I should have known better. I love Su‘s prank on Moa at the end. They were obviously having such a genuine good time. BABYMETAL are often accused of being fake, but who could honestly doubt that those smiles were genuine? The Tokyo Dome show was in 2016, so not all that early in their career. With an audience of 55.000 (on each of two consecutive days) this is still their biggest indoor crowd to date.

[@shawn4819]

Honestly was afraid he'd find the ending too long and boring as well. Didn't care, asked for it anyways.

[@Hgoenge81]

And of course: thanx Shawn!! Kitsunes up!! 🤘🏻 🦊🤘🏻

[@jakemuller8626]

🦊🤘

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

Sold out 55,000 yelling “bullying no more forever” in unison. Song is from first album Babymetal. ROR is second album Metal Resistance. These shows were the close of Metal Resistance World tour. Yep. .second album, WORLD TOUR. Talk about successful. . . I am patron member so I will request the Dream Theater influenced Tales of The Destinies from the next night that is the intro to closer The One (which you know). YUP Red night and Black night have different set lists and closers. So yes, a metal band fronted by three teenage girls sold out the domed stadium 2 nights in a row!!!! Thank you David-Metal for your enjoyable format, knowledgeable insights and honest reactions. Kitsunes up!

[@CHRISCONTEPSS]

Corrections. got shows backwards. . Lol. . This was second night. ROR is on both albums. . . Kitsunes up

[@abelgolds5939]

if you do request TotD you could link in the live version from the babymetal resource channel? i dont think a non edited live version might get through youtube copyright

[@Codametal]

I dont think I've ever seen any other reacter cry at nearly every Babymetal song he watches. It makes me emotional at his appreciation for the group as a whole. Thanks, Dave.

[@rantingrodent416]

Oh, I think you'll really appreciate this: When talking about the stage design for this show, their producer said that they added the upper floor stage so that the fans in upper deck seats would get some time with Babymetal performing "for them"

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

1000% why they are fucking awesome!

[@shawn4819]

100% was not expecting this to make it to KZbin. Looking forward to it. I'm curious to know what you think of something you may have missed. After the song is done and they're about to address the crowd Su takes out her in ears. Sometimes during the middle of a show she takes out one and I think it's just kind of a nice gesture to the audience. Maybe it's just for her own enjoyment to hear them but it also feels like a subtle bit of respect. This is one of their earlier songs and I personally think it's better than Road of Resistance because it's pure Babymetal where Road of Resistance will always feel partly like a Dragonforce song. EDIT: I see people saying "Why did they choose this version? Why not this other version?" I'm not going to answer everyone directly so if you're wondering, I think this is the best performance of the song, full stop. As far as I'm aware this hasn't messed with the other request that was in the queue. If you've got a problem with this performance go request your own. If you've got a problem with that as a solution well then you simply can't be pleased. Besides, that high of a score and multiple "how can you not love it?" should be proof enough that this was a good choice.

[@r1learner178]

Good song to request, thanks. I forgot this was the one where Su pranks Moa. They seem to be really enjoying themselves when they are thanking the crowd, which is great for the fans.

[@lencooke944]

Hey Shawn, I am surprised this got through as well. I need to get this concert on dvd. I have Legend 1997 and 1999, and Baptism XX. But, I have to work within my budget. I have never seen the whole version of this song in one performance before on KZbin, it is simply fantastic. Oh, and if you have David's ear, tell him to track the full version of Road of Resistance where they cross the two bridges either side of the platform leading out from the stage, to thank their fans. The Road of Resistance video he reacted to was the shortened version, without the extended fan acknowledgement by Babymetal> However, this was the best performance of IDZ I have seen. Thank you for sending that to David. Awesome stuff.

[@tonygriffin_]

Thanks for getting this prioritised. Much appreciated.

[@mexmexes]

Thank you, Shawn, for this recommendation.

[@rantingrodent416]

Thanks for making this recommendation. As much as I love the Sonisphere performance, you really knew what you were doing recommending this one instead.

[@johnschultz7765]

I don't think I have seen Yui as happy and relaxed(?) as during the close here. What a look on her face. 23:19 23:45 24:35 & more...

[@marifosquejrvictormartin5833]

The FOXGOD has BLESSED your channel...Great Reaction...

[@Hgoenge81]

Oh and David, you'll be happy to know, the band (minus the drummer if course) also used the walkways for their solos in a couple of the songs 😎

[@twiisty157]

Would've been funny to see the drum kit on wheels though lmao. Nevertheless they're absolutely incredible and a treasure to the music scene

[@Hgoenge81]

@@twiisty157 hahaha yes, that would have been epic. Or perhaps some tank treads under his kit, so he could roll out 🤔 and you are absolutely right 🤘🏻🦊🤘🏻

[@twiisty157]

@@Hgoenge81 Lmao we could only hope haha

[@chikaraudon6854]

Welcome to the biggest Babymetal concert in national baseball stadium with 2 days and total of 110.000 attendance, the upper stage is like an UFO which takes them to the Metal Galaxy, fun fact : at 29:25 when the camera panned out, SU-METAL slipped and fell on her way down through the last coffin, thankfully she's strong :)

[@autohmae]

The video on KZbin for the event: Su-Metal slips at the Tokyo Dome 2016

[@Starvin-Marvin]

You are the ONLY reaction/review channel where I’d 50 minutes is too short… I love hearing your point of view. Thank you kind sir for your time and effort.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Great & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。Your pronunciation of the title is perfect. I am a little bit surprised that this Tokyo Dome video did not get blocked even in Japan area. You are lucky and I appreciate your luckiness. Yes, you are right. The message of this song is great. The phrase "Dame Zettai (= No absolutely)" is originated from police campaign against illegal drugs which had started in 1960s. So this song implies that "Ijime (= bullying)" is considered as harmful and addictive as illegal drugs. We have to continue our efforts at home and in school (and in any society or organization or group in the world) to eliminate it. Last year 2021, BABYMETAL performed IDZ in all of 10 BABYMETAL Budokan Concerts with Su-Metal's matured voice and Moa's encouraging moves synchronized with Momoko avenger. It was probably their message to the current world. Oh! the production of shows in recent years are also mesmerizeing. Gigantic backdrop screen and computer graphic effects on it, projection mapping, movable stage, telescopic stage, dual outer corridors to make the girls closer to audiences. Some of those were used in one and only arena show in USA at the Forum on Oct.11, 2019.

[@artunblock9433]

Another 50 minute Babymetal reaction, amazing gift!

[@radioraffa]

Kami Band members here: Takayoshi - Gt - his Twinkle Pink Snapper 7 Leda - Gt - Strandberg Boden J7 Boh - Bass - Atelier Z BOH CUSTOM 6 Hideki - Drums - Yamaha drums On Red Night the night before, Mikio Fujioka (with his Burgundy Mist Snapper 7) was there instead of Leda. Also on Red Night the girls wore black and Black Night they wore red? Go figure?? lol

[@rantingrodent416]

The end of the Road of Resistance performance you reacted to, they actually also went down two other bridges, but the video on their official channel that you watched cuts out the other two bridge parts. As far as I know, they make a point to always do this. If there are bridges (and there always seems to be), they'll use them all. Tokyo Dome was about halfway through their career to-date. 2016. Some say this is the pinnacle of their work, but really they've moved into a new era as the members have matured and they continue to experiment with their sound and production style. You've seen a ton of their older stuff, and I'm excited for you to encounter some of their newer work. The third album takes some wild turns, and you haven't heard a single song from it yet. Off to Patreon to make sure some are in the queue.

[@MacTaipan]

Now I wonder whether his score would have been even higher if Road of Resistance hadn't been cut.

[@rantingrodent416]

@@MacTaipan he did say that the higher the score is the harder it is to go up, and that was only enough to go from 9.5 to 9.7 so there really isn’t much room left for it to have moved the needle. Maybe 9.8 would have happened?

[@emb5091]

This concert was in 2016, and BABYMETAL was formed in 2010, so this isn't early in their career. It took a while before the company started putting big money behind the group since the metal genre wasn't a moneymaker in Japan at the time. In the beginning they performed in small venues/warehouses/food courts with just 100-150 crowds. Even in their first video, Doki Doki Morning, was made on a very small budget and borrowed outfits from family/friends. But after 2-3 years, their following had grown big, justifying money from the company. 🤘🦊🤘

[@steffenjachnow8176]

> "How can you not love this? How can you not appreciate this?" I, absolutely, have no clue. Not even the slightest... With those two Tokyo Dome shows BABYMETAL achieved immortality if you ask me. I bet everyone from this audience will tell even his grandchildren eventually how it was to be there. And I deeply envy every one of the 110,000 attendants for this experience!

[@shawn4819]

I've already made a comment but I want to leave more of a description of this show as it's own comment. The thought put into this stage on how to give 55k people a good show is incredible. Not only is there platforms that are used throughout the shows to get closer to the entire audience, but for some songs where they can't move around due to choreography the outer ring of the main stage rotates. Not only that, but the inner ring where the musicians are rotates so that throughout the show you get to see each and every one of them no matter where you're seated. The upper platform, while not used too often, is used for enough songs and they even transfer mid song a couple times, masking the elevator time with band solos. The band is always there center stage and throughout the entire show and you get to see the absolutely great performance they put on. You get a different show if you focus on watching the musicians and it makes it so much fun to re-watch. As for the lyrics, it surprised me when I saw that it doesn't stop at saying "bullying is bad, stop it", they go so far as to say if you see bullying and you don't do anything about it you're part of the problem.

[@michaelbartolomeo2926]

Shawn how did you get that to be shareable because I've bought it on KZbin, uploaded individual songs to Vibby, and they tried to share it on Facebook but ... no go.

[@shawn4819]

@@michaelbartolomeo2926 ? I just copied the url in the window and sent it to David. All the concert videos are available if you know where to look.

[@mendbayarluvsansharav4440]

Yes, the famous 2016 Tokyo Dome performance with the audience of 55,000 each night. One of the most viewed and most famous concerts by Babymetal. Thank you very much David and Shawn! Much much appreciated.

[@sarahgomez9727]

Also forgot, there is a special stage that I think you will find is just absolutely nuts and just awesome. I think the Pa PA Ya! song has it. Let say it involves alot of flames.😎

[@TheHouZeR88]

Absolutely awesome reaction again. That little fight scene during the guitar solo will always be one of my favourites. There's actually a version where Yui jumps right over Moa with a flying kick(or at least the camera angle and how they did it makes it look like she did)

[@shawn4819]

There's some subtlety to the fight part of the song. First the guitars switch off almost in time with the choreography. But really the message of the song hits home when Su comes in to break it up. I think that was meant to be a visual representation of stopping bullying.

[@gothorn2758]

My favorites IDZ fights choreo was the one with lightsaber edits 😁

[@rah2287]

Enjoyed this reaction. First time I had seen this particular performance of ijame dame zettai. Tokyo Dome 55,000 people sold out two nights in a row (must have been the last performance of the second night?) Wow. Agree about showing appreciation to the audience and acknowledging the band. Is it any wonder BabyMetal has a following instead of just a fandom? In regards to you question about present BabyMetal performances. The D1 (Day one) and D2 (Day two) Metal Galaxy Concerts are amazing and The Road of Resistance LIVE performance at end of he D1 (Day one) features both Kami Bands on stage AND all three Avengers) while on D2 (Day Two) ijame dame zettai is the closing performance and once again both Kami Bands and all three Avengers join Suzuka and Moa to close it out. Outstanding. Both D1 and D2 Full concerts are on youtube. See you next time.

[@foxee2839]

LMG D1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKe3dWear7mtnLs LMG D2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnWg4iQr8-NobM

[@tonygriffin_]

The best Metal song ever about No More Bullying Forever! Gotta recommend the Sonisphere 2014 version of this too as SuMetal said it was the most memorable moment of her career as she knew at the end of the performance - and the response from the 60,000 Metal heads watching - that BabyMetal had been accepted into the Metal world. Don't worry about getting the crowd responses right. Basically, stay silent when Su is singing and leap up and down and wave your hands in the air/do the fox sign at all other times. And we all know you've been part of The One for a long time now due to your sharp analysis and appreciation of the band and the girls, the production, the sound, the lights, the pyro and other things. 🦊🤘🤘🦊 PS As to wondering what their live shows look like now, the 10 nights they did at Budokan last year was epic but, when I saw them in Feb 2020, in a hall that had 2000 standing with just a screen behind them...they were epic too! Not so much in the way of colossal stage production but just as epic musically, vocally and choreographically.

[@stupomer]

Hey DH, just became a Patreon member. I want to second Tony's recc on the Sonisphere UK 2014 performance of IDZ: BABYMETAL - Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK (OFFICIAL) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCQkJaYm8mlj6c. I think it's a major part of the BM lore. Something like they weren't supposed to be on the main stage but there was a dropout and they were dropped in and their performance blew away the unsuspecting 60,000 crowd. Also check out the UK flag version of the BabyMetal logo. No firepots or other production value at a festival performance but look at the cojones on these very young performers braving an enormous crowd in broad daylight and absolutely killing it. Major crowd reaction and mosh pit mayhem. I think you will enjoy it more than the one you reviewed.

[@Dragonstar-Metal]

I love BABYMETAL not just for the music but the girls (now young women) are very humble and give everything to let the fans get their money's worth. Thank you for your reaction and thank you Shawn (you are a hero today!) 🤘🦊🤘

[@foxee2839]

I hope DH wants to watch or maybe react to the same song but with a different concert because the stage setting at every Babymetal concert is extraordinary

[@rantingrodent416]

As long as someone requests it through Patreon he will

[@michaelbartolomeo2926]

David ... yes this is a bit of a bookend with Road of Resistance ... they opened night one with ROR and closed the second night with this ... similarly, there were shows where they opened with this and closed with ROR.

[@hedobannord1184]

Awesome reaction, and I've never seen anyone react to this particular version of IDZ, great. IDZ is definitely in my Top 3 of BABYMETAL songs.

[@rexeros8825]

yes 3 mini platforms can move to 3 directions. central platform can rotate. + elevator in center and 2nd floor.

[@PlezurBazar]

And this is why they are my favorite band ever... Kitsune dao!

[@mrkdwld]

I always get emotional with this song. Hits me right in the feels.

[@billyboostah6308]

I think you should react to Syncopation and Starlight live, probably my two favorite songs after Road of Resistance! Really good riffs and breakdowns and Su's voice really shines!

[@jancmyon4240]

Great reaction. This song hits me in the feels. as i was bullied at school. Ok it was decades ago and I've put that behind me a long time ago. But there is this part when Moa and Yui goes down on their knees in praying position Su sings these lines that could have been mine those years: "Namida mise-zu ni, nakidashi-soona yoru wa kokoro no oku no heya ni hitori. Kizutsuketa no wa hoka no dareka dake ja naku kizuka-nai furi shiteta nakama." "I didn't show my tears, and in the night I was about to cry, in a room deep inside my heart, I stayed alone. Those who hurt me were not only someone else, but also those who pretended not to notice. It was my friend."

[@scullie69]

BABYMETAL Tuesday 🤘☕️ great jam. Love this song and its positive message. Let’s rock.

[@yolandria]

Fun facts for this show. Stage design: Each coffin has an elevator at the end. The discs are also on a track. The central stage rotates. (As normal) There is a secondary stage above the giant monitors. Both with a mini center and two wings. The drummer had to be helped up after the last C&R section of this song. This show was in 2016 at the height of their power. 55,000 for two nights. Sold out. Kami band for that night : Takayoshi Ohmura (Guitar), Leda Cygnus (Guitar), Boh (Bass), Hideki Aoyama (Drums).

[@joeseconi250]

9.7 all day for this one. If for no other reason than to see Su, Yui and Moa's faces filled with genuine joy and appreciation to that massive crowd. When it comes to production I have to agree there are very very few bands that can come close to this band. Great reaction and a great request from Shawn. Thanks for making my day

[@ricardo__jr]

Hello @David Heretic! When you can, stop at the end of the song, when the girls are on their knees and look at their faces! Man, the expressions of joy and satisfaction from those young girls, like "we did it!", in front of 55,000 people, are touching. That's empowerment! PS: These shows at Tokyo Dome are must see.

[@ferr44]

Great reaction! Such a good song and yea the production at TokyoDome is insane. You were wondering if the coffins rise up. They don't but you haven't seen everything that stage can do yet.😏

[@Kelson64]

This song is off their first album, so the girls were extremely young when they recorded this. While this track has a fantastic message, the choreography leans more toward the “cute” side, as it’s very age appropriate. That being said, in the early years of the band, this song was the closer for all of their concerts. BABYMETAL Death was the traditional opener during that era.

[@mexmexes]

Great reaction mate! Babymetal is the best out there when it comes to live performances. The girls were trained to perform at a very young age. They are the real deal. Thanks again for your reaction.

[@phillipgregory9671]

There is a version of this song I think you would like from a technical stand point because both kami bands play together.2 drummers 2 bassist 4 guitar players ,3 avengers and Su and Moa all on stage together.

[@tmasessa]

Link please. Would love to see that.

[@phillipgregory9671]

@@tmasessa there is one but it's a compilation.ill see if I can get it from Buttons

[@phillipgregory9671]

@@tmasessa I sent a message to buttons to see if he has the noncomp.ill let u know what he says.He runs the fox hole discord

[@tmasessa]

Appreciate it.

[@phillipgregory9671]

Its the last song

[@dingjk5630]

Some people think that BabyMetal's success is very easy. But if they look at BabyMetal's history, what girls go through and what they do at such a young age, they can see how difficult it is for them to succeed. For example, like this 55,000-person Tokyo Dome concert, the girls will worry about whether there are too few tickets sold, whether their performance can satisfy the audience, whether there will be major mistakes in the performance ••• and so on. We can tell how much pressure they were under and how hard they worked to prepare for this concert.

[@niyah4535]

you can tell how much their budget has risen since this, can't wait for you to watch them😅

[@chrismiller5940]

This is from the Tokyo Dome concerts (two nights, Red and Black). Crowd was 50,000 each night and they can even go to the very top as there is a stage up there as well, very impressive stage setup. The end of the 'Red Night' concert ended with 'Tales of the Destinies' and 'The One' (which go together) and is one of their best performances and various effects but comes in at about 18 minutes for both songs. This is one of the concerts that tends to get struck though, a number of their concerts as well as ones from SCANDAL are broadcast by WOWOW though with some tracks missing to encourage DVD sales. WOWOW tends to go after tracks broadcast by them and the bands go after the rest though some do get through (SCANDAL's song 'Burn' from their first Budokan concert is one that tends to slip past). It is unlikely you have seen many video's of this show except in some compilation video's but the round stage was also used at their first Budokan concert.

[@Impling]

This version is great, but I still love the Sonisphere 2014 version more. And it was special because it was their first show outside of Japan. Still, thanks for another cool BABYMETAL review. *(Edit: got the year wrong. I'm a terrible fan.)

[@rexeros8825]

Babymetal - ijime Dame Zetai (Eng Subs) - version with english subtitles. If u want to read song lyrics :)

[@rexeros8825]

here is link on eng-sub version (from Budokan Black Night) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6G3Xnl_payqba8

[@emb5091]

29:51 Su pranking Moa by not letting her yell to the crowd! LOL! 🤘🦊🤘

[@badguyrob6666]

Cool video and great reaction. I saw Baby Metal open for RCHP with some friends and we had no idea what was going on, but they impressed me enough to buy their records. Live shows are my favorite way for discovering new music

[@Zedem0n]

I think we're at a point where you now almost fully grasp why we BABYMETAL fans always say that this band should be experienced live because that is where they shine the brightest. Sure, at first you'd think "well, that's pretty much what any fan of any band would say" but in BABYMETAL's case that's certainly not an exaggeration. It is absolutely fine not to like their music but nobody can say they do not deliver and give people a true show. None of the people who went to that show left thinking they'd been robbed, that's a given. It was cut in the montage and you don't see it but there are longer plans of the crowd when the girls enter the third "elongated coffin" because Su actually slips and falls on her arse because that part of the stage was extra slippery. That's also the reason why they are holding eachother during that time. There are indeed clips of the slip if you dig through online but that's besides the point, just a fun little anecdote. Oh and this was possibly their grandest show to date. This was Tokyo Dome, two consecutive nights where they played their entire two albums with different production choices. They played twice in front of 55k people with two completely different setlists and theatrics. This was in 2016 and it's often considered one of their peak shows until today. So this was actually 1-2 years after the Road of Resistance you reacted to and they've never played in front of more people before or since then (except if you count huge festivals like Download or Sonisphere, ofcourse). They used the stage to its absolute max.

[@johngiaccardi2299]

Great reaction This performance is at the very top Of most That’s the reason why They consider the best live performers in the planet 🌏 Just insane The full stage is up during the concert Thanks

[@Hgoenge81]

Great reaction and excellent song! Watching them go greet ALL the fans makes Me immensely proud of being a Babymetal fan. 🤘🏻🦊🤘🏻

[@queenierani3076]

Tokyo Dome BLACK night is my favourite concert of BM but Ijime Dame Zettai is more headbanging performed at Sonisphere. That particular one sent me down the Fox Hole permanently. Thank you to the patreon who got you to react to this David. Breathtaking stage at the Dome but sometimes it's about the audience. Here no doubt the audience are the hardcore fans of BM but at Sonisphere, the girls gambled with their fate and performed in front of non fans who later showed their love and admiration for BM when the show ended. Prove? Their merch sold out the fastest at the fest.

[@autohmae]

After all these years, been to hyped probably, to notice the lights on the sides of the coffins at 10:08 to fit the guitar part just an other of many details.🙂

[@Shoe-metal]

You're right, I hadn't noticed either! And look at the patterns of the edge lighting in three different areas: the large stage, the coffin runways, and the circle platforms on those runways (which themselves can travel the length of the runways carrying a performer). In the dark you can see the runways are using white and red light to create long pulses along their length, and at the same time there a different effect with light quickly circling around the small platforms, then with the song entering the next part the main stage edge flashes white on and off. But there's too much going on to even notice these details, you just feel the combined effects.

[@autohmae]

@@Shoe-metal Just the usual Babymetal live show overload of the senses the viewer gets to many details to notice 🙂

[@necromontys.]

this is simply the next level... incredible wonderful extraordinary beautiful unique. thanks thanks thanks for this emotional reaction 🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@autohmae]

Thanks for this reaction ! It's kind of hilarious, at Tokyo Dome is sadly all seated (the venue doesn't allow anything else, because of the type of floor, it's normally a baseball stadium) and thus no wall of death. They just had to kept that message in the video intro though... And the irony of using Wall Of Death for a song against bullying. Kind 'violence' of a Wall of Death better than real violence of bullying I guess. And a message "I don't want to see you cry anymore" is that directed at David ? ;-) Their seems to be some confusion, Tokyo Dome (2016) definitely was not at the start of their Babymetal career. Only the song is one of their earlier songs. Tokyo Dome show was almost 2 years after the Road of Resistance performane you watched from 2015. Amuse 100% did NOT put any money behind Babymetal from the start, Babymetal's first own show was after 2 years and it was 250 people with no live Kami band, just a recording playing in the back. Tokyo Dome (2016) stage is crazy, their biggest production ever: - 360 degrees stage again (like the other venue: Budokan in 2014 and later in 2021) - at least 10 meters/30 feet high tower. Which has a stage on top with an elevator inside, with a second ring just below the top stage. - a huge screen, what is displayed is displayed 3 times to make the 360 degrees I think - below the screen a rotating stage with Kami band inner stage, drummer in the middle. But not rotating I believe. - walkways with trolly or whatever it's called inside I'm sure. Because at the end of each side is a hatch they can get out of. You don't need to know the parts, not to worry ! Road of Resistance is from the second album, ijime,Dame,Zettai is from the first album (so Kami band knows really well how to play it), 'IDZ' was normally used as the closing song before 'RoR' took over that role. I doubt their was a normal 'front of house', they were performing on all sides. 'The poor drummer', Hideki, legend is: he got carried from the stage because he was to tired in the legs after this performance. PS For a little bonus video which was not included in the DVD/Blu-ray, check out the KZbin video: Su-Metal slips at the Tokyo Dome 2016

[@shawn4819]

I'm fully guessing, but people probably saw IDZ, assumed it was Sonisphere and he got a bunch of incorrect information based off that performance.

[@autohmae]

@@shawn4819 ahh, that could very well be. Something about "A first time performance." and all that. It would make a lot of sense. PS Thanks for the request. It was a fun reaction.

[@jeffschreifels8651]

What you were saying about how Babymetal takes the time to appreciate their fans gave me the crazy idea that you should watch a couple of their interviews. Their interviews are definitely not like typical rock star interviews. The girls didn't really know anything about metal until they signed on to Babymetal so they basically learned all about it from the stage and from observing other bands at the festivals they played at. The whole thing was an adventure for them, like they were in Disney Land. I don't know if a whole reaction could be made of it but maybe a couple in addition to a song? I don't think we'd mind an even longer reaction. :D

[@autohmae]

Flying during the show of the The One MV is the Disney Land ride ? ;-)

[@imrekalman9044]

This reminds me of a small clip of the girls watching Metallica performing from the corner of the stage. Learning from the bests. 😊

[@4_14_fan]

This is just incredible, I had no idea they even did this much at their shows before I watched this

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. Babymetal knows how to put on a show for sure. Just another reason why folks love Babymetal live. Song starts slow but yup they go wall of death mode right after that. Babymetal have done extended versions of songs where they add in a change of key at the end. Su pulls off the key changes every time. Yui and Moa did do some fireball throws. Yui even once did a flying kick at Moa then Moa did a backbend to duck under it. Yeah, they never did that one again. When they do the "We Are Babymetal" part it's never over until you hear Su hole out the We Aaaaaaaaaaaaaare. Earlier in the show Su started the song Amore from the top as well. Babymetal wants to give everyone their monies worth. Love the smiles they have as they finally get to wave to the crowd.

[@michaelbartolomeo2926]

A couple of fun points ... 1) when they went out the third time there's a moment where they're all arm in arm ... it's not because they love each other (although they do) but rather it's because the ramps had gotten so slippery from the cryo and pyro that they were holding each other up (if you pay attention they almost slip a few times) ... 2) when the guitarists come out you'll see one of them (Leda Cygus with the black guitar) is laughing hysterically because he had just taken a total fall on his ass, again because the whole stage was slippery (he is usually rather stoic) ... and 3) this is my opinion, but although Su is our Queen ... when she allowed Yui to lead the chant but then pulled the mic from Moa it shows that she is also a brat (as a grandfather I can say that)!

[@johnschultz7765]

All of them, even Yui, have a bit of the mischief in them.

[@babymetalarchive6865]

Su also fell on her butt and Yui almost fell down, that's why they are walking with their arms linked. It was removed in post production. www.youtube. com/watch?v=1jCzYJlPcqA (remove space after youtube.) Leda slipping www.youtube. com/watch?v=MR8vKSogyxI (remove space after youtube.)

[@DavidClark-dkc]

Su did actually slip and took a fall but just laughed it off. It looks like fluid was leaking from one of the pyro. Video of Su falling kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5umq4yAobWWp6M

[@michaelbartolomeo2926]

@@DavidClark-dkc Ah cool! I had heard that this happened but never saw a clip.

[@sarahgomez9727]

This deffently one of my favorite Babymetal message songs I ever heard and the emotion of all of it. As people said in the comments that we are all surprised this version of the song made it on to KZbin. I have never seen the ending to this song for the Tokyo Dome, just spot on beautiful. The Kami band coming out was one of the most respectful thing I have seen for the musicians of Babymetal. I do hope you check out Babymetal with both Kami bands and all avengers. It is just a sight to see. There 2 shows with both too. If you may like to hear more Moa and Yui, I still reccomend Sis Anger from Tokyo Dome. Just amazing song and amazing show. You also will see Babymetal adress the crowd in certain songs or shows like Megitsune in Budokan 2021. That one is still fun one to see. By the way I am pretty sure they all rise from those areas from actual coffins for intro of the show for the song Babymetal Death. Also, Certain songs too like Amore I think were used for very top stage. Just overall cool to use every part of stage. Thanks for another thorough reactions and even going beyond.

[@kitkat6407]

I have too much to say but I am not good at English so I will just say a few words. Excellent reaction!!!

[@jakemuller8626]

🦊🤘🔥

[@martinmetal7481]

your English is great ❤🤘🦊

[@kitkat6407]

🤘😁🤍

[@kitkat6407]

@@martinmetal7481 Thank you very much,MartinMetal🙏🦊🤘

[@martinmetal7481]

@@kitkat6407 only saying whats true 😁🤘🦊

[@kawliga4845]

David you really liked the stage. I'm sure others mention it here but those coffins were there the whole show. The platform they first step down on to get to the floor of the coffin.That platform actually moves from one end of the coffin to the other. They use it numerous times during the show. The round stage has two rotating parts one with the band rotating and the other part the girls are on rotates too. In fact not to try and be a spoiler but when those platforms are at the far end of the coffin in the crowd they also have a trap door the girls rise up from. This show starts off with BabyMetal Death and the all three girls rise up on a cross on each of those coffins. You ever get a chance to see this show on bluray or streaming I recommend it. Watching the whole Tokyo Dome chant Death is one of the most memorable concert scenes I have ever seen. My jaw just dropped when I first saw it.

[@RoosterIB]

If you love BABYMETAL.................they will love you back!

[@kinicy8392]

One thing to notice, a key difference between Japanese audience and western audience is that Japanese people would consider irrespectful to sing along with the singer until the singer call for it, so that is because you see the crowd going crazy when Su does the call 😉

[@nothsor]

Ijime Dame Zettai, bullying no more forever..........funny you mentioned Road of resistance because I was going to say, when they show the long shot and you mentioned the "wings" looked like coffins you can see the center stage and the display screens above it. When they did RoR they started the song on a small stage above the display screens. thats just too high for me 🦊🦊🦊 When they went down the ramps, just look at the smiles on thier faces.

[@Impling]

Also i remember seeing that you have GJ also coming up soon. I really hope you use the version from this show. It's an amazing experiance.

[@tyreneca]

Yeeaahh another babymetal reaction.. love it Wow I don't expect this song will get 9.7...

[@IOOIIIV]

Great reaction, David!! I feel that you need to watch the Live in Sonosphere version as well, because, even though it's the very same song, it was their first time live at Sonosphere, in the UK, on the main stage. In essence, it's a stripped down version of this show and happened at two odd years earlier when Su was 16 and the other two were only 14. Needless to say, they were complete nobodies at the time (Metallica and Maiden performed later that day on that very stage), with just one viral video, and had no business being there at all - even Time Magazine doubted their ability to win an overseas crowd of Metalheads over. However, by the last song, Ijime, Dame, Zettai... I'm not gonna spoil it for you. It's a spectacular moment in the history of Rock and I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and insights on that.

[@madderbob100]

I've seen em all in the 80s. Ozzy,Maiden,Priest,Dio.....NOBODY has ever done the stage presentation better than this. GHOST is actually coming very close to this production these days with IMPERA.

[@autohmae]

Need the large number of visitors, sell out and willing to pay the expense for a band to be able to build such a stage production. It's a big investment. And Babymetal never takes their stage on tour, it's used ones and never used again ! some big bands would build a stage and take in on tour.

[@madderbob100]

@@autohmae Saw BABYMETAL in Cali and they had the moving stage shooting out sparks and all the lasers . Papaya is insane LIVE. Still blew away bands that were from the U.S.

[@stefanbranden4898]

I love these girls! Good reaction! If you like big productions???? check out "BABYMETAL】 - Legend - S - 爆燃开场曲--In the name of"

[@lencooke944]

thankyou Shawn.

[@martinmetal7481]

Exellent reaction and thanks Shawn . If you watch carefully (which you did ) they not just waving at the audience They looking and smiling at intervidual fans and having been on the end of one of them smiles at Apollo in London you never forget it . Love how Yui tries to give as many Kitsunes to as many people as possible and Yui's little jump back cute as hell . Su vocals just get stronger as the song goes on to a great climax . definitely in my top five BabyMetal songs .❤❤❤🤘🦊🤘

[@autohmae]

Something I forgot to mention before: the whole stage, etc. was build at this location in one night (I'm certain some warehouse or whatever already had it set up before in preparation ? At least in large parts). Because their was a baseball game the day before, then it was 2 days of Babymetal and tear down is one night as well because their was an other baseball game, I think. Some other event at least. What a lot of people don't notice is how they had wires with cameras on them 'flying' over the crowd and stage. A little lady called Suzuka Nakamoto (also known as Su-metal on stage and in interviews) with her mom was at a baseball game at this stadium less than 2 weeks before this Tokyo Dome performance. She usually doesn't go see them, but it was also Hiroshima's team (where she is from) who played there. They won the championship first time is many years. Baseball is one of the 4 or 5 biggest sports in Japan. So pretty big deal. But I'm certain she wasn't just thinking of the game. :-) Babymetal girls have also visited other stadiums before performing a big show. Only one other time we know what they went to see it was 5 seconds of summer at Wembley Arena. That was some 10 months before. 5 seconds of summer performed there 3 days, pretty much the same setlist but: 'Note: Cut short due to Michael Clifford's head catching on fire during "She Looks So Perfect"' ! Hopefully they girls were not at that show or it might have put some fear in them for performing with pyrotechnics.

[@xoso599]

Great show. As much as people can hate on the production side of idol music they know what makes fans happy. Also seen some videos in the last week from 2021 and wow they haven't lost anything.

[@changarts6317]

This is not yet their Best Production, I hope someone will request a performance from the concert Legend S, That concert production is Very Insane! Nice Reaction! This song is very very good, I never saw someone disagree with that even non-babymetal fans🤘🔥

[@rexeros8825]

its 2016. They start perform on big stages since 2012. And already perform at Budokan arena and Wembley. And its end of their 2nd world tour. So they no more newbies. They would not be trusted to perform in such a large arena, without serious performance experience. You will not be allowed to perform at the Tokyo Dome if you are not a high-class professional.

[@METALSKINMETAL]

They are Truly Amazing. BABYMETAL FOREVER 🤘🤘🤘

[@asilduin4594]

The performance I want to see you react to the most is easily "In The Name Of" at Legend S. Imo, and I know it's a bold statement, it's the greatest opening to a metal show ever. Best I've seen at least!

[@shawn4819]

Y'all need to stop hounding him about In The Name Of. It's literally already in the queue. I see people call for it at least two times every time any mention of Babymetal comes up and nobody actually requests it.

[@asilduin4594]

@@shawn4819 Ok, but that isn't my fault or my problem. I don't read all the comments under his videos, and this is maybe the second time I've ever mentioned it. People will recommend what they want to see, and consistent recommendations will only affirm that people want to see it. I don't see a problem with that, especially on a reaction channel. I've never seen anyone complain about it either.

[@Grington300]

Great reaction again. I think everything has been said already about the Tokyo Dome (you were mixing it up with the Budokan Red and Black nights in 2014, this was getting on for 18 months later). This was the culmination of their two nights at the Tokyo Dome with 55,000 people there each night - they played a completely different set list on each night, no song was repeated. They played every song from their first two albums (and the one song that was only on the international release so they didn't play it live was being played over the PA system as people left at the end.

[@abelgolds5939]

and here i am commenting again! by the thumbnail i saw that you're doing tokyo dome version! the tokyo dome concerts are actually my favorite babymetal concerts. they played two nights, Red Night and Black Night. IDZ was played at Black Night as the last song. in TD they played their whole discography at that time (except From Dusk Till Dawn bc it was an english release) as the final part of their 2016 world tour. Both concerts had a different setlist. Now onto the video the spoken intro to IDZ gets me so often. yes the crowd claps to the song in the beginning. Tokyo Dome has an incredible stage set up. There's 3 coffins with a circular stage in the middle. the circular stage(s) also spin and on top of the big screen there's another platform which you can get to through an elevator. IDZ is actually one of their most early songs released back in 2013. Road of Resistance was actually on both albums for some reason. The last track of Babymetal and first track of Metal Resistance. in the pre breakdown the voices are actually prerecorded. post 2018 i think they still used Yui's lines except for the Legend Metal Galaxy perfomance and in the Budokan 2021 concerts where Momoko's (the 3rd dancer that was dancing in Yui's spot) voice was played in palce of Yui. and now they We Are - Babymetal part. in one of the coffin stages Su slipped and Moa almost slipped which they didn't obviously show in the official clip. but there's a vid on yt of them falling lol cute how they later were holding onto each other so they won't slip again. i love how they still managed to joke on such a huge venue. in the fancams of smaller concerts you can see that they like goofing around, but on big stages they keep their character. ohmura in these two concerts was amazing. loved his sillyness. 2016 wasn't the beginning of their career! it was their peak tbh. concerts are kinda tamer now with a boring screen with visuals behind them (it fits SOME songs, but still. i miss the cult and the foxes). Dark Night Carinval in 2018 is the last one they went off. and Legend Metal Galaxy Day 1 and Day 2 in the beginning of 2020 was a very expensive concert but a bit lacked a ~pazzas~ they used to have. in your free time you can totally check out IDZ from Sonisphere 2014 and from Budokan 2021, both on their official channel and you can really hear her vocal development. more tips on recognizing yui and moa. moa has a more brownish tan complexion with brownish black soft hair, dimples, smiles a lot. and during Tokyo Dome she actually sang more than yui. especially during road of resistance where she did a woooaahh on her own. yui has pale skin and contrasting black stiffer hair. has a smaller mouth and focuses more on dancing. (the girls are sometimes off sync by a split second with moa going a bit faster)

[@abelgolds5939]

oh and by the way. electric callboy released a live version of one of their songs yesterday. a stage pov actually but they sound great

[@jakemuller8626]

Road Of Resistance wasn't included on first album release officially, it was included on a second edition as a final track for the international version. It's included in Metal Resistance their 2nd album officially as the opening song. 🦊🤘

[@abelgolds5939]

@@jakemuller8626 oh i see, i see. i judged it by what's on spotify as it's there on the first album

[@paulos9900]

I never even noticed the stage prongs were coffin shapped till you said and i've seen this whole show. But yes they are there for the whole show. I think the previous show with the round stage you've done videos for was the the Budokan Black Night. This is Tokyo Dome and was the biggest 2 shows they ever did.

[@AidilAfham]

29:50 is probably my favourite Moa and Su interaction

[@mikepowers9486]

So many comments and I am sure everything I will say was already covered but I'll throw in my comments as well. Thanks Shawn for requesting this. I wanted David to see them perform at the Toyko Dome since he loves production. You didn't see it in this song but those circle parts on the "Coffins" move out too. And Yui and Moa ride them out into the crowd during their Black BABYMETAL Songs. You can tell the girls love the fans and what they do. Just look at those smiles. Those are the most happy, real, precious smiles I have ever seen. They are so humble and sincere. And how cute was it that Su totally trolled Moa with the Mic? It was a tiny revenge I think because what you didn't see was Su slip on the Coffin area. There seemed to be some grease left from the sliding stages i am guessing. Su recovered well and Yui and Moa slipped around a little too. I am sure Moa teased Su a little for it. The Kami band as well were so happy and excited themselves to play at the Tokyo Dome. I was hoping to you would see their Sonisphere performance as it was a historic one in their career. It made believers out of 60k metalheads when they were not very well known yet. Many went to hate on them because of Gimme Chocolate. BABYMETAL ended up out selling all other bands merch after all said and done. You can even hear the crowd chant "we want more". This was BABYMETAL bare bones. Just the Kami band and the girls. No special production since it was a festival. Do yourself a favor and watch it sometime. Su's vocals are amazing in it. RoR received a 9.8 but I am more than happy you gave this a 9.7. Also I think you were thinking of the Budokan stage that was also round and rotated with similar colors. 🤘🦊🤘

[@BlackArr0w]

I think you are getting 2 shows mixed up David: you already saw the circular stage at the Budokan in 2014, that also had a Red Night and a Black Night. This one was the Tokyo Dome in 2016, not that early in their history since it was their 3rd world tour (maybe 2nd?) and it's their biggest solo show up to now, with 55k people on each of 2 consecutive nights! You might have missed it in the comments from Road of Resistance, but that video that you saw was cut a bit towards the end, because in that show (in 2015) the girls also went in all 3 different bridges to do the call and response of "We AREEEEE" :D I hope someone lets you see the opening for their 2017 Legend S show, that is the most impressive production I ever saw :) In most recent years they toned a bit down the production if we are talking about big Objects, but they instead have Giants screens, movable platforms to perform in the middle of the crowd, and a lot of light and smoke effects! Road of Resistance was a bonus track in a special edition of their first album, but it's included in their second album, while "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" it's in their first album, and even more it's one of their first songs! If i'm not mistaken, it's the second song they ever wrote, but they released a bit later because it was a bit too of a "standard" metal song and they wanted to release something else before, like "Iine" Thanks for this wonderful reaction, can't wait for the next one :) PS: What a lazy drummer, he's the only one who didn't walk all the way towards the crowd!! There is a voice circulating that says that the drummer had to be helped out the Arena, since he couldn't walk alone 😄

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🚫 'Ijime, Dame, Zettai' actually precedes 'Road of Resistance'. It was released as a single in early 2013, and included on the first album. They had this song ready to go, but they decided to release 'Doki Doki ☆ Morning' and 'Iine!' first so they wouldn't get pigeon-holed stylistically. From the beginning, their philosophy has been that if a song sounds too much like one genre, then it's not a BABYMETAL song. Lots of speed metal in this one though. There is an alternate "Nemesis" version of this song, found on limited editions of the single. It features guitars recorded by former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott.

[@kruitta4251]

30:16 poor Moa, to slip again ^^ I Love these Girls!!! 🥰

[@road-runner]

That was awesome, thanks! I'm totally behind that message as well and the song itself is one of my favorites without any doubt. And yeah, that nice key change near the end! The Tokyo Dome performance is really top and the production was totally insane. I believe it speaks by itself. Su's vocals, as always, flawless. The studio version was one of their first recordings and Su sounds very young. Honestly, this live version sounds waaaaay better. And Su trolling Moa with the mic... I'm sure she paid for that later hehehe...

[@michaelafrancis1361]

I thought we might get to see you react to "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" at some point or other but I was very surprised that you took this performance on. Don't get me wrong. The two Tokyo Dome shows with 55,000 sell outs on consecutive nights in 2016 are among the most iconic shows in Babymetal's history. The most famous performance of this song, indeed the most legendary, however was in 2014 at the Sonisphere festival in the UK. At that time Babymetal was hardly known at all outside of Japan and this was their first tour in Europe. They were allocated a lunch time spot on the main stage for a short set of just five songs. They didn't expect anybody to show bar a few die hard fans to show up but in the event between 50 and 60 thousand hung over metal heads, notorious for being brutal to acts they don't like, turned out out of curiosity. The girls were scared to death when they saw the crowd (Su was just 15 and Yui and Moa were 13) but they went out and crushed it anyway. 90% of that crowd had never heard of Babymetal but by the end of that short set there were probably 40,000 new fans. It is one thing to put on a show in front of 55,000 of your fanatical fans with all the full production but it is a whole different matter to win over 50,000 skeptical UK metal heads without all the pyrotechnics, cryo, lasers, bells and whistles; juswt a raw show with just the singers and the band. That shows you the real metal they are made of. I do hope you'll take the time to watch the Sonisphere performance. Tokyo Dome 2016 was a pair of fantastic shows but Sonisphere 2014 is the stuff that legends are made of.

[@mattsimus100]

I've been watching this reaction for a while now and it inspired me to buy all the live dvds, and I've now been to see them at Wembley, and will see them again at the Roundhouse London later this year, my point is this is awesome. Never felt like this about a band.😊

[@foxee2839]

Actually, in the song Road of Resistance Live in Japan that you have already reacted to, there are correct me if im wrong there are 4 stages, the main stage where we are the band and the middle stage maybe sometimes SuMoaYui performs there and on the main stage and is on the right and left small stage. Actually if you realize they cut the last part before Su shouted their long "WEE AREE" to the stage right and left to appreciate the audience

[@shawn4819]

Yeah.. that wasn't a cut for the audience, that was cut because as soon as Su gets on that last platform she slips and falls on her ass. In fact when it goes back to the long shot of the platform you can see Yui almost slip as well and Moa keeps her up. That's why they've all got their arms around each other.

[@road-runner]

@@shawn4819 You are both right. Foxee2 meant they cut out the majority of the actual outro for the music video based on the "New Year Fox Festival" performance.

[@titoshinshi3742]

Looked like @ 30:58 Yui was about to go crowd surfing !!! Nice reaction again . Thank you .

[@TheSniatch]

Great reaction :D Just for your information, in the Road of Resistance performance that you have watched, they did the same thing like here, going to 3 directions at the end and shout with the crowd but it was cut out for the KZbin version. You can see it in the Blu-Ray version. :D

[@klaymor73]

The Fox God, thats the sign they do when dancing.