Great reaction - and well spotted with Moa slipping and falling - apparently the corridor they were playing in was very slippery (yes they were just having fun while they recorded the video - there is a commentary video with subtitles they did a couple of years later where they talked over the MV about what they remembered). In this video, from June 2013, Su-metal (lead vocalist) was 15, Yuimetal and Moametal (backing vocals, harmonies, dance and in charge of hyping and involving the audiences in live shows) were 13 (I think the video was released on Yui's 14th birthday). 'Megitsune' regularly tops fan polls for favourite song. It reflects a lot of the Japanese culture starting with the traditional instruments (shamisen I think) in the intro and the lyrics about women being compared to foxes (kitsune - which also explains why the fox masks were so prominent in this video) which in Japanese mythology are able to shape shift and take human form in order to deceive. It is also a bit of a push back against the traditional female role in Japanese society I think - or maybe it is. They are saying that women wearing their make up and hiding their true feelings are not trying to deceive anybody, they are simply trying to please everybody - so they are not kitsune (foxes), they are megitsune (female foxes or vixens) - and they are strong. The breakdown with the pig squeals uses the exact melody of an old and very well known Japanese folk song called 'Sakura Sakura' (Cherry Blossoms). When Su pulled the short blade (tanto) from her microphone she said "Otome wa ... nametara ikan zeyo." (Maidens ... shouldn't be underestimated). The last part of this is a famous quote from a Japanese gangster movie said by the daughter of a gang boss. Much of the video was shot on location at the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo. This has become a place of pilgrimage for BABYMETAL fans visiting Tokyo. I hope you will react to a live version too - you will see then how the crowd dance and sing along with the "sore sore sore sore" and other parts.

You loved this version. I can't wait to see you check out a live version. This song takes on a life of it's own when you add the crowd. The heavy rolling drum lines to the crowd participation with Su etc.

This is the song that finally got me to pay attention to Baby-Metal. Glad you enjoyed it! Now you need to see one of the many live versions of this, sooo much better.

Great reaction, thanks! "Megitsune" is a total fan favorite, a classic and still their most played live song... 242 times if I'm not wrong :) It's also one of my all time favorite songs. This music video is a masterpiece... and this is just from 2013, which is crazy!

The MV and music really is chuck full of traditional elements, the traditional houses, the traditional Japanese festival chants in the lyrics, the traditional instruments, both shrines. The Enka singing style incorporated in the song, the playing of the old traditional games, the traditional dancer, the the traditional dagger/knife. Are the ones that come to mind. BUT maybe the best part is how they incorporated the traditional Sakura Sakura song in the break down.

Their first album is still my favorite. All my fave songs are on it, Megitsune, Headbanger, Ijime Dame Zettai, Rondo of Nightmare and Akatsuki. They never reached that level of songwriting again.

Still to date probably their best tune IMO. Such a nicely rolling banger. Catchy and artful af.

Great react again man. Believe me, you need watch this song live! Is absolutely amazing! See you in the next 🤟🏻🦊🔥🔥🔥

The compression and the complexity :))))))

Great reaction! Megitsune is such a cool and unique song, the mixture of modern and traditional elements goes through all aspects of the performance - lyrics, dancing, costumes, setting, instruments... It's the most BABYMETAL of all BABYMETAL songs, in my opinion.

Megitsune is the sole, huge exception to Babymetal vids:----This studio production is sooooo brilliant that even Babymetal cannot beat it in their live shows !---They can beat evrything else!!----but this production is a true work of art !! peiod.

Awesome, check out the live version. Stay metal and stay Babymetal.

Very rarely someone sees that Moa falls. lol Yes, you should watch it Live. oof.

Gives me Goosebumps as well the instrumentals the dancing and Su's vocal . You should see how 20.000 fans react to this song or even just a few thousand great reaction it's fun to see you just enjoying the music 🤘🦊🤘

I accidentally opened this video back when KZfaq didn’t insist you watch an advertisement before the music started. I was at work had to set my phone down. I had no idea what I was listening to but it sounded so good. I finally got to look at the video just as Su pulled that short blade from her microphone and says ‘ A maiden should never be underestimated.” Well, I’ve been a fan since. Fun reaction. 😎

When the breakdown hits and starts playing the melody of Sakura Sakura it gives me chills. You feel the weight of history in Japan and with the feminist nature of the song it feels like a testiment to the strength of Japanese women before and after themselves. It feels timeless and is forever my favorite song from the band! 🤟🦊

I totally can relate its so nice to see someone have the same reaction as I did when I came to the realization that this band was something special. BTW LOVEEEEEE the Kanami Tee

Kudos to you for noticing Moa takes a tumble in the hallway scene. You are the only reactor I recall who picked up on that. 😀

This is a blast for the audience live.

Babymetal is really growing on me. Thanks for the reaction Ryan!

absolutely amazing and wonderful song thanks for this reaction 🥺💞❤️💞💞🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

Two of my favorite bands to watch reactions to BabyMetal and BandMaid Megitsune was the song that made me a fan of BabyMetal Love the traditional Japanese sound in this song and wish they would do more of it

Thanks. The Fox God welcomes everyone! 🦊🤘🦊

This song is a masterpiece, imho! :) It's just perfect!

Don't know if you did BabyMetals song, Catch me if you can. Great song with strong Kami band intro. Heavy song, actually a dark song. Tokayoshi Ohmura on right is one of my favorite guitarists. Leda and Isao as well. And Mikko is missed. Hideki one of my favorite drummers. Both such a virtuosos on bass.

we the fans love this song. it is usually a top favorite of us especially live. has so much energy live. saw this late 2013 and been hooked on Babymetal ever. Su was 15 years old and Yui and Moa were 13 in this video. you need to look up translation to understand this song is about female empowerment. alot of Babymetal songs have very positive meanings in their lyrics. i think this song was released early 2013 and it blends so much styles in this song and it is so good. and yes you caught Moa tripping and falling down. this was shot at an actual temple and they used ancient traditional music instruments for the look and as others have said this song is variation of a traditional song. this is the most played song live they do. they do this song everywhere since they know the fans love this song.

Thank you for mentioning what no one else has in their reaction videos. My favorite part of this video. Moas faceplant in the hallway. I laugh every time I see it.

Good job Ryan!. Fun song and an excellent mix of ancient, electronic and metal sounds. Su's voice, fantastic.

Great reaction! 🤘🦊🤘

SU-METAL is such a gangster!! 🔪🔪

I suppose a classic Baby Metal song from the early days, it’s a pretty rockin’ tune. Nemophila did an amazing cover of this 🤟

We appreciate any Babymetal reactions... And glad you managed to sneak this one past Amuse. How about that breakdown though... And that Pig Squeal. I also love the infusion of the traditional Japanese instruments and culture. I definitely recommend Road Of Resistance live in Japan. Thank you for the reaction. 🦊🤘🔥🖤

Only reactor ever to actually notice that Moa fell - nicely done!

That was fun as hell. Yep.

still a banger of a song

Se você arrepiou . De fato entendeu a música.

One of the best songs of them. Please watch the live version ❤️🔥🦊

syncopation live next! there's a great compilation on youtube!

Ryan (Mear), I'm glad that I checked this video out for several reasons. One, obviously it's Baby Metal and I have a growing appreciation for their music and performance. But secondly, and as important, I saw you wearing a Kanami t-shirt. I loved the text when I saw it during one of your reactions and I love the shirt even more - so I ordered one. Thank you for your reactions, the shirt, and your art and music. Have you tried cooking (sorry - just thought I'd add to your list) smile. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to you and your family (at home and the extended family online).

Nice reaction. Such a fun video. There's a video of Babymetal reacting to their own videos and this is one of the ones they watch. You get a lot of inside info from it. Like just how much fun they had while filming this. And they scene where Moa crashes into Yui. Moa really was sliding across the floor. They said it was very slippery. A happy mistake that made it into the video. It's hard to sing. So, of course Su uses it to warm up with. They have also performed this song more than any of their other songs. The part of the video in black and white where to Su is calmly combing her hair is taken from a Japanese horror movie. Sadly, I never remember the name of the movie. Sorry about that. One of the great things about Babymetal songs and MV's is there's always more to it than what's at the surface. Prof. AJ Hartley does a deep dive (in English) into their MVs and song lyrics if you're interested into looking into it. He's cover just about all of their songs too. But I suggest still watching the song own your own first. The words are what they are but how you interpret them is what makes each song mean something different to the individual listener. Glad you liked this song it is a fan favorite. Enjoy the ride through the Babymetal galaxy of music.

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グレイト！～ サンクス ～ More BM..～ Put Your Kitsune UP !!

Babymetal is the gateway drug for me when related to finding all the great Japanese female bands that I love today.

I don't mind it. Very radio friendly song with great instrumentation.

🤘🦊🤘 Karate is another awesome music video. We always recommend live, but Megitsune and Karate are really worth watching the official MVs.

Excellent reaction. Arigatou! 🦊🤘 #notacult

Great stuff. They are awesome.

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while su's "nametara ikanzeyo" is often translated as something like "don't underestimate us", the original expression is rather more colorful -- perhaps something along the lines of "fuck around and find out".

Yui Yui Yui! My favourite song from Babymetal

🤘🏼🤘🏼 forgot how good this song was!

Babymetal is a kick ass team👊🏽⚡️ Koba is the head coach and Su is the quarerback.

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🦊 ⛩ [MOA] SU-METAL will slash you. Really. [YUI] Yeah. [SU] (laughs) (Megitsune video commentary from the BABYMETAL members) Su was 15. Yui and Moa were 13, almost 14 when this video was released in early June of 2013. Even though they were wearing white robes, that wasn't the Kami Band that they have for the live concerts. The performers pretending to play the traditional Japanese instruments in this video are dancers with the Movement Design group. Chidori Yakumo is their director. She is the woman performing the fan dance during the breakdown. Megitsune is my jam. Still my favorite BABYMETAL song, video and choreography. It's definitely quintessential BABYMETAL and their most Japanese song. BABYMETAL's producer Koba sent this song back to the song arranger Yuyoyuppe dozens of times before he was happy with the final result.

This and Karate are my favorite Babymetal songs. When I first heard and saw this video I didn't know WHAT to do with it or think about it. Super awesome song but kinda creeped out by their age. I got over that pretty quick (though the Headbangeeeer video still weirds me out with the skirt drop scene). Everyone is super talented.

This MV is pretty cool . But the live versions of this song are next level . React to one of the live videos of this song and you'll see what I mean .

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 Amazing and yes Moa-metal did fall.

YOu know that text being left on the screen might save this video? Because usually this MV gets blocked a lot xD If you're unlucky and it still gets blocked, you can try and put a transparent logo on top or play a bit with the video opacity and upload it again! It usually works. If you are planning on doing more MV, be aware that from their official channel most are safe, but "Karate", "Gimme Chocolate", "Road of Resistance" live in Japan, "No Rain No Rainbow" live at Legend S and "The One - Stairway to Living LEgends" are not safe, and usually get blocked unless you play a bit with it with some watermakrs or stuff like that. You could start watching the first 2 MV they ever published, to get an hidea on how everything started! They are "Doki Doki Morning" and "Iine" :)

😁❤ its very very very nice Ryan

infinate energy!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I found Band-Maid through YT recommendation when I watched Babymetal videos. Their first cd is a banger. They were so refreshing when they came. With Kami band they have elite musicians backing them up.

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BABY METAL~DEATH ~LEGEND 1997 PLIS

Yo where'd you get that shirt?!

Here's the girls commentary while watching the finished video for the first time: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr5zdpxkud7Ynqs.html Gives you a little perspective into how they love what they do. While the commentary is years ago, the one comment Su makes about acting sad. They told her to think of Yui and Moa leaving her forever. Even then you see the strength of their bonds together. There is a comment about Yuimetal suggesting the fan-style headbanger, which was used. Shows the girls did provide input which was incorporated in the performance. In a Koba interview after Yui left, he said Su and Moa have taken ownership of BABYMETAL and have a more influence in the decision-making process.

ありがとう

こんにちわ。hello. Can you react to DEATHNYANN - illumina (Official Music Video)? I found this Japanese newcomer band. This is dope. it came out recently so no one hasn't reacted it yet.

Still my favorite 😂😂😂😂😂sore sore sore!!!!!!!!!!

The queen's birthday is in 2 days

Do you see live versión broo

You have to do road of resistance

Several times I played this part with screaming and beautiful eerie singing after. Babymetal and Nemophila. I usually prefer the originals (Cocaine - J.J. Cale, no Clapton; With A Litle .... The Beatles, no Joe Cocker ....), but here I like the cover more. Nemophila sounds more natural, heavier and more live. In Babymetal's performance, the scream and vocals are a bit covered by the drums. You can feel the work of sound engineers and processing. Finally, the biggest objection to Babymetal. A strange, unnecessary sound (as if the electricity ran out) was inserted between the scream and this beautiful, spooky vocal. For what!!! In Nemophila, Mayu sings right after the scream, and the ghastly atmosphere is undisturbed. Nemophil's recording is more "amateur" and it looks like Babymetal did a cover of a little-known band :-))) I recommend, like the people before, listen and react.

Please!!React"Syncopation"お願い致しますぅ〜🙏!👍

great work out song for the gym! P.S. I GOT MY KANAMI PREMIUM HOODY ORDERED I SHOUD GET BY DEC 30 THANK YOU SSO MUCH

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Good reaction and welcome to the foxhole!!!! BABYMETAL is the best thing that has happened to metal in decades!

Yeah, megikitsune is a good song :) The whole album was pretty good. But I also think that it was their peak.

In my opinion，Babymetal is coming back 『 Odorinenbutsu』+ 『Kagura』…Odorinenbutsu=dancing Buddhism，Ippen〜famous Japanese monk(1239〜1289 Kamakura times)，Buddhist prayer，Buddhist incantation using chanting，drumbeating，and dancing，playing Biwa (japanese guitar) Kagura= sacred music and dancing performed at shrines+ the Fox god shrine，cult of Inari，for example，Fushimi Inari shrine(The head shrine of Fox god in Japan) By the way，on Kamakura period，Mongol invasion of Japan(1274,1281), There are many Ippen believes of Samurai.

ah yes .... Details , you can watch one Babymetal video more than 10 times and you still miss alot of details and what makes it worst is their Live Performance , they have 100 times more details.

Moa: Slipping and falling are no big deal to me. I was hit twice by the mask that Su threw out while performing this song. 😂😀

Excelente !! This is a Girl Power `s Anthem Please check the live performance 5 fox festival (red fox) with entire feminine crowd . Amazing confidence stage presence .

This is a fairly early video; BM are still quite young we don't get the actual Kami Band in this video, just some dancers miming, but this is where the esthetic of the Kami Band was born. Megitsune (vixen) is one of BM's female empowerment songs and it subverts many traditional Japanese attitudes to women. We immediately see that this is something to do with Japanese tradition as we have the old instruments, clothing and the setting. At the beginning Yui and Moa pull on Su's obi to release her so she can dance. The dance has wide leg lifts which contrasts with the traditional Japanese dance in the breakdown. In Japan the fox is believed to be a clever shape shifter and the lyrics liken women to female foxes in the way they have to be different things in different situations and often are crying inside while they are smiling outside. Su, Moa and Yui mime wearing a mask with their hands and also putting on make up which shows how women have to hide their true faces. The breakdown music is a classic song called "Sakura Sakura" (Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom), but Su sings "kitsune, kitsune" (fox, fox). Also Megitsune was written at a time when BM were breaking away from their parent idol group "Sakura Gakuin" and the Fox God is BM's patron deity so it's speculated that singing "kitsune" is expressing their growing independence from Sakura Gakuin. You've also got to include the "super lady" concept of Sakura Gakuin which is hinted at in the lyrics and there's a bit of tension there, as BM the girls are maybe down playing it a bit, but when they have their SG hats on its a lot more straight forwardly trying to be the best that you can. Su's expression of female strength reaches a peak when she shouts "Otome wa nametara ikan zeyo" or "Maidens should not be underestimated", and takes the knife from her microphone, so she's saying she's capable of dealing with anyone who gets in her way. Foxes are also associated with Inari, the Japanese god of rice, abundance and now also material success in business. I think linking the "Fox God" to Babymetal is their producer Kobametal having a bit of a joke and what better mascot for a commercial venture.

have you ever done a reaction to Devin Townsend song called KINGDOM live at the EMT STUDIOS c-ya

Hey Ryan, awesome reaction as always. You should check out Roselia Live. A girl band.

Most BABYMETAL songs aren't significantly improved by looking up the lyrics, but this one is a big exception. The message here is surprisingly deep, poetic and rather tragic.

Hello @Ryan Mear, In terms, I think it is a waist of time look at Babymetal MVs. In fact, they did a few vídeos. Why? Because they were made to performe live. You only will know about the power of Babymetal looking for their live performances. Any live gig of Babymetal is a lesson how to do a big show. Cheers! Ps: They recorded only 3 cd´s and released about 20 live dvd´s. Kanami´s t-shirt is awesome!

Cringe AF.. Sorry not my thing 😅 But the back up just 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

OMG Your smile is like this girls' dad💕 Thank you always! btw 20th is Suzuka birthday 🎊 Ahh so! didn't you see rabbit kids too around here? 🐰🐰🐰 RABBIT HUTCH / ダイスキ！ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndpmlbCAu5ingZ8.html

You spotted Moa slipping. But you seemed massively distracted at the end of the track because you were petting a dog, or something? That's fine; but the way you tried to fake interest from that point made me highly cynical of the this channel. The reaction went instantly from "here's someone genuinely enjoying and appreciating the music" to "here's someone smiling and trying look good for the camera." Just my £57.5 (allowing for inflation.)

Live version at buodokan is crazy....ryan FANTASTIC T-SHIRT....KANAMI queen of the universe..

Some Japanese bands. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Red Eye], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], LYNCH [Devil], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], JUPITER [My Enemy], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Dissension], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], JILUKA [Lluvia], HANABIE [We Love Sweets], and many many more...

Lol. Now go watch the Nemophila cover of this ;) (in your own time)

Tell me how you empower women without saying that it is women's empowerment. Well, this is a good way!

I dare say you'll make a better impression if you don't react by folding your arms and wrinkling your brow. It's especially fun for me to watch strong metalheads with loose cheeks, being boned by BM. Sorry, haha.