Mincho headbanging, the alluring dance between MISA and Saiki, that Miku über-cute voice, and Akane just laughing through it all. This.is.Band-Maid!

Hard to believe given the energy levels on show, but this was the 25th song of a 26 song set list from the Zepp Tokyo concert, 2018. Having seen them twice (2018/2019), they really do throw everything in, and really love performing in front of a crowd!

Ryan, Mincho banging at 1:02, priceless. Props from Brazil.

I'm a newbie Band-Maid fan and have been following them a couple of months now. Got hooked on the first song I heard Warning then Manners. Bought their latest album Unseen World and it blew me away. I checked out your reactions on Band-Maid and followed you ever since. Getting to know the ladies and their older songs plus watching your reaction videos really gave me joy. I also read the comments of Maidiacs and the love the fans have for these amazingly talented ladies just overwhelmed me. I now believe rock is still alive..........with Band-Maid and the Madiacs at the forefront.

One of my faves from the beginning.

Misa Saiki interaction: Both barefoot, Misa the barefoot assesin, Saiki lost her shoes when she fell to the crowd in the previous song (Freedom). They celebrate this. Saiki retrieves her shoes during Kanami solo ... Great reaction....

When this was first leaked on the internet it was one of the first documented MISA smiles!

The poster behind you is lovely! I was entertained with your reaction this time!

Love Band-Maid live! Hit me again 🤪!

I still don’t believe in their real existence until I see them live. They’re too good to be true

It was MISA playing that melody in the second verse while teasing Saiki for losing her shoes and being barefoot like her. You can find other live performances in which you can see MISA's bass better in that part

Timey-wimey indeed! Just don't blink, or you'll miss something cool.

Goonies: Goonies never say die! BAND-MAID: Our rock never dies ever, forever!

I adore this punch in the face. Please, maids, may I have another?! Yo Ryan, don't you know we watch these just to wait for the point you inevitably say, "What a cool f'n song." ;-)

Seeing them live, it was hard to take my eyes of any of them. But because Saiki presence, voice and movements were so compelling, drawing in my attention until I had to see what she was doing, I came back to her performance again and again. Band-Maid has powerful synergy as a band. But Saiki knows she's the one who must - and can - focus the experience to a laser-hot pinpoint. And after her verse or chorus delivery, she releases you to allow the others the spotlight -- a selfless characteristic and mark of the perfect frontwoman for an ensemble of strong, equal talent. The Band gels because of their unique individuality, love and respect for each other. Band-Maid is a joy to behold! Thx again, Ryan!

When Kanami walks forward and just blasts that solo out like a boss!! So crazy!

This song was actually written before they started making their own music. But regardless this song still rocks like crazy. They all still obviously enjoy playing it, as well. Honestly that solo section is one of the better ones from their discography as well for me.

Ryan- you say more when you're speechless than any other comment you make. There are never enough words to describe how awesome Band Maid is!

The whole Zepp Tokio concert is huge, great mix. Some of the versions of the songs are unbeatable, for me specially Turn Me On and FATE. I think you would love this two "so groovie" songs in that version.

WooHoo 2 BAND-MAID posters!! really improves the room a lot :P Real Existence is probably my favorite live performance and its so much fun to watch. Kudos to camera men and stage hands etc, everything looked perfect.

😉wow the posters of Maids... Yep2 they often "rips and in your face" moment all the time ..never thought the "God-like-activation mode button 🎮" Maids with happy face and fun on stage just ripping us off with badass songs all the time😣 100+ lists Mikoto sensei🙏🤣

Wonderland is another great live performance from them. Saiki really shines in that one. The Shibuya version should still be up on their page.

5:04 Just look at that smile on *Akane* face just lights up the arena 😊

Thank you for all the work you have done for Band-Maid --- B-M Fans Hungary

What more can one say than the best live rock band on the planet at this point in time?

My favourite live recording from them. And Saiki's stage strut at 3:43 is something to behold as well.

Yes please!!

Next reaction: Band-Maid click track. I'm sure you'll love it. But seriously, thanks for the entertainment. Love watching someone with much the same taste in music as myself enjoying some quality tunes. Keep it up!

Webster's definition of the word "Joyful" reads: See BAND-MAID'S "Real Existence - Live" video.

Listening/watching this while working out and just had to stop to appreciate Kanami's freaking solo....cuz you just have to 🤘🎸🔥

in the first part of the song, Saiki walks barefoot around that stage because she lost her shoes when she was kidnapped by the audience in the previous song. During the Kanami killing solo, Saiki recovered her shoes. This concert was epic.

Great!!!! Happy to see your work, now one for "Turn me on" live version. Saludos de México !!!!!

True story, MISA's not the only one barefoot on stage during this song. At 3:46 in your video when Saiki strolls across the front of the stage will ALWAYS be one of my favorite Saiki moments. So much confidence and power in that walk. Now, remember, she's barefoot at this point after having taken her heels off to go down to the front of the women's section at the venue in the previous song, Freedom... which you MUST find a live version of to watch. Absolutely emotional. In my opinion it was this tour-end okyu-ji during which Saiki leveled up her stage commanding presence. This is arguably one of my favorite shows from any band. The mix is awesome, the band is TIIIIIIGHT throughout, and the set list is FIRE! And yes, that is MISA playing the melody in the second verse, one of the reasons why Saiki calls her over. Now, the really important question... what is more valuable? A smile from Saiki or a smile from MISA? Both are rarer than gold and worth at least twice as much and in this video we get BOTH! ;)

As much as I love the lives I do miss that “Ahhh…” break in the MV.

Your comment on if that was Misa playing that high little section where she’s blocked from view by Saiki was her playing. If you watch the music video for this, they do a closeup shot of Misa playing that section. 😊🎸

I just love this performance and seeing the whole band go Epic Ham Rock Star on it. Nice one Bryan ;)

I love this song. Thank you for reacting to this video.

3:07 That melody is MISA on bass

Like so many Band Maid stories mine isn’t much different, KZfaq kept recommending Thrill so I thought why not, wow not to bad, but this can’t be real I’m from Missouri you have to show me, few days later I saw this live performance and the rest is history. I can listen to this song once twice a day never gets old but none of there songs do, very special group of individuals, love em all. So glad I found this band and channels like yours, you understand how talented this group is it’s a once in a life time talent, and should be promoted as such, keep up the great honest reviews and go absolutely nuts at the live shows, yes I’m a jealous

Never enough Band-Maid, doesn't matter if its your first time watching or the 20th time it's just amazing to watch and to the lighting and camera crew i give much respect because the amount of camera angles is insane. Our rock never dies ever, forever po! Miku channeling her inner rock star at the beginning always brings a smile. A rare barefoot Saiki , and Mincho looking back during her solo to see if Sai-chan is watching :)

My fave is the pigtail wag at 6:19.

Hey brother! Lots of love coming your way! Thanks for your reaction!

tuning your guitar mid-riff ... achievement unlocked.

That s the way to play rock. Theses girls have understand how mix catchy chorus and heavy riffs. And they perfectly play this every time, live or not, it s always perfection. We can pray Pigeon Kobato to have gathered all the band 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ For me, Theses band maid songs : Real existance / the non fictions days/Rinne and Dont let me down are Just pure and delicious steroids sandwich 🌭😁 But forever and ever, in my heart, Manners and Don t you tell me are 2 of the Best rock songs i ve ever heard Cheers from France Ryan. Your work is awesome, i particulary be impressed by the drawing during Unseen world album review and your comments are always good.

If you don't get sucked in by that beginning you're basically dead and that's a fact 🤘🕊️

Mr. Mear, your Band-Maid reactions are really something else entirely. So much fun to watch and listen to. Superb work.

"Just the sweetest Thing" - it's those little touches in the music and by the members that makes this a Great Band! ....Thanks and Respect from 🇨🇦

Next: Before yesterday...you will enjoy I promise :)

One of the best live videos just because of all the interaction between the girls.

Fun fact : 3:19 Saiki is bare feet like Misa, cause she went into the crowd during the previous song and got her shoes removed ! Also, you should react to their 2016 MV called YOLO.

Man, what intensity! No one’s twiddling their thumbs in this one (not that Band - Maid are ever thumb-twiddlers…!)!! Full on aural blitzkrieg here…!

Yes you absolutely right..kanaminco is a guitar goddess, thank you sair to reacted this song.👍👍👍🤘😁

It would be interesting to see you do a video of what you think Band-Maid will look like in 40 years.

Saiki flipping the bird :)...and kicking butt.

Sometimes I just want to comment because I agree so much with your interpretation of what they are doing. One random thing... you know they are well rehearsed when you can't find a clear "leader" who is giving the usually band cues for changes and endings (they get all of that out of the way during their rehearsals so they can just have fun on stage).

MISA MISA MISA! Sai-chan doing a Miku Impression (giving the BIRD) 1:16 not to be out done Pigeon does some tuning 1:19 ahhhh the fated meeting between the Barefoot Contessa and the Barefoot Assassin 3:15

Note in the song before this,Freedom, Saiki went into the crowd and Miku had to finish the song. Her and Misa are laughing as Saiki had lost her shoes and was barefoot just like Misa always is. This is my favorite Minho solo as well.

The bit at 2:40 where MISA glides in to Saiki is both awesome and funny af xD you can hear Saiki suppressing a laugh twice when with her xD

8:01 love that you're getting into anime now, Ryan 🙂 Also, thanks for pointing out how the riffs come together at the end -- good stuff!

1) Nice shirt! love it. 2) Real existence is THE song that hooked me for good when I first heard it, I knew I was a fan, doomed (in a good way) to be a madiac 3) I really really miss Akane's tiny hat! I wish she'd bring it back even if just for a song or two :/ 4) Misa is definitely playing some melodic bass at times in this song as you suspected, it is not a backing track. 5) Kanami Tsunami and Miku just infuse their performances with energy 6) the positive chemistry between all of them when they are together on stage is infectious and awesome.

Ryan: I like it. Everyone: Duh.

That melody is Misa playing high notes on the base backed by a synth track.

Yeah MISA is playing it on her bass......This LIVE has everything that makes BAND-MAID so AWESOME!!...Including Miku tuning her guitar at the start!..hehe.. the Rock Star she is!..

FYI, Saiki got her shoes back during Kanami's solo ;)

goose bumps. :)

I know of no one quite like Kanami. As a song writer usually you are usually only satisfied with your own material. But only she would credit the other writers with helping her to understand how to write a hit rock song. Like she probably didn't need it anyway. But that is her. Always finding ways to give. Love that girl.

2nd time lucky. Ryan i'll tell you why you're in the top 5% of reactors. I've seen reactors call BAND-MAID BAND-AID, & BAD-MAID & even Lovebites (Yes they know who they are). Reactors who run around, reactors who do nothing & reactors who use B-M as a human defibrillator just to keep them alive. Reactors who say they are vocal coaches, or singers, or musicians but don't mention the vocals or instruments, but do say how kawaii B-M's outfits are. I've even seen a reactor who said they asked us for a Rock ballad & said we sent them a Pop ballad instead for "Daydreaming", then removed all their B-M reactions from the channel. That's why you are one of the best reactors, Ryan. Thx for doing BAND-MAID :)

Next - ackward ( live ) :)

Saiki had her shoes taken off by the audience, that's why she's barefoot...guess she went out in the audience and they were carrying her overhead and got her shoes taken lol....I GOTTA SEE THESE GIRLS LIVE

endless story best band-maid song

@2:40 Misa was interacting with Saiki because Saiki had lost her shoes and as you know Misa never wears shoes so they were joking about it.

I was going through all your reactions and I noticed you haven't seen "turn me on" yet. In my opinion it is one of those pieces that you have to listen to, the solo is my favorite.

Random Maidiac: "My face!" Mincho: "It's my face now." As she adds it to her collection. Maidiac: "Fair enough."

Saiki and Misa 'take a knee' to each other. That is respect. Band Maid do this often between the band, They respect each other.

Good stuff! The screen text comments were killing me, lol!🤣 Mincho can rip my face off any time and as many times as she wants!

Beautiful Beasts!

This is the one after "freedom" in this concert in which Saiki was swallowed by the crowd and lost her heels. I think she was wearing slippers mostly in this but wore heels back after Kanamis' solo. ^_^

......I like it ..... :D love it :D

Really enjoy your reaction!!! I would like to recommend “one and only” and “ Awkward” live, which are gems seldom people react.

Waiting for Wonderland (LIVE) By the way... awesome shirt

That animation was fucking great... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This maybe an older track..and not written by them...but man!..it's a cracker!..They make it their's...It's up in my fav's list..difficult as that is...One of their very best LIVE performance's of a track..and I love the MV also...Akane going at it like Animal from the muppets and Kanami hopping about like a frog on a hot tin roof....And the backdrop to set it all off by...nice!...And here Kanami looking over her shoulder during her solo to make sure Saiki is ready to carry on after sorting her shoes..or ready to cover with a longer solo..Saiki and MISA sharing the fun of Saiki losing her shoes and being barefoot....Not forgetting Miku taking over lead duties for Saiki while Saiki is retreaving herself from the audience during FREEDOM before this..These ladies are just a joy to behold...Long May They Reign.

Love this live version. Saiki is so cool on stage. Kanami is glowing with happiness as she plays her solo. Band Maid are my favorite band, hands down !

Hey Ryan check out a vid titled Band Maids Kanami goes wild on stage I am pretty sure you will enjoy!

Another great reaction Ryan! This being one of their earlier songs, they didn't write it, but from this live performance you can see how much they've progressed and have changed it up to make it their own. Saiki early on said that this song was the best representation of BAND-MAID. I enjoy it more when she sings in her lower register like when she does live than often in the recordings. In an interview I read, she said for the recordings, she usually sings the song with neutral emotion, but in the lives, you can tell she sings more with emotion and that engages the audience more. Again, one of those things that this band tries to do for their live "servings" that their fans will appreciate. She has really developed her stage presence so much. In another interview, the interviewer asked how she felt about being the "face of the band" and having the spotlight, because she is the lead vocal. She said she doesn't like it, and that Miku is there. She would much rather just sing. But there's no avoiding it. This band loves to share the spotlight though, and you'll see Saiki disappear into the background or even crouch off to the side of the stage at times when the instrumentalists are being featured. Her stage persona is just so cool, like the way she uses very rough, masculine phrases to pump up the crowd. It's such a huge contrast to the real Saiki who is quiet and reserved, and doesn't have many friends, loves sneakers and trains (yes she is a legit train geek).

this song where miku tone her guitar

I'm sure you have lots to get to. Band-Maid's YOLO and Don't Let Me Down are fire....When you get a chance.

Kanami is a great guitarist. I really love her guitar play. Maybe Ryan is no.1 Kanamist, I'm no.2

Did you catch the quick clip of Saike giving the finger at the end of the 1st part of the 1st verse? And yes, Misa is playing that high part up the neck you wondered about. Another great reaction video.

Sai-chan & MISA...

Miku and Misa just shredding during Minchos solo to there are none better than Band Maid . Long Live the Band Maid

Yes that was MISA playing the high part. You can see her doing it in the OMV. That's not to say it isn't Doubled in the Backing Tracks. It is neigh on impossible to tell what's in there unless something breaks down, aside from something obvious, like synth parts, effects or extra vocal parts. It really the only way they can get as close to the studio versions as they do.

Here are some more ideas for your next vids; 'Glory', 'Yolo', 'Non-fiction days' and I don't know if you've done 'Don't you tell me' yet but I'm pretty sure there's at least one you haven't had a listen yet.

Part three of this concert was released on BM Prime today.

Is that the Most perfect rock song you have ever heard ??????? It is to me !!!!!!!! My Fav BM song of a very long list.

This is the best band-maid song that isn't written by mincho imo. The driving drum, the groove and the change ups and structure... this song has the most mincho-like sound that's not written by her! Another great reaction. Your facial expression tells me, "what else can I say that I haven't said already, it goes without saying that this is a cool song, but I'll listen to this again anyway cos I like it." Fine by me. 😁 Bandmaid has topped all my past flames including Lenny Kravitz, Sade and Bad Brains and Joe Satriani...(rock, jazz/r'n'b, hardcore punk, guitar instrumental). I have other favorite bands but listen to them less and less these days, and you must know what I mean. Not many artists released 3 albums that you can listen to everyday without skipping a single song. Even songs that I don't love, have at least one strong hook that makes me happy!

Shoe Goblins

Saiki’s a vocal monster. She has to be because Miku writes lyrics with no forethought for little things like breathing.😄💪🏻🤘🏻

上手いギタリストは腐るほどいる。高速ギタリストも腐るほどいる。何十年もrockを聴きまくっているが、kanamiほどセンスの塊のようなcoolなフレーズを常に奏でるギタリストはそうはいない！Ryanさんもそう思っているのではないでしょうか？

Three of Band-Maids CDs has the song Real Existence on it; therefore is this song their go to song?