Nemophila are amazing, and I was one of the lucky few who got to see them live at their only US show so far at Whisky A Go Go in LA. They are powerful and cute and change their style a lot from song to song, very diverse. Check out their song Adabana, released recently. Another great, all girl Japanese metal band you need to see is Hanabie and their song We Love Sweets. The contrasts in it are pretty mind blowing. It's a jaw dropper.

Nemophila is fantastic..very diverse musically..someone mentioned "Adabana"..I 2nd that. Great song..many others by this stellar band

Glad you found this band too. It's so sick and awesome. Some say Mayu isn't a human but a banshee. There are so much more in Japan. Just wait until you hear Asterism, Gacharic Spin, Trident, Mary's Blood, Ironbunny, Fate Gear, Unlucky Morpheus and Maximun the Hormone..

This band also does cover songs from everything including Iron Maiden, Kiss,ACDC, Journey and everything in-between. And they nail everything they cover.

Welcome to Nemophila! You def need to check out Revive, Adabana, and Oiran next!

Oh btw Nemophila has two awesome covers of Iron Maiden songs, one of The Trooper, and one to Aces High. Check ‘em outa!

This is one of the bands to watch, no question. They just started in 2019 and are blowing up fast. As you can see from the gang vocals, they don't take themselves too seriously-Hazuki even winks. They almost seem to be enjoying a private joke, that goes "Hi, we're a bunch of cute, fun girls and we are going to rip your face off, and you are going to like it.” They have called their style "fluffy hell". Nemophil-a (NOT “Nemophil-i-a) were founded in 2019. They are a supergroup composed of: Mary's Blood guitarist Saki ex-Lipstick vocalist Mayu ex-Disqualia guitarist Hazuki (also plays with Lisa-X) ex-Hölderlins bassist Haraguchi-san, and ex-Soramimi drummer Muratatam (also does other projects) Initially, they were just a side project, co-organized Mayu with some help from Saki. They started off posting metal covers of well-known rock, pop and metal songs. Then they began posting originals, starting with “Oiran” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9-SZbGltd3HqJc.html The viral reaction seems to have convinced them they were onto something potentially big, so they’ve been putting a lot more work into it, including some successful live-streams and an appearance at the annual Japanese female rock festival NAONのYAON. They tend toward hard and heavy, but also do ballads and some pop covers. Drummer Murata Tamu took time off to give birth to her son, and on her return, the rest of the bandmembers gave her a welcome back that resulted in an extremely moving moment captured on live stream: “Life” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqyeeLyZx6uloZs.html After Oiran, others to check include “Raitei”, which means “Thunder” in Japanese, and yes, they bring the thunder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/os5dl7l9sLaXYWg.html Saki is the only one who had been with a breakout band before (Mary’s Blood); Hazuki and Murata-tamu are also considered elite musicians and have worked with a lot of other top artists. Hara-san is the youngest but is clearly a great talent and has been developing in front of our eyes. And of course Mayu is quickly establishing herself as a one of the world’s best metal vocalists. Nemophila’s youtube channel: kzfaq.info/love/voAeGZoC8giXP59NOZABIAvideos If you haven’t already, another band frequently suggested after Nemophila is Hanabie. Try “We Love Sweets” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZdorNyntanNhIE.html

Formed in 2019 as a side project, they decided this line was too good for a one-off. Mayu- vocals, Saki and Hazuki- guitar, Haraguchi-san -bass, Tamu Murata -drums. Since you loved them , here's some more to check out. Reitei, Oiran, Life , Revive, Adabana and Style. Also their covers of iron Maiden's The Trooper and Aces High.

Holy trinity from bandmaid, lovebites and nemophila. Great reaction man.

NEMOPHILA are an incredibly versatile band comprising five seasoned pros. If you like the Thrash, then their demo of OIRAN (filmed in their little studio) is the one you want to listen to next (save the live one for later). Then for something completely different, listen to MONSTERS, which has their best breakdown, and LIFE, a ballad that makes listeners cry, even if they don’t understand Japanese. Finally listen to their cover of ONE NIGHT CARNIVAL, by another Japanese band called KISHIDAN. Follow this sequence and you will be happy. “Nemophila” (a Latin word?) is the name of a five-petaled blue flower, reflecting the composition of the band. SAKI has been the lead guitarist of MARY’S BLOOD for many years. Check out two older Thrash songs: MARIONETTE and CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

This is my favorite track of 2021 and I don't think it's ever going to get old, the message, the delivery - it's about as perfect as it gets from girl's J-Metal. It shouldn't be a surprise, every part of the team is world class - Nemophila is a super group and this is just one example of what they can offer. If you want to go one more step into the extreme you have Hanabie - Hanabie = Harajukucore = 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and that's where you're going to see a more extreme blending of modern and classic styles. I don't want to detract from Nemophila who you should explore more of, but mostly just enjoy from here on out - it's already pretty clear you're a fan!

I will never get sick of watching musicians watch Mayu switch from her scream to clean vocals. I'm glad you started with this song it should always be the first for new reactors. :) This is my second favorite band behind Band-Maid. Nemophila is amazing. If you want another example of this kind of song, go with Revive. If you want to hear something a bit closer to hard rock, go with Raitei, if you want to see Mayu rap Nu-Metal go with STYLE, and if you want what is likely their best song to date, go with ADABANA.

I'm one of the Band-Maid fans who suggested Nemophila based on the description of your tastes in other videos. I'm glad you enjoyed themI should mention I'm a Lovebites fan too, along with about a dozen other Japanese bands. There's no reason we can't enjoy them all. Looking forward to more!

It makes my day when I find a reactor discover Nemophila for the first time. Enjoy the (Journey). Thanks for the reaction.

Nemophila (nem-o-phi-la) (nemmofeela) Read like romaji: Neh - moh - fee - lah the live version of OIRAN (their first original single) has a woman introducing them that pronounces it correctly

The Japanese scene is just incredible right now. There are so many killer bands over there. The rabbit hole is wide and deep. Enjoy the journey! Edited to add: The pronunciation is "Neh Mo Feela" Not Nee Mo Filia since there is no i after the L. The first e is like the e in the English word 'bed', the eh sound, not the hard e like in 'seen'.

NEMOPHILA is the band that got me thought LOVEBITES' hiatus to get a new bassist. This band is phenomenal. 🌸✨🌠

All their original music is killer & they do great covers. They started in 2019 then covid reared its ugly head but they soldiered on & developed a following on U - Tube. They released an album last fall & have another one dropping soon. ❤️🎙🎸🥁😎👌 Try, "Adabana " or " Hozuki. "

Awesome! So glad you got around to Nemophila!!! I knew you wouldn't be disappointed! This is a band to keep your eye on. They're only about 2 years old now and just starting to find their core sound. They played Whiskey A Go Go back in July to a sold out crowd. They're also playing at Aftershock in Sacramento later this month. Yes, they are Japanese and all the musicians are insanely talented. For a next song I would recommend Adabana, my favorite song from them.

I am glad you enjoyed Nemophila. I actually prefer the video of their live performance of Dissension because I think Mayu's screams are more impressive live without the overproduction of a music video. I think the next song you should experience is their live performance of Oiran, which is their first original song. It has the added benefit of hearing how Nemophila is pronounced since they are introduced by the great Keiko Terada (I will tell you more about her when you do the reaction). Oiran (live) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z5-GhJyl0L3Po4U.html As others have said, Nemophila formed in the summer of 2019. A young vocalist named Mayu was seeking to put together some musicians so she could really figure out the types of songs she can sing. She had a friend named Haraguchisan who played bass but she needed a drummer and guitarist. Both of them had been in short-lived minor bands that had recently ended. Mayu decided to approach a well respected guitarist for help. That guitarist was Saki who at the time was the founder of a well known all female band called Mary's Blood. Unknown to Mayu, Mary's Blood was on its last legs so Saki had the time and desire to do something new for awhile. Mayu suddenly had one of the best guitarists in Japan. Even better Saki brought in Tamu Murata, a great session drummer, and Hazuki, a guitarist who had been in a short-lived but well-known all female band called Disqualia. Nemophila has been called a supergroup because of these three, especially Saki. The five clicked so well that they decided to turn themselves into a permanent band. Mayu went from just looking for musicians for a temporary project to being part of a band with some of the most talented musicians in Japan. As for Mary's Blood, their most recent album was not a hit and the band, after a few farewell performances, formally ended in April. Saki can now fully concentrate on Nemophila. With Saki piloting the ship, Nemophila will continue to do very, very well. You have now heard 3 of my top 4 Japanese bands - Band-Maid, Lovebites and Nemophila. The fourth is a 3 piece band called Asterism. All four bands have amazing guitarists but Asterism might have the best even though she is by far the youngest. Their is a video of them playing their song Dawn in a small club that looks like it was filmed by a fan with a phone. The sound, however, is surprisingly good. This young guitarist, who goes by Hal-Ca, gives one of the best guitar performances that I have seen in many years. You really need to see her in action. Dawn - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNuBg9l6s7DHcWQ.html

Before Neh-mo-fila, I didn’t like the growling as well but Mayu’s transitions are fantastic! Saw them live at the whiskey a go go and I loved them! Their album Revive is some of the best metal out there! Enjoy the journey man!

Next up Hanabie 'We Love Sweets'. :) I'd prefer Sunrise Miso Soup but that is the one everyone reacts to. If you're going to do Babymetal do a stage show. They are a show band. Do 'Babymetal Death' live at Legend of 1997.

Mayu (lead vocalist) demonstrates her clean singing ability in "Life" and "Monsters" but, probably, the band's masterpiece to date is "Adabana". They all are fantastic in that song, particularly Mayu.

Nemophila is an amazing band, they can change it up as needed and are world class musicians. Other bands you’ll want to listen to: Hanabie, Gacharic Spin, Lovebites, Bridear, and Fate Gear, there are plenty of others as well.

Vocally, I think the nearest comparison is the Golden era Dani Filth screech that is too difficult for him to do now. That, plus mountain lion. Both guitarists, Hazuki (1st soloist) and Saki are guitar royalty. Tamu Murata, drummer, is a highly sought after session musician and sensei at Saila Drum School. They also really love uploading covers of their favorites ranging from Iron Maiden to metalizedJ-Pop that’s surprisingly impossible not to like. I’d suggest Oiran live from Naon Yaon 2021 next.💪🏻🤘🏻

As a guitarist, you've come across Nemophila (I recommend Revive, A ray of Light, and the amazing Adabana from the sharp tracks). 2 excellent guitarists. Saki (Killer guitar) is more honored and with more achievements. It is considered by many to be the best Japanese guitarist. She is sometimes called the empress, the queen of the shredd .. Very fast, with great achievements and very versatile. Most of her work is still Mary's Blood. Mary's Blood is definitely best to listen to live performances. The girls got along incredibly well and achieved a very high level of playing. Apart from Saki, the other girls were also of a very high standard. Mari on drums is a machine. Extremely durable and can play very quickly. Rio's bass had a huge sound, often growling. He reminds me of my favorite bassist (Balacky from Voivod). I guess most Lovebites fans wanted Rio to replace Miho (she left and Rio was free because Mary's Blood suspended indefinitely). I recommend: Bloody Birth Day kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbV0g65mqLnLhWQ.html And maybe their most famous piece (no good Live): Marionette kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7J9Zdifu5bPp4k.html

This sang has more screaming than most of their songs. Some songs have no screaming at all. There is a lot of variety with this band. One of their most recent songs is "Adabana" The drummer gets some highlights. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d96JnLKo2Nuap4k.html

Nemophila is a band formed in 2019, but actually each of their members is from a different band, And they are diverse, they play various genres of music, you can hear different things in every song of them. I recommend《adabana》as the next reaction!🤘🏻🌸🤘🏻

Best metal band in Japan right now IMO. I recommend listening to Nemophila's song "Adabana" next.

Tamu is originally a jazz fusion prodigy. She’s been one of the most in demand session drummers in Japan for years. She’s played for everyone in Japan.

Mayu has an amazing voice. In this video that enhanced her scream some and it does make it more screechy but listen to her live and its even better and deeper at times. She does not scream on every song but she mixes it in well with her normal vocals . all these women are amazing. My fav metal band at the moment.

Guitarist play 7 strings. Saki (fishnets) Plays Killer Guitars. She is playing her custom signature model "Killer KG-Fascinator Seven the Empress" and Hazuki (thigh-high boots) is signed with Ibenez (she use to play ESP prior) she uses a few models and here she is using a RGDR4327-NTF. Drummer Tamu (real name Ai) is also a well known drummer (signed with Tama) and is very fast on the pedals (she has stated to do 200 bpm) They will be doing a Live stream September 29th with 80s All female band Show-Ya. Tickets on Z a i k o . Replay until Oct 6th.

Love watching other people discover all these amazing Japanese bands.

These ladies are another Young Super musician band from Japan. They employ modern Metal as well as Traditional Progressive and Rock in a very Bad Ass way. The one guitarist Saki has been in Super Female bands before Nemo. Whats also of note is this band,Lovebites,Band Maid,Aldious have all been in jam projects and collabs with each other like a big sorority club and all friends. They have a Killer Music scene in Japan and the Females are the Primary drivers.

Love Nemophila! I'd watch you react to the whole album.

Seeing the axes on your rack I knew you would like these kick-ass girls.

I apologize for being late and not reading all of the comments before posting, but here is a very short synopsis. This group was formed in 2019, BUT they all had successful careers in other bands before this. In short they are; if you’re American, a Dream Team of musicians in our vocabulary. To be honest, I didn’t overly appreciate their cover songs as I prefer to listen to the original. However, this group’s latest original music is next level Thrash. I currently love and listen to this group more than my of my favorites. Perhaps that’s because I’ve listened to all of the songs from my other favorite groups repeatedly, but this group simply rocks! Looking forward to After Shock in October. Hope to see you there.

Watch the first 12 seconds of this video to hear the MC introduce Nemophila for an excellent pronunciation example: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z5-GhJyl0L3Po4U.html. The MC is Keiko of the band Show-Ya, one of the OG Japanese "girls bands" who started in the 80s and are still performing today, as well as mentoring and promoting young bands. The video is the live performance of their song "Oiran", possibly their most thrashy but it has more rough vocals than usual for them as well.

Nemophila is amazing I really love their style and especially their heaviest songs! I would also suggest you to react to unlucky Morpheus, musically talent/composition wise they are incredible 🤘

The band has announced that Miyu (vocals) will be going on maturnity leave starting in November. While she is out they will continue as an instrumental band. It seems that most Japanese bands are not being promoted outside Japan; most are learning about these bands through youtube

Great reaction. Nemophila switches styles so often. No bad songs. My favourite Japanese band. You also have to check out the bands Hanabie and Unlucky Morpheus. I grew up on old school thrash too but this Japanese scene has took over my listening for the last few years.

nemophila ( "nee-moh-fill-ah" ) are some kind of supergroup and they always surprise and never dissappoint. drummer tamu murata is best of the best. and they all are phenomenal. thanks for spreading the word about them, lovebites and band maid. they deserve much more appreciation overseas.

Next songs Revive, Raitei, watch their live show at Whisky A Go Go Club Hollywood on 1st July 2022.....🤘 Next another Japanese Bands HANABIE songs We Love Sweets, Neet Game...🤘 ASTERISM songs (instruMetal) Dawn, Rising Moon.... 🤘

Great catch on the drums. Ive mentioned too how on the solos Hazuki and Saki tweak each other's backing rhythm, which gives it another layer of separation. I always thought that was brilliant. I watched your Lovebites "Raise Some Hell" reaction and you talked about loving pinch harmonics. Listen to the live version of Nemophila's "Oiran". It has some pretty nasty pinch harmonics going on. There are two official live MV, so pick the newest one. Its from a concert DVD that has a way better mix than the other live MV, which is from an outdoor live concert stream. The DVD MV was just recently released a couple weeks ago.

The name of the band is a flower. Either Neem-off-ill-uh or Nem-off-ill-uh seem to be the two pronunciations from those pronunciation websites. I like the second one best myself.

cute + brutal = Nemophila ⚡🤟🏼⚡

They have a wide range of heavy styles they play. Great stuff

Loved your reaction mate, Nemophila are a super talented band and very diverse in the sound.

"Aw shit yeah!" And just like that a new Nemophila fan is made. They played Whiskey a Go Go a couple months ago.

If you like to hear a little more growling girls, you could check interesting Japanese "half-idol" band "Broken by the Scream". Basically 3 man play the drums, bass and guitar (very good!) and 4 girls singing! Two of them "clean section" with clean voices and 2 of them "death metal section" with one high-pitch screamer and one low growling young lady. Sound fantastic crazy, but somehow very good! Their most known song (you could react to that if you didn't hear) is "Sayonara Birthday", but you can find all kind of songs (some of them live) on their channel. Also, you could some of the old songs (I recommend "Light in the Dark" and "Ignite") by Japanese all girl band "Bridear", Initially some growling parts were singing by guitarist Misa (not that one from Band Maid, but another one!), and when she left the band, bass player "take charge" of growling! Thatćs show dedication of those Japanese young musicians! Also, you could check some songs from Swiss band "Ad Infinitum" (I recommend "Marching on Versailles") where you can hear experienced growler Melissa Bony. She colaborated with many other bands, too, but very good song is also "Jenny of the Old Stones" which she did with her side-project band "The Dark Side of The Moon"... I see that you already "cover" Tatiana from "Jinjer", but there are many ladies who know how to growl, and growl good, for sure!

If you want to see the ultimate merge of death/thrash with pop vocals (and even some rap) check out Hanabie. I just left a link in my first comment.

Best band going, full stop. Only three years old, but on a rocket trajectory to blowing up globally. Technical chops in abundance, buckets of chemistry and charisma, and are even better live than in the studio (I saw them in LA at Whisky aa Go Go on July1, and they were _brilliant_). This band is _versatile_, too: from metalcore/fry scream intensity like this one to emotional story tracks like "Life." Every member is very technically accomplished, from guitarists Saki and Hazuki, to the brilliant rhythm section (Haraguchi-san on bass, Tamu Murata on drums). Tamu is an in-demand session xdcruimmer in Japan, and has high-end fusion chops (she's done videos with Senri Kawaguchi and held her own..nuff said!). Mayu can convert people to this singing style single-handedly. Her smoky "clean" voice is one hell of an instrument, too.

Nemo (as in “finding…”) and fila (as in shoe) feel-a

I recommend you “Raitei” or “Revive”😄 Please enjoy NEMOPHILA👍

I've heard of this band. Don't know much of their discography. Talented musicians, but not into harsh/growl vocals. They have original music and do a lot of covers. Since you like the female Japanese scene check out a couple other bands. Aldious - Spirit Black (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8tpi72ktqfSk30.html) and Mary's Blood - Marionette (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7J9Zdifu5bPp4k.html)

Gran tema de Nemophila 🔥 espectacular banda y mi favorita de Japón! La cantante es la diferencia entre banda y banda ! Una verdadera cantante Metal ! Y los músicos todas de primer nivel, comenzando con la baterista Tamu ufff extraordinaria ! Me gustó mucho el vídeo saludos. 😎🤘🇦🇷

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NEH-mo- fill-A. No finding Nemo in this name. It’s the scientific name for a 5 petal blue and white flower. Each petal represents each member. If you watch their OIRAN live at NAON YAON 2021 you’ll see Japanese legend Keiko introduces them in the correct manner.🤘🎸💙🇯🇵Enjoy this world class band. The drummer Murata Tamu has her own YT channel worth checking out too. Some great X-Japan covers on there.👌🔥💕

ネモフィラと言うバンドの底力を感じられる代表的な曲だ。

Miyu's voice falls under the core label, she's definitely doing a cross between a metalcore growl and a black metal pig squeal.

Oh... and another band for your consideration is a prog-metal band from Indonesia called Voice of Baceprot. 3 young ladies that are fzcking amazing and have been endorsed by Tom Morello no less. They're a 3 piece as well.... :)

Being a huge Band Maid fan......not typically a metal fan.....but these girls have changed my mind !!!!! Did some research and these girls are made up of an all star cast of female Japanese metal musicians. The two guitarist are very well known in Japan. Check out Herman Li's (Dragon Force) interview with Saki (guitarist on far right) and you will fall in love !!!! The girl shreds and extremely sexy !!!!!

Now you should listen to another japanese metal band, BABYMETAL, song Road of Resistence Live in Japan

If you want 'ridiculously metal' and don't know it yet, try 'Babymetal Death Legend 1997' (by Babymetal). One of the craziest and most metal performances I have ever seen. 🤘🦊🤘

The song Adabana has already been mentioned, so I will suggest A Ray of Light.

Nem o phi la . Banshee wale!!

The best trash metal from japan is DIR EN GREY,,next please react to DIR EN GREY ,song VINUSHKA it was a masterpiece

Mayu is real fire,but they are ridicously phenomenal,ALL five

Yeah, just like Lovebites, or Band-Maid. You will never hear this in the states on any radio station. I'm just north and west of Chicago and have access to a lot of metal and alternative radio, this won't get played, period. I doubt any of it will ever get played. I like the track Sorai live(It is an overlay on a couple shows like Jinjer Teacher Teacher), but still great, give that one a shot.

You spell it "Name of ill-ah " ;)

I enjoy your reactions but turn off the fade in your recording software, and your voice is too loud if viewers like watching with some volume.

as a new band (2019) they are still discovering different paths but 3 new songs they released this year are very promising and pretty much next level compared to this (still love Dissension too) cnt wait for a new album

Nope. I'll keep my maids. Thank.

no you didn't say it right))) the way you pronounced "Nemophila" is like having "sex with a fish"...you ruined "Finding Nemo" for me)))