That drum solo is great, the guitar solo is great, but the transition from drum solo to guitar solo is genius.

Saiki is a vampire , that's why she never ages.

One of the best bands you’ll see live! The electricity in the air will surely make your hair stand straight up looking like Don King!

I swear to all Gods I get these Goosebums EVERY Time when that Transition from the drum Solo to the guitar solo happens. And maybe some tear of Joy.

“They just exude happines”. You hit the nail on the head, and it is what I find so endearing about them. I don’t have to have a musical act fill me with joy in order for me to like them, but it sure is nice when they do.....

It's all about the chemistry between them. You can't manufacture it, they have effectively caught lightning in a bottle.

That Akane drum solo that led up to a Kanami guitar solo is just EPIC! Really love that transition. So spot on! If you are feeling down, listen to some Band-Maid and it should be gone in a second guaranteed!

They are gifted and adorable ❤

Onset, a live instrumental. Incredible playing here. This song really shows their technical prowess. Blooming, another great song. Kanami is sitting there smiling, trying to make Miku smile while shes singing there. The dragon cries, a music video , where Seike sings in english, very Led Zepplin like. Jimmy Page, caught their show in 2016, and he went backstage got a photo with drummer Akane, calling her one of best drumers since Bonham. Can google the photo. I grew up on classic rock. Lost faith in rock music here in States. But rock has always been there in Europe and Japan. But Band Maid is my favorite new band , i love these gals. I am a Kanami fanboy. She has cemented her place in my favorite guitarists of all time, right there with EVH, Slash, Petrucci, Page, Gilmor, Criss Oiivia.

"Yaeba" or double tooth incisor, usually the canines, are considered attractive in Japan. "Some say it originated from Japanese traditional aesthetic sense of wabi, which means that we find beauty in imperfect shapes." Saiki powerful voice and stage presence is a perfect match for the music and musicianship of Band-Maid.

Hands Down, Best rock band on the planet.

Band Maid is just the best there is! Try one of their ballads like "Daydreaming" or "Wonderland" they are so versatile and musically gifted it's ridiculous! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

The transition between Akane's drum solo and Mincho's follow-up lead is epic...with MISA playing at virtuoso level for the entire song. They actually cheer each other on when they do solos. BAND-MAID is more than 5 excellent musicians, they are also good friends.

BANDMAID IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET………………….MAKE THAT ANOTHER UNIVERSE! They have brought so much joy into my life that it’s impossible to put into words! UNBELIEVABLE!

"Real Existence" live Zepp. But to be honest any of there songs are off the charts.

Band-Maid are 5 happy Ninjas, kicking asses and taking names! Best live band in the world today. You should react to a band called The Warning! They are 3 teenage sisters from Mexico that ROCK. They have a lot of cross-over fans with Band-Maid.

"Freedom" is a declaration of personal freedom, like, "I am myself and I'm going this way. Accept me as I am or go away."

I also listen to Nightwish in my car (32 songs in my ipod) but on top of that, I listen to BAND-Maid in the car. These girls blew my mind. I have 19 BAND-MAID songs in the ipod too! They have an incredible knack for catchy choruses that stick in your head for days. I would suggest Dice for your next reaction. It's got a lot of Punk elements and kicks ass.

That was a very rare smile by MISA the bass player at the drummer Akane she is the happiest Drummer in any band

You pretty much said it. They are so good at what they do that it's second nature and probably have more fun than the fans. Akane is the happiest drummer that I have ever seen. Their interaction with each other is a joy to watch. Watch the solo again and watch Miku pumping her fist cheering for Akane during her solo. It is fantastic seeing a group of musicians that looks like they genuinely love and care for each other.

Holy shit that drum solo Amazing video btw Jen as always

That Smile of MISA the Bass Player at 3:59 is very Rare. She very very rarely smiles

Akane's smile can cure any disease

Bandmaid is amazing. Akane can drum like a beast. Jimmy Paige went saw Bandmaid live and he was so impressed with her drumming that he had to meet her after the show...That says a lot when you get that kind of endorsement from a true legend like that.

Energy,talent and loads of smiling, can't beat that!

They do make you feel good! It helps that they are good friends off stage ! They actually like to play tricks on each other on stage, like when Akani, the lead guitarist took a seat on a monitor when Miku, who, incidentally ,is her guitar student, had her solo and was making faces to try to get her to laugh and throw off her game. Their enthusiasm is contagious!

I love that you can feel by listening to this band that they don't just play their instruments with their mind they play them with their entire soul and heart and also the Song is about making your own decisions that your life is yours to decide what you want and take the freedom that comes with it (and that is what they do since they play in this band at least that's what you get from the translation) My next Recommendation would be Play Live Music Video and Wonderland Live Music Video

They play a game making faces at the drummer trying to make her laugh.

One of the tightest bands I've seen in years. And they have a blast at the same time

You Barely Scratch the surface of Band-Maid. The next Band-Maid song should be Onset (official live video).

This is the first Band-maid song I ever heard and I was instantly hooked 🤘 And damn I want Misa's bass guitar! That beast is SICK!

My favorite moment is the pride in Kanami's eyes when she sits and watches her student shine. She just sits there and smiles! This is happy-making music and one of very few things that helped me through 2020 - Band-Maid, Nightwish and Lovebites. And those bands are all thanks to reactors such as yourself. So thank you for making 2020 bearable for me.

The number one band PERIOD!

Those are called "yaeba teeth" or Double Teeth. Sometimes it's natural. But they are considered attractive in Japan. So sometimes dentists encourage the patients to grow that way, or even implant false ones. They really deliver on their concerts. I went to one last year and it was over two hours long. I'm going to suggest 'Real Existence' LIVE next.

One of the strongest attractors of Band Maid is their genuine sense of fun and joy when onstage. Their friendship and closeness is authentic and they love playing for their fans!💪🏻🤘🏻

exciting reaction thank you💗 BAND-MAID sound 極上⤴️⤴️⤴️☝️

More all female bands for you to react to: Love Bites, Aldious, Gacharic Spin, Dolls Box, Mary's Blood, Scandal and there are a bunch of others. These, of course, are just the Japanese bands. Band Maid is my favorite group of the bunch though. When they all gathered with the drummer (Akane) they were goofing around trying to throw off her timing. If you look at her you'll see the goofy face she gives them when they leave. If you watch any of the audience videos you'll see all kinds of interaction between them. Most of the pro shots don't do that so much. Miku (rhythm GTR and lyrics) started the band based on the Maid Cafe concept and the gap between the appearance of the group vs. the music they play.; She contacted Kanami (GTR and music composition) who contacted Akane (drums) who in turn contacted Misa (bass and referred to as the barefoot assassin as she doesn't wear shoes when playing on stage. She also drinks on stage during the shows). Miku was originally going to be the vocalist but felt her voice wasn't strong enough for the music so she and the management had Saiki (vocals) try out and the rest is history. They formed in 2013 and Thrill was their very first video. They were almost going to stop but the video blew up on KZfaq and one thing has led to another. Miku didn't know how to play guitar when the group started because, as I said, she was going to be the vocalist. She was taught by Kanami and now plays very good rhythm guitar. She still didn't know how to play when Thrill was filmed. Watch Rinne (the MV not the live version as it was made for TV and it was cut way, way down), Play from this same concert, After Life is very good and the latest on KZfaq. Dice is very good as an introductory piece. Well, almost anything they've put out is good. They don't have a bad song.

The quality of all female bands from Japan is phenomenal. Band-Maid are way ahead of the rest I think. Their interaction with each other, with the audience and just the pure quality of music in every one of their tracks is so joyful. Rock/Pop they frankly can do anything. I have followed music from the Sixties so am way too old to be smiling at music that is just such a pleasure to listen to.

Heeeey Jen. Welcome to the Band-maid Vortex of Awesomeness... Can't go back! Music is awesome, their 'having fun' performance is awesome and... bam! AA!!KA!!!NEE!! Just blew your mind with that solo, huh? Mine too.. everytime I watch it. Kanami's guitar skills are also unbelieveable. Then Misa's beautiful bass.... and Miku.. aaah, Miku. She's soooo Kawaii singing that part. Awesome video! Next? Onset live.. maybe Play live... or both!

Yea I'm an old rocker waiting on some new rock that never comes. But when I came across Band Maid live I got sucked in, and can't get enough of them. The cohesiveness of them and how much fun they have. 😱 Check out Onsite live.

Band maid is the kind of group you stick in a room nobody knows and they come out superfans. Seriously they are that good & to think here. They've flown under the radar for so many years. Really is a testament to their perseverance & drive for perfection. But thing that strikes me the most about bandMaid. They completely fly the face of the establishment. Showing that girls can definitely Rock if given the opportunity. BabyMetal has definitely opened Pandora's Box here. Rock on Ladies!!! 🤟🔥🎸🔥

This january they'll play at Budukan Arena. Huge place huge crowd. Hoping live video coming up...

I love Band Maid, everytime when i listend there Music i began to Smile Miku and Kanami on Gitarre, Misa on Bass, Akane on Drums and Saiki Vocals. And Lovebites another great Female Band from Japan is the same. There are a lot of very good Female Bands in Japan for example Mary´s Blood or Nemophila. Great Music from Japan!

I remember Saiki said in a past interview that she would like to have double teeth orthodontics in the future.

Peter . Hi Jen , " Onset " is a great instrumental show casing their musical talent . Loved your Nightwish Sunday . I fell down that rabbit hole a few months back . Another Symphonic metal band i love is EPICA from Holland . They are friends with Nightwish .

They are the greatest rock band in the world. Period.

The Rhythm guitarist you singled out ..is 'Miku'.. possibly the cutest most gorgeous woman on the planet ..( especially when she shakes thoes pigtails ! ) :)

I think you might be one of the few to pick up on the first watch that misa the bassist is smiling and acting goofy to the drummer akane. Normally on stage she’s very stoic and cool but all these girls are so goofy with each other that freedom lets them really be themselves.

BAND-MAID "Onset" (live / 2018Apr13 Zepp Tokyo) "Play" (live / 2020Feb14 LINE QUBE Shibuya) LOVEBITES (Japanese all female heavy metal band in gorgeous white dresses) "Holy war", "Raise some Hell" (live / 2020Feb21 Zepp DiverCity Tokyo) ASTERISM (18 years old Japanese female guitarist HAL-CA plays unbelievable crazy good) "Rising Moon" (official MV) "JUMP" (with respect for EVH one take studio shooting)

Just woke up here in Wales, UK, and what do I get for breakfast? Jen reacting to Band-Maid! Breakfast of champions! I saw Zeppelin live in 1979 and than waited 40 years for the next "Best live Rock band on Earth" to come along - worth waiting for! They are indeed the happiest band ever as well as being one of the most musically skilled. So glad you've discovered them and are loving every single thing about them and can't wait for more. Try having a look at some of the close up fan cams on YT of their shows in the states and in Europe. Miku - the ridiculously gorgeous rhythm guitarist and founder of the band - always gives a half-time speech to the audience which is worth seeing as it gives a real insight into the friendship they all share. Here's a link where she does it while the other band members play around on the drums - it's cuteAF: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpyZhslomLLNgWQ.html . Oh, and here's a link to Kanami, real up close and personal with the audience, channelling her inner Hendrix and her hero Carlos Santana and getting totally into the zone on her PRS (you can see why that guitar company throw free guitars at her all the time! : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMh6i6l3ptfNlok.html .

Covid has been about as welcome as a solar powered street light. But BAND-MAID will always welcome you into their "BUBBLE" :)

Another good one is “Don’t let me down” for a bass vs lead guitar battle. If you like more female band check out Lovebites - “Holy War”

In Japan it is perceived as a sign of youthfulness and natural beauty and is called "double tooth". Su- Metal from babymetal was the same but had hers fixed

Your reaction is the best! !!

That's why I was saying their lives are so amazing! They take it to another level on stage and their songs are just built for crowd participation. Oh the thing with her teeth is something they call "Yaeba" I think.. It's pretty common there, and its seen as a sign of youthfulness if I'm correct. It's adorable if you ask me. Loving your vids btw! \m/

If you'd need another proof how happy they are together, at 5:34 you can spot the two guitarists cheering for the drummer down in the left corner in the shadows 😊

Jimmy Page is a big fan of this band. He saw them in concert in 2006 and was so impressed with Akane the drummer. That he wanted to meet her backstage. She was told someone back would like to meet you Mr. Jimmy Page. She thought she was being pranked and went back stage and there he was. Jimmy told her she was the best drummer has heard since the passing of Jon Bonham. Quite an honor. Picture: twitter.com/jimmypagenews/status/798242289596264449

Oddly enough this is not one of my favorite studio tracks, but it is one of my favorite live videos to watch. As you said it is the positive atmosphere. You can't watch this and not smile and feel better. Unless you are cold and dead inside. Aside from the incredible drum solo I just like watching Kanami. From singing with the crowd to sitting and watching Miku sing her verse to just smiling through the whole thing. Oh and her quite solo is not only great but watching her set up in her rock pose and then when you think she is done she gives a look and knods her head to the crowd like... oh and then there is this.. I usually gravitate towards bands that I connect with. That are like medicine for my soul. Band Maid is more like preventative maintenance. They keep me from getting ill. Rock on Just Jen! I am just a subscriber.

In 2016, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin caught a performance of Band-Maid in Tokyo and asked for a photo-op with their drummer, Akane Hirose. Reportedly he told her that she was like a reincarnation of John Bonham. For those who don't know, BAND-MAID played in the Classic Rock Awards 2016 and received the Japan Next Generation prize. After the show Jimmy Page, asked Akane for a photo.

I have been really enjoying your reactions to Band-Maid. I feel the same happiness watching them that you do. I recommend that you try "Play" (live). Saiki's vocals are just so sassy and the instrumental parts rock hard.

The 810-year old pigeon assembled the best live rock band on the planet...po...

Trivia: Haruna Ono of SCANDAL also had the canine tooth thing, but got braces at 25. Different strokes for different folks.

Jimmie Page was at that concert and asked to go back stage to meet her, he said she is one of the best drummers he has ever seen

Here so cute, but the cutest kittens have the sharpest claws. They’re awesome!

That's what a band who all love each other looks like. And not better than most men. Better than everyone.

I SUBSCRIBED FOR YOUR EYES....AND ALSO FOR BAND MAID TOO!.

Hey Jen, you can't go wrong with any of their songs. You should try to find songs from the albums that aren't videos. There are some absolute gems. One of my favorite songs that was taken down is "Rock In Me". Miku, the rhythm guitarist/back up singer, is the lead on this song. When I feel grumpy, this song brings a smile to my face every fricken' time! I love that little girl so much. She had an idea, made it come true & she is one hell of a song writer. Everyone of these girls is the perfect fit for this band. I think if it had been different it wouldn't have worked. They're always happy, they share the spotlight & I've never seen one of them have an ego that they are better than any of the others. Kanami, this lady is a reincarnation of every guitarist to have ever lived in one body. In interviews she is so quiet & shy, but you put that guitar in her hands & it's like she becomes a monster. I could talk for hours about them but think I've said enough for now. Take care Jen.

This Girls like a Tsunami, you see the Tsunami comes and you are waitung for it with a happy smile in your face😂😍😍

Another blown away Japanese female band, check out LOVEBITES with their songs called Holy War. Thrust me you will like it.

hi, thank you for nice reaction. Besides you are the one of few people who sees this Band Maid is very strong and nice form of female enpowerment. They are even heavier, faster, tougher than any men. Or they could not be bettet than male bands and accepted. Such struggle makes them strongger than any band on the earth. Still charming behind tbeir outfit though, Thank you again !

Play from this same concert would be a good next song. Actually, any of the songs in their catalog would be great! Yolo, You Only Live Once, is a personal favorite! Band-Maid is just the best rock band on the planet at the moment, male or female!

Thanks nice video. Saiki's double teeth! We call it's "YAEBA" in Japan. That is kind of charm point in Japan. also dimple on the cheek "EKUBO" is very cute point too!! those are one of old culture in Japan. Saiki stopped fix it because Kanami (guitar) very love it. I heard that on the radio program before. I'm old Japanese rock fun. Yes Girls are so cute and talented!! Thanks and Enjoy BAND-MAID!! ( ^ ^ )

Your smile at 5:50 watching Akane laugh her ass off through that most kick-ass drum solo. Yeah, that's Band-Maid.

great reaction 😊 Thank you for the reaction video of BAND MAID 😉 please next LOVE BITES - HOLY WAR (live) If you like BAND MAID I'm sure you'll love LOVE BITE too😁

That is the Band Maid Trick: First they get You with being Cute then You Klick their Video and then You realize they are actually REALLY talented musicians

Play ( Live) and Onset are good choices. DICE is also really great!

AND, Band Maid is soooooooo under rated

Bandmaid just dropped a new mv and new album in a few days

I always love your reactions to Band-Maid 👍👍 By the way if you want a real eye opener, check out Band-Maiko. It is Band-Maids April Fools Day joke that started 3 years ago. They perform as apprentice Geisha's... Yes you heard me right. There should be 3 videos on there channel. I don't think you would be disappointed. Again love your reactions... Keep Rocking 🤘🤘

I'll quote the comment I've seen many times..."my favourite Band-Maid song?...the last one I listened to". Yes... 9:08 "It's really tough to be a woman"...when you're trying to do a reaction video and your kid is rearranging the furniture...by the sound of it :-))

Great reaction and you are spot on ! Freedom is one of their earlier songs and always play it well live, but they have taken it to a higher level with this performance. Akane is a fantastic drummer and her drum solos are a relatively new occurrence. Akane and kickass bassist Misa anchor their sound and Kanami is an amazing lead guitarist. Miku the rhythm guitarist/singer founded the band and has been the lyrics writer since their 4th album. Saiki is the lead singer with a rich, beautiful voice with the power to cut through the awesome wall of sound. “Real Existence “ is a great live song. “Play” is another great song from this same performance, but there’s an earlier 2018 performance that I like better, but it may be hard to find. Band Maid is the best hard rock band going and I’m glad you’ve discovered them. Maidiacs unite!!!

Kanami is a musical genius. She writes all the music then gives it to Akane and MISA to fine tune their respective parts then Miku and Saiki write the lyrics. They are some of the best musicians on the planet.

I’m glad to see you again. Still riding high ion my new love of Nightwish. I don’t want to be a downer, but I’m sure you’ve heard the tragic news of another legendary Finnish musician. RIP Alexi Laiho. I love your energy and positivity, it’s what I need now. Btw, email me with that Nightwish when you get a chance. Love ya!

Lol your laugh is so viral Just Jen lol.. More Bando-Maido pO! /,,/

One of their best performances. Enjoy their tour !!!

Jen, even before you started to comment at the end my thoughts were... ''I always played with women in my own bands and.... I don't care if you are a woman or a man, but I care if you are a true musician! '' Having woman in a mixed band is a personal choice ..it brings down the men's testosterone and that ego sh***! So Band Maid for me is a salute to real talented musicians no matter the gender! Thank you for you genuine reactions!

MISA MISA MISA!

あなたのリアクション とても大好き💕👍

Gary. Whether Dracula is a band-made fan or not, Band-Maid's next song "Garlic" Let's try it with the reaction of Well, haven't you heard such a song? Of course you ask Miku. LOL.

You are officially a MAIDIAC!!!!! On your own - because you neeeeeeed more Band Maid - Spotify Band Maid - look for FREEZER along with all the other album songs that do not have videos. It's not just their videos that Rock!

switching artist " in this moment " above as below it's an extremely awesome song /hope you check it!

OMG that drum solo reminds me of probably the greatest drummer of all time. Buddy Rich.

On a bad day you need to listen to Band Maid...on a GREAT MORE Band Maid

Great reaction!!

Nice reaction!!! How about japanese female metal band! Band-maid is a heavy rock band. LOVEBITES is a talented heavy metal band! Please try LOVEBITES, Holy war, epilogue(daughter of the dawn), edge of the world etc.

Your so right about women’s rights in some countries.

I Recommend Real Existence, Either the live or the music video on don't matter or The Song Called Blooming..But you in for a ride that have so many good songs

Great how five ladies from Japan can blaze a trail for feminism, for music for talent, for ethnicity and everything else... And have a great time doing it. Grerat for you Jen, for underlining it too.. keep up the good work!

Great review. Try Real Existence live. The guitar shredding is incredible

❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤ BAND-MAID They will break your heart and your ear drums. Then clean house! Next? Try Onset, Play or YOLO. If you are into power ballets try Daydreaming.