Ningen Isu, a legendary heavy metal band from Japan. Some people say that they are the Japanese Black Sabbath.

These guys have been around for like 30 years, without making it big. They barely survived, living in tiny one room apartments, etc. But they kept playing their music. Now that the west has discovered Japanese metal, they are finally getting the recognition that they deserve. Couldn't be happier for them; they've certainly paid their dues.

The lead guitarist/singer/songwriter is renowned for his deep lyrics which are very steep to Zen/Buddhism teachings.

One of the coolest bands from Japan!! These guys ROCK!! 🤘🙂🎸

NINGEN ISU is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hirosaki, formed in 1987 by Shinji Wajima (guitars and vocal) and Ken-ichi Suzuki (bass and vocal). They took their name from the 1924 short story of the same name by Edogawa Rampo.

観てくれてありがとう！ English Sub で是非もう一度観てね！！

On the look. Shinji Wajima (guitar/vox) is dressed as a meiji era (1868-1912) literary master. Kenichi Suzuki on bass is dressed as a demonic monk. Nobu Nakajima on drums is dressed in a Yakuza gangster style.. it's a bit like the "teddy boy" look They have an ocean of amazing songs! \m/

The effect you hear on the vocal when they are in the cave, is a double or triple tracked vocal. It's to thicken it up and add color. The variance in pitch between the different takes, creates a subtle "chorus" effect which creates the color.

🥇Perfect example of why I can't skip any, that was amazingly awesome😯 🤯❤️‍🔥😁😎👍🚌💨💨💨💨

I which you has turned on CC. Do that now and you will see an English translation of the wonderful lyrics about an old man’s perspective on life. The bassist is dressed like a Japanese ghost or demon, the drummer like a “Chimpira,” street-level Yakuza, and the guitarist is wearing a fine kimono like a scholar. Look for old live videos from the 80’s and 90’s. They started filing this video on an icy cold video at 4:00am. The guitarist says that his cold stiff fingers made it hard to play the solos. Try these other recent videos: Toshishun and (the) Color From Out of Space

"I wonder who influenced them?" "Every other Kick Ass Band tha came before them!" Um...They are the Kick Ass Band that "Came Before"!!! LoL!!

Grandpa-Metal!! I love this band!!

Us old dudes got something to be proud of here took me 20 seconds to like these guys nothing like a power Trio

NINGEN ISU : 23 albums.... for now.

This band has been around for a long time. They came before X-Japan. They originally had heavy metal songs similar to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, but nowadays they have a very heavy music style. up to the era

These guys were finally going to tour America after decades of playing together and then covid hit. It kind of aligns with this songs lyrics. I love these guys.

Love these guys.

Been away from the internet for a couple of days so missed this reaction. A great one to be welcomed back on line with! Thought you'd love these guys. There's a few live videos of them on YT too. Their lyrics are pretty deep too.

Man that Japanese Elvis was slaying those drums for real lol!!!...I been following this band for 2 years and they are awesome

.........WOW........‼️‼️‼️💥🔥💥🔥💥🤯🤯🤯

every kickass band that came before 'em.... Suzuki first exposed Wajima to the music of his favorite bands Kiss, Saxon, and Judas Priest, while Wajima shared his love of the Beatles, King Crimson, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin sounds about right

Ningen Isu = zombie buddhist monk + retired accountant + elvis did not die = 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

If a western band had played this song it would be a universally known classic rock anthem.

They are big fans of Black Sabbath. ;)

The guys invented some of the music we listen to now

The bassist is a big fan of Kiss, and his look was inspired by Gene Simmons.

For a better feeling of the song, it has subs in various languages, greetings from Panama

nice selection！🔥

Asterism is a three piece band and are teen agers that just blows your mind😏

Watch this video with lyrics translation. It's also good to feel the song deeper!

There are English subtitles...

This is the first song I heard from them and I had the same face both of you had. I was confused at first. I didn't expect Mr. Miyagi, Uncle Fester, and Asian Elvis to melt my face off, but they did. Ningen Isu rocks!

I really liked your reaction a lot! Thanks so much for checking out Ningen Isu, these guys are awesome! My suggestion for the next one is "Namahage" live. You will like. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLumftikzpaZfXU.html

I ordered the CD right after hearing this! I have seen this with lyrics...you must check them, if you havent...talking about doom.. 🙂 30 years of music...and "nobody" heard about them...kinda sad

Here is the live version kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdORh7Wpps_HlJc.html

Ken-ichi Ken-ichi Ken-ichi!

He's singing about his unlucky life when is it going to be his turn

Uncle Fester be groovin' :D

When are you going to introduce your honey lady. To the ladies of the 5 phenomenally talented beautiful women. In The amazing Japanese rock group called The Band Maid ?

Great reaction. I'd hate to have met up with you in the mosh pit back in the day or tomorrow for that matter. Fuck!!

thats different hugh ? ;)

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