Akane is the happiest drummer there is. And of course Kanami the sweetest guitarist

Wtf did i watch 😮. That drummer 😱😱. The hole band are crazy skilled

You heard the guitar, you heard the bass, you heard the drums. Now you need to hear wonderland for vocals

One of my favorite things about watching these ladies rock out live is they always look like they're having a damn good time on the stage.

I love how Akane has the biggest smile ever while playing.

I don't care what anyone says, all of these women are badass.

Akane always looks so happy especially when she gets to “Akane smash”.

Freedom is... Sweet as a candy, strong as whiskey. Theses 5 girls are completly as one unique entity. Perfect 👍

Hi TANK！From Japan!!! I'm waiting for your reaction!!! "freedom live" is fxxk'in awesome druming by AKANE!!! Let's enjoy！！！

This is one of those songs where they like to try and mess each other up. I absolutely love it.

This is one song you expect to see in their setlist whenever they perform. This is their favorite song they like to perform live and yes I believe their friendship is real. Seen videos of them joking having fun they celebrates each other’s birthday with a cake and fan cams showing them having fun with the crowd and each other. You should check out *Before Yesterday* this is the first trip to the united states (Seattle) where it shows them having a good time. _(Girls Just Want to Have Fun)_

Glad to see it man. I think this was def requested because you wanted more Akane hahah. She had her moment to shine big time here. Top 3 next BandMaid for you that I think you'll love: 1) Play (live) 2) RINNE ("Reincarnation") -- THE MV NOT THE LIVE VID 3) Real Existence (live)

on the head stock of MISA's base, PR means Private Reserve. it is Black Cloud's series of the full custom one-off models.

You've led me to this band. They are all great but the rythmn section is killer. The feel of this band is top notch. And they have so much fun.

It's so obvious how much Akane hates that drum kit.

When a rock god comes down from on high and declares you amazing then nobody gets to argue.

Freedom is a lighter song that is one of the band's favorites. They've inserted various extra intros and bridges into it over the years, including one where Saiki sang the bridge while standing in the crowd and Miku had to sing the entire final verse. Since they use it as a fun fan-engagement song, it gets less lights and pyro stuff, but a lot more of the band moving around the stage screwing with each other, and hyping up the crowd.

That bass is one of the most beautiful instruments I have ever seen. And visually it goes so well with MISA's black outfit.

I love this performance. I feel we're very lucky that Band-Maid not only captured and released this concert on blu-ray/dvd just before the shit really hit the fan, but also have done a couple of live streams since. Same for Lovebites with their Five of a Kind release. In fact, whilst practically all of the Western bands that I like have remained silent during these incredibly difficult times, all the Japanese bands I like have been releasing new material and/or performing live streams: B-M, Lovebites, Mary's Blood, Nemophila, Aldious, exist†trace, Gachapin, Unlucky Morpheus, BRATS, just to name a few. They've really helped me get through a truly horrible year.

Other than the drum solo of this song, the highlight is their friendship and enjoying the live performance. Everyone looks at each other and smiles. Kanami crouches down and stares at Kobato's solo vocals. Akane breaks her face to make her laugh. Kobato is waving his hand to support the drum solo. Good friendship is a great energy.

The only band,that spreads love ,joy,and happiness, while being phenomenal musicians 😎

I like how you edit your videos. It's like accessing to your thoughts after a reviewing. More Band Maid please. A lot of fun.

Thanks so much, Tank! Never clicked on a Patreon notification so fast! Just the pure musical skill these ladies have is insane. Already have my Band-Maid Playlist setup for when Star Wars Squadrons comes out. Like you said, just pure rock 'n roll that makes you wanna fly like a demon. As for recommendations: "Puzzle" (either the acoustic version with just Kanami and Saiki or the full band version) does a great job showcasing Saiki's vocals; a bit light of instrumental tone though. "Wonderland" is also fantastic for vocals and really shows off Miku's harmonies with Saiki. But with a heavier instrumental tone.

Misa debuted her black cloud SG on this tour finale date ;) Hopefully its still up somewhere, but you want to hear Saiki as the focus, gotta check her acoustic duet w/Kanami(lead guitar) on Anemone or Puzzle. its like the old school "unplugged"

i love that you took the time to investigate more and add the little comments at the bottom of the screen, i really enjoy your reactions!!

Bass is her new Black Cloud Precision SG Private Reserve (PR) for MISA. Black Cloud is a bit mysterious shop with two man operation. Custom only. They are located near Nagoya Japan.

In Japanese, music is written as “音楽”(on-gaku) "音(on)" means sound and "楽(gaku)" means fun. BAND MADE,especially Akane's drumming is the embodiment of 音楽.

I felt same way on first listen, but it's so catchy it's now grown on me (I liked songs like "Dice" and "Real Existence" on first listen). "Blooming" took time, too, but is now a fave. They are masters at crafting catchy music. I may have said this already, but I really dig the high production values of your videos. Few reactors put as much thought or care into their videos-from titles to background, to how you structure the videos into parts, each with a purpose. Entertaining and smartly done. Love the technical insights, too. Cheers.

Everyday I was checking for this upload 🤣 I agree with you on that statement that you have to hear this song multiple times to love it. That's why I never skip their songs to hear for the more popular ones. I learned to love and appreciate all their music. Great job as always bro. Looking forward to more of your reactions. Also thanks for dropping that fact about Jimmy Page, man is a legend.🤘

Aaah, there it is :) As much as I love the drum solo (which I can hear like a melody in my head which is actually something I usually associate with Bonham) - what gets me every time is how they re-enter the song from there with the little powerful bridge before the solo. Mindblowing! As a next song I think Blooming MV is a very good choice because there is a lot going on musically (and it's a great song!) and I have a soft spot for Wonderland from the Feb2020 show. Very different, somewhat softer song but also a lot going on and with Saiki's vocals really shining. Also: how much fun are they having on stage!

5:42 With the little hat 👲 from 2016. BAND-MAID Rule #1 *You do not talk about the hat* BAND-MAID Rule #2 *You do not talk about the hat* BAND-MAID Rule #3 *Follow Rule #1*

Another great reaction Tank! What I love most about these girls is just how much fun they're having on stage, always smiling, always just straight up enjoying what they're doing, and you can't help but smile with them :)

These girls are totally bringing that distinct JRock sound. Really great musicians too. Can't help but going back to some good old X-Japan after hearing this!

Great reaction!!! I'm so glad you did this one!! Another song you should definitely see is BAND-MAID / Play (live Feb. 14th, 2020) . Honestly, I would recommend "puzzle" live from one of their concerts, but sadly it has been removed from youtube. Nonetheless, I think that you will very much enjoy "Play"! BTW, cheers from Brazil!!

Akane is the happiest drummer on Earth. She is amazing. The new SG style is bass is also a Black Cloud

So good comments on this song. This song is pretty much their "showcase" song if you will for every performance. They play this song in just about every show and its really just a great moment for the band to have a good time playing with each and performing for the fans, "fan service" if you will but in a Band-Maid style. Now that you've seen this I would recommend tracking down the live version of this song from the 2018 Zepp Tokyo live show. This song always brings tears of joy when I hear it and even more so seeing it live as it just completely exemplifies what this band is all about, having fun, playing music, and just being the most adorable little female badasses in music. The pure joy you see on their faces during this song is intoxicating.

Freedom gave you the drum solo you were looking for in Onset, hope you enjoyed it. This is jsut a fun song that grows on you the more you hear it. I enjoyed your tank facts and your gear break down of the gear. I would suggest Play (live) or Rinne (MV), both are on their channel for a next reaction. Thanks again tank and have a great one!

I need to see this whole show. It's shot so well and sounds so good, they really captured the energy of a live concert. And I need that right now.

Same here.... Got a little set of by the softer more mainstream tone of this one, but it has grown on me as i've listened to it. They're so, so great!!

Secret my Lips is just fire! 🔥🔥🔥

This is Band-Maids favorite song to perform live. The girls have a ton of fun and you can see that.

MISA!!!! MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!!! Actually Akane!!!! Akane!!!!! Akane!! Release the drumming Beast. As usual I like your comments and notes. It helps educate the new listeners to Band-Maid

Discovered Band-Maid this week. They are amazing! The technical skill they have is just off the charts.

I’ll be honest, I’m just as excited to hear the background song during the talking intro as I am to see the actual reaction....thought it was ETID at first then realized it was the damned things

It’s one of their simpler songs but that allows them to enjoy it 110% because they could probably play it with their eyes closed. It’s their favorite song to perform live (maybe cos it’s easy and they can have more fun?).

Next stop on Japan music tour would be Wagakki Band with "Homura/Akatsuki no ito" live or "Senbonzakura" live. Good fun.

That Purple PRS was new for this show too, prior she had been using a green one.

Another great reaction. This is one of the bands favorite songs to play because they get to have fun and actually try to mess each other up by making faces. With all the other intense songs they play this is just outright fun and you can see it on stage.

I havnt seen comments calling for their song Alone, which was very important for them because thats the song they used to convince their label to let them write their own songs

I think I watched all your Band-Maid reaction videos, from the first one all the way to this one because I'm just as impressed as you are. Wow man. Goosebumps on every song and every solo.

One of my favorite parts of watching them live is just seeing how happy they are. You can't go wrong with seeing Akane's big goofy smile while ripping an insane solo

Tank, of all the KZfaq videos that I watch and those of you who offer their “reactions” as a result, YOU ARE THE BEST! I find my self agreeing with virtually everything you say when it comes to BANDMAID! I feel like I’m your “Clone” when it comes to this Incredible Rock and Roll Band! My life has literally changed since I discovered BANDMAID a year ago! Believe it or not, I don’t get upset as much as I use to and find my general disposition to be much lighter and happier! I believe that my Love and Respect for this band plays a major role in that change as strange as that might sound! Anyway Tank, keep up the good work and I’ll look forward to many more reviews as you delve deeper into BANDMAID’S “Arsenal” of music!

ろけんろー！ しぇきなべいべー It's a Rock'n'Roll! Shake it now baby!

Awesome reaction.

And they look like they enjoy it, performing, playing together. Awesome

Freedom isn’t my favorite band maid song, but the song and this particular performance ALWAYS makes me happy :). I liked your blurb about saiki because for awhile I just took her for granted as being a great vocalist but I found myself caring about the instrument playing. That’s until I saw “wonderland” from the same concert. Please react to that one because while it’s not as heavy, saiki is the Queen!

ohhhhh finally another bandmaid song... its been over a month ! highly appreciated! ♥

I don't think this song is so good, but for some reason it makes me feel very uplifted when I listen to it live. BAND-MAID is a band with a very good live performance. When I was playing in a small live house, I had a tremendous sense of speed, and when the performance was over, I remember being very tired. Also, at that time, there were many uncles who looked scary, but all of them were good people who helped me when I was in trouble.

I hope to find or give you an link for "Puzzle", it´s the most complex song, with the most changes in ONE song, i´ve ever witnessed... Maybe you can find one version too, but in my opinion it´s the best song they´ve made so far... And if you look up the lyrics, it´s getting even more impressive. Have a damn good day everyone :)

After watching my first couple Band-Maid videos, I was convinced that Akane was the best drummer I've heard since John Bonham left us more than forty years ago. However, I'm not an expert so I wasn't confident in my opinion. But if Jimmy Page likes her, then I must be right.

Akane's joy when she drums always makes me happy. She truly is a goddess!

Miku actually went to a vocal school before starting the band. When she got the band together, she realized that she didn't have the rock vocals (power) that she wanted the band to have. After they recruited Saiki to join the band, Akane, the drummer, recommended that since Miku was not going to be the main vocalist, that she should play guitar to give the band a fuller sound. Miku did not play guitar before that. Kanami is her teacher. There are two songs that they have played live (that I am aware of), Time and Rock in Me, where Miku is the only singer, to give Saiki a break. Most people recommended the song Freedom (live) from 2020, since it has the Akane drum solo. My favorite, which is on the 2019 World Domination DVD/BR, has Saiki go into the crowd during the solo, and sing the next verse on the shoulders of fans. It was in a female only section, which were her friends invited by Saiki. After the verse, Miku sings the chorus so Saiki can get back on stage. Unfortunately you cannot view it on YT, as any videos from their released DVD's get taken down. You might catch a FanCam video, but it will be poor quality. If you really dig the band live, I would recommend getting the DVD/BR, as they play special intro/fills between songs, and are different on each tour. They also have different lighting and effects for each tour, which are pretty impressive. There are 3 Live from 2018, 2019, and 2020.

MISA MISA MISA! yup not in my top 25 but a fan and Band favourite they have played this song live the MOST at 138 times next is Real Existence at 118. Both are older songs not written by them (Miku did do the lyrics for Freedom tho)

Band-Maid and BABYMATAL is the best thing that has happned to Rock/Metal in decades!!!!!

Freedom is definitly not Band-Maid's finest (song wise) ... but it's a song both the band and the audiences loves a lot, because they always have a lot of fun performing it on stage, and you can always expect something different, unexpected and fun. It's a simple rocker, aiming to provide fun between most ambitious tunes.

This is one of my fav songs from them, and the video they seem to be having a great time and the energy seems to pour out of them.

Love that song, thanks for doing another BAND-MAID song, Tank!

Yes Band-MAid !! Great reaction Tank !

Brother, just heard the instrumental "Giovanni"....this will absolutely melt your face off. I have Never heard anything like it. Wow..wow..wow

I am pretty sure the lighting is done this way in this song to focus you more on the amount of fun and smiling that is going on during this song that might be lost with a bunch of lasers and stuff going on.

I introduced my dad and his wife to Band Maid with Freedom so they could see their skill. They were floored. Idea for your next Band-Maid. Want something a little different? Secret Maiko Lips. Id also recommend The Non Fiction Days or Wonderland (must). Anything you choose you will at least love. Ill add something else.. Trident (Junna is the drummer and is also amazing) is another up and coming all female band. They are similar to Band-Maid.

Akane Hirose, Rina Suzuki (drummer for SCANDAL), and Senri Kawaguchi (jazz drum legend) are the smiling girl drummers of Japan.

The chordal and harmonics playing of MISA during the final breakdown is the mark of a jazz pro.

Love to see you check out their songs: Bubble, Thrill and brand new live song No God Someone might've already mentioned it, but that was MISA's new signature bass guitar

Every Band-Maid video, all I want is an isolated MISA-cam.

Another great reaction to a great band. They play with so much joy and their musical talent is undeniable. Cheers!

That is the biggest thing about this band, you love everything you hear, just some songs more than others,

Wonderland showcases Saiki's vocals. Love your vids, I share them when I can.

I love watching their live performances. So damn entertaining and they look so happy playing!

Love seeing all the band posters back there, then noticing the LotR sign in the middle. ;)

I just wanted to say that your reaction videos to band-maid are an absolute blast to watch whenever I get feeling low I know that I can just pull up one of your band-maid reactions and get back into the swing of things!!

wonderland live 2020 saiki voice in this song made this one of my favorite songs by them

Thanks for the instrument maker background info. Very interesting stuff.

A drum solo like that is the reason why Akane "Gorilla" Hirose is my favorite female drummer!

Oh fuck ya! They are so amazing! I can’t say enough good things about these amazing women! Keep rockin’ it out! 🤘🏻❤️

I'm waiting for Play now. Thanks so much for enjoying Freedom.

Wonderland for vocals

Tank: I dig on your observations. Your reactions mirror my own. Playing guitar since 1973, I've seen, heard, and tried new things. It's nice to find these gems, gives me hope for the future.

What I really love about your videos is the "Pop-up video" tidbits of info you throw in along with your commentary; your commitment to informational esoterica and, especially, accuracy in that information (using the pop-ups to correct or confirm your guesses) is simply splendid. You, Sir, are the complete package....I mean, for not being a gorgeous woman, and I don't swing the other way, so yeah, perfect otherwise. :-)

Well done Tank ! Great reaction.

When I first saw Band-Maid via this video, I thought "hey, that's pretty good." Then, when the drum solo started, I was like "holy shit, I did not expect that!" So awesome!

There is a fan cam video of the Domination Tour that was recorded in a small theater right in front of Misa, where you can see her work throughout the show. The guy is about 3 or 4 feet from her. And you'll also see her drinking throughout all the show, lol.

It really says something about how good this band is when Freedom is only an OK song from them. Songs like Dice, Domination, Bubble, Puzzle, Wonderland, The None Fiction Days etc set a really high bar. Please can you do BTBAM's Extremophile Elite Live, this performance will blow you away.

Funny that you say "Freedom" is your "least favorite song" and you "still love it" because I use to say that there is only one song from Band-Maid that I don't like, and I love it! 😅 ("Ai to Jonetsu no Matador") "Freedom" as become one of my fav moments in their shows, it always has this aura of good time, and lot's of interaction between them and the audience. My fav "Freedom" performance however is the on in Zepp Tokyo 2018... there is a lot going on and it culminates with Saiki climbing the fence that holds the crowd and is almost engulfed by hands, there are a couple o road crew guys holding her by her belt so she won't fall while singing the chorus... it's such a epic moment... then she climbs off and we don't see her till the end of the song - Miku Kubato sings Saiki's part and the song that comes right after is "REAL EXISTENCE" (another pearl...it's so good so good so good) and more things happen - Saiki appears barefoot (did she lost her shoes in that climbing?) and in the song she starts a little approach and little dance with MISA (always barefoot) ... this Zepp Tokyo 2018 is also the show where "Onset" was taken from... Anyway, just subscribed your channel and been watching your Band-Maid reactions and really enjoying it, so glad I clicked the button! Keep'em coming! OH, since I'm here writting all this stuff I might as well recommend another one right? So, my recommendation for next Band-Maid song is..... wait for it.... DJAN: "Don't You Tell Me" live at Zepp Tokyo 2018 (and watch the "battle" of MISA vs KANAMI) Cheers!!

yes misa got that new black cloud sg shaped 5 string p-bass in dec2019. its like her recent j-bass from black cloud. I see you discovered it already :P. yea some bandmaid songs arent too good.. they have plenty of average songs but its the band playing them thats so cool in all this.

You may already know this but Akane was inspired to play drums after seeing Nao of Maximum the Hormone play 🤘😊🤘

It's not a live track but Blooming is worth a listen. Lots of tonal variation and a killer mid/bridge. As a bonus for you Tank, the gear is easier to pick out. Cheers!

The Jimmy Paige concert was back in 2016 I believe.

You know, I never thought about it but you're right, even my least favorite Band-Maid songs put a smile on my face when they come on.

awesome video this song is great and its awesome that the crowd really gets into on Akane drum solo also how she was having a good time saw her blow saiki a kiss that was cool take care c-ya