Who would complain that Band Maid still sounds like Band Maid? I just find it mind blowing that they keep putting out amazing songs every single time.

Many pigeon feathers were used in this video, but none were hurt po!

Misa is a monster. Kanami is a monster. Akane is a monster. Miku is a monster. Saiki is a monster. I'm scared.

So you are saying that, with the perspective that another 10 or 20 years will offer, serious listeners around the world in the future will see Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, AND BAND-MAID as all occupying the same pantheon of rock music innovators.

Band-Maid is not only important for their fans or for the musical genre ... it is important for the music industry, that other bands find inspiration in their music, in their way of composing, their way of catching the listener from the first second ..... or as some simply call it "Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things" ..... I hope one day we can enjoy this band that has conquered us live.

They came to the point you hear two notes and you know who it is without a single doubt. Identity. Strong identity and originality.

MISA`s bass is the most free, not to say frivolous, element of their music. Her bass lines in the best songs dance between vocals, lead guitar and drums, sometimes supporting them, sometimes engaging in dialogue. But never ceasing to tie these elements of the songs together in one piece.

When composing, Band Maid don’t hold back on ideas and riffs for fear of running out of material for later. They are the only band I’ve known in 50 years to not try to hold riff and melody concepts in reserve for later. They’re very courageous musicians when writing and confident in their ability to craft each song with its own uniqueness.💪🏻🤘🏻

Most creative rock band since the Beatles. In my opinion, their compositions are even more advanced for their time. It's crazy that the world isn't losing it over this band.

If someone told you to listen to this new song blindfolded and guess who it was I’m sure you would not need more than 5 seconds , Band Maid not just a band it’s a whole new genre 👍

How many times will I have to state this, they are the best band I've known in 6 decades! ;)

"Sense" quickly moved into the Masterpiece class. Just incredible.

Probably heard this Twenty times today and each time pick up on a new wow part of the song.

Anime studios must pay BAND-MAID by the note. Kanami not only demands more from her bandmates in these new compositions but she demands more from the listener. For mere mortals, the first listen of this song is a bit overwhelming. Hey, it's not her fault that it took me several listens to figure out the second half of her guitar solo was not random chaos but had a structure to it.

6:19 You are absolutely right. There are people out there who DO NOT want to like Band-Maid and they don't want us to like them either. Our love for them infuriates them and I think it's hilarious. Let them be miserable.

I'd agree 100% that listening to pretty much any Band-Maid track makes you realise how many other bands have got away with just cookie cutter drums and bass for years and years. It also makes you realise how much more interesting/ entertaining things get when the band members playing bass and drums can actually contribute to the song. You don't have to have deep musical insight, or even like it, to realise that it's just better. It really is!

Band-Maid's music is dense with many ideas in each song yet it's so tightly integrated, it doesn't feel like a jumbled mess. Akane just knows how to integrate her playing with MISA, Kanami and Saiki, with is pretty amazing considering how many notes they're playing. Very unique and sophisticated. All of them! Thx, Ryan!

It really is the perfect track for a show about suicidal people battling to be the next God of the world.

They really figured out how to use their two singers at this point. The solo is like Kanami saying: "I'm not done yet!" after the first part and then going nuts 😂

In terms of musicianship BandMaid is probably the best rock band today.

The music sense of Band-Maid is like a monster for me. Masterpiece!

This Band.....(just leaves me shaking my head in wonder!!)

If Kanamis solo is slowed down to 0.25, ignoring the distortion, she sounds like Tony Iommi almost. She is genius.

for my particular taste, there have been few drummers who have moved me, like Bonham, Coupland, Palmer, now there is Akane too. She continues to grow song after song, she is really impressive, especially for how she manages to do a solo for the whole song with great invasiveness but it's always good, she is crazy. Great emotional reaction as usual 👍👍👍👍😎❤

Ryan you said something I believe whole heartedly this band is important.. Like Sabbath and several others, they are something totally new..we need more of that..Nice reaction really appreciated it..

Dear Ryan, I have listened to the song ten times today ... and I must say that your reaction is on the same level as Sense ... Epic reaction !!! Thanks!!

Thanks Ryan! A beam of light thru MISA's chest was pretty cool.

She's a big fan of the Eventide Harmonizer, so not only is Kanami doing Octaves, she's adding harmonizer on top of them. They are all just so magnificent individually in this, but the sum of the parts is just magic.

Love the Giovanni reminders in this song. I think my favourite song ending of theirs. This song does a lot; Rips your face off...puts it back on...kisses you on the cheek...punches you in the guts...kicks you in the balls...cradles them and takes back the pain...and repeat.

Band-Maid is the perfect amalgam of free thinking creativity and consistent quality output. Usually the rule is that you lean towards one or the other, but Band-Maid doesn't care about any rules. I also know what you talk about regarding the anxious anticipation of new material. "How disappointed am I going to be?" It is such a great feeling to actually know that whatever comes, you will be amazed. That is Band-Maid for you.

I saw Akane was putting up gorillas and flames alternating in the chat during the premier lol.

If you could take five pieces of blank steel, cut them into different shapes and them mill them down to nanoscale surfaces, they would all stick together and could never be separated again as the surfaces would weld together into a single whole, that's Band-Maid for me.

They just keep getting better .. This song is amazing. Just wow. 🤟🏻

Yay! Your first new Band-Maid video since you became a Maidiac ❣️ ain't it an amazing feeling to be there at the premiere? 🤩 I'm sure the only thing that tops it is seeing them live. A dream I still hold with hopeful hands 🖤 Not gonna lie, I've been waiting for your video the entire day cause it's just so much fun to listen to Band-Maid with you 😁 Rock on, Po! 🕊️🖤😎🤘

There are some elements in the song that I have heard in some of their other songs such as the low and heavy bass and drum just hammering hard for a moment in unison. It seems like Kanami has dozens and dozens of pieces that she assembles songs out of which is one reason why it is both different and familiar at the same time. That said she still manages to add new and unique pieces with each song. One other thing with Kanami's music composition is I think she comes at it more like writing a symphony than a song as many songs seem to be built around one instrument, person or riff but hers takes all the instruments into account and treats them fairly equal. You can listen to each person and they all have important roles to play. I have been listening to them since their second CD and have not gotten bored listening to them yet.

"Do you have a minute to talk about Kanami Tono?" - As many minutes as you like man! Or hours. Or days! 🤘🤩🤘

Band Maid Forever! PO! Best hard rock band on the planet! I was also there for the Premier. 5000+! Yeah I'm on my 8th time today listening to this! Like all Band Maid it just keeps getting better the more you listen to it. Rock on Brother! PO!😊😎🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Akane showing us how to get some serious mileage out of a relatively small 5-piece kit 💪

First. :) I mean. Really? This song just slays. Vocals on point. MISA and Akane just crushing it. Kanami just going crazy with the slides everywhere. That solo from her was epic. Saiki sounds amazing. I swear her voice just gets stronger and richer in sound with each release.... Miku just adds these glorious little high note counter points to Saiki throughout that just takes it to another level. As good as this song is.. and its great. You REALLY need to listen to Corallium and Hibana (Spark). In true Band-Maid fashion the b-sides are better than the actual single.

Love your Black Sabbath comparison… very much true, and it reinforces how I continue to feel about Band Maid. Everything in me says they are truly special, and it’s not just some fanboy thing. Imagine that-a 55 year old fanboy! Yet every time you turn around there’s people who just don’t get it, and say we’re fanboys, or we’re “not objective”, and that Band Maid is ordinary… no different from other rock bands out there. But we know they are! It’s really not hyperbole. I guess it will take 20 years to pass before they are recognized for what they are… or maybe it requires them to magically become men, or sing only in English for them to achieve greater recognition. 😟

It is just absolutely STUPID how much is crammed in to this song. Dare I say more than 90% of their catalog. I'm used to the second verse gymnastics and the breakdown and half time section but this is a different animal. This song needs to be pulled apart and listened to over 10 minutes to even have a shot at catching it all. The speed of the song makes it even harder to process in real time. This song is some next level big brain stuff. Mincho's guitar tone reminds me of the late 80s guitar synth sound ala Scorpions "Savage Amusement" or Iron Maiden "7th Son." DAMN GOOD analogy Ryan with the "1000 jagged (sic) pieces making a smooth surface."

"So many different things" perfectly encapsulates how I feel about this song. It has so many different movements and sections, it's surprising it isn't seven minutes long. It's like a rhapsody on speed.

"Smooth surface composed of thousands of fragments." Nice!

Excuse me, but do you have a minute to talk about our lord and savior, Kanami Tono? All ye need do is but listen when she speaks.

FACT! Misa seems to be following along Saiki's lines

Such an awesome song and like will nearly all of their catalogue the 3 new songs sound amazing at first but then better the more you hear them

Beware! Sensei is in angry mode...her PRS is on 🔥.\m/

Hmm, to the person or persons who said "more of the same".....genius is not the word I would use. More like simple! They're obviously unable to perceive and appreciate the uniqueness of Band-Maid.

You are not the lone ranger when it comes to Band-Maid's ability to spoil the listening experience to any other music out there. I agree with your Black Sabbath comparison. I think the time has come to label Band-Maid as the Band-Maid sound! This band transcends anyone category and is uniquely an entity that stands alone. No other band sounds like them. They have a unique signature that is nearly impossible to duplicate. The proof of that statement is the indispensability of each member. You simply cannot replace anyone from this band without drastically altering their sound signature and that is truly a rare thing. Although this band has been established with a vast catalog of tracks under their belt which is approaching the triple digit range, I feel they have yet to peak and are only scratching the surface of where they can take this. So I say strap in and see what Unseen Worlds they will take us to.

I feel that the kind of repetition that they do gives you a sense of being home, and a sense of familiarity, which I feel is important in order to connect to a song, and then they do Band-Maid things simultaneously. What a brilliant way to keep one hooked!

That shot of Akane at 8:24 in the thudding part is just perfect.

Even if you would put 5 similarly talented musicians in a band, I don't think they would be able to deliver this kind of music on a regular basis, because a chemistry and the understanding like between these ladies here can't be forced and is anything but common. That's why I also think that a band like Band-Maid will not come around again anytime soon. This song is pure 🔥, and seeing Saiki with wings is so damn fitting. :) _____________________ 【 Our rock never dies ever. Forever! 】- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊

The ending of this video is what is good with the world right now. Pure joy, no words needed, a song that will just keep on playing. Thank you, Ryan!

Man, your face in the end says it all.

how could such a sound recording this complex even be humanly possible?...

They’re going all out with these anime openings. My first listen and it didn’t click with me… it was too chaotic, but the more I listen to it, the more I get it. I can start to pick out the chorus better and the melodies. In typical BAND-MAID fashion, they hit you with a ton of energy and killer drums. They’re going for a sound that is unique to them and will make them stand out. I want to say this is really important because anime is a big deal in Japan, and if you have a killer opening theme for a popular anime, it can really boost the popularity of the artist. I hope this song can help propel their popularity in Japan. To me, Blooming would work so well as an anime opening, the first half. It has the formula and structure of a great anime opening. However, they went with the likes of Different and Sense, which are a lot further along in their evolution. They deserve a lot more exposure and recognition than they’re getting, and hopefully this song will help.

You're right it does take a few listens as this is quite complex. But Akane's drumming is brilliant, her hands are just so quick. Also I've been thinking that MISA's bass playing has been warping space-time so I'm not surprised that light has passed right through her. This is another great track. Thanks for picking out the details for us..

A really amazing song. I'm glad they can continue to impress and up the game as they release music. I think the best thing I notice is how the vocals have been improving. Miku and Saiki both are really doing amazing and it's great to hear them try new things and push themselves. Saiki's a true beauty and I hope she gets the recognition she deserves for her talent. About the Reddit folk, I can't imagine being that disillusioned about music. "Ah man. A band I really love made ANOTHER good song? Geez man. Why can't they try something different?". I'm poking fun, of course, but I don't know any band worth listening to that doesn't have a 'sound' to them. Like you can put on a new song and know that it's them. I hope I never get to the point where I think that's a bad thing.

The maids are legitimately the best band in the world

They have genuinely created their own genre and it grows more complex and melodic with each song. Her semi classic intro is interesting and shows she is way beyond 'rock' in her composing and the band as usual copes with the challenge and adds to the total sound performance. Wonderful band - brilliant performers - talent off the scale.

Yep they did it again, a brilliant kick ass song for sure! This band is ridiculously good each member is irreplaceable, no one can compete to them and it’s a crime that they are not more popular they are literally saving rock music… Thank you for putting words on the feelings I get everytime I listen to their music your are in your own way a genius to dissect their music. Keep on rocking🤘and looking forward for your Hibana/Corallium reaction Po 🕊

First I was waiting for Band-Maid and this video (Sense). Next, I wait for Mear to put out his reaction video (the question is not IF but WHEN), and of course that depends on the demands "life" makes. I'm glad for your reaction and analysis - even if you say, "This is my favorite song" ONE - MORE - TIME. 😏 But WOW the ladies did it again!!! What a song! Good job to all the ladies and especially to Saiki for writing the great lyrics. Thanks again!!!

another master-fucking-class in musicianship.

It took me a couple of listen through before I really got into it. Kinda like "Different" but it's not as chaotic. I like it more now after listening it to non-stop since premiere lol. However, I like the other two songs in this CD as well. Especially, Track #2 Hibana. Another great release from the Maids 🤘🤘🤘

🤘🥰🤗🤗🤗😈 Band Maid...

Kanami's sound making is interesting as you say. I've read some connoisseur commented that the band should have another guitarist with more traditional thick hard rock sound and playing style to go with the outstanding rhythm section, but I thought his comment was useless. Thanks for your thorough observation. Looking forward to other two new songs!

I saw a similarity between Kanami and Toni Iommi...she stickes her guitar pick below the PRS body u could see it in the live videos.

I find it hard to imagine this is the first release since you became a fan, for that I'm sorry, I discovered these subarashii ladies 5 years ago by mistake, I haven't been the same since, I love listening to your breakdowns of this group, there's not a lot of reactors who are actual musician's who are qualified to be critiquing Band Maid, I'm a 61 year old multi instrumental musician who doesn't qualify to comment on Band Maid so ganbatte kudisai Ryan.

This is a great song for anime indeed. out of the 3 songs in the single, after multiple listens, Corallium is growing on me....

Many good comments here to a great reaction... one of the first to try to put into context why this appeals so much musically. And we didn't even get to why this is a great video - atmospheric, edgy lighting and camera angles, great coverage of the players, Saiki sucking up the focus when she points those eyes at camera. While I want to just listen a bunch more, the video is also top notch.

Amazing song. What a band, what a way to compose! There is something you have said that has made me reflect. Regarding the melodies and countermelodies that MISA and Kanami play. They are like flying buttresses in cathedrals. It's been a while since I stopped considering Band Maid's bass as part of the rhythm section. Rather, they use a musical bass-lead guitar combo as the sustenance of the melody. And it is tremendously robust. Of course from there you can build cathedrals. As tall and beautiful as you want, every time. Like the songs that they compose.

She is using her PRS 408 which has two mini switches to give single coil or humbucker pickups for total of 8 variations. It will give very good Strat and Tele sound on its own but then she has a massive pedal board which has ben uprated recently. She is well versed in guitar tech for an airhead. Sense is a masterpiece.

There was another new song released yesterday. BAND-MAID Corallium

Yes awesome song and as always wonderful reaction and if they are bored with band maid they must be aliens, no wait if we ever have a first meeting with aliens the first thing they would communicate with us old be whee are the five girls in maid outfits that revolutionized your music cult be well

You're reviews are some of the best . Ryan keep at it you're channel is growing nicely. Band Maid is imo creating their own style and it boggles the mind how consistently great they are . Never boring .

Great breakdown as usual. I found this song very interesting because the second verse doesn't change much by Band-Maid standards, but the bridge is a new sound, with hardly any vocals and some quite different phrasing in the vocals that are there (8:18). The third verse is where we get the change and this verse sounds more like a typical Band-Maid bridge to me. Saiki trying out new vocal stuff (5:14), (8:33). Not my favourite Band-Maid song ever, but I think it shows some continued growth from the band and it's still good enough that it would be the best song on any album from most other bands. Pay no attention to the misery factory that is Reddit. They are (not everyone, of course) every bit the cancer they claim Facebook is (and it is) but with an unearned superiority complex thrown in to make them truly insufferable. Looking forward to your impressions of the other two songs!

I also play the drums as a hobby, but I'm at a decent level, I can tell you that certain passages of Akane took me one day to learn them, one day for just one fill!!!

Pulpy? Maybe that's part of why Saiki said their music was high calorie in that recent interview...

Yes. It is 'same old Band Maid'..... the same old Band Maid that makes me smile :)

Endless ecstasy it is...

Great to see your reaction, was looking forward to it... Reddit can be toxic, but most of the time it´s such a BLESSING! Especially for translations and also two new songs from Band-Maid got leaked or released somehow, don´t know how, but we can look forward to new music it seems: Hibana and Corallium, both of these songs are OF COURSE a banger! Tough to pick a favorite from these 3 new songs to be honest! Greetings from Germany, Ryan :)

It’s great, but “Corallium” is even more amazing to me. And let’s not forget “Hibana”.

Thanks Ryan. Even with the awesome output of BM's power trio in this song the vocals are out-shining them...Saiki and Miku are getter better with every release.

Have you checked "Hanabi (Spark)" and "Corallium" already? All three songs are great, but I like "Sense" more than other two. Based on my past experience with Band-Maid songs, the order may change by tomorrow😁

Always top notch. A finely tuned machine.

Kanami has more pedals than a Church organ, but she knows how to use them. She is a players player.

For me it's akane's fills! So,So good! Plus I love her smile and playfulness!🤘🥰😘❤❤

S E N S E 🔥🎀🔥🎀🔥🎀🔥🎀🔥🎀

absolutly EPIC this fresh feeilng is so rare in music only DIr en grey I can think of that can suprise you so much

I wasn't sure if I'd like the song after listening to the anime op version, but as always they keep the juicy part for the full studio version. I admit defeat. Lol

Sometimes I feel like a crazy street preacher, trying to get people to listen to a band of five young Japanese women in maid costumes. So many get hung up on the maid part, or that they are not singing in English, or that it's an all female band even. And I'm there with just a few minutes to try to convince em to give it a shot, as I work in the music section at a retail store. I may just sound like a weirdo drug addict trying to get people to take the same drug to 99% of the people I talk to about them, but if I can hook that 1% and bring them just that little bit more love, all worth it! Now if I can just sneak some tracks onto the overhead speakers...

Farking fantastic!!! Beautiful!!! Like I expected anything else! rofl

Dear Ryan Mate (incidentally mate is the British/Astralian/New Zealander equivalent f "Man" in the US)! This must be your longest comment for the shortest song! Incidentally, the lyrics are quite positive around the message "幸せになりたい/shiawase ni naritai/I want to be happy" (with "whatever..." to back it up)! Definitely looking forward too the next reactions! Cheers, Robert-Gilles PS* The pandemic is definitely on its way out in Japan and we can safely surmise they will resume their live concerts early next year! They are just preparing the terrain!

Thank you for a great reaction to an amazing band.

I mean.... there is a literal spotlight on Misa in this song... or more technically a beam of light shot through her.

When I hear you say "more of the same", all I can think of is, "more of the same AWESOME."

I think "musical Mosaic" might be the words you were looking for

So Ryan your saying each one of these Talented Ladies fit together like a Perfect Puzzle? Each Lady complimenting each other PERFECTLY.. I AGREE 100%

🤘😎🤘

Yeah been listening 20x already since it came out. Love to disect every instrument to it. By the way the audio of hibana and corallium is out on there channel also a banger.