Akane is the best drummer in the world (:

She always has a huge smile on her face, and with MISA sets a rock-solid beat for Band Maid songs. I've heard other members of the band (especially MISA) mess around on stage pulling funny faces and trying to get her to mess up. Her double kick drumming is insane, it sounds like machine gun fire. It's no wonder she can eat a lot of food, she must burn so many calories.

She's the happiest drummer and a groove master. Also, a Jimmy Page certified player. As you all know, the greatest drummer in the world is John Bonham and his band mate admitted she's one of the best, which means...

We are truly blessed to have so many great female Japanese drummers, Akane, Junna, Haruna, Tamu, Yoyoka et al! All great technicians, amazing endurance, consistency and above all a love for their music played with a smile on their faces….

Great video band maid always puts a smile on my face see them live soon NYC can't wait

Another BIG thanks from Shizuoka City! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

I just hope they come to Toronto someday.

15:38 it is probably the first year of Band-Maid, before a tiny hat.

Keith Moon got noticed 'cos he was mad. Ginger Baker because he was a flawed genius. Then there was Akane. Thanks to Ban Maid's complete lack of egos suddenly you have a drummer who is not only super talented but allowed to shine. And shine she does - the happiest most personable drummer in the world and I would suggest probably in the top three based on shere ability. An essential part of Band Maid's sound is the presence of drums working beautifully with Misa's bass to drive their songs hard and sure. If there was ever a test of a drummer it is RINNE and Akane hits it out of the park. Another truly gifted musician in band of genius.

Nice shot of Kanami in first part as a bonus :)

Nice

Akane was not in the first clip, only Kanami. This was from a photo shoot for the Mochi to Cheese band cd cover? 1913-15.

In the first minut I see Kanami but no Akane.

AKANEの魔法の2本脚。 ちょっと居ないバスドラの魔術師。 サイキに負けない歌唱力。 声質ちょっと似てない？

Aside from being the best rock drummer in the world, she is also a sweet spirit and one of the most beautiful women in Japan.