I saw the Wagakki Band in Tokyo 3 years ago and the video does not do them justice. They are amazing live and I met them backstage and they are so humble and cool. I really hope you get to see them live one day. Stay safe.

wiki has the list, shamisen is the 3 stringed guitar, wadaiko is the Japanese drums, koto is the instrument the 'harp' and Kiy0oshi is a guy :), and shakuhashi is the 'flute'. The shakuhashi player is nicked named 'Professor' because he is a college instructor, and the singer has a masters in piano. She can literally play any piano piece she hears back. The shamisen player is a former idol singer that destroyed her voice and THEN learned shamisen.

In the center section of the song I was reminded of a phase that bluegrass music went through in the mid 1960's. The best example of that time is "Dueling Banjos" done with great musicians like Flatt and Scruggs or Roy Clark and Buck Trent. The shamisen is similar to a banjo. Anyway, for a few years I watched Hee Haw (TV show) for the humor and I loved it when Roy Clark would just tear it up with someone like Johnny Cash (i.e. Wabash Cannonball).

I'm so glad to see you appreciate Wagakki Band - I've been addicted for a couple of years now. This is my favourite music video of all time, and I grew up in the era of classic MTV, so that says something hehe. Seriously, I strongly encourage you to seek out their live performances as well, which are truly epic. Looking forward to more WB from you guys :-)

I think 'the banjo' is a shamisen. The fusion of modern and classic instruments is really well done, and played incredibly well. There are t-shirts already on order (from another band, not found via Amazon) but they look as if they will be a long time in shipping, and a quick check shows Amazon carry shirts from the Wagakki Band, so .... just need to check shipping! ;)

Well, that was totally unexpected! Definitely a high-energy composition. This is the first time I have heard this band. Great reaction, as always!

For your information, the banjo-like instrument is "Shamisen", the harp-like instrument is "Koto", and the flute-like instrument is "Shakuhachi" All of them are essential to Japanese traditional music. And also Wagakki band sound!(^^)! A comment from Japan again(^^)v

"They can take a pretty song and make it hard core. And it's still pretty." Let's call it "hardcore pretty". Sounds awesome....and hey, that's what Wagakki Band does sound like. Perfect fit. Nice reaction too.

You girls are quickly becoming my favorite reactors. You're so honest and kind and you have zero limits on the type of music ! Freaking awesome!

Great reaction, and a great song! I always love Wagakki Band! :)

One of the best things about tuning in to a reaction by Dana's Faith is getting to listen to music you don't hear everywhere else! Great job, girls, as always!! Please add Canada to your list of places to react to music from (we do have more than Rush, you know!). How about "Roller" by April Wine??? Continued success to both of you with your excellent channel!!

The harp on the floor is called a koto; the banjo is called a shamisen; the flute is called a shakuhachi; the drums are called taiko; and Senbonzakura means A Thousand Cherry Blossoms..

Cool song. Great reaction

”Senbonzakura” means thousands of cherry blossom. Could you see the flurry of cherry blossom petals from thousands of cherry blossom in your imagination? A comment from Japan !(^^)!

Waggaki Band...they arent just musician but they are Gods and Goddess and engineers of their own musical instruments... Suzuhana Yuko - Vocals Machiya - Guitar Asa - Bass Wasabi - Drums Beni Ninagawa - Tsugari Shamisen (traditional 3 string guitar) Kurona - Wadaiko ( traditional drums) Kiyoshi - Koto ( traditional harp) Daisuke - Sakuhachi ( traditional flute) ...madame i recommend to please do comment to their other songs.. -Ignite -Sunwheel -Valkyrie -Okinotayuu -Zenbonsakura -Perfect Blue ( live ) -Subaku no Komoruita -Tengaku - Seime no Aria - Sycnhrocity - Ikusa - Bring me Back to Life with AMY LEE - Homura + Akatsuki no Ito live and still more.. I be following your reactions madame..... im not a japanese.....I one of their Fans.... Im a Filipino... Thank You

Woooooo wassssupppp!!! Great job ladies!!!🌹🌹YEEEE!!!

Nice react girls... Seeing and hearing waggaki band Is just a journey of an epicness...

Beni plays a Tsugaru-style Futozao (Thick Neck Size) Shamisen.The sharp, flashy style of tsugaru was played in the streets by the bousama (blind musicians) who developed a more lively style.Blind musicians at the beginning of the 20th century, including Shirakawa Gunpachiro, Takahashi Chikuzan and sighted players like Kida Rinshoei developed a new style of play, based on traditional folk songs ("min'yo"), but with a lot Improvisation and eye-catching finger work. This style - known as Tsugaru-Jamisen, after the native region in northern Honshu - is relatively popular today in Japan. The virtuoso tsugaru jamisen style is sometimes compared to bluegrass banjo. The classic pick is called Bachi. The koto is a Japanese zither and the national instrument of Japan.The bamboo flute is called a shakuhachi and the second drum kit is a wadeiko The singer's very broad vibrato is typical of Shigin, a traditional poem concert style. Suzuhana Yuko, the singer of the Wagakki Band, began studying the piano at age three and shigin from age five. She graduated from the Tokyo College of Music’s Piano Program. Yuko is currently active as a shigin instructor, singer-songwriter, and pianist. Dancing to shigin with a fan only is called Senbu (literally, "fan dance") or Shimai (literally, "poetry dance").

Wow! My first time listening to wagsakk

Interesting song, nice use of traditional instruments a nice rocky beat I'll be watching more now, the only other group I can remember doing the is the HU - Wolf Totem, you should give them a listen to, enjoy.

They are amazing in concert. Like burn your brain what did I just watch.

Yes it was epic

千本桜は、日本を代表する曲の一つですね、千本桜の曲は元々普通の楽器で演奏してましたが、和楽器バンドでアレンジされました 歌詞の内容は、大日本帝国辺りの事「戦争を肯定してる訳ではない」 桜は、いつ、どんな時代でも美しい的な感じ

Senbonzakura (1000 cherry blossom 🌸

Great music! A little heads up, the bamboo flute is a shakuhachi, the banjo looking instrument is a shamisen, those old looking drums are taiko drums and that stringed instrument that sits horizontal is a koto. Another good video of theirs is “Strong Fate”…I think you’ll like it!

like the shirts, ladies.

Babymetal - Meguitsune live, for the next please!! Im just love your reacts , love for you from the Dominican Republic.2

Ireland meets Japan? Riverdance to it? Your enthusiasm is infectious. I didn’t pay as close attention as you did.

Hola ladies. I love the song and the video gracias Dana's Faith.

Great reaction girls, next other band of Japan, Lovebites - Glory to the world

Initially, the vocal keyboard "Yuko Suzuka", the koto "Kiyoshi Ibukuro", and the shakuhachi "Daisuke Kaminaga" performed. .. It was a group called "Hanafugetsu". Yuko was the winner of Shigin (a classical performing art that sings ancient Chinese and Japanese poetry in a unique chanting style), and the latter two experienced many overseas performances at the request of the Japanese government. After that, from Yuko's selfish "I want to sing Vocaloid", the current members gathered to form a Wagakki Band, and in 2014 they made their CD debut with "Vocalo Zanmai". They usually work individually and take the form of songwriting and gatherings during concerts. Also, since I moved to Warner Records about two years ago, it seems that earlier videos have been blocked due to copyright issues.

well , i for one want u 2 girls to go and see this band , i really hope u get enough comments to get u there good luck girls ...

These guys Rock!!! More "Exellent" rock music from Japan.🤟

10Q (thank you) for the content.

Have you two reacted to Hanabie - We love sweets🧁 and Nemophila - Dissension⚡?? They're the center of attraction now on Japanese rock scene, it's hot topic right now. So go on, react to them asap. Cheers! 🥂

I am not versed on Japanese rock, as you ladies are.....I am more into the bands on your T-shirts....😏 That said, thank you for that introduction, I will further look into their music.....🎸 🎸

The opening to the song made me think of the Fire Nation Dance Party in The Last Airbender series.

the banjo-looking thing is called a shamisen, and the "harp" on the floor is called a koto! they are traditional Japanese instruments :D

Nina plays the Shamisen!, check out Ningen ISU and Lovebites. Miyako's piano intro to swan song. Keep on rocking ladies!!

NICEEEEEEEE!!!!...Japanese sound with metal.....I like this band....awensome!!!!

Queen of the night, Ignite, Sun wheel.

5:29 well thats koto (harp thing) aslo his name is kiyoshi 😂 man not girl the banjo thing is called shamisen flute is called shakuhachi traditional drums called wadiako

This song was my first time listening to Wagakki Band when it came out. Try to react “Starlight”, it’s nice.

YEEEEEEEAAAAAA BOIIIIIIIII 🤘🏼🤘🏼

The " harp on the ground " is a koto and the person playing is a man .

Hermoso verlas chicas y saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina

WOW!!!!!!!

Give the great Japanese Punk-Pop band Shonen Knife a try! They are fantastic!!

Yes

I always enjoy when you do Japanese rock! Can you please check out the new live Band-Maid song No God? It has CC translation too.

It was nice to see you two young ladies again. You made me laugh when you mistook the koto player Kiyoshi for a woman. It is usually their bass player Asa that this happens to.

3:30 Mia's gone, again. Juliet, halfway through had that "WTH?" look. Wakkagi Band is like a heavier version of Jethro Tull. Another awesome video, girls. You should seriously check out Becoming Cold by Mushroomhead. It's my favorite song by them. #Buywakkigibandshirts

You two should react to Deadman - Follow the night light. It’s a goth rock Japanese band not many people know about. Be the first to react to it please!

You should watch n make reaction of Ningen Isu / Heartless Scat

ありがとー😉👍🎶

HOLA HERMOSAS ME ENCANTA VERLAS LES MANDO UN ABRAZO DESDE ARGENTINA

next song : ikusa - wagakki band

Please react to Wagakki Band ft Amy Lee. They have three songs they did together. Bring Me to Life, Senbonzakura, and Sakura Rising. I recommend reacting to all 3 songs.

個人的には海外の人には尺八の凄さが一番伝わりにくいと思う。

Do you take suggestions for songs? I suggest Rob Zombie- "Dragula".

すごい

pritty with beauty this ch.

Try Wagakki Band - Tengaku Dai Shinnenkai 2017

Placebo ft David Bowie Without you I'am nothing

the hand motor controlls on that harp thingy is insane.

Try Nemophila Raitei official vid 🙏🤟

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Girls reacts to Mr. Big - Daddy,Brother,Lover,Little Boy[The Electric Drill Song] (Live Tokyo 1991 )

React to "What if Bruce Dickinson sang for DIO?! - Rainbow in The Dark". Please!!! ^^ This video is amazing!

Hellou Ladies, great reaction. Try with Wagakki Band - Homura in live. The live version of this guys are more awesome is that even posible

Can y’all react to gone gone/thank you???

👘Shamisen👍💥💥💥

This is a cover of a Hatsune Miku song if im not mistaken.

Do you like Japan?🎵👍😊

please react to REOL - 宵宵古今

React to Maneskin the song Zitti e bouni, is crazy guys!

#dadbuywagakkibandshirt

children of bodom ALEXI LAIHO R.I.P

YEE girls. Very active music. That's what Metallica would sound like on meth.. and there'd be tore up bicycles all over the stage in pieces. Love your t-shirts Jack has one too it says I ate a cougar thanks girls lot of fun

REACT TO CHILDREN OF BODOM PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Japanese Bluegrass Metal?

Senbonzakura reminds me of Bleach.