When you asked "what did she say", she basically said "Don't underestimate us", speaking on behalf of Japanese women. The song itself is basically a song about female power. Behind the pretty made up faces are badass women. :)

BABYMETAL fans are generally very nice. Whether you like BABYMETAL or not, BABYMETAL fans are just happy if you give them a fair shot.

What she said in that moment you referred to is "Nametara ikan zeyo" which means "Maidens shouldn't be underestimated",

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🦊 ⛩ [MOA] SU-METAL will slash you. Really. [YUI] Yeah. [SU] (laughs) (Megitsune video commentary from the BABYMETAL members) Su was 15. Yui and Moa were 13, almost 14 when this video was released. Even though they were wearing white robes, this was not the Kami Band. The performers pretending to play the traditional Japanese instruments in this video are dancers with the Movement Design group. Chidori Yakumo is their director. She is the woman performing the fan dance during the breakdown. Thanks for reacting to this one. Megitsune is my jam. It's still my favorite BABYMETAL song, video and choreography. Definitely quintessential BABYMETAL and their most Japanese song. You could even call this Kawaii Festival Metal, or Kawaii Wa Metal. BABYMETAL's producer Koba sent this song back to the song arranger Yuyoyuppe dozens of times before he was satisfied with it. This one consistently tops fan polls, and has been performed live more than any other BABYMETAL song. Much of the video was shot on location on a Noh stage by the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo. This has since become something of a pilgrimmage site for BABYMETAL fans.

Excellent reaction and thanks for trying at least to do a live and the official video. You were pretty much spot on with what you thought the song was about, so I think you got most of this already, but I'll put it all here anyway, just in case there is anything more you needed confirming. 'Megitsune' regularly tops fan polls for their favourite song and has been played live more than any of their songs. This is really a female empowerment song. It reflects a lot of the Japanese culture starting with the traditional instruments (shamisen) in the intro and the lyrics about women being compared to foxes (kitsune - which also explains why the fox masks were so prominent in the video) which in Japanese mythology are able to shape shift and take human form in order to deceive. They are saying that women wearing their make up and hiding their true feelings are not trying to deceive anybody, they are simply trying to please everybody - so they are not kitsune (foxes), they are actresses and megitsune (female foxes or vixens) - and they are strong. The breakdown with the pig squeals uses the exact melody of an old and very well known Japanese folk song called 'Sakura Sakura' (Cherry Blossoms). When Su pulled the short blade (tanto) from her microphone she said "Otome wa ... nametara ikan zeyo." (Maidens ... shouldn't be underestimated). This is a famous quote from a Japanese gangster movie said by the daughter of a gang boss. Much of the video was shot on location at the Asagaya Shinmei Shrine in Tokyo. This has become a place of pilgrimage for BABYMETAL fans visiting Tokyo.

Fun fact:they were even younger in this video. Main singer 15 and the other two were 13. So you can definitely feel the talent. Its almost impossible to imagine, that at the age of 15 somebody has the skill and talent to sing that beautifully, rule the stage, not to mention dance skills. These girls are the living example that that is possible

So, the whole lyric is: 乙女は なめたらいかんぜよ (otome ha(wa) nametara ikanzeyo) 乙女 = otome = maiden/Female Virgin. は = written as ha but spoken as "wa" as a topic marker for the sentence. なめたら -> nametara = if you underestimate. Nametara is the word nameru and tara. Nameru how it's written is meant to say underestimate or look down upon. Tara is a conditional conjugation form. いかん -> ikan = meaning something that isn't good or "is bad". ぜよ -> zeyo = is technically two ending sentence structures that are put together to have a "Yanki" effect or "Delinquent/Gangster" sounding effect. 乙女は なめたらいかんぜよ- > otome ha nametara ikanzeyo -> Maiden, if you underestimate, it would be regrettable. which is basically saying, "If you underestimate a Maiden, you'll regret it.". This phrase comes from a famous Japanese movie. Which Said Masako Natsume's character in the 1982 yakuza film "Onimasa". (More info on this last sentence can be pulled from the wiki page on this song.)

Great reaction. Su, the lead singer, is widely regarded as one of the best in rock music. Her versatility is breathtaking.

Rocking the twin tails there my friend 😁... And even colour coordinated with Su, Moa, and Yui. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction 🦊🤘🔥🖤❤️

Babymetal are awesome, can't believe I've missed them for 10 years. I knew kitsune meant fox from an old X-files episode.

Great reaction. The Foxhole run very DEEP. Megitsune is Pure BABYMETAL BABYMETAL FOREVER 🤘🤘🤘 All hail The Fox God

If you love a Powerful song...listen to their "Papaya" song Thats a fucking Powerful song

To me this is the ultimate BABYMETAL song (but I do love all their songs), it has everything; it's heavy, it's kawaii, it's very japanese, has great meaningful lyrics, fantastic MV and it's a banger and just awesome live! And oh....SUMETAL is the Queen! Glad you did both...and yes, it's a masterpiece! I really liked your reaction and you were pretty spot on in your analysis.

I really appreciate you putting in some highlights from the music video reaction even though it was blocked, I REALLY wanted to see your reaction to her daggermic, and it did not disappoint.

Don't worry too much about the fans. We're always happy if someone makes a reaction and gives them a chance. People will post a lot of information about the song and Babymetal in the comments, just to help you out. ^^

Already been for 10 years, this "gimmick" still does its magic 😊 And please, those who loyal to Babymetal are not that dangerous like some Kp*p idols fans base 😝 As far as I know babymetal's fans are not toxic kind of fans at least most of them Im sure arent. Dont worry just say what you feel honestly, we already glad you want to heard BabyMetal.

Just a word of advice: their record company Amuse, doesn't really like it if you make a full screen reaction using one of their videos. They even personally sent an email to a reactor saying they won't allow him to use official MV if they have it full screen... They ask that the video is smaller than yourself! As your next reaction, since you seem to like the changes in styles, how about their 2nd ever MV released? Try "Iine" (note that's a capital i and not an L :D)

UK people really love babymetal. Just saying

Excellent reaction!!! Keep up the good work!

Great Su said maidens..........are not to be underestimated when when she showed the blade . Speaking of the mic blade I saw it first it’s mine lol . Next you should do Sis anger by black BABYMETAL which is just Yui and Moa. It’s their most brutal song.

You right man, this is a Masterpiece! Absolutely Amazing!! You need watch Syncopation live. Is simply Perfect! See you in the next 🤟🏻 🦊 🔥 🔥 🔥

I love how you did up your hair just for this reaction! Appreciate it, and rock on! :D

For English translated lyrics with extensive notes on the translation and cultural references: du-metal.blogspot.com/2013/07/megitsune.html (be sure to scroll down the page for the numbered notes)

SU is running on a treadmill for hours and singer at the same time talk about stamina. Tha two outher Moa and Yui have also great stamina. Love your. Reaction. Love from Sweden ❤❤❤

It sounds like war music...when you are about to fight against the evil guys.

this is freaking awesome!! 😤🔥

6:58 Su-metal said: "maidens should not be underestimated" 🤘🦊🤘

Finally mi viking lad, you're here. SORE! \m/

For the records, on this song, when Su-Metal is facing Moametal with the kitsune mask on her face, Moa is always trying to make her laugh, it sometime works but Su's never let it show once she drops the mask. Always in this song, on a show at Montreal, when Su-Metal throw the mask away, the wind flew it back on Moametal who not only continue dancing like nothing happens but she sweeped it away while including it in the choregraphy.

🍅🍅🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 Love how in official video if you pause when the fox mask pops into the screen you can see 3 masks with Y S M on them.

Glad you considered my suggestion! Great job!! Love the song...

I♥️ Babymetal !! 👍 Since 2016.

Great reaction, thanks! And good job doing both live performance and music video. I also believe that the official mv is a masterpiece. This is also one of my all time favorite songs (probably my number two after "Akatsuki" which I highly recommend). It has also one of my favorite breakdowns ever. Don't be afraid of us. Fellow kitsunes are kind people (usually hehe...) and also very protective with the girls (sometimes too much). So that would not be a problem. Also appreciate your research. That means a lot. Until next time! ...and happy Fox Day!

Nice & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。You said "this song had several styles". Su-Metal made a similar statement. In a recent interview she said (1) This song is mixture of various elements ; very fast but smooth, hard but beautiful etc. (2) Because it includes necessary factors for singing in a well-balanced manner, "Megitsune" is her tuning song. So she always sings this song in rehearsal to confirm her vocal condition. Su actually said "in a sense, it is a song of criterion for me". (source : Tokion Vol.7 2020-12-24) If you call yourself Viking, please react to "Oh! Majinai", a song collaborating with Joakim Broden.

Happy Fox day 🦊. Great reaction again. I think you were spot on with your analysis of this song and look forward to seeing more BabyMetal reactions in the future. I would suggest Ijime, Dame, Zettai at Sonisphere festival in 2014 for your next reaction. Kitsune da-o 🤘

You had some very interesting thoughts here brother, you reminded me of a George Orwell quote 'give a man a mask and he will show you himself' Corey Taylor has similar thoughts about the masks in Slipknot, its a way to reveal what is hidden underneath Great song and a very energetic band, powerful voice Skål

SuMetal said _"Nametara ikan zeyo"_ wich means "Maidens shouldn't be understimated", is a phrase line coming from a japanese movie, many saids the line is from the daughter of a mob boss ready to kill some enemy. And yes this song is about kitsune or better yet megitsune (female vixen), women who hides their real feelings but showing a smile to everyone wich leads to them thinking they're deceiving like a kitsune (fox) when in reality is just the nature of women wearing makeup and look beautiful to everybody despite any feelings. Anyway this is the only song i always recommend watch official MV and not the Legend 1997 live version, instead the Budokan live version for me is better to appreciate the real SuMetal voice because i'm afraid to said that Legend 1997 is a playback track. So cool you managed to upload it either way. See you on the next one and nice pony tails lol \m/

Nice. My sister's obsessed with Babymetal...

You can do the norms like Headbanger, Rondo of Nightmare(Su solo), BMC, or Road of Resistance. I honestly prefer some of the lesser reacted to songs like, Yava, Syncopation, Shine, and From Dusk Till Dawn (no good live footage since it was only performed live once ever), or my favorite Su solo song Amore.

5:56 You can see the lucky fan who caught the fox mask lol.

babymetal's live band is absolutely PHENOMENAL by the way!! they're the Kami Band (literally the "God band" lmao)if you wanna see them properly spotlighted, check out rondo of nightmare live at budokan!!! other than that, road of resistance live is fantastic (su-metal opens the pit in just.... the most incredible way), and Pa Pa Ya live is probably the best representation of what their performances are like in the current era of babymetal!! RoR and Pa Pa Ya live are both officially on the babymetal youtube channel🔥🔥 I hope their music brings you much joy~~🤘🦊

The hand-sign they use constantly is referred to as the KITSUNE, it supplants the "Moloch" or "Devil's horns" used in normal metal and is in reverence of the FoxGod. "The One" is #notacult. You should definitely check out BABYMETAL DEATH - Legend 1997 Kitsune Dao!

Another nice BM react. I’ve been lucky enough to have been in their audience seven times to see them live. Yes the song is saying a message. They’re saying basically “we are strong women and we’re here”. Nametara ikan zeyo is what she says and that means “I am woman. Do not underestimate me”. The “nursery rhyme” you mention is actually a famous Japanese folk song called Sakura Sakura which means cherry blossom. The choreography at that point mimics the geisha dance.

'shouldn't be underestimated!' 👍

Love the videos. Thanks for giving them a shot. Easily my favorite band. Rondo of nightmare with kami band intro is nuts.

”NAMETARA IKANZEYO” u can see the origin from end of this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMeAp9yjtqrKaGw.html

Excelente!! You are right! Is hard see this show because is so fantastico...great entertainment. focus in what? full production , skill musician (Kami Band), charisma, talented,hot crowd, and The Girls ! Please check Uki Uki Midnight Legend Corset Festival 2012 a super young BabyMetal , no expensive light, cardboard stage, handmade costumes, no support band. Only Three girls ,one solitary eskeleton on the side ,brutal sound and a crazy tight crowd . Same super energy and talented. Baaavoooo!!!

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Great reaction. Think we all want tanto mics.

Su said in that vocal break: DON'T UNDERESTIMATE WOMEN!

" Nametaka ikanzeyo!! "

Don’t know if anyone stated this but the band isn’t really playing on stage they’re mimicking it’s a backing track playing this was before they had the kami band

What an AMAZING reaction. You somehow make this video even better. Didn't seem possible. But ya did.

absolutely amazing and wonderful song thanks for this reaction please more Babymetal pls 💞🌺🌺🌺

You with ponytails brilliant hilarious mess!!

"There's so many style in this song!". That's Babymetal So Viking reaction to Babymetal, Huh? Maybe reacting to "Oh, Majinai!" will be good

Thanks for this reaction ! Well, that was the first time I've seen something from teenwolf. Judging by the names something went wrong ? Because a fox and a wolf aren't the same thing ? Yes, all that was right. Like at 8:59 the mythology of the fox in Japan, etc. and thus Megitsune references that. Very good. In the MV you got a bit off-track :-)

The death glares and serious looks come natural to Su. That is the natural stage presence she has always had. There is video of her performing at age 8 and it's a little bit different but you can see it. There is intense social pressure in Japan and i feel like this helps their celebrities. They don't get too full of themselves. She seems like a normal Japanese girl when she's not performing. They all do. You really need to see the music video for this. It's great. Next you should do 'BxMxC' it's their newest music video and it's awesome.

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Listen to the crowd, man... just wow... 😲

Megitsune (in English "vixen") is one of Babymetal's female empowerment songs and when they sing it in front of all female audiences it's amazing. The lyrics compare women to female foxes. In Japan foxes are known as shape shifters (many cultures think of them as being clever and sly creatures) and the lyrics say that women often have to hide their true feelings and change the face they show to the world, not in a sly way, but for the benefit of others even if they are crying inside. The opening and the breakdown is a traditional Japanese tune "Sakura, Sakura" or "Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom", but Su sings "kitsune, kitsune" (fox, fox). This might indicate that the girls are moving on from from their former selves as Sakura Gakuin school girls. So in the music, lyrics and also in the dance, Japanese traditions and traditional attitudes to women are subverted. The peak of this comes when Su shouts "Otome wa nametara ikan zeyo" or "Maidens should not be underestimated" and in the video threateningly draws a knife from her microphone or in this concert does a front kick. Foxes are also associated with Inari, the Japanese god of rice, abundance and now also material success in business. I think linking the "Fox God" to Babymetal is their producer Kobametal having a bit of a joke and what better mascot for a commercial venture. Babymetal is very much a collaboration between a large staff of people, writers, their producer Kobametal, the Kami Band and the girls. The project definitely has artistic depth and isn't simple J-pop tunes which is made very obvious with songs like "Tales of the Destinies". I think the girls get involved in the choreography and Su gives notes on the songs, but they are the performing force more than the creative force.

Since I was a child, I have heard that Japanese girls hide a short knife (たんとう) with them. Now I believe that is true. XDDDD

Also checkout fear and loathing in Las Vegas

The breakdown is a cover of _Sakura Sakura._

Need more of your BM reactions fr

You made me laugh twice already we're only two and a half minutes into this video Darn I got to subscribe

maidens.... should not be underestimated :)

You have to see Rondo of Nightmare, you'll see some more of the band! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/br1yd8x9srS-k3k.html Also "Death" will blow your mind! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLiTbMeTzM-mgH0.html Babymetal are amazing

nice reactions 🦊

You are on the edge of the Foxhole.... one more song and you will have no choice but to dive in....Queen Su, has to one of the most driven singers in any band. She never messes up. And Yui and Moa always kill it. Great reactions sir.

Love what you did with your hair.

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It's nice you've watched different versions.

"Fuck yeah" Well said...

Nemophila did a cover of this song and I highly recommend you react to their version as it is pretty amazing :D Nemophila also have a bunch of original songs and they are all so good. I'm very sure you would like them.

Next video: Me making dagger mic.

If you want to see a BABYMETAL live performance that will blow your mind, take a look at " BABYMETAL - Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL) " Performed at Saitama Super Arena in Japan - 20,000 people sold out show! The song is a collaboration with the band "Dragonforce", so you can expect some serious shredding on all instrument levels. CHEERS!

11:24 You, me and thousands of Kitsunes around the world alike xD :P

waiting for your next reaction to baby metal. there are still many great songs in their repertoire.

Yessss BabyMetal reaction!!! Once you listen to bm you will never escape! You should do catch me if you can, next also live Loved the pigtails!😍😍

ありがとうございました❣️🦊

Megitsune is a fox (vixen) a Japanese folklore tells that foxes can change into anything and deceive people. ( Think we call it a trixter that use it's beauty to deceive a person.) So a man who was deceived by a (charming) woman feels feels like deceived by a vixen and calls her "megitsune" ;)

Megitsune means Crafty Woman in japanese

*SKOAL MATE!* \m/

🦊 🦊 🦊 . 🤘😊🤘 .

Sherman, set the way-back machine to November 2012 and bring up "Babymetal - Doki Doki Morning" and let's see how this phenomenon started.

Happy Happy Joy Joy A Ren and Stimpy reference? Love it! See you!

な na め me た ta ら ra い i か ka ん n ぜ ze よ yo き ki つ tsu ね ne ベビーBaby メタル metal I'm glad you're interested in Japan. Please continue their reaction!

Great reaction🦊🤘

Youd definitely like pa pa ya!, by them

First time hearing of this band , not bad also give me vibes to that one song, bad apple i think

Babymetal🤟🇯🇵❤

8:28 best part of the vid 😂😂😂 and the normal reaction to BM

Toen Babymetal vorig jaar in februari in tilburg was, stond ik vooraan en had bijna het masker gevangen, maar iemand naast me was een stuk groter dan ik en die kreeg hem te pakken, goeie reactie kerel en je had naar mijn mening alles goed wat je zei..

Waiting for more BabyMetal reactions.

I’ve seen Iron Maiden who puts on some of the best concerts/shows in the world and I can say baby metals live shows are comparable.

Megitsune (eng below) Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Omekashi kitsune-san Chiki chiki washoi! Chiki chiki washoi! Tsuinte nabikase te Kira kira washoi! Kira kira washoi! Hajike te doron shi te Kura kura washoi! Kura kura washoi! Iza yuki shichihenge Go go go gogo go gogo! Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Inishie no oteme tachi yo Kari some no yume ni odoru Iku sen no toki o koe te Ima o ikiru Ah... So yoi tso demo onna Wa joyu yo Kitsune ja nai! Kitsune ja nai! Otome wa megitsune! Ah... Yamatonadeshiko onna Wa kawaru no Kao de waratte Kokoro denaite Soyo nette Namida wa misei nai yo Kitsune kitsune Watashi wa megitsune Onna wa joyu yo Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore Sore Sore Sore! Inishie no otome tachi yo Kari some no yuime ni odoru Ikusen no toki okoe te Koko ni ikiru Ah... So yoi tso demo onna Wa joyu yo Kitsune ja nai! Kitsune ja nai! Otome wa... Nametara ikanzeyo Ah... Yamatonadeshiko onno Wa kawaru no Zutto itsumo kie nai yo ni Hanabi o ageru no Ah... Saite chiru noga onna no Sadame yo Kaode waratte Kokoro denaite Junjo otome na megitsune yo [eng]________________ Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Dressed-up Miss Fox [Check it! Cheer up! Check it! Cheer up!] waves her twin ponytails in the air. [Fluttering! Cheer up! Fluttering! Cheer up!] She pops and vanishes. [Whirling! Cheer up! Whirling! Cheer up!] Let her show her various aspects! [Kon kon kon ko, kon kon ko kon!] Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Ancient maidens, you dance in the transient dream. Getting over thousands years, you live today. Ah. It’s right. Always women are actresses. We’re not foxes, not deceiving, but maiden-like female foxes. Ah, girls are becoming more like an ideal woman. Smiling at face, crying at heart, saying “It’s right”, we never show our tears. A fox, a fox, I’m a female fox. Women are actresses. Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go! Ancient maidens, you sing in the transient dream. Getting over thousands years, you live inside us. Ah. It’s right. Always women are actresses. We’re not foxes, not deceiving. Maidens… … shouldn’t be underestimated. Ah, girls are becoming more like an ideal woman. Continuously, to keep blazing, we shoot up the fireworks. Ah, blooming and falling is the fate for a woman. Smiling at face, crying at heart, we’re pure-hearted maiden-like female foxes. Ah…

They have a couple of viking songs. React to Babymetal death live. There is one where they "Sacrifice" Su

Love your poney tales 😂😂😂😂

nametara ikanzeyo means do not make light of me good viddo,good reaction. I love babymetal