BABYMETAL 2018: The End of an Era & A New Beginning
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- 2018 has been the most eventful year for the Babymetal fans. From the passing of Mikio Fujioka, to the new style of music, new outfits, the new presentation with a total of 7 girls and Yui leaving the band.
I finally decided to do a recap of everything that has happened and share my thoughts on the whole situation.
She’s not replaceable. Never
Totally agree, I love Yui metal
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100% agree
Agree
Agree
Yeap ... It's done.
Wishing Yui well. I hope she's found happiness.
We all wish the same. Thanks for stating it!
for sure and with her baby, We wish het all the best.
The dynamic of the band has changed. It always seemed like it was Su Metal and her 2 little sisters, Yui and Moa. Now it seems it's gonna be centered more around Su, with Moa getting absorbed as one of the background singers/dancers. A lot of this band was that 3 sister image and this sudden change is like a punch in the face.
"-like a punch in the face."
Yep. That pretty much sums up the emotional impact of this.
You are right, thats exactly what it means to me. Moa is more than a background dancer. And I do not know what happened to Yui, but without her, it is not the same. She is not "exchangeable". The Trio has been unique.
@@Haophil "unique" is key, it has been cohesiveness of their dynamics, these girls truly love each other and it was felt by ALL!!! When the "clock strikes noon" I will know Suzuka san has found the thread to make her dream come true! KAWAI in anything springs out from spontaneous being, experienced in kids ONLY, with growing up conditioning of life diminishes that nature, and being under the directives of an industry leaves no room for creative SELF DETERMINATION and THAT, is a great sadness for me to see on their faces! The show has become nothing more then an act of empty repetition!!
Believe me, Suzuka san will soon realize that and move on, and so will Moa!! I am sure of that!!
I hate what they do to Moa. It's like "Yui left, so be glad we actually keep you around. Now go to your place, its that way, somewhere in the back."
Idol groups in Japan and Korea are SO controlled. You could see in the interviews with BM how everything was scripted. All questions had to be submitted for approval beforehand. Yui had problems with some questions; she would stumble and say silly things. It seems ridiculous to us because we all thought Yui was wonderful. We totally accepted her as she was. But gradually she seemed to just stop talking during interviews, probably because she was afraid of saying something management didn't approve of. She would just sit there with a forced smile on her face while Su and Moa fielded the questions. Sometimes she would nod off and look sleepy. She didn't look really happy at all. But she NEVER complained. None of the girls did. In Japan, you don't complain. It means you are not a team player.
I think Yui just couldn't stand it anymore. She broke down. I remember at one point early on, Mori Hayashi, the 'teacher' for Sakura Gaguin, was concerned that that Yui, Moa and Su were being exploited and forced to do things they didn't want to do. He met with the girls and, apparently, he came away convinced they were ok. Turns out, they were not. At least, Yui was not. I have huge respect for Hayashi. He really cared about all the girls at Sakura.
It's not just BM though. The stress on ALL the idol groups in Japan and Korea is tremendous. The girls are hardly allowed to be human at all. And, yet, they line up to get a chance to be in the newest group forming, knowing how hard it's going to be and how little chance they really have of being successful, and how they could end up out of a job and with absolutely nothing to show for all their hard work. It's a sad story, and it's very real.
They once admitted in an interview that they are told what to wear, when to smile on stage, where to go and not go, etc. You could tell she was worn down, falling of stage, falling asleep etc. She found out she could have a solo career and call it on her terms this time. Su probably sees Babymetal as her life work so she stuck around, they probably increased Moa and Su's pay to keep them around. They def make more than the new people and sadly, even the old band members.
Sickening isn't it?
For 90% of girls in teen idol groups their 'reward' is simply to be a highly desirable marriage partner. That's it. They all think it's to get into acting, voice acting, commercials, modelling, etc, but those careers are reserved for the rare few.
They're treated like animals who won an agricultural competition.
All the while they're forced to sing song's about youth, love, school, friends, etc, none of which they get to experience themselves... They are genuine 'idols' as in they are physical representation of an idea, in their case young women, but never getting to live that life in reality, solely on camera. The more you learn and think about it the worse it all gets. Great to see someone else who has sympathy for these girls.
This is a good thought and gives me some peace to that topic, since it seems fitting if you take a quick look to Japan.
Somewhere was mentioned she left due to (mental) health - it may be better that way.
If she does something she has fun with, whatever it is, it’s better than being forced into something.
Pat Downs...........Agree to all, the Idol world is a cruel world, suicides have been known to happen,, my daughter is big into it all and knows alot about the goings on. It's a sad life, but for some reason the kids want it :( i'm glad Yui got out when she did, and hope she can come back from the place she must of been in, and that Moa and Su are always ok, and get out if they need and not risk their mental health..
Yeah, sometimes I feel sorry for these artists. They are slaves. You may or may not like their work; it doesn't matter. They are nothing but props, posters, and a huge commercial that makes money for the patrons. The persons they are, the lives they live or can't live... nobody really cares, also we don't really know until they have passed away or decades after that brief candle of success burned for them. :'(
Listen, children, nothing and no one in this world is what it seems. You have to dig to find out the truth of people and things.
I just discovered this band a couple weeks ago, it's like some phenomenon I was oblivious to.
Mike Jones...I just discovered them yesterday...you said it...I cant believe I missed all of this!
I discovered them 3 days ago so no worries dude lol
same... i feel so sad i missed all of this
Wow. Fantastic video. You express very eloquently what I and many other fans are thinking about. The best video about Yui, the band’s present and future that I have seen so far!
I'm fairly new to BabyMetal and I'm definitely a fast fan. The musicianship is amazing and Su Metal is a surprisingly powerful singer. Mikio was/is amazing and Yui was so fun to watch, both will be missed in the band. (REST IN PEACE MIKIO). I'm still digging into their library but the journey has been fun.
Keep diggin you will find a treasure
Sadly there isn't much to dig in yet
Yui leaving the band and Mikio's death have hit BM fans so hard, but we'll keep on supporting the band and also Suzuka and Moa.
At least, for me while Suzuka and Moa remain in the band, BM will exist.
But I can't deny that I don't know how I would react if Moa leaves Su alone, probably in that moment I would stop following the band forever. Yui leaving the formation hit my heart so hard, I wouldn't tolerate another loss in the band.
Yup
Look for mikio compilation that starts off with him doing a Jeff Beck style "Day in the Life" Beatles cover and has his Harmony X stuff. Plus BOH bass demonstration 1 and 2.. Ohmura with Liv Moon on "Phantom of the Opera".. Solo Ohmura has the whole babymetal band minus babymetal jamming it out. Mikio, BOH, and Ohmura.. Serious greatness even outshining the Babymetal material, the possibilities were endless. Akane Liv is amazing..
Sadly, I think with Yui leaving, the old dynamic will be gone.
DavidSixSixFive :((
Still here, and do we love them??
Hell yeah!!!
Metal galaxy is awesom, so is Riho-metal!!
Kitsune up!!!🤘🦊🤘
Nobody can replace Yui. Not now, not ever!!!
nog does anybody naed to. babymetal basically essentially are suzuka-san and the kami band
Personally I just want BM to go back to 3 girls and a backing band. 5 backup dancers is too jarring for me. Just replace Yui with someone from Sakura Gakuin. Fans will understand it.
That is exactly what I thought they should do. Moa has to be missing Yui, they were like twin sisters and best friends to each other. Why Koba didn't offer the job to a SG alumni girl is beyond me. There's just too many girls on stage now.
Yeah me too
Agreed.
yah!
Babymetal is dead. Babymetal was unique. The chosen 7 is freak show circus of Babymetal leftovers. The chosen 7 sucks balls. Please give Babymetal a respectable death. See you.
It's a huge hit, and many fans will not recover. I will follow Babymetal, and I will follow Yui Mizuno when she gets back to her feet and chases the solo career that she desperately desired.
I'm devastated by the changes though. We all grew a real connection to the band members themselves, you could replace them all with people 100x more talented and I would still prefer the original three girls.
Still, let's look up to the stars and see what the future has for us because Only the Fox God knows.
We may never be the same again, but We are The One.
maybee they make later something together, i mean why not.
haha there aren't people who are 100x more talented than Su or the Kami band. they are all individually at the top tier of their profession.
Hideki, Ohmura, BOH and Su-metal are all extraordinary. The fact that people can still laugh when you mention Babymetal makes me laugh. Cus they have no clue.
@@TheLineCutter Of course! I said if. It's impossible, but hypothetical.
Babymetal will be fine, a MANY big bands have lost original members and they still do their thing. Metallica, ACDC, Journey, KISS, Rolling Stones, Van Halen and many more and they are just fine.
Yui is a big girl now and she has her own dreams and path she wants to take, and she has every right too. She gave up like 8 years of her life to entertain and she worked her ass off considering Japanese idol standards. Let her be and appreciate what she did and what she will do.
Again Babymetal will be just fine, and honestly their new stuff sounds even more bad ass than the first 2 albums. Its rare how they progressed and i bet their new album crushes the old ones. Be cool, everything gonna be fine.
You're right and wrong.
You're right about Yui having every right to follow her dream, and I fully support it.
But as for if Babymetal will be just fine, it's a yes/no.
They will be fine in the fact that they will continue, just as a man with one leg will continue to live his life, but the truth is they have lost something very special and will never be the same again.
'MANY big bands have lost original members and they still do their thing' but all of the examples you give are bands that play instruments, Babymetal is very different to that - the truth is you can always replace a guitarist, a drummer, it's the instrument that's important (nobody cries when the Kami band changes), but in being an idol and doing what Yui-Metal did, it was entirely HER that was the 'product' as it were, her talent and her personality, stage presence, her very being was integral to the show. The difference is that they cannot replace that, and they won't try, nobody would ever try that. You can replace a back-up dancer or a guitarist, but you cannot replace a person.
You can say 'idols always graduate', and I promise you fans are always sad when that happens, but the larger the group the less of the effect it has. Some idol groups have disbanded entirely due to members leaving, if they were a small group. Babymetal is only a three girl idol group, so each member is in the spotlight and very important.
Babymetal will never be the same again, and they wouldn't dare just throw in another 'third girl' because management know it's so much more than just a performer, it's the person themself who is important.
Instead, they change the entire set-up and the whole style of performance to fit a two girl front.
So yes, they'll be fine because they'll continue; but no they won't be fine because everything has to change.
Our one legged analogy from earlier will go on to live his life and be fine, but he won't be fine in terms of the life he lead before.
That's gone.
The biggest message that 2018 brought to the fans was, that Amuse doesn't care at all for the fans nor the bandmembers themself. They couldn't be bothered to announce that Yui would miss the US Tour, they wrote some half baked lukewarm message when she left, and even this bit was deleted from their website after just 2 weeks. Also Yui's farewell message was deleted, her first message to the fans for years. Also, no one was waiting even for a bit. They scheduled tours and are apperantly worked on a new CD, months before Yui officially left. Nothing was canceld because Yui wasn't there. They made a point early on, that they would not wait even for a moment for anyone. Replace Moa, replace Suzuka? They are not done with the bullshitting, reworking, and rebuilding just yet. I wouldn't be surprised if Suzuka is replaced by a church choir at some point. "Core of Babymetal", my ass, just to let Moa dissappear within all these dancers.
Its kinda ironic how neither many fans nor Amuse sometimes seem to "get" Babymetal. The musical foundation was laid down by the songwriters, the Kamiband and the girls, mostly Su-metal. But the thing that made them stood apart from the competition was the charms, and the beautiful, wonderous chemistry between the three girls. There are many bands with great musicians and songwriters but they lack the certain something that Babymetal had in spades. Now some fans go off how Yui and Moa can be replaced, and only Suzuka matters and the evil clowns of Amuse think that many dancers means great stuff.
I also took offense by the way the message by Amuse of Yui's departure was worded. As if she choosed to have health problems, out of spite. Screw Amuse, screw these cutthroats and their overpriced merchandise. That the second off-stage picture of Moametal and Su-metal for a long time, was posing for that Babymetal clothes line, is so typical of Amuse. And has anyone noticed how short the gigs were this year? Running off the stage after an hour? Yeah, that is always typical for bands who love to perform. Or the never changing setlists. Has any effort been made this year, except covering up the gaping holes in their "plans" and lore nonsense?
And it looks like ticketsales were super slow this year. Someone on Reddit pointet out that even a couple of days before the Japan dates, some of them still weren't sold out. I can't shake the feeling that Moa and Suzuka are done as well, only fullfilling some contract with as little effort as possible. That whole "dark" Babymetal/Chosen 7 thing is just a last desperate to gain some attention before the curtain falls. It is probably for the best anyway. These three girls gave away their childhood and teen years, they finally deserve freedom and a life of their own.
Yeah this whole incident illustrates the major pitfalls of corporate-run idol business model that’s popular in Japan and Korea.
Well said. Sad but all true. I'll enjoy the memories.
Hallelujah! At last somebody who’s prepared to tell the truth. The panic and greed of the people at the top in Amuse following Yui’s injury/illness have destroyed the magic in Babymetal. Su and Moa now seem to be so tightly controlled in everything they do and everything they (don’t) say that it’s becoming disturbing. The only good thing in this whole situation is that we got a genuine farewell message from Yui (which she probably wasn’t supposed to do) - showing that she at least has kept some degree of freedom.
Nana Mediacollector - I totally agree. I would add that Everything started falling apart when they handed the New BM Chosen7 scripts out to the group in 2017 and said...This is your new job. Mikio, Yui....EVERYTHING
@Ashurii I write a special note to you straight from the heart. While all that Babymetal is going through feels so bleak and backwards there is a bright light that lifts me up in all this and I'll share it with you.
I believe with all my heart that all this drama about Yui being sick or injured is not true. In fact all we have gone through was really the result of her standing up for her true fans, like you. When she read the dark scripts in 2017 that they were asking her to perform too, she stood up to them and said, "There is no way I'm going out on that stage and tell my fans the Chosen 7 message". She never sang a single note of "Give Up", "The World is a Bad Dream" or "Elevator to Hell" stuff to us. Her message was always leading us down the path of, "The One".
The messages she gave to her fans in ALL her pre 2018 performances were messages of fun, hope, love and especially empowerment as all of the Babymetal lyrics were so full of. She believed in it so strongly that she actually became, in my eyes, a true Idol. I am so proud of her I could bust.
When everyone around her was caving in to the pressures of greed and darkness she stood strong. So when the thoughts of sadness creep in and I start to feel the gloom of missing our little dancing queen, I think of the example she set for us to follow and the sadness turns to gratitude. So thankful I can pull out and play the old vids of lDZ, GJ, Megitsune, Karate and so many others, that brings that Babymetal feel back to me.
I think Yui Sama would say to you...."My message has always been to live a positive life. Make a Babymetal World in your own life. Only you can do it. One thought at a time, One day at a time, One act of kindness to others at a time". 'WE ARE......BABYMETAL"
Saying that there is no Babymetal without Yui is disrespectful for the other two girls. Black Sabbath With Ozzy and Black Sabbath with Dio were not the same, but they were both excellent!
Ace Feeley you listen to BabyMetal or just fantasize Yui. BabyMetal is still Su, Moa and the Kami band. Your language just shows what type of person you are, you are not a fan.
Love early black sabbath with ozzy, but with Dio they were truly epic metal.
Elesthor
Exactly. There are lots of other examples. Metallica survived without Cliff Burton, Exodus went on just fine without Kirk Hammet, Megadeth was alright without Marty Friedman, and many more examples.
@Ace Feeley fuck u sir
Babymetal will always be the 3 original girls. I have no idea what this band is supposed to be now.
yes
Many well said thoughts, and nice to hear your thoughts.
BABYMETAL has meant so much to so many of us.
We have all watched the band grow, as well as watching the members themselves grow up.
I remember looking at the fan cams from Sonisphere, when the comment sections were all filled with detractors, many threatening to throw bottles at them. Seeing the cams afterwards, and how they won over the crowd, I decided I had to follow them to see where it went, and it took me to many new wonderful places and friendships.
May we all get to stay together as fans and friends, wherever the road of resistance takes us.
Thank you for your look back on that road!
Thanks, Luca!
We are The One
😭 I've only known Babymetal recently (Since September), so hurt that I was hoping that Yui will return soon... now I may never see them together in their upcoming concerts...
Me too hoping yuimetal back.. 😢😢
Same here. But ive been listening to them since Febuary 19th. Yes I remember the day.
I have also never gotten to see all three of them live.. ;_;
If we 've been feel to some for concurrently to this matter, then we should assume her (Yui) had been dead to ever.Let us cry for her death.Goodbye Yui.😭😭😢
I saw Babymetal play just a few days ago in Sydney and the good news is they're still kickass.
Imagine how great they were when they had Mikio and Yui like 2016...
I was there to ,,,not the best venue for me to see our Angels ( minus ) yui but I was standing 20 ft from my idols ,,so I was happy ,,I truly hope I can get to watch them in a solo performance with all the bling & glitter one day ,,,I will forever remain their servant forever,,,Robby Aus ❤️❤️❤️.
I'm actually very excited to see what they put out. I'm a fairly new fan of Baby Metal, but I was hooked really quickly after seeing the Rondo of Nightmare performance and seeing that there is REAL musicianship behind them. As sad as it is that Yui will no longer be with Babymetal, I don't feel at all that it will kill the band. Comparing this situation to bands like Metallica and Megadeth and so on isn't fair when babymetal has a larger number of people with amazing talent in them. For me Su was always the star of the show with an amazing band behind the girls, and I have to say I am loving the sound of how Starlight sounded. You can hear their emotion about the recent changes into this song and it's powerful. They are more impacted and devastated by all of this than any of us are. We should be behind them and supporting them, not trying to give off this "Babymetal is dead" vibe. You guys have to remember these girls are young, even if Yui wasn't sick, maybe the metal life isn't the one she wants to live. It's her choice, we should be happy for her and supporting her like you would with a loved one. They are maturing, and you can hear it in the music. I don't want this comment to come off as "Its not a big deal", the loss of Mikio is devastating for everyone all around, as well as the departure of Yui. Honestly no one will know the outcome of this until it happens. It's obvious they have an album in the works. Just listen to it and see where they are now.
I'm also new to babymetal. All I can say is that change is the only constant. For better or worse babymetal will probably go on and I sincerely hope they keep bringing out these awesome tracks! For me as a new fan it isn't at all gloomy, I'm just thinking when can I see them live in my area and when are we getting a new kickass album! So they're already a thing, but I see that just now the metal community at large is noticing them and people want more. True passion and talent will persevere! Hope to see you soon babymetal \,,/!
BabyMetal will never lose me as a fan. I miss the kawaii ladies in the tulle skirts but I see signs of them coming back and I really enjoyed watching Saya as a potential 3rd. I don’t think they will disappoint us in the end..
Thank you very much.
ありがとうございます。
Put your Kitsune Up !
🤘🏻⛩🦊🙏🏼☠️🍅🎃🤘🏻
We all knew the girls grow up, it couldn't stay the same, and in the Idol world, you know that girls get switched around alot, we didn't want it to change, i'm surprised the 3 stayed together so long actually. But they grew and one leaves, i'm bloody sad the old era is gone, but when your a fan for life you roll with it, and still love and support the group. I'll be with them till the end..
This is as bad as Ace Frehley leaving Kiss. Sad that Yui has gone. This band was only just starting to break, it has it's biggest years to come. But the band needs the three core members to work. So sad to hear of these changes. Cute Metal has officially died.
I think that cute metal isn't completely dead maybe it will become a bigger concept and there will be some more bands similar to Babymetal, even though the classic Babymetal can't be replaced doesn't mean that cute metal is dead
No, it's nowhere near the same as Ace! WTF? There's no way you grew up in their era, my era! If u did you would realize how stupid the comparison is!
@@ashleeskyla If you feel entitled to the point of calling someone "Stupid" who simply gives an opinion, you could at the very least explain Why.
I missed Yui's cheeks.
I started falling in love with babymetal years back when i watched something weird in the youtube, they are like nothing we've seen before. Like Seriously? these girls with that hairstyle doing metal but they sound so fun and amazing! soon i realised there's no turning back after i enter the fox hole. From then, everyday with any babymetal song is a must. These girls and kami band are incredible, their charisma and everything about babymetal is about excitement. Well, i hope Yui will one day reunite with Su and Moa and back again with their kawaii appearance like before.. i missing them.
We will always hope for the reunion in the near future. I believe in that!
Yes ! You are so right! They were different & unique in their own way.
She isn't coming back, get over it
Actually they are most beautiful babe for me and I would leave my girlfriend ever for the sake of my love.
IT ain't new, look up Yellow Machine Gun... It's all just THE WIGGLES. Ticket's and TEES
I was devastated, especially after the loss of Mikio, then Yui. So sad.
Great vid!
You perfectly explained why Yui's departure does hurt and why she is in fact not replaceable to us fans.
I agree with what you said at the very end, we don't really know yet what this "New Era" has in store for us. People already go as far as saying the Kawaii is gone, when we haven't even gotten the full album yet!
I'm trying to stay positive during all of this, I've gotten into Babymetal back in early 2016, it got me into my first real fight with my mum because I so badly wanted to go to their concert but she wouldn't let me because it was my senior year and the concert was a week before my final exams and I was scared they would disband or change members as they were getting older like most idol groups. I've never gotten this deep into a Band, I've never felt this...I don't know, connected with a band, I held and still hold them very close to my heart and refuse to let these changes take something from me, I so dearly love.
What does make this whole change and especially Yui's departure really devastating to me, is that I've gotten to see them for the first time this year. The year Babymetal went through drastic changes. The year Mikio had passed away and Yui was absent. I never got to see the old Babymetal live and that makes me really sad as it was one of my biggest dreams.
On the other hand, I am excited to see what this new era has in store for us and I'm glad that whenever I feel nostalgic, I can just go back to old videos of them.
Regarding Yui, I'm just glad we finally know. She surely reconsidered it many many times, 8 years isn't something you can just throw away like that (not saying she threw them away, she definitely didn't!) and I just hope whatever health condition/injury she has, she's getting better soon so she can pursue her dreams. I hope we get to see her again very soon, with a big smile on her face.
(EDIT: Forgot to mention that change is completely normal, especially for bands/singers. They should totally go for it and explore and just have fun)
Your commentary is amazing, I felt that the emotion you shared about Baby Metal's change, can be applied to any band changing members/disbanding, summarized our feeling really well.
Excellent review! Been in Rock'n'Roll for years from 1950 on to today. Seen and worked with literally thousands of acts and bands but when I first saw Babymetal a few years back, that act took the top of my head off. I had never seen anything like that ever before. Was lucky enough to see them live and Babymetal fans were some of the funnest fans I had ever been with kinda like the very best party you have ever been to. Nothing remains the same. Classic Babymetal is gone and New Babymetal has yet to establish. To lose something so good is sad indeed.
Excellent. Probably the best assessment of Babymetal I have ever heard. Thank You for taking the time. I hope you won't mind my reposting this.
As long as the end product and music don't suffer, I'll be open minded about changes.
I'm a recent fan and I hope what I write resonates on some level. Two of my favorite bands, Skinny Puppy and Front Line Assembly have experienced seismic changes over the years with members suddenly passing on or core members leaving. In the moment it was really awful but somehow a vital element of the original line up somehow remained connecting the bands' iterations. Sometimes, people that left returned to participate. I hope the long time Babymetal fans might see the same happen here.
... just when I thought I´m the only Skinny Puppy fan interested in Babymetal news! :)
That was such an excellent presentation Luca. You had me in tears by the end. Sobbing almost. I feel so privileged to have seen them at their peak. Let's see what the future brings.
We will always miss Mikio and Yui but I'm glad the uncertainty has ended and both Yui and Babymetal can now start to really work on their new future.
You are so lucky to have seen them with the original lineup. I kept putting it off, and figured that I would be able to Catch them if I could (see what I did there?)
@@cflowers69 +cflowers69
Yep, You need to Catch Them When You Can. :-)
Having suffered tremendously difficult physical health problems that have put my life on pause for 3 years, I totally understand Yuimetal's decision. Stay in a band and hope to return, or take the pressure off and resign and move when you can? Tough life, that. Way I see it, Yuimetal, when she can do her own thing (and I pray she is healed of whatever it is that's stopping her), will either reunite or visit with Babymetal for reunion shows. You know, the occasional "Featuring Yuimetal!" kind of thing. Keep it up, Yui!
It’s Amazing when you realise how far the band has come over the years because once upon a time they were just another Idle group but then they managed to changed that and now they’re one of the biggest Japanese heavy metal music groups in the world and especially in all of Japan ❤️👍🏻
Everybody would agree the prime BabyMetal was the Best BabyMetal, the changes they’ve made at the present is kinda hard to swallow because they went darker. They went through a lot when Mikio died and Yui left. It is now the time that they really need the Kitsune’s to support them, Su Moa and the rest of the Kami Band I hope they last a bit longer.
What a great video.
The joys and heartbreaks of being a true fan.
Thanks for the update.
We have to look at what Babymetal was all about. It was about seeing three little kids grow up to adulthood and we had the privilege of seeing them growing. They became part of the family. We were proud to watch on every video and every concert, every interview. And with the Yui departure it feels like we lost a daughter. Theres a void in this band that we watched growing. This is what hurts the most for all the fans. The family doesnt look the same anymore, it doesnt feel the same anymore because something is missing. Hopefully Yui will continue performing and we get to see her again and fill that void she has left us from Babymetal.
Such a lovely presentation, Thank you. I think it is like you said just so many things were happening all at the same time it was hard to take everything all in and process it all at once. Particularly when anyone who actually knows something is not saying anything. I wanted to enjoy the Starlight song as a tribute to and reminisce about Mikio but then got the news that Yui had left right at the same time so I was left a wreck of emotions for days. I'm sure Su and Moa would love to express their opinions on everything but for whatever reason they can't or won't at least release a statement of some sort. Especially Su as Yui was absent right at the time of Su's coming of age concert and I feel that must have hurt Su very deeply. My personal opinion is that something happened at that time (Dec. 2017) and Yui said enough is enough. while they may have been working to bring Yui back they knew then that she was done. again that is only my personal opinion. I have seen some clips from The Dark night carnival show in Japan from a few days ago and they have put a third girl up front In Yui's spot but she only does the dancing she does not sing Yui's parts Moa is still singing both parts so I see that as a sign of respect to Yui at least. well I have a million more thoughts but I think I've wasted enough of your time with my rambling. Thanks again for your wonderful presentation.
@goran stojanovic It's really hard to believe that people still buy into the Amuse PR stunt of "Yui's Injury". If you include the stress of being told to perform to the Chosen 7 garbage and Mikio's passing as an injury, then yes.
you shouldn't allow yourself to get so emotionally attached to a band that you become a wreck because a member left, create healthy boundaries, be a fan without being obsessive.
Yui was my favorite. I shall miss her greatly. And while her talent may be able to be replaced, and will be, her presence will NEVER be duplicated. The band is now different. I am expecting great things, but it will never be the same.
What made it special is they were the 3 sisters...aint never gonna be the same.
Wow, this video was done so well. I along with so many others miss Yui-chan. She along with Moa and Su have played an important role in my life. They have brought me so much happiness and they have saved my life, and I will love them forever for that. I know people who have sworn off this band after the change but I'm sticking with them. I still sing and even dance a long with the old stuff and I rock out to the new. Babymetal will always be awesome in my book.
Kitsune up to everyone out there who is still hang in there. \m/
i suspect most of us could write alot so i try to keep my reply as short and to the point as i can. thanks for the video this is defenatly one of the best put together information about whats going on out there and about babymetal to me it ended the second yui wasnt there anymore. the new stuff might be ok but i wnot call it babymetal and like in years later say like babymetal was good in their first years .. no .. for me babymetal was great from start till end .. the new group may use the name but you cant dial back time.
ルカさん、ほぼ同じ気持ちだと思う。
久々のルカさんだと思って、何気なく見てたんだけど
途中で酒飲み始めて、最後には泣いてたよ笑
BABYMETALも想定外のことが立て続けに起こって苦しい時期なんだと思う。
それでも毎回最高のLIVEを続けてるのは事実だし(言いたいことがあるのも分かるが)
これからどんな展開を見せてくれるのかを楽しみにしている。
Luka, I think it is almost the same feeling.
I thought it was Mr. Luca for a while and I was watching casually
I started drunk on the way, I was crying at the end
BABYMETAL thinks things that are unexpected happen in a row and it is a painful period.
Nevertheless it is a fact that I continue the best LIVE every time (I also understand that there is something I want to say)
I am looking forward to see what kind of deployment will be shown in the future.
Because it is a translation of Professor Google, I am worried about how far it will be transferred ...
Great presentation! I will support the band whatever happens to them (been a fan since 2014), of course I will miss Yui but Su & Moa is still there to entertain the world. Bra jobbat med videon och innehållet!
Yui is still PART of Babymetal, They didn't Replaced her and their bond together is still there, we just don't know it and Ik that there still talking like they always do.
Only The Fox God Knows🦊🤘💕🌸🥰
First 3 minutes just enough to made my tears. Imo, with or without yui, babymetal will offering us this new format. They got the talent. They got the respect, the get older, i believe the whole 8 years is enough to selling their kawaii ambient, they must change, a new format, a new nuance, ready or not. Change is constant. Thank you for the video sir.. this means a lot to me. And others. SEE YOU
Jadi kira2 yui mengundurkan diri atau di keluarkan dr group? & bagaimana kondisi yui skrg. Bagi info nya gan
@@bludru dari press release sih mundur gan, karena sebelum nya pun sudah absen dari awal 2018 karena sakit. Kita doakan saja kita bisa lihat yui-chan berkarir lagi walaupun diluar BM.. 👏👏👏
nonsense.
@@RezaAkaRoth ada gk gan liputan pers prnyataan mundurnya yui..
@@bludru kalo saya sih tau nya dari loudwire loudwire.com/yuimetal-left-babymetal-new-song-starlight/ mereka bilang release nya 22oktober di official twitter bm
Oh finally, a fair review which goes to both sides of fans... Very emotional and true.. Thank you Mr Luca ❤️
Having seen Babymetal (with 3 girls only) in Singapore 04.12.2018, I can confirm they still kick ass.
I was happy that i saw them grow from girls to women and was looking forward to seeing them grow even more in the future musically. But now seeing yui leave, it kind of stomped my hope for the future of this band. All the old songs of Babymetal will never sound the same now since it will be missing one voice.
they worked hard for years to become a real metal band, they had it, they earned the respect, they proved they were great, but now all of that is gone, they became just another idol show thing. the recent changes are proving the haters right, when they said "it's a fake gimmick thing" we were all like "no, they are a real band!", now i'm not so sure.
I hate the new dancers, I hate the new costumes, I hate the new videos with the stupid characters and all the lore thing. the management took a band that had something magical and unique and ruined it focusing on the wrong things. it seems they want it to be just a brand or to push the lore as the main thing instead of the band. they were not like any other idols group, they were special, they can't be replaced or changed too much and expect the fans to not care.
until 2017 they were the best, we'll always remember the real babymetal.
huh? where do I say I would force yui to go out and play without recovering? your comment doesn't make sense.
@@pelgervampireduck while goran might have said some things which are off the mark, I do think you've also got some nuances wrong (in my opinion). As goran mentioned, they clearly felt they were forced to come up with some things. I think Dark Babymetal was planned, but chosen 7 was not. The reason why were kept in the dark is because they weren't sure either.
maybe they didn't know she was going to quit but they knew she was not going to be on the tour but didn't say anything, people went to the first show in kansas expecting all of them, it was a surprise she wasn't there. they should have handled it decently and said before the tour started "yui won't be touring because of health reasons" or something like that.
I don't think Kobemetal ever thought he'd end up at this point. His vision was groundbreaking but they started off in the idol system ,by the way same as our corporate rock system, and built it up to the point that they are now a real rock band. You cannot control a real rock band, it has never been accomplished. They have had the death and member leaving as all the great bands in the past. Now is time to let the band use it's strengths, which is the members, to move forward.
He has guided them as far as possible in his current role. At this point he should consult and let the artists shine as artists, they have had some of the best training for this business that there is.
Starlight is a remarkable song on many levels, so if the music keeps more sophisticated I am quite excited. The key is now to let the organic seed he has planted grow from a cherry blossom into a strong oak.
@@pelgervampireduck They pulled the same BS in Japan. Just days before the tour, everyone hoping to be the first to see Yui again and just after all of the venues were sold out, comes the big announcement....No Yui - Was she even rehearsing for the Japan tour? I doubt it. Amuse has no credibility. Strictly a CYA organization.
Thank you to make it easier to accept the change of BABYMETAL. It was indeed a shock to discover that BABYMETAL had changed when I saw them live in Utrecht, Holland on the 6th of June. But now I'm slowly going to accept that BABYMETAL is evolving. Maybe growing up? The future will know. As long as Suzuka Nakamoto stays, the band shall always be able to produce high level vocal performances.
I wish all the best to Yui Mizuno.
I saw them live two days ago and they put on one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen! Idk too much about the old Babymetal but the new one is pretty amazing.
I fell in love with Heavy Metal once more cause of BabyMetal, I wish Yui the best of luck in everything she does. Sending smoke an prayers for Mikio. I am a fan for life.
I am devastated that I will never be able to watch the 3 of them live :( even though babymetal is my favourite band
I was introduced by my granddaughter to Baby Metal some years ago. I loved them. 3 little girls performing hard metal rock. I had no idea about what happened or that anyone passed away or quit. I’m to old to follow any gossip. What I do know is that I decided to watch them again and I was surprised to see older women performing. Could they have aged so quickly in 3 years, I said to myself? Listening to the report I realized it was different people. I’m 82 and I will not watch old people dancing on stage. That was part of their charm, youth. They were so cute, sweet and pretty. From old grandma.
The key to immortality is living a life worth remembering.
I agree 100%
I am a fan since 2012. I was 13, listening to Metal already and also getting interested in Japan, when realizing my background and where I kind of come from. So I discovered Babymetal really fast as the first Japanese band I ever listened to. And when I saw that they are at my age, I got even more excited about them. I couldn't believe that girls at my age could do that and I fell in love with Su, Moa and Yui pretty quickly. That were great 6 years for me so far but one thing was always missing, a live show. My parents never let me go to one of their live shows because they said that I am too young, so I was sad when they were in Paris in 2014 and I couldn't see them live. I dedicated myself to be able to see them one time and as I was old enough and could have gone alone, I didn't have time. I talk about this year, 2018 when I could have watched them in Germany or in the Netherlands but I had to learn a lot for my Abitur so I couldn't go and watch them. Well I said to myself that I can watch them maybe next year or in 2020 when they come back eventually and I was still excited to see the three girls because I thought Yui will come back when Babymetal stated that she is still in the band. Yeah you can bet I sat there crying when I heard that she left, realizing I will never be able to see the three live together but I also knew that it is maybe better like that because I want Yui to stay healthy as well as the other members of course. So no matter what they will do, I will always support them as best I can and I hope Yui will be fine in the future, maybe coming up with something else. It will be hard to overcome this nonetheless but we all have to stay optimistic and see what will happen next. Yes Yui will always be something that is missing in the band, especially for long time fans that is hard, and there will be several changes with Babymetal but all we can do is hoping for the best now and that they won't change too much.
Yah it is very sad for me too as. I'm also same age as them and I'm just like you want to go to their live show when I'm old enough. But the news of Yui left totally ruin my dream as she is my favorite member of BM.
How do you replace the ULTIMATE cuteness?
Thanks so much for making this video. Us BM fans miss Mikio and Yui very much.
Okay, but WHY was this video absolutely perfect?! 😭😭😭💕 Such great editing, great commentary, and your closing line got me chocked up LOL gadda subscribe now 😂
When i see those performances at Budokan, red night and black night, i think that was their golden era, kind of remind me for example the early years of the band Queen, especially that concert at the Raimbow in 1974. In those days, in the early 70's they were at their bests.So, people evolve and move on. I hope Babymetal will still make good music.
ルカさん、素晴らしい動画ありがとうございました。あなたは私のBABYMETALユニバースの一部です。
This is a really good video that helps ease the pain in my heart knowing that Yui is no longer with BabyMetal. The band FINALLY played in Texas, it was my first time seeing them and I went to the Austin show or the second show of the US tour back in the spring. I was so sad that my first time seeing BabyMetal was without Yui and I will more than likely never see her again with the band. That being said, I am still a huge BabyMetal fan and whether Yui left or not, I knew change was coming because they are getting older and it's time for a more mature sound. It happens to every band that starts out young. I just bought the BabyMetal graphic novel and love it!! I just started reading it and I love how it goes more in depth of who the Fox God is and hoping it will shed more light on the chosen 7. Although a little confused with the chosen 7 thing because of the delivery of it, I am still really curious to see what comes out of it and just as excited for the new album. Going to try to remain optimistic for the future of BabyMetal; haven't lost faith in them yet.
i stay in old era ahahah
just cant move on
Thank you for all the love, labor of love for your artists, making this video helped me so much.
Saya! Sa-sa-sa-SAYA! #teamsayametal Koba-san, give Saya a contract NOW! We all love her, she's a perfect fit!
Yui had a great run for years and she's looking to new things. Wish her success! Bands have lineup changes, especially after years of playing.
We are the One! Cherish the past but really looking forward to the Future of Babymetal!
This last year has been absolutely devastating to the music industry in general. Many people, many legends I idolize as a musician myself passed away. When I heard about the death of Mikio, my heart didn't just sink, it free fell. I knew from experience that it would have an impact at least musically, and I was right. On Yui, all the people saying she was going to leave way back when her health deteriorated WERE wrong at the time as were, and still are, all these conspiracy theorists who keep spouting how she was pregnant and all this other crap that would have taken her off performing much sooner than the real reason did. At the Osaka concert, her last appearance as a member of BABYMETAL, she didn't look well AT ALL. She looked bloated as if she was having a mass allergic reaction, which can be a sign of several life threatening issues, all of which would have taken her off performing to seek immediate treatment. When the first show of 2018 hit, I was among those voicing my concern for the girl and my disappointment in the management for not announcing she would be absent. I get that part of typical Japanese beliefs is that medical issues are a private matter, but we didn't need to know why, just that she wouldn't be there. I was glad that they seemed to learn from their mistake in Kansas City and announced she wouldn't be on the Europe leg or the Japan leg, though I was saddened at the same time. Then came "Starlight," which was an obvious full group song as both Su-Metal and Moa-Metal can be heard. Hearing only those two in "Starlight" after hearing all three in "Distortion" was when things began to worry me more that her absence would be permanent as it was the first full group song to not feature her voice on dual harmony with Moa-Metal, "Distortion" being the last time we hear her. Then came the hammer to my already delicate heart. She and Amuse both announced that BABYMETAL would continue as a two member group instead of the original setup on a permanent basis. When I read the words to that effect, my heart just shattered. After eight years of great music and healing from a situation that left me having to fake emotion just to get by, it was over, she was officially gone. I have been in the music industry since before they were even idols and I have experienced first hand what happens when even one member of a trio leaves said trio multiple times. It has NEVER ended well in my experience. Every band I have seen that consisted of three or less people or that I have been in with three or less people has only ever lasted a year after a member leaves at most. I'm sorry, but given my experience with small groups, I CANNOT be optimistic about how long they will last. Yes, several of the big boys have had long runs despite losing members, but they aren't as small member wise as BABYMETAL. When you are dealing with a trio, you have to form that trio around the voices you pick for it, it just doesn't work to replace even one. An example of how this can go horribly wrong is when BABYMETAL was still technically an idol group as a sub unit of Sakura Gakuin. They held a concert where each of the sub units mixed up their members among each other so that members of one were performing in a different sub unit. The switched in girls performing as BABYMETAL for that specific performance did "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" and the girl who did Su-Metal's part at the beginning, when the other two dash across the stage, her scream specifically, which is one of the only parts still done recorded as it is part of the Su-Metal harmony track, let out this horrendous noise that still has me holding my headphones at arms length when listening to it to this very day. That is a perfect example of why a member of such a small group CANNOT be replaced or dropped without severe musical consequences. Yui said in her personal statement that part of her reason for leaving was to avoid inconveniencing The One, the actual name of the fans as a whole by the way, any further by continuing to keep us worried for her. Not only did she just worry us even more than if she hadn't left, she also left BABYMETAL in an unrecoverable tailspin musically, especially in the instance of Black BABYMETAL songs, which now sound extremely empty with just Moa-Metal on vocals, but also in the harmony part of the main songs, such as "Starlight" and anything that comes out from this point forward. I mean absolutely no disrespect to Yui when I say this and I absolutely do respect her decision to take this opportunity to pursue a solo career, I'm just putting my professional two cents into the mix.
I wish yui the best in her future endeavours I hope she rejoins but I doubt she will
BABYMETAL still is one of my favourite bands
藤岡さんのこともYuiちゃんのことも残念な気持ちよりも
あんな素敵な瞬間をありがとうの気持ちでいっぱいです。
もちろん最高のファンの一人のルカさんが伝えてくれた沢山の歓喜の場面も。
節目を刻む素敵な動画をありがとうございます。
I really think it's over for Babymetal. I expect something will come out of all this, but it won't be Babymetal.
I've seen the the original member. She will be missed. Hope she will come back. Then I'll buy a ticket.
I'm not really a huge Babymetal fan, and I was actually going to shit on you for being so dramatic about this whole thing, but I gotta be honest with you man, you are good at telling stories. I ended up getting really interested in this whole thing and watched the entire video. That's actually really impressive. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your comment, man! I realize it can easily be perceived as a bit over dramatic, at least the second part of it. The passing of Mikio Fujioka however did have quite an impact since not only was he a guitar player I found to be phenomenal, but also because of the memories from meeting and chatting with him. Just trying to reach those who's been heavily affected by these events.
Cheers!
I just discovered Baby Metal yesterday and was blown away. They gave me the same excitement I had like when I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when I was like 9 yrs old. Im not metal fan by all means, but am looking forward to getting one if not all their cds. I wish them well in the future...
Even after watching this 4 times I still tear up at 3:26 where you say "Where's Yui"...someday I'll keep it dry I hope
Yui can not be replaced. Yui has such a high spirit and honestly I watch all of these videos of her departure I cry right away. She was such a huge part of this band. I became a fan before the back up band. I get so sad yet I am very thankful for all she has done for being a part of babymetal. 😢 I just hope she hits the stage again and stays happy.
WE ARE BABYMETAL! 😭
Thank you for summarizing the events during this information blackout for the past year. So sad the peak has passed, every performance generated a big smile on my face.
This is sad. It will take a real tour de force to make the band without Mikio and Yui. But not impossible. I'm sure they can manage.
Like many I am a new fan, only discovering them just days before the official announcement of Yui's departure. I am fascinated by how many fans like me mentioned how fast they became a huge fan, especially starting off as a loyal metal fan and skeptical about the whole "gimmick". The first video I saw was the live compilation of "Catch Me If You Can", and at first thought during the intro that the Kami band was all of Babymetal so I was somewhat confused but at the same time impressed with their skills so I kept watching, then when the girls joined in and started with their dancing and singing, I was both blown away and dumbfounded at how great it all works together! I have not been able to go through a day without putting on their album or videos since. And just as I was looking forward to see them live, the news came of Yui's departure and even though I just started to follow them, I was devastated at the thought that I'd never see them the way they were. However, I look forward to see how their transformation continues and hope all the best for Yui while hanging on to the faint hope that she comes back!
Well I knew from the very beginning when they were saying Yui is still with BM but sick and this gimmick 3 becomes 7, I knew Yui is not coming back. I love BM to the core. BM with Su Moa & Yui. But upon learning Yui missing, I knew it's all over and time to move on. Nothing last forever.
Wait a little while. BM will soon disband altogether. It won't be long.
If other fans still loves this BM, that's good. But BM without Yui is not Babymetal. No matter what gimmick they create. It's just not Babymetal.
I just discovered Baby Metal 6 months ago. I got the chance to see them live in Chicago and loved it. Although I’m new to the fandom, I was shocked to hear of their loss of one of the most talented guitarists in the world and heart broken that I would never see them with Yui. But the show did not suffer. They came out strong and determined. Su slayed every song and Moa projected so much joy that I could barely take it. Also, Moa plays around with Su and makes sure she’s in a good place. Watching footage from all over, I see their bond growing strong, and that’s pretty amazing to watch.
It doesn’t have to be bad in the future, I’m not losing hope
I-am new to the baby metal scene, literally only been listening for maybe two months but I’m such a huge fan and let me tell you realizing Yui is gone sucked so much. I understand medical issues and pray she’s ok and won’t lie it kinda made me look at the band a bit different realizing she was gone. I still love the band very much but will sorely miss the original trio and hope to see more of Yui in the future.
yui come back(>_
This is the best explanation of what is happening to them . Thank you &good job. I feel lucky I got to see them in Philadelphia 2016 & Dallas 2018. Though heart broken over all the changes kinda excited about the group progression. Fan till the end. Kitsunes up🤘🏼
Well said man...Your video really hit many points that I felt were very true with a lot of us fans. Changes happen unexpectedly and they can be drastic, but that's life. I'll miss Mikio and Yui in the band very much, and like you said I'll always feel nostalgic for what the band had been, but we have to move forward. Su and Moa are still there, along with the rest of the Kamis, and the inclusion of new dancers. While it may take some getting used to, I will support this band knowing that every event that they are in they give 200% of a performance, and make my purchase of a ticket as money well spent to witness an electrifying and, truly, a one of a kind experience with this band.
The old Babymetal is gone, long live Babymetal
I appreciate the video. I didn't see it coming, Yui leaving the band, but more so I didn't realize how hard it would hit me that Babymetal had become so fractured. I saw them live in Nashville recently and it was NOTHING like the shows they are known for. The set was VERY short. They didn't play Doki Morning or Headbangeeer and a host of other favorites. Those backup dancers in all this Egyptian-esqe priestess garb just plain doesn't work. I was speechless and in awe of Su-metal's and Moa-metal's performances when they came out on stage and looking back, that was the concert for me because they don't come around here so much. I love these girls and I wish I could've seen them they way they were obviously meant to be seen. Explosions, giant fox heads breathing smoke, and god in heaven why didn't they play Onedari Daisakusen. They lost 1/3 badassness now that Yui is gone. Shit
This is gonna happen eventually, band will live on but performers will change, I saw them live in Chicago open air and they were fantastic. But they're a corporate thing, the names gonna be around for a long time but once the girls are old enough they will be replaced. I switched to band-maid cuz that's a fucking awesome band with genuine musicians and even though they're not metal but they certainly are their own thing.
the Live performances of "Band-maid" are pretty cool
I see Mikio's pics and start feeling super sad again. I wish I had had the chance to meet him personally. He always showed his self just as another human being, never as the typical distant and untouchable diva. I loved seeing the family pics he shared and how happy he was when performing. He was able to connect with his fans despite not knowing them.
thanks luca .... nice video production
babymetal mk2 is alive and very well !!
i saw them perfom yesterday 7/12/18 in Melbourne Australia ,they performed as a trio ...and a big Aussie welcome was given to Sayametal !!
her performance was very very good as was the entire short show ....
yes we miss yui .... but life and babymetal will always move forward !!
今の私の心境を完璧に代弁してくれました。ありがとうございます。
I've seen a few anime, and I'm pretty sure they will join together again.
ありがとうルカ
そして、あなたの元気な姿を久しぶりに見れてよかった！
Dam I just found BM?... Now this. After diving into Thier music and enjoying the trio. Fell like I wasted four months. Now I'll never seet
The original line up.
iv listened to BabyMetal for about 4 years now and when i heard that Yui Metal has left the band i was hart broken because the chance of Yui doing another live performance with Moa and Suz were gone and not being able to go to the concerts or festivals and seeing them all together on the stage at the same time live is never going to happen now and when i sore the photo of all the people at 10:30 i got worried because i don't want there music to change a much because the music they have made is the music we have grown the know and love and it would not be the same but even with the passing of Mikio and the absence/ Yui leaving the band i will continue to love and try my best to support BabyMetal no matter what. I just hope that this past events don't affect the music that create and if it dose i hope the fan base will be there the support them and them them all threw it like they have bean all year long
I Love BabyMetal 🤘🤘🤘
You can't change so many things at once and expect it to still work, especially when it should never have worked in the first place. The original band and girls pulled of a feat of magic by getting metal fans to enjoy songs that were half K-pop but I kinda think the magic is gone now and in the end metal fans are metals fans, not K-pop fans.