Baby Metal - MEGITSUNE Reaction
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Great reaction again. 'Megitsune' is a big favourite, often coming top in fan polls and it is the song they have played live more times than any other. It is also arguably the song that showcases better than most what BABYMETAL are about and one that truly reflects their Japanese culture the best starting with the traditional instruments (shamisen or koto, I have no idea on the difference) in the intro and the lyrics about women being compared to foxes (kitsune - which also explains all the fox masks in the video🦊) which, in Japanese mythology, are able to shape shift and take human form in order to deceive.
It is also a bit of a push back against the traditional subservient female role in Japanese society (notice right at the start when Yui and Moa unravel Su from her restrictive traditional clothing), saying that is changing I think - or maybe it is - whilst also praising and celebrating the women who have played that role over the years for their strength.
They are saying that women wearing their make up and hiding their true feelings ("crying at heart, smiling at face") are not trying to deceive anybody, they are simply trying to please everybody - so they are not deceptive kitsune (foxes),🦊they are maiden-like megitsune (female foxes or vixens)🤘 - and they are strong.
The melody used in the breakdown with the pig squeals in the middle of the song (they also use it as the intro when they play it live) is from the very well known Japanese folk song called 'Sakura Sakura' (Cherry Blossoms).
When Su pulled out the tanto (short blade) from her microphone she said "Otome wa ... nametara ikan zeyo." (Maidens ... shouldn't be underestimated).🤘 The last part of 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. The guys at the back waving the traditional instruments about were dancers with the lady who did the fan dance's troupe.🦊🤘
You could watch a live version of this as well to see how the crowd interacts (live at PIA Arena is a good one)
Great reaction, thanks!
"Megitsune" is one of their most loved songs and their most played live one: 339 times... and counting!
It was released in June 2013. Su-metal was 15 years old while Yuimetal and Moametal were both 13 (about to turn 14) back then.
The word "Megitsune" = "me" + "kitsune" which means female + fox so, vixen. Hence the "kitsune" masks everywhere.
In Japanese folklore, the "kitsune" is an entity able to transfigure into a human form (mainly into a young lady form) with the objective to deceive men and cause them pain. So they sing that they aren't "kitsunes" but "megitsunes", "pure-hearted maiden-like female foxes", as the lyrics say.
BABYMETAL fans are known collectively as "The ONE" and "kitsune" / "megitsune" individually. So, you can tell this song is important!
It took 36 demos to Takehiro Mamiya best known as Yuyoyuppe (or Yuppemetal), the song's arranger, until Kobametal (their producer) was 100% happy with the final result. It may sound crazy but this is why "Megitsune" is one of their best songs (if not the best).
In my opinion, this music video is a masterpiece. And about its locations:
- The stage where they are performing is called Nohgakudo (Noh theater) at Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine in Tokyo. This is a stage where music and dances are performed during festivals.
- The shrine right before the breakdown with the orange-ish torii gates is the famous Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto. The girls were so happy that the director traveled to Kyoto just to film that sequence.
I am very happy to have visited both locations during my recent trip to Japan (among other incredible places).
Just a couple of things: today has been a very difficult day to release reactions to them due to the huge traffic generated by their latest reaction, a collaboration with Electric Callboy called "RATATATA" going kinda viral. Also their name is BABYMETAL (it's actually one word) putting them separated doesn't help the "algorithm". 😁
Until next time!
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Great reaction! Megitsune is a timeless class that has been performed well over 340 times since 2013.
However, I must point out that aside from the Kingslayer video, you have yet to actually react to Babymetal live (Pa Pa Ya was live video with studio audio over). You are missing the hard hitting sound of their amazing live session band (100% better than the studio), and also Babymetal's live vocals, which is amazing. My suggestions are below, and you can find them all on "For The Fox God" CZcams channel (pro-shot, live video, live audio, HD, subtitles).
Suggestions:
*Catch Me If You Can (Budokan 2014):* Saw your Slipknot sign. This is "Slipknot", but cute.
*Road of Resistance (Official Live):* One of the few actual live video with live audio from their official channel.
*Monochrome (Pia Arena MM, 2023):* A melodic and emotional mid-tempo rocker.
Look forward to more Babymetal!🤘🦊
Babymetal released a new song today, so your reaction might get lost in the chaos. The live stuff will blow your mind, you just need to watermark it, nobody cares, we're here for the reaction
Megitsune, phonetically meh gi tsu nay, is a fan favourite with this video having nearly 90m views. It's easy to see why having the energy of their early career, the mix of metal and traditional Japanese elements and it just looks gorgeous. Works on every level.
On to the next...
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Welcome back to the Foxhole 🦊🤘🔥
I feel sorry for you bc everyone is reacting to the new song they released just today, bad timing i guess.
I'll come back later with more info about this amazing group.
Anyway keep enjoying BM songs and see you next time.🦊🤘🔥
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