Hi Venus, You know I have commented on the heat issue before. I was also at the American Dream / Nickelodeon Theme Park show in New Jersey where Kanami had gone back stage and (the follow word is only used because of a lack of better terminology) collapsed. It was during Omaji time and Kanami had stepped off stage and into the back to rest and cool down. This back stage footage is in the US Tour Doc. that is part of the extra special edition of the TGT Okyuji set. Being out in the audience we had no clue as to what was going on. The rest of the band had no clue what was going on.Akane eventually went back stage and found Kanami face down on the table and sweating profusely. Akane tried several different things to cool her friend and band mate down (see the documentary). Mean while on stage time was passing quickly and Miku, Saiki and Misa still had no clue what was going on back stage. I believe it was Misa that went back stage and returned to say that she was "sleeping". This whole event has become a huge focal point for the fans, especially AFTER the documentary was released.It is a very scary scene that unfolds in front of the cameras and having been at that show and now seeing the BTS footage it was even more heart breaking. Fans around the world are asking them to watch over Kanami and other members alike to make sure that this does not happen again. There has been talk of Kanami drinking TOO many energy drinks and that having an effect on her. We as fans also know that this band of talented musicians put on an all out show, no matter the environment. Several things can be done to help them. Have larger fans on stage to move air around a lot more. Provide better cooling solutions (i.e., cold damp towels on stage, cold water (not ice cold as it has been proven that having an "ice cold" beverage, including water can actually increase the bodies temp and make the person "sicker".). Maybe the costume designer(s) can look into different lighter materials for the outfits without changing the over all design. Most importantly we as fans need to let the band know that we are okay with them needing a break to cool down. After all they provide so much entertainment and joy for us, we owe it to them to have the ability to take care of themselves - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

😮😮 I didn't know that! Thanks for the info🤝

@frankandre4385

Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot Keith...That covers just about everything. It's hard to believe ( given all their experience) that they or their road crew would not know how to respond correctly . I can't see this scene repeating itself as the Maids are far too intelligent to repeat the same mistake twice .

@charlescoleman4017

Жыл бұрын

i am a mailman here in the States. I have to deal with heat all the time. I'm not a doctor, but what I saw with Mincho was classic of too much caffeine and too much heat. Caffeine will dehydrate you and can wreck you physically. Excessive sweating is a bad sign. I hope someone advises our dear sweet Mincho to back off the coffee and Red Bulls and instead drink more water, fruit juice and Gatorade or Powerade. Once heat related illness starts to kick in, it's Hell to play catch up. Trust me, I know! Even though it was October here in the States, if it was hotter than they were used to, it could be a factor, especially with excess caffeine use. All of your suggestions near the end of your post sound like good ideas. We Maidiacs love these women and we want them to be healthy and happy. Maybe a 10 minute break in the middle would be a good thing. They could cool off and rehydrate and we could all go take a leak! LOL!

@frankandre4385

Жыл бұрын

@@charlescoleman4017 Great response Charles ! I've got 35 years as a courier/ driver. The temperature in an enclosed cargo area can easily go up to 120 degrees and higher ! I was told early on... Drink water till you can't drink any more...then drink some more. Yes, caffeine is a disaster on hot days... Mincho got lucky this time...There won't be a next time...❤️🎸

@charlescoleman4017

Жыл бұрын

@@frankandre4385 LOL! We share the same pain! I don't know for sure what she was experiencing, but it sure looked familiar! You and I recognize from experience what poor Mincho was dealing with. Heat illness can go bad very fast! Stay happy and healthy Frank!

At the Portland show, Miku said it was so hot! Kanami said Stay Hyderated!😁 Band-Maid even had 2 giant water tanks with cups free for the fans. Maybe they should tour in winter? BM takes care of their fans😁

I will be going to the Band Maid concert on August 18 in Mexico City, so far it's not too hot.

Frankly, for all the shows Band-Maid has done during the summer over the years I'm surprised they haven't had to address heat issues before now. I'm no doctor or nutritionist but maybe the Maids need to hire some of these specialists for their support team. Maybe to the point of making these specialists are like their personal doctors so their intimantly aware of each Maid's body's systems and limitations and can make medical and lifestyle recommendations, Yes, maybe the maid outfits need to be lighter weight materials (like a lighter weight cotton). And sorry Maids, maybe it's time to spend more time in the gym and less time getting drinks at the bars. A lot of drinking in the summer heat is not good for you! Please Band-Maid! Treat your bodies like fine instruments and athletes! We fans want you around!

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

Great comment👏 I totally agree 👌

@Kissthetoad321

Жыл бұрын

But they play sports. Akane owns a workout bike and Miku does...horseback riding. 😕Saiki has a collection of running shoes. Misa and Kanami, I don't know🙄

@stevejarred6484

Жыл бұрын

@@Kissthetoad321 Dear Gerard - What you are saying is valid and true. I guess I wasn't making my points clear to you. I'm sorry. Maybe the Maids need to take a hard and sober (accidental pun) look at their professional and private lives as performers. Even though I'm not a musician, over 11 years ago I had to make hard life decisions about my drinking and my health or continue to live a lifestyle where I was ultimately killing myself. I can't say I'm the model picture of an athlete but it sure is great to wake up in the morning without a hangover! Meanwhile, I wince hearing the Maids in KZread video discussing who can out drink the other. I can't force my beliefs on anyone but not drinking and trying to take care of myself sure has made my life better!

@Kissthetoad321

Жыл бұрын

@@stevejarred6484 100% agree Steve. I live in a country where drinking alcohol is considered festive despite the recommendations of the authorities who have been trying for decades to fight against its ravages. It's embedded in our culture. Personally, I will not judge the Japanese and the Maids on this point. However, I would like them to take the best care of themselves. These young women are adults and they know what is good for them without going over their limit IMO.

Atarashii Gakko has industrial fans on stage to keep cool.

I spent 12 years involved deeply in performance art. Im sure the lighting has shifted to LED which is far less stifling than the blazing hot incandescent lights i had to endure. The Maids are stuck with whatever the venue has to offer them. Some are very old and poorly equipped for comfort. I know they always make the best of how much or how little is offered them in the way of accomodations .

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

! 👏👏

Hopefully Kanami cuts back on the Red Bull and drinks more water. Of course, if she does need the caffeine, maybe someone can introduce her to some of our southern sweet tea.

Daytona . The Florida Sun is REALLY hot and their stage is facing due west into the afternoon Sun and it gets really hot on the infield of Daytona . I hope someone on their team notices this and has plenty of fluids and sunscreen for them .

People in the mid west in the US get crazy from cold in the winter and then get crazy from the heat in the summer. At least we're only crazy 6 months out of the year.

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

In Brazil every day is 🔥🔥

@scottmcgregor4829

Жыл бұрын

@@venusgaijin I know. I have someone who is very dear to me in Campo Grande Mato grosso. You are almost in autumn now, aren't you??

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

@@scottmcgregor4829 in the region where I live there is only one season: Summer🥲

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

​@@scottmcgregor4829 Always hot and sunny (very hot💔)

@scottmcgregor4829

Жыл бұрын

@@venusgaijinso I hear and it will soon be very dry with winter coming (depending on where you are) although I understand that the further south in Brazil winter can get cold.

It's not easy I can tell. Saiki, Kanami, and Misa probably feel it the most. Kanami is fully covered from her outfit, Saiki is wearing all black (which absorbs the heat) Misa is wearing all black AND fully covered. Plus if she's drinking alcohol that would cause her to dehydrate and overheat more.

There are many live audiences around the world that would no doubt react negatively to a band they were watching stopping while a member went offstage. However, we all know how supportive Maidiacs are so if it is the price to pay for a great show then let them rest until they feel well enough to carry on.

even if the heat is the same,.the quality is different in Japan and US even if the temperature is the same,.the damage cause to humans will be different if the humidity and other factors change also,.when it comes to replenishing the body with water,.Japan has soft water and US hard water, so naturally there will be an effect

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

👏👏

@keronjinRYU

Жыл бұрын

@@venusgaijinthey (MIKU&SAIKI)adviced Japanese musicians who were planning to perform concerts abroad from Japan to bring as much as water as possible

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

@@keronjinRYU really? 👏 It's very important

@keronjinRYU

Жыл бұрын

@@venusgaijin 勿論、本当だよ！

I got my undergraduate degree at UC Davis, just outside of Sacramento. 100-degrees F is NOT unusual for the Valley. And no, you don't get used to it. I can remember SCANDAL's 10th Anniversary gig in Osaka. It was outdoors and it was 37C when they started playing. Haruna nearly passed out twice. Playing outdoors in the Summer is awful.

I think there were several factors at play, and it turned into a perfect storm of dangerous conditions. For one, they crammed a lot of shows into only one month's time (averaging only one day off between each show), a work schedule they hadn't seen since before COVID. And as they mentioned in the video clip, the humid heat here can be quite a bit more stifling than the kind of heat they are used to in Japan. On top of all that, the US was in the midst of an unusual and unexpected heat wave in the Fall of 2022, when our bodies are usually starting to get accustomed to cooler temperatures, so performing at a high level in that kind of unseasonal heat can be very daunting!

Rocking out in the heat can drain your energy quickly. If you’re not well hydrated and mentally prepared for it, heat stroke can find you and take you out of the show. It’s real!sports drinks and fans go a long way.

One final note: While tracking set lists for the TAT, particularly for the Arabaki festival, I ran across a photo of the group that was purported to have been taken at Arabaki. Was it this year or from past appearances? I can't say, but... Kanami was holding an ice-bag on her head! They were standing in front of a log cabin doorway, mugging about, poking and teasing each other. Kanami had a big ice water bag on top of her head, but otherwise she was all smiles, as were the others.

Live and learn. I am sure they will be more prepared this time around after feeling it last tour.

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

Live ane learn😌👌

Tokyo is hotter and more humid on average in August than any city that they will visit in the US. (similar to Houston) Probably every venue in the US has some air conditioning, which I do not believe is the case in Japan. They are well prepared.

Agree!! If the ladies need a break, i say let them have a break. Temperatures in Texas can get awful at times. As they just performed in Austin & under lights that can be a bit much. Their tour management needs to do better job, keeping the ladies cool. You shouldn't have to suffer when ladies are giving so much of themselves. Maybe some night outdoor shows could help with that here. At least install some misting fans or something. To bad some designer couldn't make them some climate appropriate maid outfits. So they can at least breathe while on stage. Stay cool ladies!! 🤘🦊💕

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

👏👏

Daytona Beach Thursday will be high of 87° @3pm 66% humidity, thunderstorm. 77° @9pm... Almost similar to Tokyo forecast

Those costumes look like they would be miserably hot.

The May dates SHOULD be OK as far as heat is concerned, BUT they'll be starting off in the Southern states and the Rockville festival is at Daytona, Florida and it might get hot. It will be Memorial Day weekend by the time they get to outdoor festivals in Ohio and Missouri. Weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable and I will bet on a high level of humidity that will make it unpleasant if temperatures go into the Eighties. I hope the air conditioning at St Andrews Hall works! Then they'll be back at Lollapalooza on August 4th. August in the Midwest is ALWAYS hot and humid.

It's true. Heat is a problem. Not as much these days with LED lighting. However, even with fans on stage, if it's just blowing hot air it's not much relief. A larger problem would be the road in winter. It's okay to tour southern states in the colder months, but roads up north sometimes become impassable and or dangerous.

Black and layered clothing in Daytona OMG! At least I think Akane's back is covered by thin fabric so she can shed heat especially in front of a fan. (American) football players and other people doing exertion in heat-holding clothing and/or hot temperatures (hockey, some theater costumes, some extreme sports) have cooling techniques which maybe the Maids could use. Even a Black&Decker Comfortpak would be worth a try and there are probably more-serious versions.

We were also dealing with all of the forest fires. They came when most of the west coast was on fire, here in Seattle the air quality on the day of the show was very unhealthy.

I saw the documentary and Mincho's heat stroke (scary). They are aware of this heat problem and wish to preserve their health above all. They and their team will take the necessary measures to prevent a tragedy from occurring. There is no better way than to drink plenty of water regularly to combat dehydration. Ice packs are also a good remedy and eating ice cream. More breaks, maybe too?

@Kissthetoad321

Жыл бұрын

@Beth Ma Just want to sleep, maybe for you? 😏

@zs9811

Жыл бұрын

​@Beth Ma Yep, I'm sure at least she described it as anemia, (not heat stroke) in an interview. Although they said that "Black Cat-chan" made them feel very comfortable compared to previous overseas tours, it was the first time they had toured overseas for such a long time. Also, in Japan they had the experience of playing over 100 shows a year in one year, but the schedule was very tight, especially with the additional shows in the final stages. Of course, differences in climate and their usual diet, as well as long-distance travel, including from west to east, may also have had an influence. However, apart from Aftershock Fest, I do not know if the environment was particularly bad (hot) at the shows in question (it's true that Akane took care of Kanami with icing, though). Besides, the Fest was at the beginning of the tour, but towards the end she seems to have been unwell.

It's them who come up with their costumes and choose how they should look and how they are, if they feel bothered by it, they will change it, they don't have "costume designers" so no need for management or anyone to be involved. No need to be so overprotective of them, they are adults with plenty of decision making over their choices and their career and if anything was problematic for them they would've been the first to want to change it. The heat problem is often more prominent in Europe where venues have little to no air conditioning (needing to use fans to cool the band members), I've seen a lot of japanese bands who toured in Europe in spring or summer season being drenched in sweat, I've been to the Europe Galneryus concert and at one point it was so hot that Syu (the guitarist) just went shirtless to play the rest of the concert which he never does ever lol. In Summer Tokyo can get as hot or even hotter but venues there are generally pretty well made and from what I've seen and artists there don't seem bothered that much. I'm not sure how things are in the USA. The first clip was from an outdoor festival so it's normal but if it happens even in closed venues then it's a problem

MISA had to WEAR SHOES cause stage was boiling!

私は在日日本人ですがあなた達を応援します。

Okay, I don't want to be that guy because I love this band but...A go fund me to buy them a portable AC? Guys these girls are professional musicians and Band Maid is a successful business. If they need special equipment they will buy it. If they want a doctor on site they will have it. I'm sure they will learn from past mistakes and make adjustments. Do you think the band or management would send them on a tour they thought would make them sick or couldn't finish? Do you think the band members want to see one or more of them or even the roadies and crew get sick? That isn't good for anyone. I mean, every other band at these festivals are playing under the same conditions. This over protection of Band Maid can be a bit creepy. We are fans, not their moms and dads or in most cases grandparents. Should we start a go fund me for Slipknot? I almost forgot what made me make this post lol I got heat exhaustion (in Florida) which is probably what Kamami had. If she had heat stroke she would not have been able to go back out there. It's awful, my body could not stop sweating, I was exhausted and I was vomiting. I could not cool down, I had never experienced anything like it. I don't wish it on anyone BUT it happened because I was out all day in Key West and wasn't drinking any water. It's an easy fix drink water. I do agree that lighter outfits would be better but I'm sure Band-Maid and their team know what they are doing. Let's try and take a step back and act like normal fans. We are quick to acknowledge that these women are talented and beautiful but we seem to forget that they are intelligent adults. Being in a successful band for 10 years is not just luck. They are smart and I'm sure they surround themselves with smart people.

@Allen-fi4ke

Жыл бұрын

They are far from being millionaires. You obviously don't know how the music industry works.

@wave8359

Жыл бұрын

@@Allen-fi4ke ------Agreed !---some people think anyone on a big stage gets "VIP" treatment at all times .-----NOT TRUE ! The stage crews have been at fault---simple as that ! There are lights, cameras, all sorts of electrical gear-----But NO FANS ???----Hey, come on, this is simple bloody common sense !

@wave8359

Жыл бұрын

"Over protection" ???---I think we maidiacs can be as protective as we please. Why should the beautiful Maids receive any less than our gentlemanly concern ?????

A black stage floor out in the sun??? Misa won't be able to do her usual barefoot thing. They will blister.

I hope its not stopping them for the world tour to the southeast asian country

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

Nothing can stop them😁😅🤟

I just went to one of their shows and they took 2-3 long breaks and killed time by talking to audience. I guess it’s a a way for them to cool down.

When Atarashi Gakko were performing in the Philippines, they had large fans face the stage. The Maids only Human. I never seen any fans when the perform. Give Band-Maid some fan support ( pardon the pun).

Aren't we over dramatizing some of this stuff I mean. Doesn't it get hot in Japan ? I love with these five phenomenally talented incredible musicians do. But sometimes I think some of this stuff is a little bit manufactured and fabricated. Just for clicks and the like. At times it seems creepy. For so many middle-aged men. In many instances and not all. To be so wrapped up in these women. Yes I think they're the best band that's come along in decades. Anywhere on the planet, male or female. And I was fortunate to see them last October in New York City here in the States. But sometimes this stuff is to me a little over the top. And yes even borderline creepy. Not that anyone really gives a flying you know what. But just to see so many people it seems. Spending every moment of every day worshiping these women. They're human beings their great musicians and they are in a great rock band. Can we leave it at that ?

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment But I think it's a good topic. When a person moves out of their usual environment (from one country to another for example) it is normal for the body to feel the consequences. I saw this happen personally with a guy who came to Brazil from Japan. The climate is different in each country. And it affects our body.

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

You're a singer and you have a tour in another country, if you get sick there that's a problem for the tour, isn't it?

@frankandre4385

Жыл бұрын

I think the long lockdown had quite a negative effect on many...Some felt gutted emotionally. Confidence and self image suffered as did dignity in some cases. I was busier than ever during the pandemic so this doesn't apply to me. Band Maid has been a great tonic to so many. Have some gone overboard ? Have some focused WAY too much time on healthy pursuits to the point of making them unhealthy ? Maybe so... Maybe some are still trying to find their way back to a new normal . I give everyone as much space as they need to sort things out . Water is wet...ice is cold...hot can be many things to different people... It's not a pressing topic but it's still one that may give people pause to consider how it affects people they don't know personally but still care about.

@Bulbagaba992

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck, your points here are valid like the middle aged men. I’m 48 so when most of the Band-Maid members were born I was in senior high or university freshman. Maybe the focus on them is like some of us here who see the ladies as their offspring. Some of us feel like pseudo parents who are proud of what they’ve achieved in 10 years, and like parents we care about their welfare. If they’re not healthy enough then that would affect their performing ability and that would hurt their standing and reputation. I really do think that’s what the majority of the maidiacs are like. If there are any creeps they would be just a few. I think some of just are eager to know the happenings and developments with our ladies. We are genuinely concerned, but certainly we won’t overstep our bounds to the point of being obsessive. We’re simply just happy that these ladies came into existence and saved rock for us!☺️🕊️🤘🏻🤘🏻

@venusgaijin

Жыл бұрын

@@Bulbagaba992 👏👏

Vengan a Perú please

Go Fund Me a giant portable AC unit to go... they need to speak up and get some AC

Come on !, stage crews !! -----Having worked backstage, too, I can tell you that there things called FANS !!!!---huge,big fans, too, like the kind used in aircraft hangars. They work ! It also looks cool !!---to see the band awash in the breeze, hair and clothing wafting in the breeze.. You can always add some CO2 as well---perfectly harmless and great for light effects , too !!!! F A N S !!----------simple !