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The third girl performing was an "Avenger" at this performance, which is a group of 3 girls that rotated to fill the third position. Her name is Momoko Okazaki and she is now known as Momometal, as she has become the permanent third member. We love her!

They've not only combined J-pop and Metal, they've combined music concerts and Broadway - it's a performance. They've created a personal connection with their fandom and made them a part of that performance. The reason Taylor Swift has been dominating the music scene is because she has made that personal connection as well. Metal + J-pop + theater = Babymetal. They're fun to watch, and their energy, precision, and talent are impressive.

I think now would be a good time to check out the piano version of the song „Monochrome“ on the KZread channel „The First Take“. It puts Su‘s voice in a whole new light, it really left me breathless, even as an „old“ fan. Although it might be an even better idea to listen to the full Metal version of the song first, rather than the other way around. Great song in both versions!

The chaos that happened after Yui left was complicated, I'm impressed that you followed enough of what people have said to be on the right track!

When it comes to babymetal, you just can't expect repetition from their songs, it's always different. They recently had their U.S tour and i must say, it's just not a concert, but an experience. The audience mostly gets more tired after the show than the band themselves. 😂

I recomended to see the official video of MEGITSUNE.

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I was in the crowd for a Babymetal concert in 2020, in a student hall with about 2000 in the audience. They had no props except for a screen at the back of the stage but they still made it an epic show as they always give their all in their performances. Being in a Babymetal crowd, even a relatively small one, is always a great experience of togetherness and of being part of something united and special - which is why their fanbase is known as The One. Enjoying your reactions and appreciation of Babymetal. 🦊🤘🤘🦊

Megitsune was the first song released by Babymetal when they became an independent act rather than a subunit of a larger group (Sakura Gakuin). The official MV is really worth the viewing. And the studio recording (also used for the MV) is a wonderful documentation of Su-metal's voice at 15 though I expect the subtleties of what was caught on the recording may be missed by most folks. Su- was encouraged to sing the song in Japanese melodramatic Enka style. At that age she didn't really have the wide vibrato characteristic of the style. But what we got was a no-holds-barred powerful performance with a lot of her newly acquired sweet, narrow vibrato and full timbre. A must hear for all Su- admirers.

Couple of things - it's a strange concept but the Nippon Budokan is a venue where bands and performers play by invitation only - it's not somewhere you just get your agent to book for a gig , and some of the biggest bands in the world have played there over the years - starting with The Beatles in the 60s . Babymetal played the final gig of the sold out UK and EU legs of their current World Tour last night in Madrid , Spain in a massive packed arena .

I'm just back from their two final shows of their EU and UK tour. And it was MADNESS!

Nice one! You nailed the pronunciation of Megitsune. This song is a Babymetal classic and a fan favorite from the 1st Babymetal album. They have been performing this song since 2013 when they were 15/14 years old. I'm sure you've received plenty of info already on this song, but some additional context:

I'm really enjoying watching you two get to experience Babymetal, when a new video pops up in my feed I want to get to it instantly. Even if I'm supposed to be on a call for work.

The official video to this song is very well done. We always say Live BABYMETAL is Best BABYMETAL, but the official video is a must see too. Do yourself a favor and watch that on your own sometime. The girls even did a commentary video on it years later that is adorable. 🤘🦊🤘

This group is slowly crawling to top for me. They are just so good!

Yes, the symbol you did with the hand is the fox sign.

So you are now a fan of Babymetal. I first found them a few years ago on KZread. . Hope to see them live one day.

You nailed the pronunciation first try! 🎉

If you like different types of feels to their sound, Shanti Shanti Shanti, Night Night Burn, Oh Manjinai, Yava and probably more I missed are unique fusions of music from around the world.