BABYMETAL on TBS NewsBird / Hedoban 2015 Interview with ENGLISH SUBS 

I am not Japanese but whenever Babymetal win an award, or get a great review or people speak nicely about them I feel so proud of them!! Its strange....I love them!

I'm a 48 year old metal head....and a Babymetal fan since 2014. No regrets, this band kicks ass.

*Umezawa:* "Not many metal fans here in Japan. 10-20,000 is about the best you can do." The next year, BABYMETAL sold out Tokyo Dome (capacity 55,000). *_Twice._*

I think in japan they see them as idols from a talent agency but in the rest of the world we see them as a metal band, they are real, they are a legit powerful metal band that works hard and rocks hard at every festival they go.

I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. I devour any and all information I can on this wondrous phenomenon. After all these years 2023 was arguably their biggest year since 2016. Seeing them live three months ago was literally a dream come true. Thank you for the translation.

川西さんの仕事然として話そうとする態度からちょいちょい覗くbabymetal愛がステキ

In a short amount of time they brought me back to metal. And I grew up listening to the heavy metal album from the originally movie, cruised around town with Metallica and Megadeth cranking out of the car stereo, then metal got to where I could no longer understand what was being said and new metal bands were more like "me too" bands. I stopped listening to new metal music altogether but did continue to listen to those I knew. My first Baby metal experience was RU-vid video of their Gimme Chocolate performance. And while I don't know Japanese I really enjoyed the music, vocal melodies, and dancing. It was like watching art being animated before my eyes. The I was pointed their other performances and the third song I heard by them, The One, captured my heart. From here on out I am a loyal fan of Baby metal because of their music. I would love to see them in person someday.

音楽性は本当に凄いと思う。それに加えてメタルって今までおっさんの世界だったのが、めっちゃ若い女の子が凄い音楽に乗せて歌ってるからかなり斬新なんだろうね。自分は好きだなあ。

Man...that was great. I wish entertainment news in the US was even half as mature and professional as that.

I've only just discovered Babymetal, I saw the Wembley concert on TV when channel surfing and my first thought was WTF! But they're amazing, the band is fantastic, the music is refreshing. Got tickets to see them play San Francisco! Hope they all get back together.

I like that this is a relatively serious item about Babymetal. I love how the anchor was laughing at the reporter's first photo in Reading. If Babymetal appeared on the news in my country, it would be a fluff piece with some idiot reporter making stupid puns about babies and metal. I also like how all TV in Japan looks like public access!

What she said about Kerry King, is totally true, the way he headbang his head in every show, without having hair , for me, as a long time metal fan, Kerry is the best headbanger i ever saw .

So this video has done nothing but affirm my already deeply held positive feelings for Babymetal. The absolute best part about this band in my mind isn't the worldwide acclaim that they receive, or even how good their music is. It is just how incredibly normal they all seem. Now maybe that is just the Japanese Culture or maybe it has something to do with how the band itself operates behind the scenes but regardless, I just can't imagine any American bands that can come up like this one and still maintain the impossible amounts of humbleness that these three girls have. Man I seriously need to make it out to at least one of their concerts.

This is amazing, I feel like I'm observing a foreign culture, observing a foreign culture. So cool.

This was a very good video with lots of information. Thank you to Thomas Malone for the translations. My Japanese language lessons have only just begun (it is not easy)

This is a really cool news report and interview with BABYMETAL. I am so glad there were English subs so I could enjoy it more completely. Their combination of Metal and J-Pop/Idol is irresistible and their charm is so amazing. They are a generational group in my opinion. I am much older and grew up in the 80's and although I loved Metal then, my interest had been flagging in the 2000's. When BABYMETAL burst upon the scene, their high energy dancing and SuMetal's soaring vocals over the innovative music gave me so much joy it revived my interest in the music again. I regret I didn't see them live in concert (especially before YuiMetal left) in person, but I have enjoyed the shows captured live on RU-vid and other sites. Arigatō for uploading this very interesting video! 🥰🦊🤩🤟🤘

11:22 "The first Japanese band to be features on the cover of Metal Hammer" and again this month. :-)

This reminds me of when I tried to explain metal music to my grandmother, lol. But, to this anchor's credit, she does seem genuinely interested and not just dismissing it out of hand.

Yui Mizuno is a soft-spoken individual, known for her careful approach to making statements. In a famous band like hers, the accuracy and integrity of every member's statement are crucial. It's true that Yui Mizuno is honest in her communications. Occasionally, she might diverge slightly, but never to the extent that it jeopardizes her position in the band. As for Yui Mizuno leaving the band, I'm not the right person to provide a statement. None of us are entirely certain about what occurred in Babymetal-whether it was a challenge from the management or an internal decision by the band. However, we maintain positive thoughts, believing that everything that unfolds is already destined. Numerous comments made by various parties may not necessarily be accurate, potentially leading to misunderstandings among fans. My hope is for Yui Mizuno's perpetual health and success in any future endeavors she pursues.

Cheers for this mate and the English subs, I enjoyed watching that.

I agree, Babymetal is the revival of Metal, new metal artits tend to sound like Judas, Maiden, Sabbath, old metal bands, but Babymetal is really fresh and different, is a very interesting aproach to japanese culture. I really like their music, I feel the same energy as with Judas Priest, but with a different and new sound. Oh and with a very cute show. I hope to see more about this girls, and the new album "Metal Resistance" is very good. Thank you very much for the traslation of this video.

AMAZING! THanks so much for the upload and share! And special Thanks to Thomas Malone, without who we would be dumbfounded about all those details on Sakura Gakuin and Babymetal!

Moa is becoming a shockingly beautiful young woman.... this could be a problem

in 2010 after 30 years or so of heavy metal reigning supreme it seemed like the waters had become ,as one of the reporters here said, rather stagnant. babymetal has stirred those waters and soared to the top. perhaps this is why so many hard core metal fans,especially in the west, have a hard time accepting that this new form of metal is "true" metal,and not some manufactured joke. this report is 7 years old now. the girls are in their 20s and continue to pack venues,and gain more fans all the time. the amount of people i see reacting to babymetal on you tube,and their surprise at being blown away by them adds fuel to the fire that was started with 3 young schoolgirls over 13 years ago. babymetal is not going away. they are carrying the torch well "over the future".

Yui is love, Yui is life, Yui is everything \m/

Thanks for combining this into one video

we miss Yui so much !!!!

It's awesome that Babymetal are bringing metal to a wider audience in Japan. I've been listening to metal since I was probably around 13 when I discovered Paranoid by Black Sabbath in my Dad's record collection in like '79 (yeah I'm old). I grew up listening to Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeath, Ministry, Pantera, Korn, RATM, SOAD, Slipknot, Tool and on and on. I have seen a lot of changes in metal over the years. Every time something like new like RATM, that was a fusion of rap and metal, would come along there were always those saying "that's not metal" but for me that has kept it fresh and interesting. Some I didn't like like the glam metal of the 80's. I'll have to admit I wasn't too thrilled about Babymetal when I first heard them. I was listening to a lot of Maximum the Hormone at the time (still am) so I was happy to hear about another Japanese metal band but then I read the girls hadn't even heard of metal before the band and it was all put together by record execs. I thought oh it's just a gimmick but I would still check out there vids from time to time. Over time they won me over and I do now call myself a fan. If they can bring metal to a wider Asian audience nothing but good can come from that.

I think those years were peak kawaii for Babymetal. The girls started to enjoy the success but they haven't become a custom to it yet. They were much more excited in interviews back then. Absolutely adorable ladies.

so happy to see a TV shows talking about metal, cuz metal still not accepted by the public, i love metal , i love all king of music

I think they got it about right. Metal fans are very concerned that their culture will be infiltrated by illegitimate bands and lose credibility, kind of like how hip hop has been almost completely converted into pop. However, KobaMetal and the Kami band are true, fully legit, metal artists. Despite the Idol origins of Babymetal, those who created it, produce it, and play it are fully metal and the girls are very serious about embracing that. Babymetal is a gateway drug that can bring many new fans into the fold and really save Metal...if the Metal community will let them.

この動画2015年、今自分は2024年に見ている。 ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬに対する熱量は全く変わらない。 そう考えると本当に凄い。 加山雄三さん、いいわあ。

Seeing the abbreviation TBS makes me SO want Baby Metal to perform on Conan.

It took me legit 3 minutes to realize hedoban=head bang :v

Yiu-metal was always my favourite... but after this interview, I think I'm in love with Moa-metal. She is so damn beautiful, 10 times better than how she was 2 years ago.

Babymetal open the door to other Japanese Rock/Metal bands to the West. First was Band Maid, now being followed by Nemophila and Lovebites. Not forget Brdear that was performing in the UK before Babymetal in small clubs.

Su looks forward to being able to speak directly to western media. Around 4 years later her company still haven't invested some money in getting her an English teacher that will travel with them on the tours and teach her how to speak her. WHY? Babymetal is a band that has a larger International fanbase and is more popular overseas than it is in Japan, so why don't they actually invest some money in this?

Watched the video all the way through... not in one sitting... but it was interesting to see the Japanese view...that being said, I have been listening and watching Babymetal video's over and over again since I found them on you tube a couple of months ago and I can agree, their music sounds better live, but the complexity of their music, the energy, the sheer badassedness of it tells you they are not a "illegitmate band", some of their riffs will become standard to future generations and their inovation will be right up there with the Beatles and Yes...

What i find most remarkable is Making new and great music with what is Fussion at its best! Best of all, '' IT ROCKS ''!

moa saying my generation gives me life

Am love Yui-chan so much 💖💖💖

the most difficult things to choose in my life right now was to pick between yui and moa

Thanks Thomas Malone

Babymetal is legendary. The band it its different forms is a true force. Su, at 16 delivering to, cutting through, and winning over massive festivals audiences is truly amazing. The dance is a bonus layer. It's a wicked combination. The bottom line is that at the end of the day, babymetal is Su. Without her there is no babymetal. She is simply one of the best singers the world has ever seen. She has it down and she delivers at every show.

Great vid. Thanks for the upload, umm, 7 years ago lol :D

ほとんどおぢさん達の会話だったけど、僅かでもゆいちゃんの映像を 見ることができて良かったです

Senpuuki Hedoban . Man, the Japanese just make up the coolest name for stuff sometimes.

Thanks for the translation mate, apreciatted ;)

@ 30:33 Yui speaking is a sound from heaven

thomas malone is my hero

インタビュー見ていてニヤニヤしてしまうｗｗ

Great video!

it's like listening to ironmaiden or ratm in baby's voice.. i like them so much

Extremely coincidental that this guy's name is Hedoban. Chorus to my new favorite song.

Isn't it great how Babymetal promotes the magazine in their song ? Hedoban, Hedoban, Hedoban, Hedoban. ;-) (Hedoban does have the best Babymetal interviews, so I think it's warranted)

右の人めっちゃBABYMETAL好きじゃんww け結構長く特集されてて嬉しい(*´∀`)♪

I've been a metal/progressive metal fan back then like 2005 then my metal guts & blood was asleep for about years then one this 2018 I search about japan idol group then this young ladies pops up on video recommendation then I get curious then of course I check it out then boom when the gimme chocolate starts playing then song goes on I was like WTF! I was amused then shock but lately I'm impressed by this girls & there band then I start searching more about them i get my self becoming one of there fan & my metal instinct gets fired up because if them I came back to metal genre becoz of them

音量はスレイヤーと変わらなくなってきている。特にフォーラム公演の音量はSunnＯ)))かと思うぐらいすごかったらしい。

YUI МОЯ ЛЮБОВЬ НАВСЕГДА !!!!!!!

he's right on .......there going to explode ...and be so big ....WOW........HOPE they and i mean the WHOLE band can handle it

I'd be curious if Japan still sees them that way? 🤔 I can tell you right now BabyMetal is far more than just an idol band now. You see almost no young people getting into metal over here. Yet in Japan it's almost like a Renaissance. BabyMetal, Band-Maid, & Lovebites alone is enough reason to have hope for the future. This is an interesting interview for the time here. Fast forward 6 years later however to still call them that clearly not. Maybe Japan themselves doesn't fully appreciate just how much BabyMetal has contributed!! :b

I'm surprised Loudness never gets mentioned. They had some success in the west. not in the level of Babymetal but still notable.

This video made me understand something i have never thought about. Hm. Interesting. Well, nvm. Kayama Yuzo san looks ridiculously good for his age. If they don't say it, i would have thought he's in his early 50's. Now he's 86, still up and about.

川西さんいいね すきなんだな笑

Su metal is my girl.

Good stuff, thank you.

ヘヴィメタルのメロディーライン日本人の琴線にふれる曲多いし、ヴォーカルは上手い人多いし、昔から日本人に受け入れられるはずのジャンルだと思いますが(実際アニソン歌って人気のヴォーカルは元メタルヴォーカリスト多いし)、何故未だに日本で広がらないのか？beby metal に日本のメディアをぶっ壊して欲しい❗(zep、レインボー、ﾒｲﾃﾞﾝ等、大昔に、メタルを散々聞き込んで、メタルから離れた親父が四十年ぶりにベビメタに触れて、また、メタルを聞いてます🙋そんな親父の独り言death❕)ホントに日本の既存のメディアの情報ってガラパゴスかっ❔この番組は例外ですが、普通に地上波でベビメタやれや😡ロックは、感性だと思いますが、この番組に出てる男性二人がガラパゴスの女子アナに、音楽って言うのは感性だって言うのを伝えるのに苦労してるのを見てると、酒を奢りたくなりました😅お二人さんお疲れさまでした🙋

There are so many pop-rock band in Japan. You'll notice them from anime intros and outros. Give them metal chords and they'll become metal. JAM Project - The hero is good too.

I wasn't a fan in metal music in general- maybe Metalica- that being said- I very much like Babymetal- they are kinda like Evanescance - strong band with a great vocalist- wich is babymetal( the kumi band is great) Sue's voice is incredible- one of the best live shows I've ever seen- the energy was amazing

感慨無量🥺 😳😳😳もあちゃん❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥大ファン❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥です名古屋から🍀🍀🍀

AREGATO!!! Forward unto the Metal Resistance!!!

That was fascinating - thanks you!

thanks thomas malone

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \V/

What is not to love about them ! Do you think Yui Metal could get any more cute? !! lol 😍

おもしろい ありがとうup主

I wish I would have learned of them before 2018. This band is awesome. Now they seem to be ending.

I wonder if Moa understands the lyrics to My Generation LOL! and Yui talking about Kerry King and slayer, is just AWESOME. Looks like they've caught the metal bug :D especially Su, with how she is on stage. She completely gets the metal stage presence. Sorry to all J-pop lovers, but I think the more metal they become, the better the band is :) Plus, Moa is practicing hard on guitar and wants to participate i the making of the music in future. It's looking good for this band in future! So to all the naysayers who think they're on the exact same system as other, interchangeable, replaceable k-pop/j-pop girl bands, just sit back and watch what happens. I'll eat my words if I ever have to, but I've followed metal music and other genres in general, for over 20 years, and I have a gut feeling that BABYMETAL will continue to grow in different ways and Su-metal is going to be a HUGE star. She seems born to perform and entertain. Just watch the tribute video for her, showing a time lapse of her as a child, singing on stage, right up to today. She's amazing and so are the kami band. ZERO disrespect to Yui and Moa, who are awesome in their own way, but I'm yet to be convinced that they'll be involved with the metal side of things for too many years. They're way more pop oriented.

I found some videos, that some parents brought their kids to babymetal concerts.

Now that time has passed and many changes have come to BABYMETAL, KobaMetal and Amuse Inc. share no new news! What happened is history. "The One' want more information on what the hell is going on! No interviews, no appearances, no nothing coming out of Japan! Can anybody put a little pressure on Amuse Inc. for some news and interviews?

"hedobangingu" .. ahh brilliant

thanks

kawaii su

I can't read the subtitles straight because I keep looking them haha then i have to back the video.

伊藤政則まで来たかwwww

😢2015 cuando estaban su mejor momento

It is funny/interesting to see how they nodd so often to what the say themselves! Maybe to underline it? Usually we (in Europe) nodd when we want to express agreement with things others say.

HedobanGLngu...fuck yeah, I can dig it.

Band maid is badass as well. Yeu sei is a band to hear as well.

28～髪の力を使ってないヘドバン笑 ゆいちゃんまじゆいちゃん笑

ゆいちゃん　かわかわ

So true at 20;41 just bye checking out a few live clips i said to myself "Oh o.k.'' About 2 weeks later i check BM out some more Funny thing is the very next day at my Place of work i am shouting out ''WHooah WAooohoa'' and i got my co -workers looking at me like What have you been smoking? So i get in there face and i let them know' i tell them""Look you people walking around at work all day and whistle out a tune.Well as for me i cant whistle for for shit, So i walk around and shout out "WHOOOhooaah'' see i calls it as i sees it!! Of course i inform my co workers to check out BabyMetal next time there on RU-vid i tell them check them out ASAP!!! Now can some one go find Alice Cooper before he kicks the bucket cuz like he is like 90 yrs old tell him say hey go do a jam Jam a Bam session with Baby Metal And Know 1 thing and that Is Rock is NOT DEAD it just gets Better !

ゆいちゃんまじゆいちゃん

34：52あたりサイコー

Hope the Girls Rock on 🤘.... Su Metal San, Moa Metal San and i realy hope (as a big Surprise for us All as well) the missing YuiMetal San again ..... We all hope so much.... ,, Thank You for eleven Year's " said Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin at the 1979 Knebworth Festival to the Audience..... We all say now ,, Thank You for eleven Year's " to the Young Lady's..... They are now nearly in this Age as Led Zeppelin was, as they become Superstar's..... Five Rock Star's 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 and a thumb 👍 from Germany Send's 😉 Henry

Babymetal is better than your rock CDs n stuff. They bring you back to metal. This is still going on metal resistance forever.

'Metaller-san' hahaaha 😂. Man These girls are the best, they are too brutal for metal.

good thing I'm Asian. or else other kids in my school would make fun of me. id just say IJIME DAME ZETTAI

Their are great

Great upload! I disagree with the report that BM have revived metal music but 'twas enjoyable none-the-less.