Music Producer Reacts To BABYMETAL - Headbanger!! へドバンギャー！！ (MOAMETAL Ver.) | Moabanger 

Can we acknowledge that Moa did her solo after half a song doing a crazy cardio with her usual choreography? Geez, impressive.

That smile when she starts to sing and the crowd cheers :D

Moa loves everyone Everyone loves Moa

Moa tried a “death stare”. It didn’t last long. Also kudos for Su for slotting seamlessly into Moa’s choreography ….not easy. They are amazing young women.

This concert was held for celebrating MOA's 20th birthday in MOA's birthplace NAGOYA. The avenger was KANO.

One of my favourite moments in any BABYMETAL videos, is Moa’s face after she’s handed the mic. Seriously gorgeous. It’s like she’s thinking “Finally, it’s my turn bitches!” Love Moa ❤

Moa and Yui were trained idols just like Su. They all were expected to be able to sing, dance and how to handle themselves in public. Mao has the talent to be the head of her own group but she has said in a interview that she doesn't want to be the center. Moa is content supporting Su and focusing on the dancing whish she has been in charge of teaching the new girls. Kano-metal the third girl is also one and can sing. They don't mic the avengers for what ever reason tho. At their 30s they would be 20 years as Babymetal.

Yes Moa can sing, she may not have Su's breath control or power but she has a lovely voice. She has said she doesn't want to be the centre or lead vocalist though and has concentrated most on taking the lead role in the choreo - which is equally important when it comes to BABYMETAL live performances. Talking of which, did you notice how Su stepped into Moa's place in the choreo and performed that like she had always done it? 'Headbanger' is about a girl going to her first concert on her 15th birthday - 15 is a significant age in Japan as it marks the end of compulsory education in Japan and the first step to becoming an adult. By the same token 20 is the official coming of age in Japan, at 20 you are officially an adult. This was Moa's 20th birthday concert (or most of it was - this was a compilation video with clips from other shows spliced in to get past copyright) at the Legend M concert on 4th July 2019 - which was why she took over lead vocals for this song ... and the lyrics were changed to "... this special night of my 20" from "... this special night of my 15". At shows near their 15th birthdays in 2014 Yui (in Paris) and Moa (in Koln/Cologne) took over lead vocals for 'Headbanger' in exactly the same way with Su handing them the mic and stand and taking their place in the choreo. There are fancam videos from both those shows, so the quality isn't great, but they are still special.

Yui's final concert was Oct 15th of 2017 and officially left the group on Oct 18th of 2018. This performance was for Moa's 20th birthday (7/4/2019) and the concert was on 7/7/2019 at their first arena show in Nagoya (Moa's birthplace) Edit: Su is 21yrs old at this concert, her birthday is 12/20/1997 hence the Legend 1997 and Legend 1999 concerts for the girls birth years.

Moa isn't given enough credit for her vocals, which are amazing, as you saw. You do hear a lot more Moa isolated and more towards the front of the mix in the newer songs on "The Other One" as just like Su, she's just been improving and stabilizing over the years.

You were close: Yui last show was in 2017! About Yui, she officially left due to health reasons, we don't know anything more. The only clue we have, is that during the last show she performed, we can see the shape of something that might be a back brace under her dress. THat Mic stand you can call it a "Freddy Mercury" style Mic Stand :D Sge always uses that during Headbanger :) Did you notice the lyrics said few times "Special Night of my Twenty"? The original song had 15 instead of 20, and they changed to 20 since it was Moa's 20th Birthday! They also changed the lyrics for SU's 20th Birthday! Moa, Yui and SU came from Sakura Gakuin, that was an idol group that would train young girls aged 10-15 to prepare them for the entertainment industry: every girl was trained to sing, to dance, and to act! In fact there are girls that came out from SG that became Models, Singers, Voice Actresses, etc. In fact Babymetal originated as a subgroup of Sakura Gakuin :)

All three of them can sing, dance, act, play to the camera, and command a stage... brought up through enormously tough training in the performing arts from a very young age. As you continue into the Fox Hole, you will learn about the 'school' Sakura Gakuin... which is in its own right a trove of content that shows you a little where they come from, and what they went through (much of it together) on the journey that has given us BABYMETAL.

Notice too Su dancing Moa’s choreo as if she’s always done it.

*Super Moa Chan!* 💪 *Smirk of Love* 😏 *Angel of Love* ❤️ *Princess of Nagoya* 👸 *MoaMetal best metal* 🎸 *Kikuchi Moa* 💮 *Moa = "Most Love"* 🥰 *Moa is not smol* 🙅‍♂️ _Hatachi No Yoru O_ "This special night of my 20." This was a live compilation mixed with the live at "BABYMETAL ARISES: Beyond The Moon - Legend M" 2019 at Nagoya city, her hometown. This is the year they began with the _avengers_ backup dancers system filling the third spot YuiMetal left when leaving the group officially in 2018, Kano Fujihira is the name of this avenger, but remember no other group member got official name revealed, only SuMetal and MoaMetal are the front women of the group. The one you saw at 3:50 is Momoko Okazaki from another live at LA Forum 2019 or Legend Metal Galaxy Day 2 2020. Just like you noticed this was MoaMetal 20th special birthday. Everyone witness how she become a superlady or "Super Moa-chan", our angel of love ❤️ The original lyrics of 15 was changed to 20 as well the choreography. I can see you become a Moa simp, welcome to the club 😅🤘💕

Moa is a good singer, but Su is a next level singer. This is nice, actually more than nice for we all love Moa. And I agree that we need more Moa singing.

You will appreciate "Love Machine," its MOA singing a BABYMETAL cover of a Japanese pop song from 1999.

this song celebrates their coming to adulthood, at the age of 20 in Japan, as its 21 in the USA. Moa turned 20, so this was her song to sing.

On a smaller live show/stage, at the start we can sometimes see the Headbanger microphone stand on stage somewhere and thus we know what's coming. We don't know the significance of it, could just look cool. Some think it might be a reference to Queen's Freddie Mercury, who had that often.

A "Headbanger tribute" would not be complete w/out the "Official" Video. Everyone seems to say that "live BabyMetal is the best BabyMetal", but their music vids are great too and Headbanger is one of the best. It was one of the first BM things I ever saw and the opening scene was a WTF moment that I will never forget..

Great reaction, loved your enthusiasm. 😁 Yep, Moa has a beautiful singing voice. And yes, all of them are trained singers. Even the Avengers... and they don't even wear mics. But you know, BABYMETAL was formed around Su-metal's vocals and her no holding back way to perform live. You really need to do the guide (there is a good one on CrypticMisery channel), so you will have a better context to the whole thing.

As they've gotten older, Moa's done a couple of the formerly Black Babymetal songs alone: "GJ" and "Onedari Daisakusen" (those were done in 2021 for their 10th anniversary). She also did "Love Machine" solo when they were a bit younger for one of her birthdays.

Everyone seems to forget Moa and Yui both are trained singers. Even though Moa has said that she focus's more on the dance aspect she can hold her own against most vocals and even a little bit in the instrumentalist area as well. Fun fact: On longer tours Mikio and the boys would teach Moa/Yui how to play guitar. For an example: "Shine"@ Legend M. And if you want to see the full effect of the #notacult moment in this video. Check out what the fans do when it's Su staring down upon them. "Headbanger" @ Legend Metal Galaxy day 2 2020.

Great react again man. MOA is simply Perfect! No more words. Unfortunately until now she hasn't had the chance to shine vocally, but we always hope she gets that chance. Maybe you could react to "Love machine" Moa's solo, then you'll know why we call her, "Love Angel". See you at the next, Kitsune 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥

Would suggest BabyMetals best and hardest song, "Catch Me If You Can" live at " Black Night Legend Doomsday show" is best, has Kami Band Intro, 3 Guitar Solos, Drum Solo, So cute, and so metal, is Outstanding!

Hope Moa's a good singer she afterall is a professional singer since being very young but equal to Su's vocals ? I love Moa's vocals. She is a great singer, but BabyMetal was built around Su . Equal to Su in personality hell, yes ❤️❤️🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 It's about time for Cryptic Miserys. Everything you need to know about BabyMetal a BabyMetal guide 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼

Yup time for the guide.

As u can hear Moa have different voice texture and tembre. Su vocal still stronger. Su breath control also better

In the Black BabyMetal and Sakura Gakuin Mini Pati videos you can see and hear Moa and Yui singing. They have about ten songs. 🦊 Moa grew more and more beautiful. In the 2021 concert, we saw that Moa has become a Kawaii and beautiful woman.♥️

As much as you seem invested in Babymetal and the amount questions you have, I think it's time for the "Guide to Babymetal" video by Criptic Misery reaction. It's a bit of rite of passage for reactors and it's a fun and educational video. It's a bit on the long side 40+min but don't let that discourage you of reacting to it, Babymetal fans will come. I know I'll watch it. Kitsunes up 🤟🦊🤟

Regarding Moa's vocal ability let me remind you they were very popular Idols before Babymetal. What do Idols mainly do/known for? Singing and dancing! All three can sing/dance like nobodys business, but what we get with the group here is only a fraction. Pretty much the chief complaint of most long term fans has been why they have not done too much and still dont do more with the stable of talent consistently available. Pretty soon you will be out of babymetal videos to react to, and most likely will be requested some of the Sakura Gakuin (idol) videos, just to get more Yui and Moa action~

Its kewl you noticed the Mic and how its bedazzled, as well as her teeth. Freddie Mercury had a similar mic stand and he had an overbite which he could have fixed. He didn't as he was worried it would affect the sound of his amazing voice. Similarities and acknowledgements and tributes litter Babymetal songs. They have shown great respect for other musicians.

When Moa raised her mic, and did the famous Moa grin/smirk, alls right in the world. Headbanger is a song about coming of age and going to a rock concert, so the girls tend to sing it for bday milestones... Su's done it, Moa's done it, Yui's done it sadly only once and the only shot was fancam. 😓🤘🦊🤘

Yes this was 1 year after Yui left, this is from 2019. This was a special preformance for Moa it was her 20th birthday, they also changed the original lyrics also to reflect it. Originally the lyric is special night of my 15th year but changed it to 20 for Moa. Their is also a fan recorded version of Yui singing Headbanger on her 15th birthday. its not the best quality but still worth checking out if you want

Moa vocal, moa visual 🔥❤️😍

As others have said this was her 20th birthday concert (actually 2 concerts) in her home town of Nagoya (just as Su had her 20th concerts in her home town of Hiroshima - titled Legend S Baptism XX). Your 20th birthday is Japan is very important - you are considered an adult. This concert was titled BABYMETAL ARISES - BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND M. Interesting fact they had performed on the Saturday the week before in Japan at 2 concerts BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES in Yokohama Arena on June 28th and 29th, 2019 (this would have been Yui's Legend Y concert for her 20th if she had still been around). That night they flew from Japan to UK, on next afternoon (the Sunday) - they performed at Glastonbury (available on RU-vid and pretty good visually but from the dreadful sound issue), then on the Tuesday (2nd July) a concert in London (which was my first time seeing them live), they then flew back to Japan for Legend M for Moa on July 6th (Sat) and 7th (Sun), 2019 in Nagoya Port Messe. In between on 4th July, Moa had her birthday. That is some punishing schedule!!

Well, that was fun. Moa was born on the 4th of July. And now every 4th I watch Moabanger. This is the way.

I like to think she intentionally held that scream longer than Su just to be cheeky.

I love Moa's voice.

You have to be ready for the momobanger, happened on the 2th of March 2024, still waiting for the procams...

All 3 came from a farm system like our mickey mouse club that made n-sync, Britney etc. So they have been trained since they were toddlers. All 3 were in a few J-pop groups then they tried this and it blew up

This was for Moa's birthday she turned 20. They even changed the lerics to reflect it.

That fricking smile when the crowd cheers ... hit's like as freight train ... her smile just crushes mountains no matter how emotionless they are.

So glad you checked this version out! Moa kills it and needs more to do. Love to see how much joy it brought you. Almost matches Moa's joy singing this. Gonna see BabyMetal tomorrow. Would love to see you react to some more Hanabie too

Moa's got the magic.

Loving your vids! I'm 46 and just recently getting into Babymetal. I still haven't listened to about half of their stufffl but I've done the deep dive on their emotional (good and bad) but powerful journey. REALLY loving all the new singles and excited for when you react to the Metal Kingdom official video (studio audio, live visual). It's the most epic mind blowing thing, and I cam be a bit of a musical elitist dork (Dream Theater is my favorite band of all time). These ladies have captured the hearts of a lot of folks and rightly so!

her smile looks like an angel xD

Yes, this was A.Y. (after Yui). I think this was 2019.

I remember it well. Because I was in this place. It was a wonderful experience to hear this song in person.

Agreed- you will LOVE the Babymetal guide!!! Go for it by all means!

Moa sounds like a freaking angel🖤

In one of their earlier concerts Moa had a solo performance singing "White Love" Just her singing and dancing. She also performed GJ! solo once.

Moa's smile when she hears the crowds reaction to her singing absolutely melts my heart and tears me up. So so proud of her like an older brother or parent. She is an amazing human being. They all are, but Moa will always hold a special place in my heart. Su must have loved to just cut loose and dance while giving Moa the spotlight. 🤘🦊🤘

When Yui left, they had three young ladies that rotated in the third position at the concerts for a while before they finally landed on one permanently.

I'm just getting caught up on these reactions. Yeah, Moa has talent. Her voice doesn't quite cut through the music the way Su can, but girl can sing.

can't wait less than a month until i see them live

Moa's voice is out of this world 🌍 🚀 And the smirk 🥺💙

If you want to hear more of Moa’s voice, check her performances in the Sakura Gakuin sub-group Mini Pati where she shares the stage with Yui and Hana.

I like so much your reactions!

About the dancer: she is one of the "Babymetal Avengers", a set of dancers to go on stage, on rotation, to complete the dancing coreagrafies. For a brief moment after Yui left, they used about 5 dancers on stage at the same time, on live concerts. They did not sing, at all. Well, until now, as one of the Avengers, Momo, had been confirmed as the new official 3rd member of the group in April 2nd, and she is doing backing vocals at the concerts, now (scream, as they call)

Moa and Yui got their vocal training from Sakura Gakuin. S A K U R A G A K U I N. Do a Sakura Gakuin reaction!!!!!!

Yui left in 2018, along with the passing of Mikio, they replaced them with the 3 avengers, Now 2 of them are doing other things. So the only Avenger that is left right now is Momoko-Metal, this is for Moa's 20th bday

Trilogy? Although it isn't of great quality, there IS a "Yuibanger" version as well (why does everyone consider Yui a "has-been"?!). And, in my opinion, this version was performed by BABYMETAL A.Y. (after Yui). Yui's last performance with BABYMETAL was on October 15, 2017 and she officially left the band a bit more than a year later (Oct. 19, 2018), apparently for health reasons. And this isn't the first time that either Moa or Yui had done a "solo" version of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!: the first time for both was in July of 2014. Their first album, "BABYMETAL", was released February 26, 2014; their second "Metal Resistance" on March 29, 2016; and their third "Metal Galaxy" on October 8, 2019 which was the first album without Mizuno Yui. Evidently you missed it but Su-metal used the "Freddie Mercury" mike-stand in the Legend 1997 Apocalypse version of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" that you reacted to a while back. BABYMETAL has four songs without Su-metal singing and they're duets with Moametal and Yuimetal (a.k.a.: Black BABYMETAL) "Song 4 No Uta", "GJ", "Sis Anger", and "Onedari Daisakusen". All four are on my top twenty list and most of the One agree that they are arguably the most metal songs of the BABYMETAL repertoire. And, although they do not appear on any BABYMETAL album, both Yui and Moa have solo songs, "Chocotto Love" and "Love Machine" respectively. Also, Moa has performed Black BABYMETAL songs solo after the departure of Yuimetal. Personally, I think many of BABYMETAL songs that have Yui and Moa being the "Greek chorus" are among their best. And don't get me wrong but I kind of doubt that neither Yui nor Moa would be part of BABYMETAL if they couldn't sing. In fact, you may want to check Wikipedia for BABYMETAL, and how they first started as students of "Sakura Gakuin", and I think it would behoove you to take in a LOT more BABYMETAL before leaping to conclusions like Moa "just now learned to sing". You do her - and BABYMETAL - an injustice by assuming too much. 🦊🤘

モアへの愛が伝わってきましたよ

You really should react to the unhelpful guide to babymetal

amazing love it 😍

Easy way to know if Yui is there or not...If they are wearing Tutu's, then Yui is still there. They just wear the black skirts now. Hope that helps. Put your Kitsune Up!! Po!

Ohhh! Moabanger!!

Moa was already was a singer befor join to baby metal . And also she is singing in every song not like a main vocalist but still singing ...

Moa is just perfect, such an angel. And has such a beautiful voice. What makes her even more adorable is, that she's actually very funny. There's a video of her "Moa metal, cute and funny moments" or something like that. Absolute cuteness overload. 😍🦊

Even at the start that wasn't baby teeth she was like 14/15. That was just the normal dental system in japan lol

well this is my reaction when i saw moa sing for the first time😂

Okay so you need to understand what being an idol means (Su, Moa and Yui are considered idols). An idol (アイドル, aidoru) is a type of entertainer marketed for image, attractiveness, and personality in Japanese pop culture. Idols are primarily singers with training in acting, dancing, and modeling. Idols are commercialized through merchandise and endorsements by talent agencies, while maintaining a parasocial relationship with a financially loyal consumer fan base. These girls had been training since young - Su was modeling at 6 (and yes there is a video of a very young Su modelling on RU-vid). She was in Actors School Hiroshima (aka ASH) by 8 (and yes there are videos of a young Su performing in ASH on RU-vid). Yui was training as a dancer again when young and both Yui and Moa were kids models. These women were brought up on a stage, all are trained professionally as singers, dancers, actors and models. I think you need to understand their background so might I suggest a reaction to "Guide to Babymetal" video by Criptic Misery. It explains A LOT including Sakura Gakuin, dark carnival phase and the Avengers (aka Riho, Momoko and KANO who filled in for Yui's spot during the 2019/2020 tours of Japan, USA and Europe).

You love listening to yourself talk

The third album was the first A.Y. It was just Su and Moa. I think that The Other One will introduce a new third member. Some speculate that it will be Momo-metal.

All the girls can sing. They were all part the the Sakura Gakuin Idol collective. Babymetal started as sub-unit. Yui and Moa were also part of another themed sub-unit. But when Babymetal blew up internationally, they decided to focus on this metal-themed sub-unit.

Moa now sings Onedari Daisakusen by herself. I like the never version of Onedari Daisakusen better that the version with Yui.

It's about time you did Crypticmisery's Guide to Babymetal... do the long one, make it a multi part vid, we'd happily watch it with you. 😄🤘🦊🤘

guy says: when did u sing that good? Moa: let me ask you this... how long have u been deluding urself into believeing that i wasnt this good?

best reaction

There is an older(video) Moa version as well as a Yui version. Both are bad fan cams if I remember correctly.

this day was MOA's birthday

I love your reaction man, you must check babymetal - sis anger, that's yg favorite song btw

There's a Yui version too 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dALBl50wH1w.html

You should really react to some black babymetal songs (Yui and Moa perform without Su) I would suggest either Onedari Daisakusen or GJ

Moabanger!!!

It was her moametal’s birthday

total freddie mecury with the mic stand

Yui had a voice too.

Anyone from BabyMetal or Kami Band could go solo, but I hope they continue together. Moa sang in Song 4 and Onedari Daisakusen, but none of that shows her talent like this. I knew the "trinidad" (Su, Moa, & Yui) studied at the Actor's School Hiroshima at the same time and all joined Sakura Gakuin (an idol training "club" by Amuse Inc.) in 2010, so I shouldn't be suprised by how good she is. After Yui left in 2018 a group of four, named Avengers were rotated at live preformances. The 3rd lady seen in this video is Riho, who also attended ASH and did vocals for a J-pop group. Curious what Moa said as the platform starts rise that made her shirk?

Find Black babymetal songs with Moa and Yui singing :)

Moa is a singer with a deeper voice than Su. Su is a belter. Her power is unmatched.

"At one point she (Yui) left..." Nah, she left for good. This is Momo-Metal, cut from the same cloth as the other girls, to replace Yui.

😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘

I always find it super funny that Moa tries to keep a serious straight face but can’t help herself and put on that smirky smile in the end lol. PS: this was Moa’s 20th birthday celebration show, so she was 20. Su is 15 month older, so you can do the math xd. I strongly recommend that you watch the updated Babymetal guide by CrypticMisery to get more info and details about the band, the girls, the band, and all the important events.

Yes Su got her teeth fixed when she was around 18.

You should check out the song Onedari Daisakusen from the Budokan 2021 show. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IShPSxAeyfE.html

Good reaction. If you want to hear Moa sing you should search for songs by "Black Babymetal", the subgroup within Babymetal where Moa and Yui sing, without Su. I used to say that we all adore Su, but we fell in love with Moa

When Moa introduced herself at Sakura-gakuin's first live concert, she said, "I want to be SuperMoa-chan in the future. By singing this Moabanger, her dream of becoming SuperMoa-chan has come true.

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉Moa has been a very good singer since she was in Sakura Gakuin. From now on, I want to listen to Moa's lead vocal song.

It was mo metals birthday