I'm Japanese, so I'm glad you picked up this song. This song reminded me of the power of music. I have same feeling with your reaction. This song was released three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. At that time, Japan as a whole was desperate to overcome sadness and helplessness. The bright melody and optimistic and positive lyrics have given the hearts of many Japanese people a sense of comfort. When I first listened to this song, I remember being impressed by the simple message, "There is no basis, but the future is bright! All you need is a smile!"
Many of their early songs would put a smile on your face. Iiwake Maybe, Flying Get, Oogoe Diamond, RIVER and many others are relentlessly positive. AKB is short for Akihabara, where they are based. They have a theatre where they perform, and their concept is that they are idols you can actually meet. There are hundreds of members, but 16 are usually picked to perform for a lead track.
Ah for me River and Iiwake Maybe make me kinda cry lol. Iiwake Maybe literally SOUNDS like an unrequited love. It’s so happy but bittersweet, and the bridge leading into the final chorus is just like a burst of emotion. Same with River, it’s literally the embodiment of wanting to give up, but you just keep going, and something about the Kami7 in this song particular is just the cherry on top. They shine in every song, but them in River specifically just adds so much soul.
7:09 - I'm with you! Overall, it is a relatable song. I always view Koisuru Fortune Cookie as a happy tune, pop-like dance steps, with emotive lyrics. It gets me emotional when listening to the 2nd chorus where the lyrics says "Even God won't know what's coming next @ 6:54 " and "Don't take it so negative @ 7:03 " - on point life realities there.
AKB stands for Akihabara, which is a neighourhood in Tokyo. They perform on the 8th floor of the Don Quijote Akihabara outlet store. There were 16 members in this song, but there are a lot more members in the group. For happy songs try Namida Surprise, Ponytail to Shushu, Every Day Katyusha, Sayonara Crawl, Enkyori Poster, Majisuka Rock n Roll, Give me Five, Halloween Night, Wasshoi B, and Nagisa no Cherry.
I rarely listen to Japanese idol songs or trendy Jpop songs, but ever since I got hooked on BABYMETAL, I've reconsidered a bit and try to listen to good songs, even though those songs. This song isn't bad. It seems to be from 2013. Thank you from Japan.
2:29 How many members are there? Me, being a fan of akb48 from 2005 till 2013: Are you sure you want to know the answer to this question? because short answer is about 500
I’d love to see you react to more songs by AKB48! They’re one of my old favorite groups, I had no idea you’d reacted to them until now when it popped up in my recommendations. I tend to veer towards their “darker” songs, but for more like this one I suggest Gingham Check, RIVER, Iiwake Maybe, Ponytail to Shushu, Ue Kara Mariko.
Fyi: AKB48 is the biggest idol girl group in the world and already admitted, akb48 has several sister groups in some asia, their system is like a school, there are graduations, Selection of center positions, voting like president, and transferring members to other teams and they regenerate, so there's no word disbanding their sister group in asia : - JKT48 (Indonesian) They became akb48's first sister group outside of Japan to debut in 2011, the latest news is that they will be releasing the second original single produced that has ever composed BTS, Justin B, Selena Gomez Song - SNH48 (China) Already independent from akb48 and become an independent group in china - BNK48 (Thailand) They just released the song Sayonara Crawl a few weeks ago - MNL48 (Phillipines) - AKB48 Team TP (Taiwan) - AKB48 Team SH (China) Their songs are adaptations from akb48, only the lyrics are changed into their respective languages and the concept is the same, because it was founded by the founder of akb48 They are all called AKB48G Family, they have done concert tours in several asia in 2019 AKB48 and sister groups outside Japan participated in the concert,
one more thing, usually one of the akb48 members from Japan will be sent to their sister group outside Japan to become a representative and develop with the group outside Japan
I am an AKB48 fan since 2008. Thank you for this wonderful reaction for my idols 🥰😍 I am looking forward to see more of reaction vids for this wonderful group.
akb48 is a rotational group. they are the biggest group in the world. the group debuted in 2005. the members debut by generations in the group. they have a graduation system where the members can leave whenever they want. there is no contract! because there are so many generations, the group never ends and keeps adding more members! there can be up to 100 members in the group at the same time and no, you do not need to know every single member. akb48 also have sister groups where the members from those groups can also participate in akb48’s singles and even be transferred to akb. some members also have concurrent positions in akb48 as well. and akb48 members can have concurrent positions in their sister groups or even be transferred. the mv you just watch has a total of 16 members. the members were selected by the 5th general elections where members of akb48 and their sister groups participate to get selected to be in the group’s new single. the fans vote for the members and their ranking is what determines where in the single they participate in. other than singles that are chosen by general elections, the rest are usually chosen by the management.
this song was performed by the top 16 members of the 48group franchise at the time (2013) id love for you to check out some of their other stuff like Iiwake Maybe or Kibouteki Refrain.. or how about songs that are the complete opposite? UZA, RIVER, or Teacher Teacher. loved this reaction
You aren’t the only one.😭😭 I wish they’d make more content for the series. I know there are a few manga related to AKB48 and AKB0048, but they’ve all been over for some time I think.🫠
I hope you react to MV Flying Get from AKB48 and some of its sisters to see the similarities :) AKB48 - Flying Get MV JKT48 - Flying Get MV SNH48 - Flying Get MV I hope you react to that so you all see the other akb48 sister groups, the Flying Get song is really cool, especially the choreography is amazing love ur react ❤
This is one of the most popular songs in Japan called idol POP in J-POP. There are another version where different people are dancing. The good thing about Idol pop is that it's 100% positive and there are no negative words, and everyone feels cheerful and can enjoy it comfortably. Their songs and dances are easy to understand and everyone can sing and dance. IBM JAPAN VER. ua-cam.com/video/URLrRwlu6qI/v-deo.html WORKS APPLICATION VER. ua-cam.com/video/Q6646zALMBw/v-deo.html NEWYORK VER. ua-cam.com/video/fmMRRxc8mSU/v-deo.html DETROIT VER. ua-cam.com/video/m07zUu6na34/v-deo.html
You really should react to “one ok rock” especially their songs “we are” and “take what you want” , but also exo, to be more precise baekhyun and Chen “really I don’t know” from 2013
"How many members are there?" Counting all sub units(and sister groups), there's about 600. By sister groups, I mean groups like NMB48, SKE48 etc etc. But I think just counting. AKB48, there's about 350 members.
I highly recommend listening to the j-pop singer LiSA she sings a lot of popular anime songs and is a highly talented artist some of my favorite songs by her include crossing road, rising hope, and oath sign
AKB48: AKB=Akihabara (area in Tokyo famous for electronics, anime and idol shows) 48=number of members divided into 3 teams (Team A, Team K, Team B and another group of trainees) The producer created other xxx48 groups in Japan representing various prefectures (HKT48, SND48, NGT48 and many more). Sister groups include Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46. International groups were also created. It’s massive!!!
@@GOTGames Love your reactions!!! By the way, my favorite Japanese idol group is Momoiro Clover Z. They started as young teens performing in front of people on public sidewalks. A few years later, they’re selling out 50,000+ stadiums in Japan.
" Sister groups include Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46" That are not Sister-groups, they are from an other label and YES I´m a big fan from Keyakizaka 46. But they have an new name. Now they are Sakurazaka46
@@TaiFei Whether Yasushi Akimoto created xxx46 as “sister” or “rival” groups to his xxx48 groups, the connections and associations can’t be denied. Rina Ikoma and Rena Matsui even participated as “exchange” members between xxx48 and xxx46. Yes other labels and talent agencies were involved, but Akimoto created the “formula” by which the groups would be managed. Almost like a franchise business that could be set up and operated anywhere in the world.
@@tokyobento Sister-groups are all xx48 groups in Japan. The xx46 are rival-groups withour transfer of members to xx48 because other label. SM create the formula for all K-pop groups, now all K-Pop groups are sister or brother groups?
There are alot of them like 50+ girls.. and they have alot of sister groups across japan (NMB48, SKE48, HKT48, NGT48, STU48) and other asian countries like china (AKB48 team SH), taiwan (AKB48 team TP), thailand (BNK48 & CGM48), indonesia (JKT48), and philippines (MNL48)..
AKB48 gets it's name from AKB is short for Akihabara where their studios are and 48 was the original number of members in the group, this has now expanded to approximately 130 members and is the worlds largest pop group. what has also been formed are groups with the same songs, and manager, and some have changed manager and with some different songs of their own also withe AKB48 songs. the other groups all within this are; BEJ48 from Beijing, BNK48 from Bangkok, SNH48 from shanghai and some others also.
Wow, it's been a while since I've listened to some j-pop, this brings back some memories lol. I know people are mentioning Babymetal "gimmie chocolate", I also recommend their song "MEGITSUNE" ! Also there's this band called Wagakki Band, I don't know if you've seen them. If not, check out their video "Wagakki Band - 焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito) / 1st JAPAN Tour 2015 Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo". I think you'd love this one, they are truly unique 🖤🖤🖤
If your into rock and roll. “ japanese” Baby metal - girl group One ok rock- boy band If your heading back to the korean theme- Check out bts - butter. Live performance at the grammys in the usa They got a huge standing ovation by American artist
akb48 has 102 members. Divided into several teams. Try reacting by "Makudonarudo (マクドナルド) Namawee - Tokyo Bon 2020" if you haven't seen it on your jpop journey.
On the subject of Japan, and since you have a metal background, there are a few Japanese all girl hard rock and metal bands you would probably enjoy : try "Lovebites - Holy War 2021 Live in Tokyo with lyrics - UA-cam", or " Lovebites - Signs of Deliverance {Live} - UA-cam". That one features their 2 guitarists doing a 2 handed tapping solo. Another group is Band-Maid. They play hard rock dressed in maid costumes. Try their " Band-Maid / Freedom (Official Live Video) UA-cam" That one has a drum solo that people have Y.T. drum teachers react to.
💕A simple, catchy, lovely song and very easy to dance to, made a big success. Will always love them. This may be one of their popularity peak. It's been down hill in popularity in recent years. but they are still fighting and working hard. 🥠 I recommend STU48 HANA WA DARE NO MONO dance video to you. (STU48「花は誰のもの？」ダンスリリックビデオ) It also gives an important message the world need at this moment.
Their dance is commonly known as "onigiri" dance. A famous Japanese dance choreographer came up with the choreography, inspired by the actions involved in making onigiri (rice balls). This dance is known as the Onigiri Dance by their fans.
Delving into the world of Japanese music I've gotta recommend a few bands/artists I love. Some of them I've put the kanji in square brackets after the romaji as it might make it easier to find in Japanese. JPop: BiSH [especially My Landscape, and More Than Like] Flower [especially Monokuro and Yasashisade Afureruyouni] Ikimono-Gakari (they have done some of my favourite anime openings and endings) [especially Blue Bird, Hanabi, and Netsujou no Spectrum] YUI [especially Rolling Star, My Generation, and Never Say Die] JRock: ONE OK ROCK [especially they're We Are 18 Fes (they gathered 1000 18-year olds to celebrate Japan's change in their age law and had them be a 'fifth member' for the day), as well as Deeper Deeper, Broken Heart of Gold, Renegades (co-written with Ed Sheeran), I Was King, and Taka's (the vocalist) cover of Adele's Hello] MY FIRST STORY (Taka's youngest brother Hiro is the vocalist) [especially Fukagyaku Replace, Alone, Missing You, Shissō Flame [失踪FLAME], Paradox (song for the Japanese version of The Matrix Resurrections), Hana-0714- [花-0714-], Shūen Requiem [終焉レクイエム], Hiro's First Take of Hyena, and Hiro's cover of See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth] Given (an anime but also the name of the band in said anime) [especially Fuyu no Hanashi, Yorugaakeru, Uragawa no Sonzai, and Hetakuso] Centimillimental (singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer and guitarist who also did songs for Given) [especially Kizuato, Tsuiraku [対落], and Seishun no Denbu] GRANRODEO (they have done so many of my favourite anime openings/endings) [especially Rimfire, Memories, Trash Candy, and -7- seven (in collaboration with FLOW)] FLOW (again they've done a few of my favourite anime openings/endings, but also some JRock too) [especially -7- seven (in collaboration with GRANRODEO), Go!!!, Sign, Oneness, and Innosense] OLDCODEX (again they've done a few of my favourite anime openings/endings, but also some JRock too) [especially Catal Rhythm, Rage On, Deal With, Eyes in Chase, and HEAVEN] Stereopony [especially Hitohira no Hanabira, and Stand By Me] Survive Said The Prophet [especially found & lost] Kawaii Metal: BABYMETAL [especially Shanti Shanti, Megitsune, The One, Karate, and Ijime, Dame, Zettai]
AKB48 is a Japanese idol girl group named after the Akihabara area in Tokyo where they have their own theater and preform daily, as for the 48 it's the number of members in the group. Also, maybe try Niziu they are a J-Pop band from Korea, so yes a J-K-Ppop group
I think you would really like the J-Pop group AAA. They are a mixed gender group that are not that common. Another mixed gender group I hope you will check out is KARD (K-pop)
Hey from France! 🇫🇷👋🏻 Listen, I'm a more a metalhead but I felt in love with Måneskin when I watch Eurovision. Do you know this band? Not metal but you could give it a try 🙂 And if you're searching for something unique in metal I recommend the band Eluveitie! Have fun, I really like your reactions!
If you want to check out another Japanese artist I have to highly recommend YUI! I have been listening to her music for over 10 years and she is absolutely amazing! I adore all her songs but some of my favourites are Goodbye-Days, Again, It's My Life and of course Green a.Live (written after the 2011 earthquake in Japan).
Oooooh, if we're dabbling in Japanese music now, maybe some Kalafina? It's more J-rock - electric guitars and drums with some orchestra, layered vocals, haunting melodies etc Magia and Aria are amazing - the group is especially good live
@@GOTGames They also have some really beautiful ballads - the first time I heard Hikarifuru, something about it made me cry despite not even understanding the language
omg! react to HKT48 Tutsuzen Do Love Me & Babymetal Gimmie Chocolate!!!! edit; also REACT TO “XG Tippy Toes” they just debuted like 2 weeks ago & they’re INSANE! I recommend reacting ti them next on this jpop journey !!!
I see you reacted to BTS, I see you reacted to anime, both are totally my stuff, but I never would have thought you'd react to AKB48 too!!! 😭 I love this song so so much 💗 Pls react to Gintama openings 🙏🏻
Wow that's like in the Philippines if you had a band playing in the street the whole street would be dancing not a worry in the world can you imagine living a place it's always summer you don't even have to have windows in the house
Obviously there is a lot of J-POP to listen to. I recommend Momoiro Clover Z to you. A good video to react is the song they did with KISS. ua-cam.com/video/ivJZljEostE/v-deo.html
If you want to start in the Jpop world please react to Arashi, is one of the biggest groups in Japan. Please listen Arashi - Kansha kangeki ame arashi. Only I just want to advert you that find official japanese videos are difficult. :)
On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden said he hates K-pop sensations BTS and incorrectly assumed they’re from China. “I hate them BTS n***as,” he said, as heard in the clip below. Pressed for his logic, he answered, “Do I need a reason? I hate them n***as. I don’t have to divulge my reason to you, I just hate them n***as. I don’t wanna hear that shit, I don’t wanna see them dance moves, I don’t wanna see you come down in the sky in a little umbrella. I don’t wanna see [you]...come from the audience and link up like Voltron and do all of the 98 Degrees moves. I don’t wanna see none of this shit.” Without saying too much about why he doesn’t like the group, he went on to incorrectly say BTS were from China. “I know they big, I know it’s China, I don’t wanna see it,” to which his co-host Parks Vallely told him they’re Korean. “I don’t want to see Korean-Sync,” Joe said, throwing down another ’90s boy band reference.
Popular wise. Kpop is more popular world wide but japan is the second largest music industry that why you see so many kpop artist memorize and sing in japanese when they promote in japan. You make good money over there. Even though japan is the second largest music industry in the world, they don’t put much effort in their music video production like south korea :kpop
@@GOTGames maybe thats why kpop is more popular and unique. They spend so much money on their music video and they put so much effort into their choreography and performances. They gotta stand out somehow. Also kpop idols used to promote in china too but both countries got some beef so they cannot promote over there anymore. The next biggest music industry is japan and the usa. Being successful into the biggest music industry in the world : USA is too hard so the next biggest is japan. You will see a lot of famous kpop groups singing in japanese when they promote in japan. They may sing it in Japanese but it doesn’t mean they actually understand the languages. Its funny how japan is a small country ; basically an island but has a population of 120+ million and a powerhouse economically but south korea only has like half of japan population. If you add even north Korean people to south Korea , japan still has more people. South korea just don’t want to give birth 😅
That is my favorite song from AKB48 but I´m personaly not a great fan from then. I prefer Keyakizaka46 now known as Sakurazaka46. They have mostly a more mature style. ua-cam.com/video/D2QEluvPRiE/v-deo.html Must see in Jpop is in this time PERFUME, they make a mix on bubblegum-pop with strong synth-pop vibes. Their choreos are very strange and special and the live stages are a view in the future. You have never seen this in europe. Amazon and Netflix have some concerts from them. ua-cam.com/video/T_d13UVEfzM/v-deo.html very famous are REOL to. She has a strong voice ua-cam.com/video/Ue6VQTcKPQo/v-deo.html if you like more Hip-Hop then is Chanmina a great option ua-cam.com/video/qDJdN7VVhhc/v-deo.html she has working with Taeyeon (Leader from famous Kpop-Group SNSD) to ua-cam.com/video/XT7Oh6vTY1Q/v-deo.html one great Diva from Jpop has last time a big comeback after long abstinence: Hikaru Utada. With Kumi Koda and Ayumi Hamasaki they are they top-idols in the late 90s early 2000s. ua-cam.com/video/5YKBgBMynbI/v-deo.html an other great group is Bish with more Rock-Vibes ua-cam.com/video/ox8WVRnb8GA/v-deo.html well of course japan ist very famous for theyr Girls-with-Guitars in JRock/Metal. here some excamples Band-Maid ua-cam.com/video/5YKBgBMynbI/v-deo.html Scandal (they have this year a world tour with stages in europe - i have tickets for Berlin yeah) ua-cam.com/video/KJkMqoozKV4/v-deo.html Aldious ua-cam.com/video/rS9gWmp6e_E/v-deo.html Gacharic Spin ua-cam.com/video/QmL0V667QzI/v-deo.html tricot ua-cam.com/video/JCm99M7FtFE/v-deo.html and of course the classic since the 80s - Show-ya ua-cam.com/video/15KLk4wlvn8/v-deo.html ah, well and Babymetal ;)
The named after the studio that they learn dance AKB is the abbreviation for it I googled it you know Babymetal was in dance groups that's real different the parents are we put our kids in football so they can get hurt baseball stuff like that a lot of injuries the Japanese people put their kids in dance classes it helps with your finesse
I saw many recommend you other jpop artist but if you want another powerful and positive message from AKB48, I suggest check out their song River, Beginner and No Way Man. They have many and very different songs. I hope you check them out some time. Great reaction! i'm so glad new people are reacting and get to know AKB48!
I'm Japanese, so I'm glad you picked up this song. This song reminded me of the power of music. I have same feeling with your reaction. This song was released three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. At that time, Japan as a whole was desperate to overcome sadness and helplessness. The bright melody and optimistic and positive lyrics have given the hearts of many Japanese people a sense of comfort. When I first listened to this song, I remember being impressed by the simple message, "There is no basis, but the future is bright! All you need is a smile!"
Motown風の楽しいDance Musicなのに、なぜか、泣きそうになります。
I love J-POP because I play a lot of JRPG games that got me in to that kind of music
I totally agree with you.
We need more positive feelings in this world .
歌詞とMVで最高に明るい気持ちになれるよね
この曲をリアクトしてくれてありがとう！
Ah this just made me so happy! ❤️❤️
Don’t watch the graduation ceremony.. it’ll do the opposite :(
Mind BLOWING!!
Many of their early songs would put a smile on your face. Iiwake Maybe, Flying Get, Oogoe Diamond, RIVER and many others are relentlessly positive. AKB is short for Akihabara, where they are based. They have a theatre where they perform, and their concept is that they are idols you can actually meet. There are hundreds of members, but 16 are usually picked to perform for a lead track.
Ah for me River and Iiwake Maybe make me kinda cry lol. Iiwake Maybe literally SOUNDS like an unrequited love. It’s so happy but bittersweet, and the bridge leading into the final chorus is just like a burst of emotion. Same with River, it’s literally the embodiment of wanting to give up, but you just keep going, and something about the Kami7 in this song particular is just the cherry on top. They shine in every song, but them in River specifically just adds so much soul.
@@pixelpudding3914 you explained iiwake maybe perfectly!! it made me burst into tears when i watched the MV
I like your reaction here as
I like this song.
Thank you for your showing your love to the message of this song!
Thank you for reacting J-POP!
日本人だから嬉しいです😂
7:09 - I'm with you!
Overall, it is a relatable song. I always view Koisuru Fortune Cookie as a happy tune, pop-like dance steps, with emotive lyrics. It gets me emotional when listening to the 2nd chorus where the lyrics says "Even God won't know what's coming next @ 6:54 " and "Don't take it so negative @ 7:03 " - on point life realities there.
CONGRATS, I BECAME UR NEW SUBSCRIBER!!! Keep up the positivity dude!!!
AKB stands for Akihabara, which is a neighourhood in Tokyo. They perform on the 8th floor of the Don Quijote Akihabara outlet store. There were 16 members in this song, but there are a lot more members in the group. For happy songs try Namida Surprise, Ponytail to Shushu, Every Day Katyusha, Sayonara Crawl, Enkyori Poster, Majisuka Rock n Roll, Give me Five, Halloween Night, Wasshoi B, and Nagisa no Cherry.
I rarely listen to Japanese idol songs or trendy Jpop songs, but ever since I got hooked on BABYMETAL, I've reconsidered a bit and try to listen to good songs, even though those songs. This song isn't bad. It seems to be from 2013. Thank you from Japan.
2:29 How many members are there?
Me, being a fan of akb48 from 2005 till 2013: Are you sure you want to know the answer to this question? because short answer is about 500
I’d love to see you react to more songs by AKB48! They’re one of my old favorite groups, I had no idea you’d reacted to them until now when it popped up in my recommendations. I tend to veer towards their “darker” songs, but for more like this one I suggest Gingham Check, RIVER, Iiwake Maybe, Ponytail to Shushu, Ue Kara Mariko.
This was really nice to rediscover. It's been a looong time that I don't listen to this song!
Just a happy track ❤️
Fyi: AKB48 is the biggest idol girl group in the world and already admitted, akb48 has several sister groups in some asia, their system is like a school, there are graduations, Selection of center positions, voting like president, and transferring members to other teams and they regenerate, so there's no word disbanding
their sister group in asia :
- JKT48 (Indonesian) They became akb48's first sister group outside of Japan to debut in 2011, the latest news is that they will be releasing the second original single produced that has ever composed BTS, Justin B, Selena Gomez Song
- SNH48 (China) Already independent from akb48 and become an independent group in china
- BNK48 (Thailand) They just released the song Sayonara Crawl a few weeks ago
- MNL48 (Phillipines)
- AKB48 Team TP (Taiwan)
- AKB48 Team SH (China)
Their songs are adaptations from akb48, only the lyrics are changed into their respective languages and the concept is the same, because it was founded by the founder of akb48
They are all called AKB48G Family, they have done concert tours in several asia in 2019 AKB48 and sister groups outside Japan participated in the concert,
one more thing, usually one of the akb48 members from Japan will be sent to their sister group outside Japan to become a representative and develop with the group outside Japan
I am an AKB48 fan since 2008. Thank you for this wonderful reaction for my idols 🥰😍 I am looking forward to see more of reaction vids for this wonderful group.
48 FAMILY ;
JAPAN : AKB48 - TOKYO, SKE48 - NAGOYA, NMB48 - OSAKA, HKT48 - FUKUOKA, NGT48 - NIGATA, STU48 - SETOUCHI.
OVERSEAS : JKT48 - JAKARTA ( INDONESIA ), BNK48 - BANGKOK ( THAILAND ), CGM48 - CHIANG MAI ( THAILAND ), MNL48 - MANILA ( PHILIPINA ), AKB48 Team SH - SHANGHAI ( CHINA ), AKB48 Team TP - TAIPEI ( TAIWAN ).
2 Inactive in India : DEL48 - DELHI & MUB48 - MUMBAI.
Former Sister Group ( 2012 - 2016 ) :SNH48 - SHANGHAI ( CHINA ).
akb48 is a rotational group. they are the biggest group in the world.
the group debuted in 2005. the members debut by generations in the group. they have a graduation system where the members can leave whenever they want. there is no contract! because there are so many generations, the group never ends and keeps adding more members!
there can be up to 100 members in the group at the same time and no, you do not need to know every single member.
akb48 also have sister groups where the members from those groups can also participate in akb48’s singles and even be transferred to akb. some members also have concurrent positions in akb48 as well. and akb48 members can have concurrent positions in their sister groups or even be transferred.
the mv you just watch has a total of 16 members. the members were selected by the 5th general elections where members of akb48 and their sister groups participate to get selected to be in the group’s new single. the fans vote for the members and their ranking is what determines where in the single they participate in.
other than singles that are chosen by general elections, the rest are usually chosen by the management.
It's nearly 1am and this made me want to cry... I really needed this 🥺🥺
LiSA: homura, gurenge
YOASOBI: into the night
You can watch live performances in the THE FIRST TAKE.
Those artists are just amazing.
Happy to check them all out ❤️❤️
I would love more AKB48 reactions, they are just a blast!
Love the reactions from you dude keep at it!
this song was performed by the top 16 members of the 48group franchise at the time (2013) id love for you to check out some of their other stuff like Iiwake Maybe or Kibouteki Refrain.. or how about songs that are the complete opposite? UZA, RIVER, or Teacher Teacher. loved this reaction
Am I the only one who started to love this group because of the anime "AKB0048"? :D The Story and the songs were AMAZING!!!
You aren’t the only one.😭😭 I wish they’d make more content for the series. I know there are a few manga related to AKB48 and AKB0048, but they’ve all been over for some time I think.🫠
I hope you react to MV Flying Get from AKB48 and some of its sisters to see the similarities :)
AKB48 - Flying Get MV
JKT48 - Flying Get MV
SNH48 - Flying Get MV
I hope you react to that so you all see the other akb48 sister groups, the Flying Get song is really cool, especially the choreography is amazing love ur react ❤
Thank you my friend! Happy to check those out ❤️❤️
Japan's Jpop, Anison, City Pop, J-Bands and AkB48 and Nozika46 Heyday was the best ❤
This is one of the most popular songs in Japan called idol POP in J-POP. There are another version where different people are dancing.
The good thing about Idol pop is that it's 100% positive and there are no negative words, and everyone feels cheerful and can enjoy it comfortably.
Their songs and dances are easy to understand and everyone can sing and dance.
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Great song ever.
You really should react to “one ok rock” especially their songs “we are” and “take what you want” , but also exo, to be more precise baekhyun and Chen “really I don’t know” from 2013
Happy to! ❤️❤️
"How many members are there?" Counting all sub units(and sister groups), there's about 600. By sister groups, I mean groups like NMB48, SKE48 etc etc. But I think just counting. AKB48, there's about 350 members.
I highly recommend listening to the j-pop singer LiSA she sings a lot of popular anime songs and is a highly talented artist some of my favorite songs by her include crossing road, rising hope, and oath sign
yeah LiSA is great.
Positivity, Positive vibes, amen to that! You got an new subscriber
Muy positivo el mensaje de la canción 💕
AKB48:
AKB=Akihabara (area in Tokyo famous for electronics, anime and idol shows)
48=number of members divided into 3 teams (Team A, Team K, Team B and another group of trainees)
The producer created other xxx48 groups in Japan representing various prefectures (HKT48, SND48, NGT48 and many more). Sister groups include Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46. International groups were also created. It’s massive!!!
Wow! I had no idea they were that big a group!
@@GOTGames Love your reactions!!!
By the way, my favorite Japanese idol group is Momoiro Clover Z. They started as young teens performing in front of people on public sidewalks. A few years later, they’re selling out 50,000+ stadiums in Japan.
" Sister groups include Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46"
That are not Sister-groups, they are from an other label and YES I´m a big fan from Keyakizaka 46. But they have an new name. Now they are Sakurazaka46
@@TaiFei Whether Yasushi Akimoto created xxx46 as “sister” or “rival” groups to his xxx48 groups, the connections and associations can’t be denied. Rina Ikoma and Rena Matsui even participated as “exchange” members between xxx48 and xxx46. Yes other labels and talent agencies were involved, but Akimoto created the “formula” by which the groups would be managed. Almost like a franchise business that could be set up and operated anywhere in the world.
@@tokyobento Sister-groups are all xx48 groups in Japan. The xx46 are rival-groups withour transfer of members to xx48 because other label. SM create the formula for all K-pop groups, now all K-Pop groups are sister or brother groups?
There are alot of them like 50+ girls.. and they have alot of sister groups across japan (NMB48, SKE48, HKT48, NGT48, STU48) and other asian countries like china (AKB48 team SH), taiwan (AKB48 team TP), thailand (BNK48 & CGM48), indonesia (JKT48), and philippines (MNL48)..
平和な動画🎥こう言うの好き👍
There are many bands you will be addictive like Babymetal,Perfume,Bandmaid,One OK Rock. Please check these bands.
Omg i miss my childhood while hear this song😆😆
AKB 48 and their sub groups are numbered over one Hundred strong!
AKB48 gets it's name from AKB is short for Akihabara where their studios are and 48 was the original number of members in the group, this has now expanded to approximately 130 members and is the worlds largest pop group. what has also been formed are groups with the same songs, and manager, and some have changed manager and with some different songs of their own also withe AKB48 songs. the other groups all within this are; BEJ48 from Beijing, BNK48 from Bangkok, SNH48 from shanghai and some others also.
Wow, it's been a while since I've listened to some j-pop, this brings back some memories lol. I know people are mentioning Babymetal "gimmie chocolate", I also recommend their song "MEGITSUNE" ! Also there's this band called Wagakki Band, I don't know if you've seen them. If not, check out their video "Wagakki Band - 焔 (Homura) + 暁ノ糸 (Akatsuki no Ito) / 1st JAPAN Tour 2015 Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo". I think you'd love this one, they are truly unique 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for the recommendations! Definitely happy to check those out ❤️❤️
There is also One Ok Rock which is a really good Japanese band. Their song Stand Out fit in is great!!
Oh yeah? Okay happy to check it out ❤️
Great band! Especially the music video;
One ok rock - renegade
48 Group across Asia
AKB = Japan
BKK = Bangkok Thailand
JKT = Jakarta Indonesia
And there's more I forgot the name (China, Vietnam, Philippines)
React to Perfume, Japanese girl group. They are great
If your into rock and roll. “ japanese”
Baby metal - girl group
One ok rock- boy band
If your heading back to the korean theme-
Check out bts - butter. Live performance at the grammys in the usa
They got a huge standing ovation by American artist
Thank you for the recommendations! Will definitely check them all out ❤️❤️
akb48 has 102 members. Divided into several teams.
Try reacting by "Makudonarudo (マクドナルド) Namawee - Tokyo Bon 2020" if you haven't seen it on your jpop journey.
The entire Akb48 group with it's sub-unit is of more than 400 members
On the subject of Japan, and since you have a metal background, there are a few Japanese all girl hard rock and metal bands you would probably enjoy : try "Lovebites - Holy War 2021 Live in Tokyo with lyrics - UA-cam", or " Lovebites - Signs of Deliverance {Live} - UA-cam". That one features their 2 guitarists doing a 2 handed tapping solo. Another group is Band-Maid. They play hard rock dressed in maid costumes. Try their " Band-Maid / Freedom (Official Live Video) UA-cam" That one has a drum solo that people have Y.T. drum teachers react to.
Ah thank you! Definitely will check them out ❤️
A song that makes you feel happy！😆👍
please react to them more. Theit concept are really unique. In Indonesia we have JKT48. It is like their sister group or their other country unit.
💕A simple, catchy, lovely song and very easy to dance to, made a big success. Will always love them.
This may be one of their popularity peak. It's been down hill in popularity in recent years. but they are still fighting and working hard.
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I recommend STU48 HANA WA DARE NO MONO dance video to you. (STU48「花は誰のもの？」ダンスリリックビデオ)
It also gives an important message the world need at this moment.
its not simple but yea
Their dance is commonly known as "onigiri" dance.
A famous Japanese dance choreographer came up with the choreography, inspired by the actions involved in making onigiri (rice balls).
This dance is known as the Onigiri Dance by their fans.
First time hearing anything from the Jpop world. Like the happy positive vibe! Great reaction! #Wafflegang ❤️
Same for me Karla, just a song to put a smile on your face ❤️
Delving into the world of Japanese music I've gotta recommend a few bands/artists I love. Some of them I've put the kanji in square brackets after the romaji as it might make it easier to find in Japanese.
JPop:
BiSH [especially My Landscape, and More Than Like]
Flower [especially Monokuro and Yasashisade Afureruyouni]
Ikimono-Gakari (they have done some of my favourite anime openings and endings) [especially Blue Bird, Hanabi, and Netsujou no Spectrum]
YUI [especially Rolling Star, My Generation, and Never Say Die]
JRock:
ONE OK ROCK [especially they're We Are 18 Fes (they gathered 1000 18-year olds to celebrate Japan's change in their age law and had them be a 'fifth member' for the day), as well as Deeper Deeper, Broken Heart of Gold, Renegades (co-written with Ed Sheeran), I Was King, and Taka's (the vocalist) cover of Adele's Hello]
MY FIRST STORY (Taka's youngest brother Hiro is the vocalist) [especially Fukagyaku Replace, Alone, Missing You, Shissō Flame [失踪FLAME], Paradox (song for the Japanese version of The Matrix Resurrections), Hana-0714- [花-0714-], Shūen Requiem [終焉レクイエム], Hiro's First Take of Hyena, and Hiro's cover of See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth]
Given (an anime but also the name of the band in said anime) [especially Fuyu no Hanashi, Yorugaakeru, Uragawa no Sonzai, and Hetakuso]
Centimillimental (singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer and guitarist who also did songs for Given) [especially Kizuato, Tsuiraku [対落], and Seishun no Denbu]
GRANRODEO (they have done so many of my favourite anime openings/endings) [especially Rimfire, Memories, Trash Candy, and -7- seven (in collaboration with FLOW)]
FLOW (again they've done a few of my favourite anime openings/endings, but also some JRock too) [especially -7- seven (in collaboration with GRANRODEO), Go!!!, Sign, Oneness, and Innosense]
OLDCODEX (again they've done a few of my favourite anime openings/endings, but also some JRock too) [especially Catal Rhythm, Rage On, Deal With, Eyes in Chase, and HEAVEN]
Stereopony [especially Hitohira no Hanabira, and Stand By Me]
Survive Said The Prophet [especially found & lost]
Kawaii Metal:
BABYMETAL [especially Shanti Shanti, Megitsune, The One, Karate, and Ijime, Dame, Zettai]
AKB48 is a Japanese idol girl group named after the Akihabara area in Tokyo where they have their own theater and preform daily, as for the 48 it's the number of members in the group. Also, maybe try Niziu they are a J-Pop band from Korea, so yes a J-K-Ppop group
Really? 48 members? Wow! ❤️
I think you would really like the J-Pop group AAA. They are a mixed gender group that are not that common.
Another mixed gender group I hope you will check out is KARD (K-pop)
I cried when I saw your reaction, this song is necessary in such sad times.
AKB48 - River 💯🔥
They have more than 300 members in the group including sisters group in Japan and excluding sisters group over the world, in the Asia.
Love your reaction and video! Maybe you wanna react to Nogizaka46 "Sing Out" or Sakurazaka46 "Samidareyo"
Thank you! Sure happy to check those out too ❤️❤️
How about trying Senbonzakura from Wagakki Band? No idea, if someone has already recommended this.
Hey from France! 🇫🇷👋🏻 Listen, I'm a more a metalhead but I felt in love with Måneskin when I watch Eurovision. Do you know this band? Not metal but you could give it a try 🙂
And if you're searching for something unique in metal I recommend the band Eluveitie!
Have fun, I really like your reactions!
I recommend for you to check out "Ichiban" by King & Prince. They are one of the biggest JPOP idol in Japan now, The group is really amazing.
If you want to check out another Japanese artist I have to highly recommend YUI! I have been listening to her music for over 10 years and she is absolutely amazing! I adore all her songs but some of my favourites are Goodbye-Days, Again, It's My Life and of course Green a.Live (written after the 2011 earthquake in Japan).
Okay! Definitely will check them out ❤️
Your reaction is exactly like everyone’s I introduced this song to.
legendary jpop song---> Orange 7, react to this song it's amazing emotional song
Just watch the movie Kate on Netflix… the whole soundtrack is great Japanese music
Oh yeah? Okay! ❤️
うれしいです、ありがとう、ございます🙏
ONE OK ROCK, Official Hige Dandism, Kenshi Yonezu are going to blow your mind ^^ the last one is very unique.
Yeah? Ah excited!! ❤️
Oooooh, if we're dabbling in Japanese music now, maybe some Kalafina? It's more J-rock - electric guitars and drums with some orchestra, layered vocals, haunting melodies etc
Magia and Aria are amazing - the group is especially good live
Okay! Thank you for the recommendation! Can't wait to hear those ❤️❤️
@@GOTGames They also have some really beautiful ballads - the first time I heard Hikarifuru, something about it made me cry despite not even understanding the language
AKB48!? For good jpop, try Perfume-Spending all my time
Happy to! ❤️
good music is subjective
omg! react to HKT48 Tutsuzen Do Love Me & Babymetal Gimmie Chocolate!!!!
edit; also REACT TO “XG Tippy Toes” they just debuted like 2 weeks ago & they’re INSANE! I recommend reacting ti them next on this jpop journey !!!
Okay! Definitely will ❤️❤️
BNK48 - First Rabbit
another akb48 sister group
I see you reacted to BTS, I see you reacted to anime, both are totally my stuff, but I never would have thought you'd react to AKB48 too!!! 😭 I love this song so so much 💗
Pls react to Gintama openings 🙏🏻
Wow that's like in the Philippines if you had a band playing in the street the whole street would be dancing not a worry in the world can you imagine living a place it's always summer you don't even have to have windows in the house
Obviously there is a lot of J-POP to listen to. I recommend Momoiro Clover Z to you. A good video to react is the song they did with KISS.
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If you want to start in the Jpop world please react to Arashi, is one of the biggest groups in Japan. Please listen Arashi - Kansha kangeki ame arashi. Only I just want to advert you that find official japanese videos are difficult. :)
Okay! More than happy to ❤️
You'd probably like 1980's City Pop its real good to listen to or have playing in the background.
You should react to teacher teacher by akb48 or no way man, totally different vibe but absolute fire 🔥🔥
Yeah?? Okay! ❤️
You should try Babymetal- Gimme Chocolate
Happy to ❤️
On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden said he hates K-pop sensations BTS and incorrectly assumed they’re from China.
“I hate them BTS n***as,” he said, as heard in the clip below. Pressed for his logic, he answered, “Do I need a reason? I hate them n***as. I don’t have to divulge my reason to you, I just hate them n***as. I don’t wanna hear that shit, I don’t wanna see them dance moves, I don’t wanna see you come down in the sky in a little umbrella. I don’t wanna see [you]...come from the audience and link up like Voltron and do all of the 98 Degrees moves. I don’t wanna see none of this shit.”
Without saying too much about why he doesn’t like the group, he went on to incorrectly say BTS were from China. “I know they big, I know it’s China, I don’t wanna see it,” to which his co-host Parks Vallely told him they’re Korean. “I don’t want to see Korean-Sync,” Joe said, throwing down another ’90s boy band reference.
AKB最高😀👍👍👍👍👍💕✨from🎌
This was, I believe, during the 1st Rino Sashihara era. Or am I dating that wrong?
Oh yeah?
I wish United States could be that wayPeople here in a bad mood all the time
Listen if you guys like Home Free and Pentatonix you should check out Peter Hollens Misty Mountains
アメリカ大統領候補がお互いを罵りあい、
LGBTQの問題、環境問題でお互い憎しみ合う。
世の中そんなものだけじゃないよ。
もっとポジティブに幸せに行こうぜ。
元気がでる歌です。
Reacciona a Baby Metal o Scandal es J Rock
Happy to ❤️
Popular wise. Kpop is more popular world wide but japan is the second largest music industry that why you see so many kpop artist memorize and sing in japanese when they promote in japan. You make good money over there. Even though japan is the second largest music industry in the world, they don’t put much effort in their music video production like south korea :kpop
Oh really? Wow I always wondered why that was the case.
Thank you ❤️
@@GOTGames maybe thats why kpop is more popular and unique. They spend so much money on their music video and they put so much effort into their choreography and performances. They gotta stand out somehow.
Also kpop idols used to promote in china too but both countries got some beef so they cannot promote over there anymore. The next biggest music industry is japan and the usa. Being successful into the biggest music industry in the world : USA is too hard so the next biggest is japan. You will see a lot of famous kpop groups singing in japanese when they promote in japan. They may sing it in Japanese but it doesn’t mean they actually understand the languages.
Its funny how japan is a small country ; basically an island but has a population of 120+ million and a powerhouse economically but south korea only has like half of japan population. If you add even north Korean people to south Korea , japan still has more people. South korea just don’t want to give birth 😅
頑張って下さい！
would love to see more akb48 on the channel!
That is my favorite song from AKB48 but I´m personaly not a great fan from then. I prefer Keyakizaka46 now known as Sakurazaka46. They have mostly a more mature style.
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Must see in Jpop is in this time PERFUME, they make a mix on bubblegum-pop with strong synth-pop vibes. Their choreos are very strange and special and the live stages are a view in the future. You have never seen this in europe. Amazon and Netflix have some concerts from them.
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very famous are REOL to. She has a strong voice
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if you like more Hip-Hop then is Chanmina a great option
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she has working with Taeyeon (Leader from famous Kpop-Group SNSD) to
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one great Diva from Jpop has last time a big comeback after long abstinence: Hikaru Utada. With Kumi Koda and Ayumi Hamasaki they are they top-idols in the late 90s early 2000s.
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an other great group is Bish with more Rock-Vibes
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well of course japan ist very famous for theyr Girls-with-Guitars in JRock/Metal.
here some excamples
Band-Maid
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Scandal (they have this year a world tour with stages in europe - i have tickets for Berlin yeah)
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Aldious
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Gacharic Spin
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tricot
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and of course the classic since the 80s - Show-ya
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ah, well and Babymetal ;)
PPOP MNL48 the Philippines first idol group
I sugest Goose House. They are amazing.
Please check out One OK Rock. I guarantee you that you will like them
Definitely will be soon! ❤️
In the MV they got like 16 members only but that's not the whole group
この曲は秋葉原の電気街頭つまり世界一の電気製品、アニメ映像、ミュージシャンの宝庫で誕生したアイドル歌手が東京ではなく九州地方の福岡市の人工島で道路を占有して撮影したビデオ映像です。中心で歌っていた、つまり目立っていた女の子が当時のリーダーで九州が出身でした。当時10年前、日本一のアイドル歌手で日本一いやアジア一番の売上高を誇り世界各地に姉妹グループが出来た。日本に来たら東京駅から新幹線で博多駅に行けばよい。あの映像の現地にたどり着きます。博多駅から地下鉄に乗り換え、ももちに行けば福岡ドーム球場に行けます。映像の撮影現場です。
The named after the studio that they learn dance AKB is the abbreviation for it I googled it you know Babymetal was in dance groups that's real different the parents are we put our kids in football so they can get hurt baseball stuff like that a lot of injuries the Japanese people put their kids in dance classes it helps with your finesse
I saw many recommend you other jpop artist but if you want another powerful and positive message from AKB48, I suggest check out their song River, Beginner and No Way Man. They have many and very different songs. I hope you check them out some time.
Great reaction! i'm so glad new people are reacting and get to know AKB48!
東日本大震災から３年、別れた人達の分の笑顔を背負って「さあ 前に進もう！」