What is so great about this guy is he saved his town from economic disaster.His town is mostly apple farmers,he came up with this apple cat character started playing kid song and slaying the drum.He is highly respected and his towns hero.There apple sales are now the biggest in Japan
@@CasprSR Actually there is a video where Nyango Star shows up to an audition Maximum the Hormone was holding. And Nao Kawakita was sitting there at the table. It was a rumour that probably isn’t true. It was great PR for Maximum the Hormone though.
I bet myself five dollars that he would whine and complain the whole first half of the video and then laugh his ass off the entire second half. I won. 😁
The song is from a preschool show and the lyrics are: The joy of feeling good The thrill of being alive, Even if your heart keeps hurting inside. Why were you born into this world? What are you going to do with your life? Not having an answer for these questions. I don't want that at all. Just being alive, in this moment, Your heart burns with passion, That's what keeps you going, With a smile on your face. The joy of feeling good The thrill of being alive, Even if your heart keeps on hurting inside, Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy Go, protect our dreams. Don't forget your dreams. Don't shed any tears. That's what keeps you going, wherever it takes you. Don't be afraid, For everyone's sake, Love and courage are the only friends you need. Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy Go, protect our dreams Time passes too quickly. The shining stars fade away, That's why you keep on going, With a smile on your face. The joy of feeling good The thrill of being alive, Even if your heart keeps on hurting inside, Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy Go, protect our dreams. Japan preschool shows be metal af 🤣
Tune: 🌞🍞🎶❤️🌻 Lyrics: I wrote this thinking of my brother who died in the war. Don't waste your life as it is fleeting. Think of something you want to do before it's too late. Wait there's more! Anpanman is a superhero made of bread. He's not strong but his power is his kindness. His face is baked kinda wonky but that's alright as being imperfect makes you who you are. Whenever someone is hungry he would tear off a piece of his face to help them. Some episodes he's all mangled from giving out so many pieces. His origin is that post WWII Japan was going through extreme famine and many children died. The author was thinking how he so badly wanted to eat a red bean bun during that time. Hence a hero made of sweet bread who is kind and feeds all the hungry children.
This is Nyango Star. He's a Japanese mascot who plays drums. He's an apple possessed by the spirit of a cat and he named himself after Ringo Starr(nyan being Japanese meow noise and the rest is obvious).
So Vice did a story on Nyango Star a while back. The reason I'm saying he is because people that work with them refer to it as he. So either they're referring to the character as he or the person inside. ua-cam.com/video/Dntu3VDep8w/v-deo.html
This is a children's song called "anpan man". The character is called "nyango star", a dead cat inhabiting an apple that likes to play drums. It is a mascot for a Japanese prefecture. Nyango star is a play on words for a cat (nyanya) and Ringo Starr. I knew what was coming and cracked up when you figured it out. He or she (in spite of what people say, it's identity is closely guarded) is a VERY competent drummer. There is a whole band of different mascots. And no, you have not seen it all. Not even a little.
Remembering that Ringo is Japanese for Apple there are a bunch of puns wrapped in there. I always wondered if Yoko came up with the name for Apple records based on Ringo's name.
Nyango Star is a legend. The band of mascots is called "Charamel", but Nyango Star has been a guest drummer for a lot of other artists, like Yoshiki/X Japan.
They are at a kids' event in Japan and the song is from the cartoon Anpanman (Bread Superman), and it's playing in front of a bunch of preschool and elementary school kids lol
Sorry you got trolled without context but the requester did that for us… he knew it would confuse the hell out of you and he also knew we’d all laugh. Another great reaction!
Not gonna lie, I loved your "I mean, it's fine. Playing drums in that costume can't be easy, thankfully he's not playing anything too crazy-- WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING???!!!!"
It's always so fun to see people react to this mad drum video.First they like ''what am i even watching?!'' and then the drummer goes Bankai! and jaws drop. Brilliant.
@@THEDavidHeretic Ofc we will absolutely love it but how about the other parents, that's why I crank up to these drummer because I imagining he did that to a Religious gatherings or with similar environment. The dude literally killed everyone with that performance hahaha.
If he/she was this good with the costume on, I'd love to see what they can do without the costume lol. Maybe the costume is there to hold back their unlimited power.
Watching him question why he was asked to review this at first is the best setup review I’m seen of this classic video. He was like why am I watching this and then it gets to the meat of the video lol. His reaction literally had me laughing out loud.
As a drummer I have seen this quite a bit, but I have to say watching your reaction when he played the first set of 32nd notes is my all time favorite. When you were asking for context I just kept thinking oh you will find out very soon. Thanks for reacting to that this absolutely made my day!! You are awesome! I also think this would be a great one for Mrs. Heretic:)
Priceless !!! Never saw your face change so often in a reaction and never ever saw you so amazed and not having answers and still you manage to sum it up in a very positive and entertaining way. Creds 👍
The best part about the reaction is the full 4 minutes of build up to how impossible normal drum playing is in that costume right before the actual impossible drum playing.
As far as I know, "Nyango Star" quite often be invited in children shows/festivals and other music shows/festivals. The lady in this clip is the MC of the show. He/she has played quite a few drum covers including BM's Akatsuki / Road of Resistance, slipknot, slayer, dragonforce, X-Japan, & many more... He even performed "Silent Jealousy" & "Kurenai" covers in font of X-Japan's members ua-cam.com/video/RmOCRWpCfqA/v-deo.html BM's "Akatsuki" cover: ua-cam.com/video/kFr4StoaYus/v-deo.html BM's "ROR"cover: ua-cam.com/video/imV0QaWBavE/v-deo.html In the clip of "Akatsuki" cover, it got multi-angle cameras close up his hand movements, double-kick pedals feet actions, worth a watch. (he/she not only covers the song but also cosplay Su-Metal's costume, her hair, her bangs, so cute) Another one I think of very good & fun was this: Nyango Star Drum Cover (futon no nakakara detakunai(I don't wanna get out futon) / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai) ua-cam.com/video/ouoBPgMqaYE/v-deo.html Have a nice day. Enjoy.
I’ve seen this video of Nyango Star so many times already but seeing you laughing so hard when he got the blast beats started brought me a lot of joy - thank you for that 😘
Hahaha. Shawn and Kitsune Neko have explained in the comments below - and nobody knows who is in the costume despite anybody claiming it is x or y (latest rumour is that it is the drummer from Maximum the Hormone .... it isn't). The various mascots' identities are closely guarded secrets. Nyango Star represents his prefecture (mainly known for growing apples) in fund raisers. This sort of mascot is very popular in Japan with each area or prefecture having their own and they raise a lot of money. There are at least a couple of videos with several of these mascots playing together in a band, all dressed up in their costumes - Nyango Star on drums, another on guitar, another on bass another singing and so on. There are more videos of Nyango Star doing drum covers of well known songs - he even does a Babymetal cover and is dressed up in a facsimile of a Babymetal costume complete with a Su-metal style ponytail and bangs/fringe wig.
@@CHRISCONTEPSS Sorry, can't post the link - YT deletes my comments with links - you can find it on Nyango Star's own channel or search for the title "BABYMETAL ~紅月-アカツキ- AKATSUKI~ Drum Cover 【にゃんごすたー/NYANGO STAR】"
It IS a kid's song. The Japanese Kid's Show is "Anpanman", which is probably the inspiration for the manga/anime series "One Punch Man" (which has pretty metal opening themes, if you haven't ever watched/listened to them). The song is titled "Anpanman no March" or "Anpanman's March" in English. HOWEVER, if you read the lyrics, they're actually kinda dark (for a kid's show), considering the old composer was inspired by his brother dying while flying kamikaze plane during WWII. Lyrics (in English): Anpan-Man's March Yes, I am happy The joy to live Even when the wound in my chest aches What I was born for, What to do in life, To have no answer? I wouldn't like that! By living in the now, The fire in your heart burns That's why you go Smiling Yes, I'm happy It's the joy to live Even when the wound in my chest aches Ah, Anpan-Man The most kind you Go! To protect everyone's dreams What your happiness is, What you get joy from, You ending without figuring that out... I wouldn't like that! Don't forget your dreams Don't shed your tears That's why you fly Far far away That's right, do not be afraid You are for everyone Only love and courage are your friends Ah, Anpan-Man The most kind you Go! To protect everyone's dreams... Time passes fast A shining star disappears That's why you go Smiling Yes, I am happy The joy to live No matter what kind of your enemy is Ah, Anpan-Man The most kind you Go! To protect everyone's dreams lyricstranslate.com Link to the Opening Theme: ua-cam.com/video/pErpuMHceL4/v-deo.html
After seeing the original about a year ago, I immediately sought out the reaction videos! Yours is the best by far! I come back to it every so often! Context would have ruined the reaction!
This made my night. Seeing David squirm like that was quite enjoyable. If you are interested, there are 2 or 3 other characters who have played concerts.
The drummer's stage name is "Nyango Star" half spirit cat, half ringo (apple in Japanese). This mascot is from the prefecture Aomori, Japan. It's in the north of Honshu (mainland Japan) one of the coldest cities in the world and favorite for their apples.
The song being covered is an opening for an anime and the opening is called “Anpanman march”. Anpanman was made when the creator in world war 2 was starving and dreaming of eating anpan, so he made a series after the war about a hero with the intent to give children dreams. His brother died in service during the war, and he made the opening song with his brother in mind. It is a Japanese media powerhouse, everyone knows anpanman. The opening is one of the most recognized ever! It’s lyrics are pretty touching and people say it’s depressing, but I find it uplifting. I’m too tired to type more, but if you find the video with the song translation, look in the comments and you will get more info.
I've known this for a while. I was literally crying with laughter with your being mildly annoying at the beginning, blissfuly unaware of what was coming your way... Your mixed feelings gave me that Babymetal vibe from "Gimme Chocolate". Great reaction sir!! 🦊🤘🏻🦊
Well…. That second pause of yours couldn’t have been more PERFECTLY timed!!! I’ve never seen anyone go from frustration to elation so quickly!! (Mrs. Heretic NEEDS to watch this!!)
I knew the video before. When you talked about how difficult it must be to play in the costume my thought was just: Bro, you ain't seen notin' yet. hahaha *insert evil laugh* The song is called "Anpanman", which is an anime figure with stories for kids. But the rest is pure metal at it's finest. :) The Japanese drummer is going on stage as "Nyango Star". It is like an apple-cat costume. Nyango Star is doing this also to promote the apple plantage from his home town. Oh, and not to mention, that depending on where Nyango Star played, the summer in Tokyo and more south are really hot and humid. I believe it was more north, but I have no idea where this gig went up.
I saw it years ago, and once I saw that costume I knew what's gonna happen 🤣 I just loved when you first wanted to be nice and appreciated that someone is playing drums in a costume... and then you understood that that video was recommended FOR A REASON 😆 I laughed together with you - is there a better joy than having fun with someone else? Bless you, and have a nice day!
My first time watching this, so we were pretty much matching our reactions to what was being witnessed. The second half of the video was golden and totally awesome and hilarious. Harrumph!
Nyango Star might unironically be called a Master drummer. Yes, this was a children's show, with songs appropriate for children, but he also knows that he has the parents to entertain as well. What is the suit? An apple. Who's in the suit? The spirit of a dead cat. Don't question it, just believe. Nyango Star is an apple that has been inhabited and animated by the ghost of a dead cat. The name Nyango Star is a play on words. "Nyan" is how the Japanese hear a cat's "meow"; the drummer and character are from the Aomori Prefecture, which is best known for growing apples, "ringo" in Japanese; and the character is a drummer on a mission to become famous in America, which the feline ghost believes to be its path to the afterlife. Another drummer that is famous in America is Ringo Star, so in emulation, the name Nyango Star was adopted. Per Japan's yuru-chara custom, Nyango Star is *not* a person in a character suit, he *is* the character. As such, the drummer's human identity is a closely guarded secret. All that is publicly known outside a trusted circle is that said drummer is a native of Kuroishi City in Aomori, that they made the costume themselves, that they perform only in the costume, and that for the sake of maintaining anonymity, they own all rights pertaining to the Nyango Star character.
On of my all time favorite memes. If you were told the context ahead of time it would have spoiled you being punked. Plus no one has any clue what kind concert this was or when or where it was recorded although many of Nyango's fans are adult in other videos. It's just one of those viral videos that makes everyone laugh.
The costume and stage name, NyangoStar, is a pun. The character is named in part after Ringo Starr. Ringo is the Japanese word for apple. Nyan is the sound a cat makes. Thus the character is a cat/apple/drummer hybrid.
It’s an Apple possessed by the spirit of a dead cat, who came back to life to learn the drums, promote apple farming and to represent his prefecture. Nyango Star is his name.
Nyango got some great covers of Akatsuki & Road of Resistance from Babymetal. Especially Akatsuki is impressive! And no, you haven't seen everything...he got friends🤣
Hahaahahhh.. Nyango Star is a freakin metal drummer.. He or she is quite popular in his or her hometown.. I'm not sure if anyone can confirm the identity of Nyango Star.. But when you said Haruna could be in that costume, well nobody have seen Haruna and Nyango Star at the same place at the same time😏..Your head though..😂😂 8:43
"So, I will be able to play whatever I like, the only requirement is that I need to wear a cat like apple costume to do so" "Yes I will understand if you don't want to do th-" "Deal"
This has to be one of the funniest reactions I've ever seen from you I was laughing so hard when that guy started drumming so fast and the reaction on your face priceless
8:41 The moment I was waiting for. Now you have to see Nyango with a bass player. ua-cam.com/video/nAwCcBMQBrc/v-deo.html And the whole band. ua-cam.com/video/GpKuagodq8g/v-deo.html
I visit that overqualified drummer vid once every year just to laugh till I cry. One of my favourite videos on the internet. Absolutely destroys, those kids and parents don't know what just hit them!🤣
Yup, with you 110% man. I watched it and didn't know what I was looking at, was amazed at the talent, didn't know what was going on in the room, and my brain just froze trying to work it out..... I still want to understand.... And then I got your video in my feed and it was like watching a video version of my brain that day
"Nyango star" and his drums performance become the most popular video on this channel overtaking "Ghost Love Score" and "Road of Resistance". Congratulations. 🎊🎉🎉🥁
In addition to what you noted, I'd like to add in the issues of oxygen intake and heat dissipation. How did the player not simply fall off the stool after that?
Nyango Star has a band with other mascots as well, bass and guitar and singing.. Actually Nyango Star helped a region in Japan to "blooming". There are a documentary from a American tv channel somewhere on UA-cam.
He just...BREAKS THE HELL OUT! You can feel the urge rise as it happens 😊 I get such a sense of joy out of it, being a past musician myself. I miss those days when I had less responsibilities to do so
Of course you were set up. Not giving you any context was the right thing to do. The entertainment value of this reaction video is phenomenal. I was already ROFL before you put the first frame of the original video on the screen. And it got better from there.
Watching this video always makes me smile...haha and I am not in any bands or anything, but I do enjoy metal. There is just something magical about it.
I just laugh 🤣🤣🤣.. seeing someone upset 🤣🤣 and then boom 💥 ...hell yeah...well it's my favorite big red Apple cat Nyango Star🤣... But Nyango Star and Friends are the best too..lol🤣
Mike Portnoy is one of my favourite drummers too and so is Neil Peart. Great video DH, blew my mind too when I first watched it. It's a slow build up, at the beginning it's good but then it becomes great and then legendary😀
Loved this reaction video the best! Your comments and reactions were perfect! hahahahah I laughed so hard I cried!!! "Wait, you don't get to do that!" hahahaha I had to show this video to my friend up the road who runs a auto repair garage. He's always really busy so I figured he'd bolt on it in 15 seconds. He didn't cos he'd seen the main video before, but not the one of you, and he was waiting to see your reaction, which was the best! Your comments were great, and your double-takes were off the charts! Thanks so much. I watched your video for about 2 hours last night! hahahahaha best laugh I've had in a long time. Keep up the good work, my friend! All the best!
What is so great about this guy is he saved his town from economic disaster.His town is mostly apple farmers,he came up with this apple cat character started playing kid song and slaying the drum.He is highly respected and his towns hero.There apple sales are now the biggest in Japan
Lies.
@@UhYeahWhateverDude there's tons of documentaries about it, go watch it before you comment
@@UhYeahWhateverDude Uh yeah whatever dude
It’s actually a she.
@@CasprSR Actually there is a video where Nyango Star shows up to an audition Maximum the Hormone was holding. And Nao Kawakita was sitting there at the table. It was a rumour that probably isn’t true. It was great PR for Maximum the Hormone though.
"He's not playing anything too complex"
Moments before disaster
Real
XD
Fake representation. That is not a costume. That is the true unconquered pink spirit of metal.
The reaction when the "real" drumming kicked in was 10000% worth it. :D
Hahahahaha Absolutely!!! Had to show it to a friend after showing him the main video first. and we were both cracking up!
Oh yeah, also you can tell when Nyango (the mascot) got bored...
Only 10000%?
@@pinkbiohazardmercurialcoll7133jk kkkkkbkb
I bet myself five dollars that he would whine and complain the whole first half of the video and then laugh his ass off the entire second half. I won. 😁
Nailed it. And that's the fun of requesting things like this. You don't think we occasionally troll him? Of course we do.
You also lost if you bet yourself lol
@@xxlaugherteexx Very true. LOL
Congratulations! The Heretic got Punked!
And lost.
The song is from a preschool show and the lyrics are:
The joy of feeling good
The thrill of being alive,
Even if your heart keeps hurting inside.
Why were you born into this world?
What are you going to do with your life?
Not having an answer for these questions.
I don't want that at all.
Just being alive, in this moment,
Your heart burns with passion,
That's what keeps you going,
With a smile on your face.
The joy of feeling good
The thrill of being alive,
Even if your heart keeps on hurting inside,
Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy
Go, protect our dreams.
Don't forget your dreams.
Don't shed any tears.
That's what keeps you going,
wherever it takes you.
Don't be afraid,
For everyone's sake,
Love and courage are the only friends you need.
Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy
Go, protect our dreams
Time passes too quickly.
The shining stars fade away,
That's why you keep on going,
With a smile on your face.
The joy of feeling good
The thrill of being alive,
Even if your heart keeps on hurting inside,
Ah, ah, Anpanman, you wonderful guy
Go, protect our dreams.
Japan preschool shows be metal af 🤣
Those lyrics are way too deep for a preschool song.
Tune: 🌞🍞🎶❤️🌻
Lyrics: I wrote this thinking of my brother who died in the war. Don't waste your life as it is fleeting. Think of something you want to do before it's too late.
Wait there's more! Anpanman is a superhero made of bread. He's not strong but his power is his kindness. His face is baked kinda wonky but that's alright as being imperfect makes you who you are. Whenever someone is hungry he would tear off a piece of his face to help them. Some episodes he's all mangled from giving out so many pieces. His origin is that post WWII Japan was going through extreme famine and many children died. The author was thinking how he so badly wanted to eat a red bean bun during that time. Hence a hero made of sweet bread who is kind and feeds all the hungry children.
I swear there must be a rule that every Japanese song must contain "dream", like every Brasilian song must contain "coraçao" ^^
That is such a beautiful song. ❤
I wish the whole world was Japan, we'd be exploring the stars in giant mecha's by now
I love seeing people react to this. Especially musically literate people.
True! I've seen this nyango star video a million times but I still can't get enough of the drummers's reactions on it 😂
I continue to find new reactions from drummers and other musicians all the time, I keep going back to it.
I shared this with my drummer friends and they always start like: Really? You're making what this? Really? And they always end up blown away.
Yup, it's always a minute or so of "why the hell am I watching this?" before "oh... OH!"
This is Nyango Star. He's a Japanese mascot who plays drums. He's an apple possessed by the spirit of a cat and he named himself after Ringo Starr(nyan being Japanese meow noise and the rest is obvious).
LMAO, of course that's going to be his backstory.
Hahaha I always get a laugh at this video but now it's much funnier with that context. 🤣
So Vice did a story on Nyango Star a while back. The reason I'm saying he is because people that work with them refer to it as he. So either they're referring to the character as he or the person inside.
ua-cam.com/video/Dntu3VDep8w/v-deo.html
Japans mascot culture is amazing
Japanese in the explanations just covers anything and everything.
Also ringo in japanese is apple which is funny
This is a children's song called "anpan man". The character is called "nyango star", a dead cat inhabiting an apple that likes to play drums. It is a mascot for a Japanese prefecture. Nyango star is a play on words for a cat (nyanya) and Ringo Starr. I knew what was coming and cracked up when you figured it out. He or she (in spite of what people say, it's identity is closely guarded) is a VERY competent drummer. There is a whole band of different mascots.
And no, you have not seen it all. Not even a little.
Remembering that Ringo is Japanese for Apple there are a bunch of puns wrapped in there. I always wondered if Yoko came up with the name for Apple records based on Ringo's name.
@@bwcbiz oh yes I forgot about that!
And casual way of saying cat in Japanese is Nyanko(にゃんこ)
Nyango Star is a legend. The band of mascots is called "Charamel", but Nyango Star has been a guest drummer for a lot of other artists, like Yoshiki/X Japan.
There's a turtle in the band that plays bass. I don't know how with those mits on!
"What the hell just happened?" That's the overqualified part kicking in of course!
*double-kicking in
They are at a kids' event in Japan and the song is from the cartoon Anpanman (Bread Superman), and it's playing in front of a bunch of preschool and elementary school kids lol
Sorry you got trolled without context but the requester did that for us… he knew it would confuse the hell out of you and he also knew we’d all laugh. Another great reaction!
Not gonna lie, I loved your "I mean, it's fine. Playing drums in that costume can't be easy, thankfully he's not playing anything too crazy-- WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING???!!!!"
It's always so fun to see people react to this mad drum video.First they like ''what am i even watching?!'' and then the drummer goes Bankai! and jaws drop. Brilliant.
Bankai indeed XD
Imagine your kids listening to children songs with deathcore drum fills.
I'd love it, if I had kids I would try my best to have them listen to this.
@@THEDavidHeretic Ofc we will absolutely love it but how about the other parents, that's why I crank up to these drummer because I imagining he did that to a Religious gatherings or with similar environment. The dude literally killed everyone with that performance hahaha.
If he/she was this good with the costume on, I'd love to see what they can do without the costume lol. Maybe the costume is there to hold back their unlimited power.
shes in a band as far as i know
yes. Their power is so strong that it could destroy humanity so nyanko star wears a costume
@@kumiiz SHE!!!!!??? OMGGGG
@@charliejack5006 Nao Kawakita
@@fannybroadcastthis one makes super bands out of the most modest material. (Maximum the Hormone excluded.)
That reaction when "overqualified" kicked in..priceless!! lol
Watching him question why he was asked to review this at first is the best setup review I’m seen of this classic video. He was like why am I watching this and then it gets to the meat of the video lol. His reaction literally had me laughing out loud.
I could barely contain my laughter leading up to the moment that he really started drumming, so worth it XD
As a drummer I have seen this quite a bit, but I have to say watching your reaction when he played the first set of 32nd notes is my all time favorite. When you were asking for context I just kept thinking oh you will find out very soon. Thanks for reacting to that this absolutely made my day!! You are awesome! I also think this would be a great one for Mrs. Heretic:)
"Nice Sixties no-fill"
NyangoStar hopped the song and had to scale back as if nothing had happened.
"Nice Sixties no-fill"
NyangoStar hopped the song and had to scale back as if nothing had happened.
"Nice Sixties no-fill"
NyangoStar hopped the song and had to scale back as if nothing had happened.
"Nice Sixties no-fill"
NyangoStar hopped the song and had to scale back as if nothing had happened.
"Nice Sixties no-fill"
NyangoStar hopped the song and had to scale back as if nothing had happened.
Priceless !!! Never saw your face change so often in a reaction and never ever saw you so amazed and not having answers and still you manage to sum it up in a very positive and entertaining way. Creds 👍
The best part about the reaction is the full 4 minutes of build up to how impossible normal drum playing is in that costume right before the actual impossible drum playing.
As far as I know, "Nyango Star" quite often be invited in children shows/festivals and other music shows/festivals. The lady in this clip is the MC of the show.
He/she has played quite a few drum covers including BM's Akatsuki / Road of Resistance, slipknot, slayer, dragonforce, X-Japan, & many more...
He even performed "Silent Jealousy" & "Kurenai" covers in font of X-Japan's members
ua-cam.com/video/RmOCRWpCfqA/v-deo.html
BM's "Akatsuki" cover: ua-cam.com/video/kFr4StoaYus/v-deo.html
BM's "ROR"cover: ua-cam.com/video/imV0QaWBavE/v-deo.html
In the clip of "Akatsuki" cover, it got multi-angle cameras close up his hand movements, double-kick pedals feet actions, worth a watch. (he/she not only covers the song but also cosplay Su-Metal's costume, her hair, her bangs, so cute)
Another one I think of very good & fun was this:
Nyango Star Drum Cover (futon no nakakara detakunai(I don't wanna get out futon) / Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai)
ua-cam.com/video/ouoBPgMqaYE/v-deo.html
Have a nice day. Enjoy.
I’ve seen this video of Nyango Star so many times already but seeing you laughing so hard when he got the blast beats started brought me a lot of joy - thank you for that 😘
Hahaha. Shawn and Kitsune Neko have explained in the comments below - and nobody knows who is in the costume despite anybody claiming it is x or y (latest rumour is that it is the drummer from Maximum the Hormone .... it isn't). The various mascots' identities are closely guarded secrets.
Nyango Star represents his prefecture (mainly known for growing apples) in fund raisers. This sort of mascot is very popular in Japan with each area or prefecture having their own and they raise a lot of money. There are at least a couple of videos with several of these mascots playing together in a band, all dressed up in their costumes - Nyango Star on drums, another on guitar, another on bass another singing and so on.
There are more videos of Nyango Star doing drum covers of well known songs - he even does a Babymetal cover and is dressed up in a facsimile of a Babymetal costume complete with a Su-metal style ponytail and bangs/fringe wig.
Thanks for expanding on it. I actually requested one of the babymetal covers, but it's way down in the que(ue).
@@kitsuneneko2567 I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
Link to the Babymetal cover please. . . :)
@@Grington300 Link to the Babymetal cover please. . . :)
@@CHRISCONTEPSS Sorry, can't post the link - YT deletes my comments with links - you can find it on Nyango Star's own channel or search for the title "BABYMETAL ~紅月-アカツキ- AKATSUKI~ Drum Cover 【にゃんごすたー/NYANGO STAR】"
It IS a kid's song.
The Japanese Kid's Show is "Anpanman", which is probably the inspiration for the manga/anime series "One Punch Man" (which has pretty metal opening themes, if you haven't ever watched/listened to them). The song is titled "Anpanman no March" or "Anpanman's March" in English.
HOWEVER, if you read the lyrics, they're actually kinda dark (for a kid's show), considering the old composer was inspired by his brother dying while flying kamikaze plane during WWII.
Lyrics (in English):
Anpan-Man's March
Yes, I am happy
The joy to live
Even when the wound in my chest aches
What I was born for,
What to do in life,
To have no answer?
I wouldn't like that!
By living in the now,
The fire in your heart burns
That's why you go
Smiling
Yes, I'm happy
It's the joy to live
Even when the wound in my chest aches
Ah, Anpan-Man
The most kind you
Go! To protect everyone's dreams
What your happiness is,
What you get joy from,
You ending without figuring that out...
I wouldn't like that!
Don't forget your dreams
Don't shed your tears
That's why you fly
Far far away
That's right, do not be afraid
You are for everyone
Only love and courage are your friends
Ah, Anpan-Man
The most kind you
Go! To protect everyone's dreams...
Time passes fast
A shining star disappears
That's why you go
Smiling
Yes, I am happy
The joy to live
No matter what kind of your enemy is
Ah, Anpan-Man
The most kind you
Go! To protect everyone's dreams
lyricstranslate.com
Link to the Opening Theme:
ua-cam.com/video/pErpuMHceL4/v-deo.html
After seeing the original about a year ago, I immediately sought out the reaction videos! Yours is the best by far! I come back to it every so often! Context would have ruined the reaction!
Ive never laughed so hard, especially when you realize it was a real drummer
9:49 the moment where he gets it 🤣🤣🤣
I would like to think that this live performance inspired at least a handful of kids to become metal drummers when they grew up.
8:41 The reaction in this part made me laugh hard😂
Worth it😊
for everyone who's curious the drummer is Nao Kawakita - she's the drummer for MAXIMUM THE HORMONE and an absolute legend
if my memory serves me right - think this Akane Band-Maid one favorite drummer & influence.
I thought it wAs an apple farmer
Complete conjecture.. you're parroting other youtube comments
No, it is not lmao there is literally a video of Maximum the Hormone and Nyango Star and Nao is the one recording their session.
there is no definitive proof that it Nao, this is hearsay
This made my night. Seeing David squirm like that was quite enjoyable. If you are interested, there are 2 or 3 other characters who have played concerts.
The drummer's stage name is "Nyango Star" half spirit cat, half ringo (apple in Japanese). This mascot is from the prefecture Aomori, Japan. It's in the north of Honshu (mainland Japan) one of the coldest cities in the world and favorite for their apples.
The song being covered is an opening for an anime and the opening is called “Anpanman march”. Anpanman was made when the creator in world war 2 was starving and dreaming of eating anpan, so he made a series after the war about a hero with the intent to give children dreams. His brother died in service during the war, and he made the opening song with his brother in mind. It is a Japanese media powerhouse, everyone knows anpanman. The opening is one of the most recognized ever! It’s lyrics are pretty touching and people say it’s depressing, but I find it uplifting.
I’m too tired to type more, but if you find the video with the song translation, look in the comments and you will get more info.
This was by far the best reaction video by David 😂😂😂😂
I've known this for a while. I was literally crying with laughter with your being mildly annoying at the beginning, blissfuly unaware of what was coming your way...
Your mixed feelings gave me that Babymetal vibe from "Gimme Chocolate".
Great reaction sir!!
🦊🤘🏻🦊
Well…. That second pause of yours couldn’t have been more PERFECTLY timed!!! I’ve never seen anyone go from frustration to elation so quickly!!
(Mrs. Heretic NEEDS to watch this!!)
this is the most technically funny reaction I've seen so far... love it..
I knew the video before. When you talked about how difficult it must be to play in the costume my thought was just: Bro, you ain't seen notin' yet. hahaha *insert evil laugh*
The song is called "Anpanman", which is an anime figure with stories for kids. But the rest is pure metal at it's finest. :)
The Japanese drummer is going on stage as "Nyango Star". It is like an apple-cat costume. Nyango Star is doing this also to promote the apple plantage from his home town.
Oh, and not to mention, that depending on where Nyango Star played, the summer in Tokyo and more south are really hot and humid. I believe it was more north, but I have no idea where this gig went up.
Ok this was fantastic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was waiting for the jaw drop lmao
I saw it years ago, and once I saw that costume I knew what's gonna happen 🤣 I just loved when you first wanted to be nice and appreciated that someone is playing drums in a costume... and then you understood that that video was recommended FOR A REASON 😆
I laughed together with you - is there a better joy than having fun with someone else?
Bless you, and have a nice day!
This clip never fails to make me laugh.
My first time watching this, so we were pretty much matching our reactions to what was being witnessed. The second half of the video was golden and totally awesome and hilarious. Harrumph!
HAARUMPH!!!
this is honestly a genuine reaction. love it
This is one of the funniest reactions to this I've seen, lol. We knew what was coming, but you had a million questions. It was great.
This video nearly killed me I was laughing so hard and I have a covid cough, this was amazing.
Nyango Star might unironically be called a Master drummer. Yes, this was a children's show, with songs appropriate for children, but he also knows that he has the parents to entertain as well. What is the suit? An apple. Who's in the suit? The spirit of a dead cat. Don't question it, just believe.
Nyango Star is an apple that has been inhabited and animated by the ghost of a dead cat. The name Nyango Star is a play on words. "Nyan" is how the Japanese hear a cat's "meow"; the drummer and character are from the Aomori Prefecture, which is best known for growing apples, "ringo" in Japanese; and the character is a drummer on a mission to become famous in America, which the feline ghost believes to be its path to the afterlife. Another drummer that is famous in America is Ringo Star, so in emulation, the name Nyango Star was adopted.
Per Japan's yuru-chara custom, Nyango Star is *not* a person in a character suit, he *is* the character. As such, the drummer's human identity is a closely guarded secret.
All that is publicly known outside a trusted circle is that said drummer is a native of Kuroishi City in Aomori, that they made the costume themselves, that they perform only in the costume, and that for the sake of maintaining anonymity, they own all rights pertaining to the Nyango Star character.
On of my all time favorite memes. If you were told the context ahead of time it would have spoiled you being punked. Plus no one has any clue what kind concert this was or when or where it was recorded although many of Nyango's fans are adult in other videos. It's just one of those viral videos that makes everyone laugh.
The costume and stage name, NyangoStar, is a pun. The character is named in part after Ringo Starr. Ringo is the Japanese word for apple. Nyan is the sound a cat makes. Thus the character is a cat/apple/drummer hybrid.
It was so much fun watching you, knowing it was about to drop, and your reaction was just what I expected!!! Loved it!!! 😃
I truly enjoyed watching you go from one end of the spectrum to the other while still feeling frustration, and confusion still in the end.
I love the reaction at 8:31
its like noticing a little wave but before a tsunami at 8:40
It's hilarious that this is now you're most watched reaction - so good!😆😆😆
Oh this is going to be fun. There is some context. I'm sure you'll get it explained to you in detail.
It’s an Apple possessed by the spirit of a dead cat, who came back to life to learn the drums, promote apple farming and to represent his prefecture. Nyango Star is his name.
Your reaction is the best of all of them. I'm speechless, too. - Mike, a bass player.
That was my reaction too man. So funny.😂
"Ever see a lobster playing drums?" Must be one of the pure joys of creating this channel. Good work here
Great idea! Now we need a drummer in a lobster costume. We can have a drum-off between Rock Lobster and Nyango Starr! 🥁
we need OUR own reaction to THIS video when he says "what he's playing really isn't all complex" and "this does not sound hard" 🙂 ooohhh boy...
Start watching in 4:01.
I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes LOL god that was such a good reaction
Funny shit is I typed in “slayer reactions” and this popped up🤣 UA-cam sees the parallels
I legit first saw the YT video with the drum sheet music rolling with it a week ago and your reaction is just as good. Great choice
I cry with laughter EVERY TIME I see this!!!
Haha I was laughing from the start, knowing what was coming.
Nyango got some great covers of Akatsuki & Road of Resistance from Babymetal. Especially Akatsuki is impressive! And no, you haven't seen everything...he got friends🤣
He was plying Kurenai( X JAPAN’s song) in front of Yoshiki ,who is drammer of X JAPAN . Nyango Star is really amazing 😻😻😻
Hahaahahhh.. Nyango Star is a freakin metal drummer.. He or she is quite popular in his or her hometown.. I'm not sure if anyone can confirm the identity of Nyango Star.. But when you said Haruna could be in that costume, well nobody have seen Haruna and Nyango Star at the same place at the same time😏..Your head though..😂😂 8:43
"So, I will be able to play whatever I like, the only requirement is that I need to wear a cat like apple costume to do so"
"Yes I will understand if you don't want to do th-"
"Deal"
This has to be one of the funniest reactions I've ever seen from you I was laughing so hard when that guy started drumming so fast and the reaction on your face priceless
8:41 The moment I was waiting for. Now you have to see Nyango with a bass player.
ua-cam.com/video/nAwCcBMQBrc/v-deo.html
And the whole band.
ua-cam.com/video/GpKuagodq8g/v-deo.html
my man had NO idea what was cooming XD
I visit that overqualified drummer vid once every year just to laugh till I cry. One of my favourite videos on the internet. Absolutely destroys, those kids and parents don't know what just hit them!🤣
The cat apple spirit is gonna create alot of metal head kids in japan this upcoming generation....watch😅😅😅
This may be the most entertaining reactions I've seen from you!
Yup, with you 110% man. I watched it and didn't know what I was looking at, was amazed at the talent, didn't know what was going on in the room, and my brain just froze trying to work it out.....
I still want to understand....
And then I got your video in my feed and it was like watching a video version of my brain that day
A, yup. To play that good in that costume is impressive.
I love the reactions to this video. The moment of shock on every reactor when the transition occurs is priceless. XD
I am still fucking dying from this 😂🤣😂🤣
"Nyango star" and his drums performance become the most popular video on this channel overtaking "Ghost Love Score" and "Road of Resistance". Congratulations. 🎊🎉🎉🥁
Haha I thought this was going to be a different video... Never seen this one... Hilarious!
In addition to what you noted, I'd like to add in the issues of oxygen intake and heat dissipation. How did the player not simply fall off the stool after that?
Nyango Star has a band with other mascots as well, bass and guitar and singing.. Actually Nyango Star helped a region in Japan to "blooming". There are a documentary from a American tv channel somewhere on UA-cam.
You went from "what the fuck is this" to "shit is awesome" and believe me, we all felt that. Thats why this was sent to you
He just...BREAKS THE HELL OUT! You can feel the urge rise as it happens 😊 I get such a sense of joy out of it, being a past musician myself. I miss those days when I had less responsibilities to do so
Of course you were set up. Not giving you any context was the right thing to do. The entertainment value of this reaction video is phenomenal.
I was already ROFL before you put the first frame of the original video on the screen. And it got better from there.
Ah Nyango Star, if only you had watched the compilation video. Him with the kappa on bass is epic.
Nyango Starr!!!. Aomori's Prefecture hero!. That was the best blind reaction ever. Great job!
Great reaction mate
Nyango Star is a beast :))))
Watching this video always makes me smile...haha and I am not in any bands or anything, but I do enjoy metal. There is just something magical about it.
I just laugh 🤣🤣🤣.. seeing someone upset 🤣🤣 and then boom 💥 ...hell yeah...well it's my favorite big red Apple cat Nyango Star🤣... But Nyango Star and Friends are the best too..lol🤣
Mike Portnoy is one of my favourite drummers too and so is Neil Peart. Great video DH, blew my mind too when I first watched it. It's a slow build up, at the beginning it's good but then it becomes great and then legendary😀
Your reaction is exactly what I was expecting to see
It's Japan. They mastered "weird".
They take any craft, master it and then take it to a whole new dimension.
Great reaction and insight. I died laughing. I love the fact you noticed that funky two hands up move \o/.
Loved this reaction video the best! Your comments and reactions were perfect! hahahahah I laughed so hard I cried!!! "Wait, you don't get to do that!" hahahaha I had to show this video to my friend up the road who runs a auto repair garage. He's always really busy so I figured he'd bolt on it in 15 seconds. He didn't cos he'd seen the main video before, but not the one of you, and he was waiting to see your reaction, which was the best! Your comments were great, and your double-takes were off the charts! Thanks so much. I watched your video for about 2 hours last night! hahahahaha best laugh I've had in a long time. Keep up the good work, my friend! All the best!
No context at all is the best way to enjoy Asian crazy stuff.
No context is the absolute best way to go into this video!
Also, I drummed in marching band in MN in winter and definitely used mittens or gloves
Your face turned so red purple like the mascot's costume ahahah