From what I've heard, it's difficult to walk or take long steps while wearing a kimono, also the fabric will warm your body quickly enough to make you sweat. This person just performed a complete dance, they have my respect
+Cai Kiseki Not only his hand, but the entire body! I notice the hem of his kimono is always spread out in a fan shape and circle around his feet at every moment. That's so fantastic! I'm pretty sure it took a ton of effort just to dress that kimono, not mention to the part of making it.
And you don't see a lot of those masks around. They are really hard to find for me ....especially that ONE!! He is soo fox like as well. this would have taken forever to accomplish for someone like me. I honestly want to pet this man and draw him to show how proud I am of him.(this is my version of showing pride please I take no pleasure in sexual ideas so this is all me being happy) P.S. I will not draw him like one of my french gurls
Me too >< I am developing a traditional Japanese style group and band and I wanted to learn to do such dancing so I looked it up just to see. I saw this video first I immediately realized I am never going to be able to do this. I'm sure that I will throw the fan across the room accidentally or it will somehow burst into flames as I open it . - .
People for christ sakes...this was not meant to be a trap. Back then in Japanese traditional theatre, women had no role in the creative arts, so the women were played by guess what, MEN. So instead of going and judging this dance or thinking you know what's best, why don't you actually open your history books for a change? Or rather why don't you read the damn description box? I hate ignorancy, this is a well respected tradition of dance of theatre. This young man is honoring his tradition. And even if he isn't dancing for that reason, so what? Japan respects cross dressers and are revered as a serious line of fashion and culture. And even if this comment should get criticism, bring it on. It just goes to show you that people out there are not accepting of people of different view points and different cultures, no wonder it pains me to go outdoors and see people who are quick to judge. At the end of the day, don't look at the person behind that mask. You saw this video for a purpose, as for what I dont know. But if you didn't like it, comment what you didn't like, and if its honestly just because the dancer just so happens to be male instead of female, then you need not leave a comment at all. Go watch something else that deserves your troll/hateful comment. I for one found this dance to be beautiful, he was graceful and just all around wondrous to behold. The way the song was made this way was riveting because I am used to it sounding differently. Kikunosuke Sawamura keep dancing how YOU want to dance. Embrace you tradition and don't worry about the arrogant comments of "he's just a trap." Your style of dancing is very amazing and I am happy to see Onnagata once more.
Now see I never knew that it also happened in places like london, that I find so incredible, and I give so much respect to the set actors. But what pisses me off is that some of these comments are set to be hateful of the fact that the dancer is a male, dressed as a woman. I just dont understand why people cannot see the beauty behind the dance, not who the dancer is. What does it matter if it is a male wearing female's clothing?
"Trap" is actually slang, for example in the utaite culture, the term 'ryoseirui' is used on those who can sing both roles. They are called traps because you can not know which sex they are. It for the most part is not an offensive term though it can be used that way. I also don't like this though, the way people are commenting here. Sex and gender are separate and gender stereotypes do not need to apply to you if you don't want them to. He might be a male and might even be a boy but he is allowed to dress in kimono if he likes. Not only this but it is historically accurate, however this rule does not need to be followed unless they find it should be.
+Tenshi Hikari You will also know that kabuki was founded by a woman and the Japanese chauvinists believed women on stage to be immoral so no matter how you look at it, it is sexist
This guy makes fan holding look so swift and easy. Meanwhile, me at dance class: "For the last time, HOLD YOUR FANS RIGHT!!' I don't think you understand the pain
（His name is Kikunosuke Sawamura.(This dance style is "Onnagata") Onnagata is male actor who plays female roles in a classical Japanese dance-drama Kabuki or performances for the masses.）
idk why but it reminded me of how one of my band instructors said grace is not a natural talent you actually need a lot of muscle and control to be graceful
Please note only Kabuki traditional dance is done by males. other traditional dances can be done by either male or female. Most traditional dances that aren't kabuki are mostly done by women. After we mustn't forget the Geisha
My eyes were glued to the screen the entire time. Really, this whole video is ..utterly captivating. 0_0 If someone sticks me in a kimono and make me dance to Kabuki acts. I would literally look like sea anemones with sushi sauce waving in tidal rush. One word: Ridiculous.
Actually the metaphor is where you describe someone or something with artistic words. The simile is a comparison between two things. (Sorry for this English if something is wrong, I speak Spanish)
I’m not shocked about how the dancer is a male performing as a woman. I’m just shocked about how the beautiful singer is a male! I think I’m in love now🥺
It is the first time that I see a traditional Japanese dance, and... I don't know how to explain it... it is so beautiful, so full of grace.... I don't know how to translate those emotions that I'm feeling right now.... Amazing.............. the dance....the song.....the music...the dancer......everything......
This is cringey. Japanese people are normal human beings. Him beung graceful was through years of practice not because he is Japanese. Saying its in his genes nullifies his years of practice and hard work. Plus, you guys are fetishizing Japanese people stop that.
Wow. Did not think this video was still around after all these years. Well, amazing performance as always. Enka is such a beautiful art. Sawamura's performance has always been captivating for this one due to his young age at the time, but it truly shows the hard work, and respect he put into it.
I stopped the video right when the vocals started and.....HOLY CRAP! You are an amazing dancer. Your moves are so graceful and the fan really complemented the dance very nicely. Good job! :3
I don't care whether the performer is male or female..and I surprised its male 🤩but this is the best performance ever I have seen... so elegant moves.. enjoyed watching it ☺
I adore this so much! He is in such control of his entire body and uses every part of it to tell the story! I love even the pauses where he will subtly tilt his head or move a hand, it adds a sort of tension because I am so used to dances where the dancers just has to be moving and doing crazy moved the entire time.
i forgot when i first saw this but it’s still one of the most beautiful performances i’ve send to date like- THEY LOOK SO SMALL BUT THEYRE SO TALENTED AND THEY MEMORIZED SUCH A LONG DANCE LIKE HOW
Such a beautiful dance, so much grace and the music is captivating. All in all Japan and Japanese people are to be admired! I wish I could learn this dance :(
Watching this is a damn experience. It's surreal old meets new to create something beautiful... a piece of modern day fandom pop-culture in a traditional style... I love it. I wish I could dance like him.
The rendition of the Touhou Project melody in the traditional style is gorgeous in itself but the dance is also brilliant! And both of them altogether are a masterpiece! Thanks UA-cam that I can get acquainted with the achievements of various cultures all over the world!
Never would I imagine a bullet hell game would be danced and played with traditional instruments. In such a graceful and beautiful manner. This is EPIC
Tears were streaming down my face as I watched this. This is insanely beautiful, the the way they used a modern song in a traditional dance was simply brilliant. The dancer is extremely talented as well. This makes me want to learn traditional dance, ahahaha :D Wonderful. This is so beautiful I can't get over it. Thank you for posting this :)
When dance is a symbol of sex, as it's in the West, it's performed exclusively by women. When dance is art and culture of a nation, it's performed by men and women alike.
That's awesome! I can't even describe what I feel. I and a friend of mine would like to perform it too. Extra thank you for writing who plays this song in the beginning of the video.
Now I can understand why japaneses can maintain so many of their traditional values. They have so much pride in their arts that they can combine them with the weirdest things, and still make it, not just beautiful, but entertaining and enjoyable.
I have been mesmerized from the beginning until the end. He s incredible, wonderful, that s one of the best dance i ve never seen O.O Well done, lovely kitsune dancer :)
I, for one, do not care that this man is dressed as a female. He danced so beautifully, fluidly, and also gracefully. It was like watching a swan slid across the water and I was memorized by all of it. I could not look away for even one second. The main reason why my dinner got cold lol. ^^ But there are no words to describe just how beautiful this is. Kikunosuke Sawamura, keep dancing because what you just did stole my breath away. I may not know a lot about your culture but I've fallen in love with it.
I don't think many people understand exactly how hard it is to move in that kind of clothing n still dance so beautifully
Oishee Khan yes
That y is so beautiful when he dance is amazing
Honestly...
Ikr! It seems so tight and I think if I dance I that I would probably step on the dress, trip, and fell lol
From what I've heard, it's difficult to walk or take long steps while wearing a kimono, also the fabric will warm your body quickly enough to make you sweat. This person just performed a complete dance, they have my respect
?????
His hand movements are so elegant and graceful and perfect are we sure this is an actual human?????
Cai Kiseki much practice an discipline, yes is hard, very hard
Cai Kiseki indeed does he not resemble a fox
+Cai Kiseki Not only his hand, but the entire body!
I notice the hem of his kimono is always spread out in a fan shape and circle around his feet at every moment.
That's so fantastic! I'm pretty sure it took a ton of effort just to dress that kimono, not mention to the part of making it.
And you don't see a lot of those masks around. They are really hard to find for me ....especially that ONE!! He is soo fox like as well. this would have taken forever to accomplish for someone like me. I honestly want to pet this man and draw him to show how proud I am of him.(this is my version of showing pride please I take no pleasure in sexual ideas so this is all me being happy) P.S. I will not draw him like one of my french gurls
Surprise 😧😧
And then there's me, who can't even open a fan properly....
Me too ><
I am developing a traditional Japanese style group and band and I wanted to learn to do such dancing so I looked it up just to see.
I saw this video first
I immediately realized I am never going to be able to do this. I'm sure that I will throw the fan across the room accidentally or it will somehow burst into flames as I open it . - .
Ha, same
+Nisska Gowrie *highfives*
👋
I tried dancing the other day. It was worse than Hotline Bling.
19 years old guy in 2011, already he dances like a pro. Can't imagine how great he will be in 10 years.
It's time for you to find this reply in your notifications and look at this amazing video again after 6 years.
I hope he's doing well still!
hi a comment from 10 years in the future
yet we still don't know what the heck happened to him
Welcome to the future.
hey
The fan twirl was just mesmerising
Oh, hello
People for christ sakes...this was not meant to be a trap. Back then in Japanese traditional theatre, women had no role in the creative arts, so the women were played by guess what, MEN. So instead of going and judging this dance or thinking you know what's best, why don't you actually open your history books for a change? Or rather why don't you read the damn description box?
I hate ignorancy, this is a well respected tradition of dance of theatre. This young man is honoring his tradition.
And even if he isn't dancing for that reason, so what? Japan respects cross dressers and are revered as a serious line of fashion and culture. And even if this comment should get criticism, bring it on. It just goes to show you that people out there are not accepting of people of different view points and different cultures, no wonder it pains me to go outdoors and see people who are quick to judge.
At the end of the day, don't look at the person behind that mask. You saw this video for a purpose, as for what I dont know. But if you didn't like it, comment what you didn't like, and if its honestly just because the dancer just so happens to be male instead of female, then you need not leave a comment at all. Go watch something else that deserves your troll/hateful comment.
I for one found this dance to be beautiful, he was graceful and just all around wondrous to behold. The way the song was made this way was riveting because I am used to it sounding differently. Kikunosuke Sawamura keep dancing how YOU want to dance. Embrace you tradition and don't worry about the arrogant comments of "he's just a trap." Your style of dancing is very amazing and I am happy to see Onnagata once more.
Now see I never knew that it also happened in places like london, that I find so incredible, and I give so much respect to the set actors.
But what pisses me off is that some of these comments are set to be hateful of the fact that the dancer is a male, dressed as a woman. I just dont understand why people cannot see the beauty behind the dance, not who the dancer is. What does it matter if it is a male wearing female's clothing?
"Trap" is actually slang, for example in the utaite culture, the term 'ryoseirui' is used on those who can sing both roles. They are called traps because you can not know which sex they are. It for the most part is not an offensive term though it can be used that way.
I also don't like this though, the way people are commenting here. Sex and gender are separate and gender stereotypes do not need to apply to you if you don't want them to.
He might be a male and might even be a boy but he is allowed to dress in kimono if he likes.
Not only this but it is historically accurate, however this rule does not need to be followed unless they find it should be.
+Tenshi Hikari so true man
the word "trap" is bloody offensive
+Tenshi Hikari You will also know that kabuki was founded by a woman and the Japanese chauvinists believed women on stage to be immoral so no matter how you look at it, it is sexist
This guy makes fan holding look so swift and easy.
Meanwhile, me at dance class: "For the last time, HOLD YOUR FANS RIGHT!!'
I don't think you understand the pain
:O I love your Italy profile picture!
He's a guy ????
@@luna-mt7sfyep, description says so and also it seems hes an onnagata dancer
扇子が滑らかですし、形がとっても綺麗で美しい舞に魅了されてしまいました！
[BadApple!!]
これを表すには一言で充分。
見事。
+ドズルの信者 良い表し方だ!( ･´ｰ･｀)
天下一
the way he spins the fan... 😍😍 it's soooo complicated..
Is a HE?!! :O
Yep...
（His name is Kikunosuke Sawamura.(This dance style is "Onnagata")
Onnagata is male actor who plays female roles in a classical Japanese dance-drama Kabuki or performances for the masses.）
Masters make complicated difficult things look easy.
LOL everyone's freaking out about how the dancer is the guy...you guys know that the singer is also a guy right? XD
***** Yep. His name is Kyounosuke.
No way..
Jackie Dingleberries utaite.wikia.com/wiki/Kyounosuke
Omg no way.
Closet Fish homophobe
When a man is more graceful then you..
I know... failure as a woman 😂
Nope, why? just clean the dishes n the clothes bitch
Wubblu She's female too,for your acknowledgement. No thanks!
lmfao don't get butt hurt it's the fucking internet
idk why but it reminded me of how one of my band instructors said grace is not a natural talent you actually need a lot of muscle and control to be graceful
Please note only Kabuki traditional dance is done by males. other traditional dances can be done by either male or female. Most traditional dances that aren't kabuki are mostly done by women. After we mustn't forget the Geisha
Stephenie Tsundere San I like your profile picture
but kabuki was start after a woman performing a performance around the village area wearing a guy clothes or so i heard of it
Nur Faradzillah Jousin it was started by a woman.
My eyes were glued to the screen the entire time. Really, this whole video is ..utterly captivating. 0_0
If someone sticks me in a kimono and make me dance to Kabuki acts. I would literally look like sea anemones with sushi sauce waving in tidal rush. One word: Ridiculous.
PurpleGummyBear That was the best metaphor ever.
That is a simile, not a metaphor.
Ivan Sophie what is the difference I don't get it
Ivan Sophie Shhh that's what I meant
Actually the metaphor is where you describe someone or something with artistic words. The simile is a comparison between two things. (Sorry for this English if something is wrong, I speak Spanish)
すごい…綺麗だし
扇子の回し方とかとても好き
Came for bad apple,stayed for the dance and traditionality
よっ！枕屋ーー！！！
にしても日本人がいねぇ
I’m not shocked about how the dancer is a male performing as a woman. I’m just shocked about how the beautiful singer is a male! I think I’m in love now🥺
Im amazed about how tf can someone open a fcking fan
美しいって言葉がぴったりだと思いました…
3:47 this is beautiful hand movement.
Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Rinmaru Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ she need a butterfly knife
@@muhammadmuhaimin5969 *he
The bar for "Majestic As Fuck" has been drastically raised.
It is the first time that I see a traditional Japanese dance, and... I don't know how to explain it... it is so beautiful, so full of grace.... I don't know how to translate those emotions that I'm feeling right now....
Amazing.............. the dance....the song.....the music...the dancer......everything......
I don't care if its a man just teach me how to do it lol, LOVE IT!!
Even guys can have some grace about them if they try >w
he is japanese , so japanese guy and girl have this in their blood ! :3
You have a point, hmmm gotta find myself a Japanese boyfriend then rofl xD
and me a girlfriend , japanese or not ! x')
Archangel Zephyrus I love you.
This is cringey. Japanese people are normal human beings. Him beung graceful was through years of practice not because he is Japanese. Saying its in his genes nullifies his years of practice and hard work. Plus, you guys are fetishizing Japanese people stop that.
美しいです♪
扇裁きが凄すぎて、全然どうなってるかわかんないｗ
In my next life I want to be a Japanese male
hehe ;)
***** What's so funny?
nothing its just i admire your positivity =)
Thank you :3
Haha I laughed so hard XD
Nvmind don't tell me anything.
扇子の動きが幻想的でうっとりする
とても綺麗ですよね‼️
Wow. Did not think this video was still around after all these years.
Well, amazing performance as always. Enka is such a beautiful art. Sawamura's performance has always been captivating for this one due to his young age at the time, but it truly shows the hard work, and respect he put into it.
扇子さばきが可憐で…綺麗…滑らか！！語彙力が低い(笑)
I stopped the video right when the vocals started and.....HOLY CRAP! You are an amazing dancer. Your moves are so graceful and the fan really complemented the dance very nicely. Good job! :3
That was amazing you can feel that autenthic japanese atmoshpere and the dancer is really talented! :D
Instead of saying talented you can say it's hard work !! I'm sure he have work really hard let's not brush it of with talent
I don't care whether the performer is male or female..and I surprised its male 🤩but this is the best performance ever I have seen... so elegant moves.. enjoyed watching it ☺
I adore this so much! He is in such control of his entire body and uses every part of it to tell the story! I love even the pauses where he will subtly tilt his head or move a hand, it adds a sort of tension because I am so used to dances where the dancers just has to be moving and doing crazy moved the entire time.
that was hypnotic??? like i physically couldn’t take my eyes off of him???
i was honestly given a surprise that the dancer was a boy but this is so cool!!! i love it omfg
i forgot when i first saw this but it’s still one of the most beautiful performances i’ve send to date like- THEY LOOK SO SMALL BUT THEYRE SO TALENTED AND THEY MEMORIZED SUCH A LONG DANCE LIKE HOW
小学生の時、日本舞踊してて、見ていて懐かしく思い、涙が出てきました。
素敵な動画をありがとうございます。
今更聞き直してみたら
本家影絵版Bad Appleにはない原曲版Bad Appleのフレーズが聞こえたところで鳥肌立った
そこまでリスペクトしてくれるのか･･･！
Such a beautiful dance, so much grace and the music is captivating.
All in all Japan and Japanese people are to be admired!
I wish I could learn this dance :(
I found it a few years ago and it's still so beautiful
なんよこれ、扇子むっちゃかっこいいやん！！踊りすげぇ
This just lovely. I love Japanese culture so much.
I swear, I’ve never been so mesmerized to someone dancing before- this is so beautiful! I really loved seeing it!
I love how the dancer’s movements are so fluid and graceful, at some point I’d love to learn traditional Japanese dance.
I may sound rude but I keep looking at his feet thinking that he would trip or fall >~
+Lisanna Nguyen I was thinking the same for the first part of the song xD If I were using a kimono like that I would trip at the first step :v
+Lisanna Nguyen
You mean she. Right?
+Rain Senju He. It's in the description. The dancer is a he.
*****
:0 dafuq
+Rain Senju lol, it's tradition. It has been like that for hundreds of years 😂
扇子めちゃくちゃきれい
Words can't express my love for japanese dances
I remember doing this dance in front of my classes on culture celebration day in middle school like a fucking weeb.
Watching this is a damn experience. It's surreal old meets new to create something beautiful... a piece of modern day fandom pop-culture in a traditional style... I love it. I wish I could dance like him.
This...is...so...FREAKING AWESOME!!!! How is he not tripping on that kimono!!?? And those moves!!! SO GRACEFUL!!!! CAN'T STOP WATCHING!!!!!!!
Very beautiful dancing! I love this.
Yu
お年寄りの日舞発表会くらいしか見る機会が無かったので、こんなに日舞が美しいことに感動しました。
始めから最後までずっときれいで、うっとりしました。
ありがとうございます。
古き良きニコニコだ、
懐かしいあの頃に戻りたい。
The fact that he's a man makes me find this way more beautiful.
The rendition of the Touhou Project melody in the traditional style is gorgeous in itself but the dance is also brilliant! And both of them altogether are a masterpiece! Thanks UA-cam that I can get acquainted with the achievements of various cultures all over the world!
Wow!!! This is beautiful!!
What a flawless akomeogi moves...
Never would I imagine a bullet hell game would be danced and played with traditional instruments. In such a graceful and beautiful manner. This is EPIC
Tears were streaming down my face as I watched this. This is insanely beautiful, the the way they used a modern song in a traditional dance was simply brilliant. The dancer is extremely talented as well.
This makes me want to learn traditional dance, ahahaha :D
Wonderful. This is so beautiful I can't get over it. Thank you for posting this :)
美しゅうございます
He's so flawless and... There's so many ways to describe how amazing he is. Truly talented.
これぞ和って感じ！！！！
雅だね〜((
I still think this is a gem after all these years ❤
way back even before the Edo Period the Geisha were men.... what amazes me is how he hasnt tripped over his kimono once!
it's very insteresting the diversity of traditional dances in japan, i like it so much
Yo if I had to dance wearing that kimono, I would have fallen like several times. What a beautiful dance!
i was very impressed by how this man can change his voice into a girl and can dance beautifully. he has my respect.
how gracefull, how beautiful ! *-*
Its a guy real true plot twist
When dance is a symbol of sex, as it's in the West, it's performed exclusively by women.
When dance is art and culture of a nation, it's performed by men and women alike.
This was absolutely beautiful and a spectacular sight to behold.
I can’t take my eyes off of him, such graceful movement.
That's awesome! I can't even describe what I feel. I and a friend of mine would like to perform it too. Extra thank you for writing who plays this song in the beginning of the video.
The way that fan work is, it's just... DANG I'm gonna hafta work REAL hard to get good like him. (beautiful dance by the way!)
11 anos e ainda não vi ninguém superar essa performance do Sawamura. Simplesmente perfeito!
It's so cool 笑
めっちゃかっこいいやん！
Japanese tradition: strive for perfection
The fan twirl and handling is everything
the dance is mesmerizing . i can't take my eyes off because i don't wanna miss anything lol
I like how they changed the language to bungo/old Japanese in order to match it to the style *.* This version is so good!
im suprised with how many dislikes this has! it's awesome!!!!!!! it even has lyrics!
Ikr?! :O I swear it is probably because he is a man -.- Bakas... xD
No matter how manny times I see this it’s still as beautiful as the last.
Me for no absolute reason: "man this would kinda dope if a guy dance to this"
Me after reading the description: "OH HELL YEAH"
とてもきれいいですねええ
They captured the spirit of the Kitsune beautifully.
he's like nadeshiko/nagehiko c8
At the end (4:39) He was moving the fan so fast-- yet swiftly-- the video lagged XD
This was beautiful.
WOW AMAZING!!!!
Now I can understand why japaneses can maintain so many of their traditional values. They have so much pride in their arts that they can combine them with the weirdest things, and still make it, not just beautiful, but entertaining and enjoyable.
This is beautiful, the mask, the kimono, the fan, the movements, gorgeous.
Taking modern material and adapting them in traditional arts is awesome. And this is wonderfully done.
Don’t understand the words but it’s still a beautiful song. The dancer flows like a waterfall. Graceful yet with power.
This man is probably the most graceful person I've ever seen.
I have been mesmerized from the beginning until the end. He s incredible, wonderful, that s one of the best dance i ve never seen O.O Well done, lovely kitsune dancer :)
It's so mesmerizing and beautiful, the fan movements the most
Woah
The dance movements are so smooth and elegant
上手いわぁ……！！それに歌の声も凄い綺麗！！
This video needs more views
I, for one, do not care that this man is dressed as a female. He danced so beautifully, fluidly, and also gracefully. It was like watching a swan slid across the water and I was memorized by all of it. I could not look away for even one second. The main reason why my dinner got cold lol. ^^ But there are no words to describe just how beautiful this is. Kikunosuke Sawamura, keep dancing because what you just did stole my breath away. I may not know a lot about your culture but I've fallen in love with it.
I love this song and dance 😀he is extremely talented 😄
hes seriously amazing
DANGIT Sawamara................ I can't even properly hold a fan....... T_T
Sawamura*
*me touches a fan* .... *it bursts into thousand and one pieces*
I dont know whether I'm more shocked from how BEAUTIFUL bad apple sounds or from how he moves so gracefully without stumbling once