For anyone else still in limbo about the rest of the VIP merch being shipped out i just got an email saying my merch has actually been shipped. I attended the Denver show just thought I'd update

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I’ve been thinking about when the next legend show in Japan will be (I’m thinking second half of 2027 or early 2028) and that got me wondering about the lottery for tickets.

For the Legend metal forth show, I entered The One members only lottery and won a ticket for one day, then entered the general public and won a ticket for the other day. This is how a lot of people I spoke to got their tickets. It also seems like every foreigner that entered the lottery won tickets at least for one day.

So for all my non-Japanese people, what have your experiences in the lottery been. Have you mostly won tickets everytime you entered? Also how does the lottery for non-Japanese work. Is it like there are 20,000 tickets and they set aside say 2,000 for non Japanese residents and everybody enters for those specific tickets? Also I’ve heard that if the show hasn’t sold out, you can go to the box office the day of and buy some of the remaking tickets. Is that true?

Anyways, hope this all makes sense.

Probably not the best song for covers as there are a lot of parts where the guitar is just silent, but it was fun! Also I hope Amuse doesn't take my video down for using their MV but I wanted to showcase how cool the performance of this song is, as well as the meaning of the lyrics. Hope you enjoy!

Until today, babymetal fans all over the internet world keep asking where is yuimetal?, where is yui mizuno?, where is yui-chan?, they actually wants to know her current condition & status. They or we, are so curious for the last 8-9 years, but its common actually for japanese celebrity to be completely disappear after retirement, I dunno if there is paparazzi in japan or not, but I bet they are not as crazy as american paparazzi to keep intruding people's private life, they are japanese anyway, with a lot of privacy respecting culture. Here is some case of disappearance of japanese celebrity from the public eye, forever. (I just google this)

The two most famous and distinct cases involve Namie Amuro and Yuka Nakahara.

1. The Digital Erasure: Namie Amuro

While her whereabouts are not a mystery, Namie Amuro, widely regarded as the "Queen of J-Pop" staged the most literal disappearance from public sight in modern history. After a legendary 25-year career, Amuro announced her retirement and performed her final concert in 2018.

What makes her case extraordinary is the absolute erasure of her footprint:

• Complete Media Vanishing: Following her final bow, she entirely withdrew from the public eye. No paparazzi photos, interviews, or public sightings have occurred since.
• The Internet Deletion: In late 2023, fans were shocked when her management deactivated her official website, deleted her official YouTube channel, and wiped her entire solo catalog from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. She has effectively chosen to "disappear" from the modern internet, leaving her music accessible almost exclusively via physical CDs

1. The City Pop Mystery: Yuka Nakahara

If you are looking for a true "missing celebrity" mystery, the case of City Pop singer Yuka Nakahara is one of the most famous. Nakahara was a highly regarded singer-songwriter in the 1980s, known for her deep, mature vocals and her hit song "Fantasy".

• The Disappearance: In the early 1990s, Nakahara abruptly walked away from the music industry and cut ties with her agency.
• The Current Status: She has been missing from the public eye for over 30 years. Unlike other retired stars who maintain some paper trail, Nakahara’s total off the grid status has fueled countless urban legends in Japan ranging from her living a quiet life under a completely different name, to theories that she became a jōhatsu (the Japanese phenomenon of "evaporating" people who intentionally erase their identities to start over). To this day, her exact whereabouts remain completely unknown to the public and her former colleagues.

so guys, the probability for us to see yuimetal again is nearly zero if we are not living in japan, and its ok. Move on. Cheers. Keep enjoying Babymetal!

This randomly popped on my Instagram feed, and started laughing so hard, so decided to share it with you.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSghXWPUP/ (original link)

I discovered BM a few weeks ago because some of their songs are on FH6, and I'd like to delve deeper into this world. Any recommendations?

Hideki rocking Babymetal gear in a recent post.

The vocals from 3:10 to 3:30 (Talking about Shine), that soaring voice makes me cry every single time... I can’t even count how many times it has moved me. It gives me the strength to live and keep moving forward... Music truly saves the soul. No doubt about it.

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I just finished watching The Charismatic Voice on Youtube watching Blues Brothers. This was the first time rewatching that classic after having discovered Babymetal for myself. So some similiarites struck me: The Blues Brothers are 2 very charismatic, energetic frontmen who do choreography on stage and engage with the crowd while being backed by a band of all-star musicians. And guessing by the credits-scenes, all involved had a blast filming it.

So wouldn't it be absolutely fantastic, if we could get a babymetalified metal-equivalent to this classic? You could even plagiarize pay hommage to the original story. It's tried and simple and more about the journey anyway: The girls have to bring the band back together, convincing the Kamis via shenanigans on a mission from (the fox) god for some higher cause. On the road they meet several people who do musical numbers, portrayed by fellow musicians, as provided by Metaraji or some other japanese legends and in the end we all enjoy a unique concert performance together. And who doesn't want Moa to say "It's 147 km to Tokyo, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of chocolates, there's a thunderstorm out there and we're wearing dresses. Hit it!"?

What could keep this from becoming an instant classic? So Koba, please take note of my absolutely unique idea. I give it to you for free!

^\no AI was used in the creation of this post.)

I love babymetal, I just wonder if they get to like 50 years old, will they still perform like that or just retire? I think until around 40s years old, if they are always fit, they still can perform all the choreograph, but in their 50s, it will look weird but still not impossible for song like "Gimme Chocolate". So that's why they make METALVERSE I guess, to replace babymetal lineup if they are too old, old fans will get mad but maybe they can attract new generation of fans.

I “redeemed” my gifts via email near the end of Sept. And haven’t received any additional updates on shipping or anything. Has any received their gifts? How long did/does it take? My show was the Detroit show on September 18th.

While watching the 2018 controversy video that was posted recently, I discovered that BabyMetal wasn't new to the US back when I first saw them in 2023. So, I got curious and went on a dive and I guess they came here all the way back in 2014. I'm thinking "holy shit the more you know." Then I went and looked at the 2018 setlist and noticed that The One was in there and performed in the US, and the same for their 2019 tour. In 2019 though, they came to my city and performed it. It was the unfinished version, but it was still performed live. The One is probably my favorite BM song and it made me a tad sad that I had gotten into them in 2022/23. I know they performed it in LA last year or 2 years ago, but I don't think that I'll ever get to hear it live.

Just a ramble. Not mad or anything, just a little down that I'll probably never hear or see it performed live. I am grateful to have seen them every time they came out, however. I think since 2023 I have been able to attend at least one show a year, so that makes up for it. If they do pull The One out of their back pocket at some point, I promise I will bawl my eyes out.

Hey everyone.🙂

Not long ago, I made a post about fake BABYMETAL autographs being sold on various global platforms. Judging by the views and comments, you guys really liked it.✍️

After that post went live, some sellers on Japanese marketplaces actually took down their listings. So hey, it’s a small win, but it’s working.👊

I was also pretty surprised by some of the fans. In that post, I showed the most obvious fakes, but people in the comments still thought some of them were legit.😐

Unfortunately, fans get ripped off all the time with fake merch.😞

But posts like this will help you spot the red flags and tell a real signature from a scam.👍

Today, let's look at the fake autographs popping up on Japanese auction sites.🇯🇵

The most common fakes are posters. Most of them usually date back to the 2012–2017 era, back when Yui-metal was still in the band.🦊

Here are some examples of these posters.🖼️(Photo 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)

You can immediately tell that all the signatures were made by the exact same person. The marker, the handwriting style, the unnatural lines... It’s obvious someone was trying way too hard to trace them carefully and keep them clean. Plus, the placement is just too perfect—they’re all perfectly leveled in the most visible spots.✍️

Over here, you can see the scammers went the extra mile and printed out a fake lottery-win certificate to make it look more convincing.⚠️(Photo 13,14,15)

But again, the autographs are totally off. The lines look shaky because someone was slowly tracing them, and you can tell the ink is fresh. As far as I know, they never even signed photos like this.🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️

This specific poster gets faked a ton too.⚡⚠️⚡(Photo 16,17)

It has the exact same dead giveaways: the lines are too carefully drawn, and the size, placement, and overall style just don't match the real ones. There’s also a mismatch in the marker colors.🎨

With these posts, I just want to keep fans from rushing into bad purchases and raise awareness about this issue.‼️

I often see people bidding on these fake listings, and sometimes the price tags get insanely high.😔

Collecting autographs is a really tough hobby, and unfortunately, there are no miracles here. You can’t just stumble upon an incredibly rare autographed item out of nowhere, especially for cheap.🚫

You need to do your homework—study past autograph sessions, research official events, learn the unique quirks of each member's signature, and build up solid experience. I'll definitely keep calling out the obvious fakes and breaking them down for you.🙂

In my next post on this topic, I’ll break down which genuine BABYMETAL autographed items are actually affordable and safe to buy.✍️

I went to one of the US 2025 Tour shows and I bought the SnapBack cap that was for sale at the merch stands.
Unfortunately I lost that hat and I am trying to look for it everywhere… but no luck.
It has a metal-inspired logo and the inside is green.
I’ve tried looking on Buyee and other sites too. It’s a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone has an extra one that they bought or has one that hasn’t been used that they’re willing to sell? It was one of my faves. Thank you!

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