BABYMETAL LIVE AT BUDOKAN ~RED NIGHT & BLACK NIGHT APOCALYPSE~ 黒い夜 LEGEND “DOOMSDAY” ~召喚の儀~
BABYMETAL LIVE AT BUDOKAN ~RED NIGHT & BLACK NIGHT APOCALYPSE~ 黒い夜 LEGEND “DOOMSDAY” ~召喚の儀~

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BABYMETAL LIVE AT BUDOKAN ~RED NIGHT & BLACK NIGHT APOCALYPSE~ 黒い夜 LEGEND “DOOMSDAY” ~召喚の儀~

2014
Movie
96 min
Japanese

BLACK NIGHT LEGEND "DOOMSDAY" was a concert held on March 2, 2014, at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. BABYMETAL became the youngest band to perform at the venue. During BLACK NIGHT, after performing all their songs, BABYMETAL concluded the first chapter of "Metal Resistance" and announced their journey to perform overseas. A large coffin appeared on stage, and the members entered it as it rose, ending the "Summoning Ceremony." At the end, LEGEND "Y" and LEGEND "M" in Europe were announced on the screen.

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IMDb8.3/10
Director: Tsutomu NakanishiGenres: Concert Film, Metal, J-Pop

Plot Summary

This release captures two distinct, sold-out nights of BABYMETAL's legendary 'Red Night' and 'Black Night' concerts at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. 'Red Night' on January 10, 2015, celebrated the band's graduation of founding member YUIMETAL from BABYMETAL, featuring a more emotional and retrospective setlist. The following night, 'Black Night' on January 11, 2015, marked the beginning of a new era for the group, showcasing a powerful and forward-looking performance with a new member. Both concerts highlight BABYMETAL's unique fusion of kawaii idol aesthetics with aggressive heavy metal.

Critical Reception

While not a traditional film with critical reviews, BABYMETAL's live performances, particularly those at Budokan, are widely acclaimed by fans and metal communities for their energy, stage presence, and innovative genre-blending. The 'Red Night & Black Night Apocalypse' release is considered a landmark in the band's history, documenting a significant transition and showcasing their growing international popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-energy performances and the band's captivating stage presence.

  • Celebrated as a pivotal moment in BABYMETAL's career, marking a significant transition.

  • Admired for its unique blend of J-Pop idol culture and heavy metal music.

Google audience: Audience reviews predominantly focus on the incredible energy and spectacle of BABYMETAL's live shows, with many fans highlighting the emotional impact of YUIMETAL's departure and the excitement for the band's future.

Fun Fact

The 'Red Night' concert on January 10, 2015, was YUIMETAL's final performance with BABYMETAL before her departure, making the event both a celebration of her time with the group and a poignant farewell.

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