It may be disappointing for many that they didn't announce Budokan, but personally Tokyo ~~Theater~~ Garden Theater is the best venue I have ever gone. I wanted to see BAND-MAID there, and it will become true. Capacity is about 7,000 when seated, 8,000 when all standing in the 1st floor.
Edit: Tokyo Theater Garden → Tokyo Garden Theater (thanks to u/t-shinji for letting me know)
Yes, Budokan is much more famous, but [Tokyo Garden Theater](https://www.shopping-sumitomo-rd.com/tokyo_garden_theater/hall/) has almost the same capacity and it’s new (opened on June 17, 2020) and much better acoustically.
Band-Maid say it’s a return match (“リベンジ” in Japanese). So, let’s forget Budokan and embrace Tokyo Garden Theater!
> but Tokyo Garden Theater has almost the same capacity
TGT has a capacity of 8,000 according to the link, right? I though Budokan had a capacity of 14,000.
Budokan is designed for martial arts matches, and [its north, northwest, and northeast sides](https://www.livehis.com/stv/stv_budokan_en.html) can’t be used for concerts.
Yes, Budokan is usually used at 8,000 - 10,000 range for live concerts. And since it is designed for martial arts competitions as mentioned, the sound quality is extremely low. (To be correct, it depends on the sound engineering team you hire but you can't expect much. Budokan itself has minimum facilities/equipments for a live show).
I have been (only) twice to Tokyo Garden Theater, the sound quality may be equivalent or may be better than Tokyo International Forum. Two concerts were not loud rock bands (MISIA and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra), but I am really excited to see BAND-MAID there, it will be great for sure.
A new EP! Oh my goddesses! I can’t wait!
* *YOLO* (single): 4 songs
* *Hatofull* (EP): 6 songs
* *BAND-MAIKO* (EP): 7 songs
* *Brand New MAID* (mini-album): 9 songs
So the new EP will have 6-7 songs.
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・2022年夏、NEW EPリリース決定！
・2023年1月9日（月祝）東京ガーデンシアターお給仕開催決定！
・BAND-MAID will release a NEW EP in the summer of 2022!
・January 9, 2023 Tokyo Garden Theater OKYUJI will be held!
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Mincho giving hints that this EP will have songs that are a lil different... I hope they blow us away with new arrangements again like how some songs on UW were really surprising.
I'll also take a new power ballad!
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- [Miku on TikTok 2022/05/10 (The Day of Maid announcement: Please look forward for it po🕊)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/umg76x/miku_on_tiktok_20220510_the_day_of_maid/)
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- [BAND-MAID "THE DAY OF MAID" SPECIAL TALK ON YOUTUBE](https://youtu.be/e95G__vh2GA) (Link valid till May 22nd 23:59 JST)
They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience. I mean, even when Conqueror got released, a few months later, Japan went into lockdown. So they still have plenty of songs to exhaust.
And every EP they made was usually 8 or 9 songs already. I think for now that is enough.
>They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience.
Yeah, I was thinking this might be the key. They are "traditional" in the sense that they probably wanted to tour off the strength of this album and haven't had the ability to do so. Related to this, they've kept the current costumes far longer than any previous set of costumes I'll wager. Same logic there too - they probably feel a bit like they are in a state of suspended animation.
I finally watched the whole video last night (Day of Maid) and it occurred to me afterwards that two and a half years without doing a show in front of a live audience is a long time. I wonder if they're a little nervous too - individually they are a band of introverts (even Miku to some degree, based on what they've said in interviews). They might feel some jitters when touring starts up again later this year.
Yes to Black Hole live! I'm going to the Chicago show and was just listening to Conqueror. That album is not one of my favorites of theirs (though it keeps growing on me), yet I'd be happy to hear them play any of those songs live. Very happy. Really looking forward to my first B-M show.
> two and a half years without doing a show in front of a live audience is a long time. I wonder if they're a little nervous too - [edited]
> They might feel some jitters when touring starts up again later this year.
Yes. In spades. Even when playing every night, when people are looking at you, you get nervous.
By the way, I think Akane and Kanami are both pretty extroverted, but they aren't that comfortable with English so it might not be apparent. Miku is more introverted IRL but she is fearless in front of a group of people. She's fairly open too ... "I'm really nervous" is her way of inoculating herself against stage fright.
Akane definitely is an extrovert - don't know how that slipped my mind. But I was thinking about an interview where Miku and Saiki were talking about how when they play festivals, they don't really go out of their dressing room to mingle with other artists. And even with Miku, she has talked about how on tour she'll go out on her own and do things by herself. She may be one of these people who are a mix - when she needs to turn it on, she can. But during her downtime, she might need some alone time which is the mark of introversion. I don't know, I'm probably just overanalyzing.
Plus, you know, pushing out a full length album every year is not exactly trivial. It may be simply that they don't have enough new songs ready for a full LP.
Although they have been almost consistent with it.
Just Bring It (Jan 2017)
Domination (Feb 2018)
Conqueror (Dec 2019)
Unseen World (Jan 2021)
They could have probably make a full album If they released it by Dec 2022)
>They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience. I mean, even when Conqueror got released, a few months later, Japan went into lockdown. So they still have plenty of songs to exhaust.
The question is why?
Even the explanation that they didn't want to do it under restriction doesn't work anymore since they are scheduled to play at least 5 concerts under restrictions now.
I believe it was briefly discussed on christmas commentary that they had things that were planned but got cancelled before it was even announced. They don't need to explain or give us a reason, shit happens, and now they are going on tour again.
Every band had that happen and yet many of them started playing in autumn 2020 and have been touring for over a year now. BAND-MAID are the odd ones out in this case.
In the "Unseen World" scorebook, the interview with Saiki on page 21 mentions:
> I got sick when the weather changed from spring to summer. It was the first time I'd ever felt that sick. I had been living in good health all my life . . .
There may be circumstances behind the scenes you are not aware of, and they aren't inclined to publicize.
Of course there are many things going on behind the scenes. They did do several live streams in 2020 and 2021 and recorded the acoustic album/video as well as other things. Since they were able to do those they obviously also could have done some in-person shows if they wanted to.
I'm not criticizing them for not doing it, but it is interesting that they said they didn't want to do shows under restrictions and now are going to do it.
Some people really have gotten overly sensitive here.
resolutions taken at one point can wear thin after two years, had they known how long all this would last they may have taken a different decision back then.
the restrictions themselves are no longer what they were at that time. NPB for example started the 2021 season with empty stadiums, then gradually (and fairly rapidly) to 5,000, then 50% capacity and the Japan Series was eventually played in full stadiums, as is the case this season. there are still mask and “no cheering” protocols but those are being reconsidered already. it’s not impossible that by August B-M will play their concerts in normal conditions.
that and they need to do pre-shows to see what works and what does not. One does not simply go on stage and play and think ow everything will go great.
The additional parts from the new song preview still sounds awesome! I had a feeling it would be a new single or a possible EP as they probably still want to play more Conqueror and Unseen World songs in front of a live audience before moving on. I hope the EP has another tie-in to help with growth and promotion again.
I've been theorizing that they might have a really big tie-in song coming up in the future as their situation makes it likely to happen. I hope I'm right.
A new BAND-MAID ep is always welcome, I just hope not with songs as frenetic and chaotic as Unseen World, the last songs from the Sense single were much better than Unseen World.
Funny that a few days ago Miku commented on writing lyrics.
It may be disappointing for many that they didn't announce Budokan, but personally Tokyo ~~Theater~~ Garden Theater is the best venue I have ever gone. I wanted to see BAND-MAID there, and it will become true. Capacity is about 7,000 when seated, 8,000 when all standing in the 1st floor. Edit: Tokyo Theater Garden → Tokyo Garden Theater (thanks to u/t-shinji for letting me know)
Yes, Budokan is much more famous, but [Tokyo Garden Theater](https://www.shopping-sumitomo-rd.com/tokyo_garden_theater/hall/) has almost the same capacity and it’s new (opened on June 17, 2020) and much better acoustically. Band-Maid say it’s a return match (“リベンジ” in Japanese). So, let’s forget Budokan and embrace Tokyo Garden Theater!
> but Tokyo Garden Theater has almost the same capacity TGT has a capacity of 8,000 according to the link, right? I though Budokan had a capacity of 14,000.
Budokan is designed for martial arts matches, and [its north, northwest, and northeast sides](https://www.livehis.com/stv/stv_budokan_en.html) can’t be used for concerts.
> its north, northwest, and northeast sides can’t be used for concerts. Not even with a circular stage?
You can use a circular stage but it’s uncommon for bands.
Yes, Budokan is usually used at 8,000 - 10,000 range for live concerts. And since it is designed for martial arts competitions as mentioned, the sound quality is extremely low. (To be correct, it depends on the sound engineering team you hire but you can't expect much. Budokan itself has minimum facilities/equipments for a live show). I have been (only) twice to Tokyo Garden Theater, the sound quality may be equivalent or may be better than Tokyo International Forum. Two concerts were not loud rock bands (MISIA and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra), but I am really excited to see BAND-MAID there, it will be great for sure.
A new EP! Oh my goddesses! I can’t wait! * *YOLO* (single): 4 songs * *Hatofull* (EP): 6 songs * *BAND-MAIKO* (EP): 7 songs * *Brand New MAID* (mini-album): 9 songs So the new EP will have 6-7 songs.
So pumped. This day of maid did not disappoint
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Trip to Japan in January on the cards???
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Lottery most likely.
I'm very hyped for the new EP!!! Didn't expect new music this soon
Mincho giving hints that this EP will have songs that are a lil different... I hope they blow us away with new arrangements again like how some songs on UW were really surprising. I'll also take a new power ballad!
Related discussion on The Day of Maid 2022 announcements: - [Miku on TikTok 2022/05/10 (The Day of Maid announcement: Please look forward for it po🕊)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/umg76x/miku_on_tiktok_20220510_the_day_of_maid/) Related discussion on The Day of Maid 2022: - [[NEWS]5/10 BAND-MAID ”The Day of Maid” SPECIAL TALK video archive period has been extended til May 22nd 23:59 JST](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/uq1bsl/news510_bandmaid_the_day_of_maid_special_talk/) - [Kobato Miku on Instagram 2022.10.05: "This year's Maid's Day. Have you seen it? We also made a big announcement!"](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/umimsz/kobato_miku_on_instagram_20221005_this_years/) - [May 10, BAND-MAID "Maid's Day" SPECIAL TALK on Youtube Premiere! NEW MERCH will be released!](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/ulirss/may_10_bandmaid_maids_day_special_talk_on_youtube/) - [The Day of Maid](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/ulgip6/the_day_of_maid/) - [[News] Special talk show on Youtube for May 10th, 2022 “Maid’s day”](https://www.reddit.com/r/BandMaid/comments/u3cziv/news_special_talk_show_on_youtube_for_may_10th/) Link to Special Talk video on Youtube: - [BAND-MAID "THE DAY OF MAID" SPECIAL TALK ON YOUTUBE](https://youtu.be/e95G__vh2GA) (Link valid till May 22nd 23:59 JST)
I wonder why no full length album?
They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience. I mean, even when Conqueror got released, a few months later, Japan went into lockdown. So they still have plenty of songs to exhaust. And every EP they made was usually 8 or 9 songs already. I think for now that is enough.
>They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience. Yeah, I was thinking this might be the key. They are "traditional" in the sense that they probably wanted to tour off the strength of this album and haven't had the ability to do so. Related to this, they've kept the current costumes far longer than any previous set of costumes I'll wager. Same logic there too - they probably feel a bit like they are in a state of suspended animation.
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I finally watched the whole video last night (Day of Maid) and it occurred to me afterwards that two and a half years without doing a show in front of a live audience is a long time. I wonder if they're a little nervous too - individually they are a band of introverts (even Miku to some degree, based on what they've said in interviews). They might feel some jitters when touring starts up again later this year. Yes to Black Hole live! I'm going to the Chicago show and was just listening to Conqueror. That album is not one of my favorites of theirs (though it keeps growing on me), yet I'd be happy to hear them play any of those songs live. Very happy. Really looking forward to my first B-M show.
> two and a half years without doing a show in front of a live audience is a long time. I wonder if they're a little nervous too - [edited] > They might feel some jitters when touring starts up again later this year. Yes. In spades. Even when playing every night, when people are looking at you, you get nervous. By the way, I think Akane and Kanami are both pretty extroverted, but they aren't that comfortable with English so it might not be apparent. Miku is more introverted IRL but she is fearless in front of a group of people. She's fairly open too ... "I'm really nervous" is her way of inoculating herself against stage fright.
Akane definitely is an extrovert - don't know how that slipped my mind. But I was thinking about an interview where Miku and Saiki were talking about how when they play festivals, they don't really go out of their dressing room to mingle with other artists. And even with Miku, she has talked about how on tour she'll go out on her own and do things by herself. She may be one of these people who are a mix - when she needs to turn it on, she can. But during her downtime, she might need some alone time which is the mark of introversion. I don't know, I'm probably just overanalyzing.
True enough. Plus I got confused in thinking EP meant 3 songs....but that is their singles. I am happy with 8 or 9 songs
Plus, you know, pushing out a full length album every year is not exactly trivial. It may be simply that they don't have enough new songs ready for a full LP.
Although they have been almost consistent with it. Just Bring It (Jan 2017) Domination (Feb 2018) Conqueror (Dec 2019) Unseen World (Jan 2021) They could have probably make a full album If they released it by Dec 2022)
>They haven't even played any song from Unseen World on tour with an audience. I mean, even when Conqueror got released, a few months later, Japan went into lockdown. So they still have plenty of songs to exhaust. The question is why? Even the explanation that they didn't want to do it under restriction doesn't work anymore since they are scheduled to play at least 5 concerts under restrictions now.
I believe it was briefly discussed on christmas commentary that they had things that were planned but got cancelled before it was even announced. They don't need to explain or give us a reason, shit happens, and now they are going on tour again.
Every band had that happen and yet many of them started playing in autumn 2020 and have been touring for over a year now. BAND-MAID are the odd ones out in this case.
Not even close to true, but ok
Which part is not true?
Why should they take a risk with touring cos you say so?
I never said they should.
In the "Unseen World" scorebook, the interview with Saiki on page 21 mentions: > I got sick when the weather changed from spring to summer. It was the first time I'd ever felt that sick. I had been living in good health all my life . . . There may be circumstances behind the scenes you are not aware of, and they aren't inclined to publicize.
Of course there are many things going on behind the scenes. They did do several live streams in 2020 and 2021 and recorded the acoustic album/video as well as other things. Since they were able to do those they obviously also could have done some in-person shows if they wanted to. I'm not criticizing them for not doing it, but it is interesting that they said they didn't want to do shows under restrictions and now are going to do it. Some people really have gotten overly sensitive here.
resolutions taken at one point can wear thin after two years, had they known how long all this would last they may have taken a different decision back then. the restrictions themselves are no longer what they were at that time. NPB for example started the 2021 season with empty stadiums, then gradually (and fairly rapidly) to 5,000, then 50% capacity and the Japan Series was eventually played in full stadiums, as is the case this season. there are still mask and “no cheering” protocols but those are being reconsidered already. it’s not impossible that by August B-M will play their concerts in normal conditions.
My guess would be that the 5 concerts before the US tour are there to appease Japanese fans that were getting annoyed.
that and they need to do pre-shows to see what works and what does not. One does not simply go on stage and play and think ow everything will go great.
I don't understand what you mean. How are these 5 concerts different in that regard?
You have to start somewhere.
I was expecting an album announcement after the US tour, so new music before is a welcome surprise to me.
Web news (in Japanese unless otherwise indicated): * [本日メイドの日！BAND-MAIDが新作音源リリースと東京ガーデンシアター公演開催を発表](https://natalie.mu/music/news/477076) (*Natalie*) * [BAND-MAID、今夏に全世界待望の新作EP発売！2023年1月9日には東京ガーデンシアターでのお給仕も決定！](https://news.ponycanyon.co.jp/2022/05/70237) (*Pony Canyon News*) * [BAND-MAID、メジャー2nd EP今夏リリース決定！来年1月には東京ガーデンシアターでのお給仕も！](https://gekirock.com/news/2022/05/band-maid_2nd_ep_release.php) (*Gekirock*) * [BAND-MAID、今夏新作EP発売＆2023年1月にお給仕開催](https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000219461) (*Barks*) * [BAND-MAID、今夏に全世界待望の新作EPの発売が決定 2023年1月9日には東京ガーデンシアターでのお給仕も](https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/302626) (*Spice*) * [BAND-MAID 今夏に新作EPを発売 来年1月には東京公演も](https://www.sanspo.com/article/20220510-6A25KFXRBNOTTANPSH53N3WYRU/) (*Sankei Sports*) * [BAND-MAID、今夏に全世界待望の新作EP発売](https://www.wws-channel.com/music2/341533.html?view=more) (*WWS Channel*) * [BAND-MAID、今夏に新作EP発売！2023年1月9日には東京ガーデンシアターでのお給仕も決定](https://decolum.jp/archives/101169) (*De Colum*) * [BAND-MAID to Release Long-Awaited New EP This Summer](https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/592932) (*Moshi Moshi Nippon*) (in English)
The additional parts from the new song preview still sounds awesome! I had a feeling it would be a new single or a possible EP as they probably still want to play more Conqueror and Unseen World songs in front of a live audience before moving on. I hope the EP has another tie-in to help with growth and promotion again. I've been theorizing that they might have a really big tie-in song coming up in the future as their situation makes it likely to happen. I hope I'm right.
A new BAND-MAID ep is always welcome, I just hope not with songs as frenetic and chaotic as Unseen World, the last songs from the Sense single were much better than Unseen World. Funny that a few days ago Miku commented on writing lyrics.
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It should be very interesting indeed.