BabyMetal a joke? Japanese girl metal

Maybe the strange form of Buddhism that thrives in Japan due to the preexisting practice of Shintoism (kami veneration cults), like Babymetal's "Fox God," explains the form of Zen (Chan Buddhism) and Nicherin Buddhism on the powerful island.

• SLICE: What makes Japanese Buddhism so distinct?

Shaman/Shinto priest placates kami

When Buddhism reached the Far East, its Zen architecture evolved to an extraordinary level of perfection—one that seamlessly harmonizes with the elements of nature. In Japan, it encountered the ancient world of the kami, the spiritual forces of animistic Shintoism. This meeting gave rise to a unique architectural fusion—a never-before-seen blend of sacred styles, where Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines began to echo one another, reflecting a profound spiritual and cultural syncretism.

Documentary: Sacred Spaces – Asian temples. Humans, Nature and Gods directed by Véronique Legendre and Production: ZED, Arte France, CuriosityStream. More

Babymetal were a JOKE until they conquered metal

BabyMetal live at Sonisphere 2014 (full concert fan cam compilation 4K (video remastered)

(The Heaviest Show in the Universe) Premiered Nov. 16, 2025: Metal laughed at them — until Babymetal made the world bow. Babymetal was once laughed out of the metal world. Critics said they were a manufactured pop gimmick. But they didn’t quit. They conquered Download Festival, Sonisphere, and the global stage. In this episode of The Heaviest Show in the Universe, we break down how Babymetal went from novelty to legend.

(Gumiho) What happened to dancer/singer Yui "Metal" Mizuno?

 

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