Japanese girl band Babymetal launches US anime series

The “baby-faced” and kawaii Japanese trio of Babymetal are blazing their debut on American television.

The Japanese pop-metal band is set to launch its live-action anime series overloaded with mind-blowing performances and a spooky story plot. Members Yui Mizuno (Yuimetal), Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal) and Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) will preserve and cultivate their metal genre with Kitsune, a Japanese god. Simply, the girls would unleash their animated selves upon entering a “secret portal.”

In a press statement and announcement last week, Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series, said, “Babymetal have to be seen to be believed—a mind-blowing, fun combination of pop vocals, heavy metal music and dance choreography brought to life by three incredibly talented teenage stars.”

Warner Bros.’ digital studio Blue Ribbon Content fuse forces with Amuse USA for the fiery anime series. Babymetal manager Key Kobayashi (Kobametal) is also producing the show. The target date of the show has yet to be announced.

Babymetal, which popularized such songs as “Megitsune,” “Gimme Chocolate,” “Amore” and “Karate,” was the first Japanese group to prevail on Billboard charts. Their self-titled debut album outstripped other albums on Billboard’s World Album’s chart, Billboard reported. Likewise, their second album, “Metal Resistance,” landed on the 39th spot on Billboard 200, the first Japanese ensemble to do so in five decades.

Because of their well-choreographed moves and head-banging tracks, they were invited to perform with funk band Red Hot Chili Peppers in their upcoming UK tour.  Gianna Francesca Catolico