G-R-double-E-N LEAVES!

[figmo]

I ganked this from qfyd.

Here's a link to a version of the video you can download.

Here's a video of them on American TV (Jimmy Kimmel Live) with subtitles translating what they're singing, along with a downloadable version.

This page has more information on the whole Yatta thing, and here's another copy of the lyrics.

Comments

[capplor.livejournal.com]

They. Bring. Their. Kids. To that?

All of a sudden I'm really happy not being Japanese.

[figmo.livejournal.com]

The whole thing was a send-up of boy bands done by some of Japan's top comedians.

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

There is, of course, the fanimutation thereof. (Possibly NSFW due to brief flash of nudity)

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

O-kay. The Beatles they're not. But they make an interesting one hit wonder. (As in, I wonder how this became a hit?)
Little Harold disappeared before the second Yatta.

[figmo.livejournal.com]

It helps to read the translation. The whole thing was a spoof of boy bands. Once you realize that the really awful choreography and such is what it is, the whole thing is hysterical. Even the edited-in crowd, complete with itty-bitty kids, just adds to it.

[dan-ad-nauseam.livejournal.com]

Hmm. There is an obvious tune to filk.