01. Lost and Found
02. emotion
03. Heroine
04. visualize
05. BEYOND THE TIME (Möbius no Sora wo Koete)
06. START UP
07. Kurayami Monogatari
08. Tsuyogari to ka, Iranain da ne.
09. Omoide ni Naru no?
10. Zero no Sora
11. Negaiboshi
12. day by day
13. Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite
14. New World
15. Realize
16. Suki ya de ~Itoshii Hito e~
[piano] Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Opening theme
Full-length piano solo of ‘Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite’, the opening theme of ‘ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM The 08th MS Team‘, OVA (Original Video Animation) released from January 25, 1996, to July 25, 1999.
Hope you guys like this :)
I’ve already made a ‘favorite anime list’ before...but for me, music often stands out when I’ve already forgotten a series. I started watching anime in the early 90s when it was finally starting to gain a little traction in the US. This list is in no order whatsoever, and I will only pick a single song from each series (opening or ending). This list doesn’t necessarily mean that I loved the series or even liked it...but that I just really loved a song from it. I won’t be linking to the songs because Tumblr hates that, but I will give you all of the information needed to find it if you wish ^^
1. Cowboy Bebop “Tank!” by Seatbelts (1998)
Such a great series, and such an iconic theme song. Years later, I still love this jazz heavy theme song.
2. Trigun “H.T.” by Tsuneo Imahori (1998)
Again, an iconic theme to another iconic anime. This is a rare non-lyrical rock theme song in the days of heavy pop music.
3. Rurouni Kenshi “HEART OF SWORD 〜夜明け前〜” by T.M. Revolution (1996)
There are many amazing theme songs from Kenshin, but out of all of them, this one remains my favorite. Even though it was an ending song, it didn’t feel like it at all.
4. SLAYERS! “Risky Gamble” by Masami Okui (1996)
This was one of the first series I ever watched. It had amazing music all the way through but there’s just something about this song that makes me want to listen to it over and over again.
5. Ranma 1/2 “Little☆Date” (リトル☆デイト) by Ribbon (1989)
Okay, so, I’m going a little bit before the 90s. But I’m adding it here because I don’t have enough for an 80s list. But this series was one of my favorites back then, and this song had such a great beat to it that I can still remember it years later.
6. Cardcaptor Sakura “Tobira wo Akete” (扉をあけて) by ANZA (1999)
I would say this anime was one of my guilty pleasures back then, because even I didn’t really know why I loved it so much (still don’t). But It had the right amount of charm to keep me invested. This song was my absolute favorite of all the songs in that series.
7. Fushigi Yuugi “Itooshii Hito no Tame Ni” (いとおしい人のために) by Satou Akemi (1995)
Shock of all shocks, I did really like some of the shoujo series back in those days. This was the very definition of a reverse harem, but I remember staying up as late as I could to watch it on VHS (fansubbed). This was the main theme song of the series, and it fit it perfectly.
8. The Vision of Escaflowne “Yakusoku Wa Iranai” (約束はいらない) by Maaya Sakamoto (1996)
This was another shoujo series that I really loved (and the only one I’ve ever seen where Mecha wear capes). This was also the main theme of the series and it’s pretty unforgettable. “Sora” by Yokko Kano from the Escaflowne movie is another one that I really love...very haunting.
9. Serial Experiments Lain “Duvet” by Bôa (1998)
Even though I can’t really remember much about the series itself at this point, I remember this song very well. Very alternative rock but the song fit the mood of the animation very well.
10. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing “Just Communication” by Two-Mix (1995)
I really loved this anime I still think this is one of my favorite anime theme songs ever. It fits the action and the dark tone of the series very well.
11. Outlaw Star “Through the Night” by Masahiko Arimachi (1998)
This is a toss up for me... because as much as I love this rocking opening theme song...I genuinely love the haunting ending “Daytime Moon” by Akino Arai, as well. But I will give the props to this song because because it’s fun, catchy and works well with the series.
12. Lost Universe “Extrication” by Megumi Hayashibara (1999)
This spiritual successor of “Slayers!” (with one of the most frustrating endings ever in an anime) also boasted the talents of the ever amazing Megumi Hayashibara. This song is so catchy that it’s hard to not love it. It almost made up for the ending.
13. Record of Lodoss War “Kiseki no Umi” by Maaya Sakamoto (1998)
Told you you’d see her name again. I remember watching this series but I don’t remember much at all about it, to be honest. However, I do remember this song...and it’s beautiful. She was one of my favorite artists of that time.
14. Initial D 1st Stage “Around The World” by m.o.v.e (1998)
I’ll be completely honest...I’ve never seen this anime before. However, I did download this song by accident and I ended up really liking it. Definitely dated, but a good song for the time.
15. Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team “Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite” by Chihiro Yonekura (1998)
This is a series that I didn’t like in the end, but I did love the opening theme song. Just goes to show that a show doesn’t have to be good to have good music.
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That’s all for this list...I’ll probably do my favorite songs of the 00′s in the next couple of days. When I get it done, I’ll link it here. Thanks for reading!
Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite
A dal, ami nélkül nincs Yonekura Chihiro koncert. A debütáló kislemez címadó dala, mely óriási népszerűségre tett szert, mely azokon a bizonyos koncerteken mindig utoljára hangzik el, és a közönség őrjöngve énekli az énekesnőval együtt. Érdekes belegondolni abba, hogy honnan indult az énekesnő karrierje, hogy milyen erős dallal futott be, robbant be a köztudatba.…
atsui shoudou ima sekai he
habataiteiku In my heart
omoi ha haruka hoshi wo kakenukete
ginga wo koeteku
koko kara fumiireru ippo jounetsu dake jya mono tarinai
kakumei kara densetsu he to shinka wo misetsukero
honki ni saseru mahou no you na bakuhatsuteki suteeji wo
saranaru sekai harukakanata
kagayakeru shinnen
saa turanuke
kaikan kara torokeru EYE
saidaikyuu todokeru ai
kono mune wo kokasu you na tenka muteki no zenkai
dejabu koeru atsui tenkai
moetsukiru made ga SHOW TIME
kokoro ni aru sono dekkai enajii no maryoku ha zettai
made minu mirai wo tsukutteiku tame
kiseki wo koeteike
shinkuro shiteku eikou no michi wo mezashite
atsui shoudou ima sekai he
habataiteiku In my heart
omoi ha haruka hoshi wo kakenukete
ginga wo koeteku
atsui houkou ima sekai he
tobikoeteiku In my dream
omoi ha haruka tooku
todoroite densetsu ni naru
zenjinmitou idomu saichuu joushiki nante kowashitsukuse
shippai osorezu iku no sa owarinaki tabiji ni
korekara machiukeru kunan ya shinku
warai tobashitara ii
souzou wo koeta atsui uzu wo makiokoshite
takanaru kodou ima hajikete
semetsuduketeru In my life
akiramenaide konna musou mo
kidukeba te no naka
tomadori aseri ima wasurete
tada mae dake wo muite
donna gyakkyou datte kowakunai
hiroi mirai wo tada mezashite idomitsudukeru hibi ha
naniyori atsuku tsuyoku kagayaite
genkai koeta shoudou ima sekai he
habataiteiku In my heart
omoi ha haruka hoshi wo kakenukete
ginga wo koeteku
atsui houkou ima sekai he
tobikoeteiku In my dream
omoi ha haruka tooku
todoroite densetsu ni naru
LOVE mada tarinai kara
SOUL hora kaihou shite
RIGHT mou wakatteru desho
arashi wo okose saa Breaking now
ESPAÑOL
Los impulsos ardientes están actualmente en alza
Hacia ese mundo en mi corazón
Esos sentimientos pasan por las estrellas distantes
Y se rompen a través de la galaxia
Solo tener pasión no será suficiente para dar un solo paso desde aquí
De una revolución a una leyenda muestra cuánto hemos crecido
Tendrás que ponerte serio, ya que más allá de esta mágica etapa explosiva
Hay un mundo aún más lejos de aquí
Y con mis deslumbrantes creencias
Lo atravesaré
Derritiendo de placer con los OJOS
Entregando el mayor amor
Completamente invencible para derretir tu corazón
Ardiendo para romper este déjà vu
Hasta que te quemas es tiempo de MOSTRAR
En tu corazón hay una enorme energía mágica
Eso hará un futuro que aún no podemos ver
Romper cualquier milagro
Sincronizar y apuntar por el camino de la gloria
Los impulsos ardientes están actualmente en alza
Hacia ese mundo en mi corazón
Esos sentimientos pasan por las estrellas distantes
Y se rompen a través de la galaxia
Los rugidos ardientes están saltando
Hacia ese mundo en mi sueño
Estos sentimientos rugirán por todas partes
Y convertirse en legendario
El sentido común se descompone completamente cuando se desafía a lo desconocido
En este viaje sin fin estamos sin temor al fracaso
Solo hay sufrimiento y dolor que aguardan
Pero sería bueno saltar sobre ellos con risa
Así que rompe a través de la imaginación y aviva una tormenta ardiente
Los pulsos de golpeteo están explotando
Y atacándome en mi vida
No renunciaré a ninguno de mis sueños
Hasta que estén en mis manos
La impaciencia confusa está siendo olvidada actualmente
Solo mira adelante
No me asustaré en lo que sea el juicio
Solo tengo mis ojos puestos en el gran futuro, estos días difíciles son
Más caliente, más fuerte y más radiante que cualquier otra cosa
Impulsos imparables están actualmente en alza
Hacia ese mundo en mi corazón
Esos sentimientos pasan por las estrellas distantes
Y se rompen a través de la galaxia
Los rugidos ardientes están saltando
Hacia ese mundo en mi sueño
Estos sentimientos rugirán por todas partes
Y se convertirán en legendario
AMOR Todavía no es suficiente
ALMA Déjate llevar ahora
CIERTO no lo sabes ya
VIDEO: Hiroko Moriguchi Re-Records Zeta Gundam OP Theme for Her Cover Song Album
As reported, 51-year-old singer Hiroko Moriguchi will release a 11-song new album "GUNDAM SONG COVERS" from King Record on August 7, 2019, which includes cover versions of the top 10 Gundam theme songs chosen in NHK's online poll project "All Gundam Mega-Poll 40th" held in 2018.
A full music video for the album's lead track, "Mizu no Hoshi he Ai wo Komete" (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 2nd OP) featuring a stunning guest performance by internationally renowned violinist Hisako Terai is now streamed on the record company's official YouTube channel. In 1985, Moriguchi made her professional idol singer debut with this song, and it was chosen as the most popular Gundam theme song by the fans in the poll. How do you like this jazzy self-cover version?
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8/7リリース『GUNDAM SONG COVERS』より『水の星へ愛をこめて』のMVを公開‼️
世界的ジャズヴァイオリニスト寺井尚子さんとの共演!1985年の『機動戦士Ζガンダム』オープニングテーマを新たなアレンジで令和元年にお届けします!
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— 森口博子 (@hiloko_m) 2019年7月13日
"GUNDAM SONG COVERS" song list:
1. "Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete" with Hisako Terai (violin)
(Mobile Suit Z Gundam 2nd OP / 1985-1986)
2. "Ai Senshi" with Kotaro Oshio (guitar)
(Mobile Suit Gundam: Soldiers of Sorrow / 1981)
3. "Eternal Wind ~ Hohoemi wa Hikaru Kaze no Naka"
(Mobile Suit Gundam F91 / 1991)
4. "Beyond the Time ~Möbius no Sora wo Koete~"
(Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack / 1987)
5. "Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite"
(Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team / 1996-1999)
This past weekend, Anime and Japanese Pop Culture came back as a main focus and as its own convention as Anime NYC at the Jacob Javits Center. Since Anime Festival back in 2009, Anime conventions at the Javits were folded into New York Comicon and was presented along side Western Pop Culture, like comics and games such as The Walking Dead and Justice League. After so long, it is now separated from NYCC and to many otakus approving, it’s about dang time.
It is the first Anime convention in a long time at the Javits, so it is definitely low key compared to New York Comicon. However, what it lacks in size, it makes up for it with the heart of the community and passion. Another important element that is present that New York Comicon lacks, space to walk around and breathe! From the myriad of Japanese arcade games to the central focus of Japanese, Anime and Pop culture,this first convention lays the foundation that Otakus will have its own venue and place once again. To celebrate this, Anime NYC is also the first for New York to hold the first ever Anime Diva Night by Anisong World Matsuri.
For the uninitiated or those who do not traveled to Japan to attend a Anisong Matsuri. If you love the songs of any anime or the artists that compose and sings them, this is the event for you. Anisong Matsuri or Anime Song Festival is when famous singers and actresses, film or voice, come together to perform for the fans who love their work in all things anime. To begin this first ever Anisong in New York, we have Chihiro Yonekura, Yoko Ishida, and Miho Karasawa, or her stage name True.
Before the concert, there was a panel that allowed fans to get to know the performers and how they enjoyed their time in Anime NYC and New York in general. The Panel’s MC is done by Danny Choo, Creator of Culture Japan and creator of the Smart Doll. Questions involved with them include what food they enjoyed while in New York, awe of the numbers international fans beyond Japan, and respect for each other as artist as people. True said that since she was the youngest of the three in age and career, she aspires to be like her fellow senpais. To gain the level of respect as they have. She also said that this is her first time in New York, to which she replied that she desires to hold international concerts beyond Japan. And yes, she loves the New York cheesecake and the size portion difference compared to Japan, which the other two agreed in consensus.
Now for the main event of Friday, Anime Diva Night.
There is always a magical element when you attend a concert of any kind. It’s probably that this is the first kind ever held in New York. It was a full audience and when the three came out, it just blew up in awe and screams. Al three did their individual respective songs like Yonkura’s “Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite“ from Mobile Suit Gundam 08th MS Team, Ishida’s “Otome no Policy” (Maiden’s Policy) from Sailor Moon R, and True’s “ailes” from Junketsu no Maria (Maria the Virgin Witch) or “Hiryō no Kishi” from Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle.
The element that has the most impact is when two or all three singers collaborate together to do their own cover of another anime song. I confess, there were times I simply teared up in nostalgia and in happiness. One moment is when Ishida did her song of “OPEN YOUR MIND ~chiisana hane hirogete” from Ah! My Goddess. The song soft melody and gentle mood set the moment of a magical time, comfort and unity. She even did a little jig to go with the song’s theme. I still get goosebumps when I listen to the song again.
Another moment is when Ishida and Yonekura did their version of “Just Communication“ from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Any 90’s kid will get the into the mood and how important that song was even if you aren’t a Gundam fan. There were even more classic songs that the three sang such as Neon Genesis Evengelion’s opening “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” , and The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya’s “God knows…” The last song that all three sang to close off is the Sailor Stars opening of Sailor Moon “Makenai” . Given as the following day would be the official day for all things Sailor Moon. Whether you are a classic anime fan from the 90’s or a new otaku in the making, Anime Diva Night is a lover letter to all the fans throughout the generations.
Now why is this event important?
The main reason is that it tells New York and the world that there is a place for anime here. Back in Anime Festival of 2009 at the Javits Center , we had Minori Chihara perform as well. Now that Anime convention has returned, it tells other singers, actresses, bands back in Japan that “You have fans here! We want you to come over and perform!” We had Minori Chihara perform. Why not Man with a Mission? Aya Hirano? Myth and Roid? Spyair? All these bands and artists. We hear them on Youtube, Anime and games. Anime NYC is perfect for residence of the east coast and opportunity for audience to meet them who aren’t able to travel. My personal dream is for Nana Mizuki to come to New York to perform and to meet fans on the east coast. With this initial turnout for Anime NYC and Anisong Matsuri, this is a good sign and promise for more guest and artists to come.
While there are many other venues like Anime Expo and New York Comicon that can do better, Anime NYC, a rebirth convention that returns to anime, is a sign that anime is back and present in New York. No longer will it have to share a stage with titans like the Walking Dead , Star Wars or Marvel/DC Comics. Anime NYC proves that Anime and Japanese culture can stand on its own two feet. Anime Diva Night is but one of the strong reasons why to support Anime NYC in the future.
Whether it be from Anime, Music, or Japanese Culture, Anime NYC is the place to be for all that in the Big Apple.
Follow these three artist on their Twitter accounts:
Chihiro Yonkura @yonekurachihiro
Yoko Ishida @yokonti
True/ Miho Karasawa @miho_karasawa
Anime NYC: Anime Diva Night by Anisong World Matsuri and It’s Importance This past weekend, Anime and Japanese Pop Culture came back as a main focus and as its own convention as Anime NYC at the Jacob Javits Center.
Elkeseredés volt, feladás nincs. Hogy összefoglaljam, hogy érzek most az énekléssel kapcsolatosan. Mára terveztem felveni az újabb dalt, ami meg is történt, ez pedig Yonekura Chihiro: Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite dalából van.
supermario4ever · Yonekura Chihiro – Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite cover
Ez az énekesnő egyik legismertebb dala, mindig ezzel zárja a koncertjeit, és akkor aztán mindenki…