#Ziyoou-vachi

[zana-kun]

Avuchi (Mephisto) and Avu-chan (Introduction) from Queen Bee <3

[my-coordinated-chaos]

Queen Bee - "Faust" English Translation

I thought I'd share my own interpretation of the song! It's clear that the lyrics are pretty closely linked to the legend, which Avu has said intrigued her from a young age.

I believe that when Avu sings in her normal voice, it is her Avu-chan persona representing Faust. Avuchi is her recently revealed pop idol persona, who represents Mephisto in this song. Of course, this is just my interpretation based on recent QB lore, so it may not be completely correct!

思ったより早く時は過ぎ 飽くなき心は彷徨い 動けない身体を無理矢理追い剥ぎ 引っ掴む幕切れよ

The moment passed faster than I thought My insatiable heart wandering Taking my motionless body by force The conclusion I reach for

ただ羨ましかった してみたかった 与えられてからぱっと棄ててみたかった 強張る指先　弛む目頭 願いを叶え、叶えたまえ

I was only jealous I wanted to try Suddenly I wanted to throw away what I’d received Stiffening fingertips, drooping eyelids Grant my wish, I order you!

さあ儀式を致しましょう 法則を壊し理をも抜け出して 指切りをしましょう 過去すら翻し約束を繋ぎ果て

Let’s perform the ritual Break the rules and defy reason Let’s pinky swear Change the past and fulfill our pact

「呼んだ？」 この世の皆さん　こんにちは 女王蜂のアイドル 地獄出身　ぁゔちでーす! 皆さん　今日は最後まで 思いっきり楽しんでいくよ　yeah

“You called?” Everyone out there, hello! It’s me, Queen Bee’s idol, Avuchi from Hell! Everyone, today until the last We’ll have as much fun as we can! Yeah!

思ったよりむしろかなり好き たちまち夢が呪い合い 濁れない孤独とときめきを特別、祈りと呼ぼうか

I like it rather more than I thought In an instant, my dream met with a curse Shall we call this unwavering solitude and excitement special, or a prayer?

逃げられなかった？ 辞められなかった？ もしかしたら出会わなけりゃよかった 怨み泣き言を放つより早く！ 願いを叶えて、あげないぞ

Could I not run? Could I not quit? I’d be glad if perhaps we crossed paths It’d be faster than whining! Grant my wish, I won’t do it!

認められたってね　挑まなきゃだから どこからどこまでも嘘だと思うんでしょう？ 怒鳴る鳴き声を聞かせてよ早く 願いを叶えて、あげるよ

I was accepted because I fought for it So you think it’s all a lie? Let me hear you scream your cries! You will grant my wish.

さあ儀式を続けましょう 影が先に踊り歌は声を離れて響く 指切りをしましょう 売り捌く名前と煮凝る期待たち でたらめに空を釘で打つ度 かなしい星空出来上がり きれいだって眺めては ひとは願いをかけ諦めそして瞼のなかへ

Let’s continue the ritual First the shadows will dance, and a voice will be heard from far away Let’s pinky swear Selling out names and simmering expectations When I hit the sky with random nails The sad starry sky will be complete It’s beautiful, but looking up at it A person gives up on their wish and leaves it in their eyelid

あなただけは違うんでしょう？ さあ指切りをしましょう

So you’re the only different one? Then let’s pinky swear

[chiisanahoshi]

[Undead Unluck | Opening Theme] "01" by Ziyoou-vachi

[gabbyp09]

Oshi no Ko OP / Yoasobi - Idol

Oshi no Ko ED / Ziyoou-vachi - Mephisto

[b3crew]

REVIEW | "Inu-Oh" | B3 - Boston Bastard Brigade

Many would say that rock & roll evolved from the sounds of blues and folk music of the early 20th century; director Masaaki Yuasa (The Night is Short, Walk on Girl) would tell you to go back further! Before the likes of Steven Tyler or Freddie Mercury graced the stage, the rock stars of olden times were storytellers. While ancient Greeks and Romans would tell many a tale to big crowds, the Japanese would add the power of spectacle to their performances. Perhaps this is why Yuasa’s latest film Inu-Oh works on so many fantastical levels.

One-half historical fiction and another half rock opera, Inu-Oh tells the story of two friends out to change the world with their sound and style. The singer & dancer Inu-Oh (Queen Bee’s Avu-chan) was cursed at birth due to his father’s (Kenjiro Tsuda) greedy ambitions, whereas musician Tomona (Mirai Moriyama) was blinded at youth by a cursed Heike weapon. Spirits of the past — including Tomona’s father (Yutaka Matsushige) — surround the two performers, with many being the ghosts of slain warriors of the Genpei War. As their popularity climbs, Inu-Oh’s father becomes swallowed by jealousy, with hopes he can stop his son from stealing his spotlight.

Although loosely based on a real-life 14th-century Noh performer, Inu-Oh places more emphasis on emotion than truth in its storytelling. It’s a nice dose of irony, as the film shows why truth is more powerful than even the biggest of spectacles. As both Inu-Oh and Tomona travel all over Japan to sing these lost stories, the ruler Lord Ashikaga (Tasuku Emoto) is attempting to push for his Tale of the Heike to be the only accepted form of “truth”. Yet as hard as Inu-Oh’s father tries, the two friends keep wracking up the popularity points and recapturing the thunder the scoundrel stole years back.

It’s a sight to behold when Inu-Oh and Tomona perform, as their sound brings to mind the likes of Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Prince. Tomona headbangs while wailing on his biwa, as if he was a predecessor of Jack White or Jimmy Page. Inu-Oh, meanwhile, belts a tune and busts a move in ways that invokes Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson. As they tell stories about whales, dragons, and lost heroes, their stage shows present elaborate puppetry, light trickery, and even a little pyro.

Click here to read the rest of the review!

[z-haven]

Queen Bee or Ziyoou-vachi - Mephisto

[ydotome]

"Mephisto (メフィスト)" by Ziyoou-vachi - "Oshi no Ko" - Ending Theme

[wojtekaneko]

I close my eyes and try whispering softly

“There’s nothing to be afraid of”

Song: Teppeki (Impregnable) by Queen Bee [I used the THE FIRST TAKE performance version]

My first animatic/pmv/edit! c: I really wanted to put together this song and Mob. The lyrics are pretty raw and honest and I think they fit Shigeo's character well.

[zana-kun]

Pink Avuchi <3

[my-coordinated-chaos]

I added English subtitles to the live performance of Kuchisake-onna.

It's one of my favorite QB performances ever! Go check it out!

[chiisanahoshi]

["Oshi no Ko" | Ending Theme] "Mephisto (メフィスト)" by Ziyoou-vachi

[demifiendrsa]

Undead Unluck TV anime OP

[musicinanime]

Mephisto - Ziyoou-vachi

Anime: Oshi no Ko

[teook]