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@ani.socialThe counting in 99 is the definition of hype! 99.9 is fantastic too, I love how hard the bass goes. And the animation is Bones flexing like crazy.
Agh, can't believe I completely forgot what Nagi no Asukara's second OP sounded like. The way the breezy but melancholic vocals match that first scene of them all standing out in the wind deep in thought is just perfect.
Bling-Bang-Bong-Born is such an earworm and the visuals are insane. Huge glowup from the S1 OP! It's one of the many reasons I look forward to Mashle every week.
I love how Blessing's upbeat, quirky, but thoughtful vocals and electronic elements paint the perfect picture of Suletta. It's like listening to her character turned into music.
THE HERO!! is so goddamn iconic!
Except that it isn’t just those ten seconds. It’s the whole opening that evolves, throws back at earlier events just to push forward, in a way that feels completely natural and consistent with the theme of the anime series - evolving and going forward.
Perfect way to describe how the OP feels while watching the show. What also enhanced it for me was listening to the full version and reading the translated lyrics. I love how the second verse reveals that
::: spoiler Gurren Lagann Spoilers the song is Simon sending a post-humous message to Kamina about the experiences he went through following Kamina's death: from lost and aimless to carrying on Kamina's legacy by pushing forward and cherishing every day.
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It's very moving and adds a lot of depth to such an upbeat and energetic song.
Always loved the Lain opening! OPs that use an original English song are rare but always a treat.
Even though I haven't watched the show, this is a favorite of mine too! According to the friend who shared it with me, this was apparently the band's last song shortly before the vocalist passed away from a medical condition. The lyrics and vibe of the song feel a whole lot heavier with that context 😢
Here are some of mine:
I mean, silver-haired girl has the option to say it herself, so she's complicit in this too lol.