Featured Song: EvolutionWell, I've gone ahead and gotten up to date with this show over the last few days, and I must say, that the story's gone places I didn't think it would go, and has managed to surprise me a little here and there a little. ..Yeah, it's too bad that it's still being animated by tired, underfed Koreans (moreso than other anime, anyway). But that doesn't change the fact that I'm really looking forward to seeing the final episode, but before I blog about that or the music that's come out of this show, I think the least I can do is run through the eps so far... or at least the ones after 5 I didn't cover..
Episode 6: Dark Rei kita!
Episode 7: Why? Why is it always cars?! (good ep, otherwise)
Episode 8: ...wtf is
this shit..?
Episode 9: incest GET!
Episode 10: Saya <3 Old lady <3<3 This episode <3<3<3
Episode 11: Oh...Oh SHI-
Episode 12: Haruka-chan!!
But anyway, onto this post's topic.
I think it was the music that orginally drew me to this show. No, not the BGM for once, which in this show is mediocre at best (though I do thing Track 9 of the OST,
Lemon Angel's, isn't half bad), but perhaps the best part of the OST is that it includes all of the insert songs (save the ones the girls sing) and all of the different mixes of the opening song,
Angel Addict. Though I think technically, Fuyumi's version is the best (she really has the strongest voice, IMHO), personally my favorite version is the Tomo+Yui version. Though it might just be for sentimental value alone.
Other good things on the OST are the piano version of
Evolution from the first episode, and full versions of the insert songs sung by Himura's band and Erika's brother's band (which was a throw back to me for when I was a fan of bands like
Arashi or
w~inds).
Speaking of Evolution, however, I think that was one of the main songs that drew me to this anime. It was a frustrating to have to wait for it for so long, I have to admit, and after it wasn't released with the OST I thought perhaps it would never come out. Oh, and not to say that the girls' individual singles weren't pretty good either, but this single was definitely worth waiting for -- for Evolution and its c/w song Never Give Up. But don't take my word for it, give it a listen. And here's some lyrics while you're at it.
Evolution (Japanese Version)
Trust me 青空に飛び立つ瞬間には Ready for your flight キミは誰の 顔を思い出すの?
さみしさに埋もれながら 叫び続けた 昨日にはもう戻りたくないよ
※You’ve got a Evolution 今はまだ小さな声だとしても もうすぐ出逢うよ 誰かキミを待ってる Evolution 奇跡は1人じゃ創れないよ 今の自分から進化する 未来がReal
Believe me 泣き顔をすぐに笑顔に変え Waiting for your dream キミの色に今日を染めていいよ
過去にしがみつくのは 簡単だけど これ以上ごまかさないでほしいの
You’ve got a Evolution 動き出す気持ちを止めないでいてね いつかは近づく キミが願った夢に Evolution 気付いた今が始まりのchance 強い想いから進化する 未来がReal
いつもブレーキ かける 恐がりな自分自身 解放して行こう carry on...
※ Repeat
Evolution 動き出す気持ちを止めないでいてね いつかは近づく キミが願った夢に Evolution 気付いた今が始まりのchance 強い想いから進化する 未来がReal
| Evolution (Romaji Version)
Trust me aozora ni tobidatsu shunkan ni wa Ready for your flight kimi wa dare no kao wo omoidasu no?
samishisa ni umore nagara sakebi tsudzuketa kinou ni wa mou modoritakunai yo
※You've got a Evolution ima wa mada shiisana koe da to shitemo mou sugu deau yo dareka ga kimi wo matteru Evolution kiseki wa hitori ja tsukurenai yo ima no jibun kara shinka suru mirai ga REAL
Believe me nakigao wo sugu ni egao ni kae Waiting for your dream kimi no iro ni kyou wo somete ii yo
kako ni shigamitsuku no wa kantan dakedo kore ijou gomakasanaide hoshii no
You've got a Evolution ugokidasu kimochi wo tomenaide ite ne itsuka wa chikadzuku kimi ga negatta yume ni Evolution kizuita ima ga hajimari no chance tsuyoi omoi kara shinka suru mirai ga REAL
itsumo BUREEKI kakeru kowagari na jibun jishin toki hanashite ikou carry on...
※Repeat
Evolution ugokidasu kimochi wo tomenaide ite ne itsuka wa chikadzuku kimi ga negatta yume ni Evolution kizuita ima ga hajimari no chance tsuyoi omoi kara shinka suru mirai ga REAL
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Evolution(English version)
Trust me, during thing time that you begin to take off
towards the clear blue sky
As you ready for your flight whose face do you begin to remember?
You've over come the times that you were buried in your own loneliness
And now you don't want to return to yesterday
※You've got an Evolution
And even though you call out with a so small a voice
you'll soon meet the person who's been waiting for you
Evolution you can't build a miracle alone
So evolve from the person you are now -- the future is real
Believe me that crying face of yours will soon turn into a smiling one
As you're waiting for your dream fill the day with your glow
It may be easy to dwell on the past
Don't let it misguide you anymore
You've got an Evolution
Never let these surging emotions stop
And someday you'll get closer to that dream you've been longing for
Evolution You've finally realized this new chance
So with these strong thoughts evolve yourself -- the future is real
You've always had your foot on the break
But don't be afraid, have faith in yourself, and set yourself free
carry on...
※ Repeat
Evolution
Never let these surging emotions stop
And someday you'll get closer to that dream you've been longing for
Evolution You've finally realized this new chance
So with these strong thoughts evolve yourself -- the future is real
Labels: Lemon Angel Project, Music
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Next on the Menu..
I remember when I started this thing, I made it primarily to showcase Japanese music.
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Let's try reviewing something music related once a week, eh?
(how long is that going to last..? (´_`) )Labels: Misc
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Saturday, March 25, 2006
Mai Otome ep. 24


















I've fallen behind on Kashimashi. I've fallen behind on LAP. Hell, I've even fallen behind on Ichigo Mashimaro (no lie).
But somehow, Mai Otome still has me in a death grip. I don't get it. It's not even that good.
Though you wouldn't be able to tell that after this episode. ....Or even the one before it. Or the one before that. The one before that one, though -- yeah.
..So Sergay's managed to nail his own daughter, huh? I mean come on, who wouldn't give this guy a high-five after that? You've got to be
good. No wonder Nagi hired him. And here I was, beginning to think it was because of his apparent immortality.
Though to be entirely honest, I still think I like Tate more than him. And that's really saying a lot, because Tate was shit.
Though then again, we really don't have proof that he did have sex with Nina. Most signs are definitely pointing to that direction, yes, but really, such a thing is pretty unlikely in this show, what with Arika looking forward to a rematch with Nina. For her to go through all that trouble just for Nina to show up and say "sorry, I'm busted *shrug*" is just downright rude. To the audience and Arika (even if she would get do sloppy seconds with loony ol' Tomoe either way).
But besides that giant elephant in the room that was this week's episode, I think it was really quite enjoyable as a whole. Even with the dumb parts here and there (as much as we hate interupting Akane and Kazu's marathon sex and all..). There's no doubt that next week's 2 eps are going to be quite a thrill ride to look forward to. ...Even if we do have an idea where it's headed.
Labels: Mai Otome
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