“FLARE" Void_Chords a.k.a. Ryo Takahashi Self Liner Notes Steaming/Download: lnk.to/LACM-14883d 絶望とそれがトリガーとなるある種の快感を伴った暴力性と、主観的ではあるけれども（それによってもたらされた）希望というアンビバレントかもしれない、でも共感できる、してしまう心性というものを、音楽的にもフュージョン＋トラップやDnBなどのベースミュージックの（歪な形を歪なままで行う）掛け合わせとして構想しています。出発点はオーソドックスなジャズフュージョン的なアイデアで、編成もピアノ、エレピ、ジャズベースとしっとりしたものですが、マシンビートが支える緩急と、ダブルカルテットによる弦セクションが入ると、ハイブリットさが結果としてJアニソンの文脈に合流できる面白さがありました。疾走するパターンが一気に出てくるコーラスで超ソリッドなLIOさんのヴォーカルは相性ピッタリでしたし、本田雅人氏のサキソフォンがグッと高級感を齎してくれました。間奏前の並行m9コードとベースの絡みによるキメがお気に入りです。 - The structure of this piece presents a type of Hope and Despair. Despair and (the resulting, sort of pleasurable feeling of) Violence, and the possible conflict of a Hope that is brought about by that Violence. Something self-righteous, but on some level, you find yourself empathizing with. The concept was musically conveyed as a fusion of bass music similar to trap and drum & bass, that doesn't try to hide the distortion and twistedness present in this state of mind. The starting point was an orthodox jazz fusion idea, and the arrangement contains a smoothness with piano, electric piano, and jazz bass. However, when the electronic beats supporting the tempo and the string section from the double quartet comes in, there is a hybrid quality to it, that interestingly merged very well into the context of a J-anime song. LIO's super solid vocals were a perfect match to the chorus that comes running in all at once. In addition, Masato Honda's saxophone brought a sudden sense of luxury to the piece. The intertwining of the parallel m9 chord and bass before the interlude was my favorite.

Our vocalist LIO !! This song is absolutely epic!!

Arguably one of the greatest Anime OPs in recent years, I always wondered where the first 35 seconds was in the previous versions that had been uploaded to YT given it's presence in Episode 12 "A Looming Shadow", and now, I have it, and my goodness it is freaking FANTASTIC to hear it.

静寂 空からは遠く離れた場所 困難まみれの暗闇の中にいる 自分の熱を失う前に 必要なものを見つけなければならない すべての時間が戦い ここから出る時までは いきる意味を求めてどこに行けばいいのだろうか 焦点が少しずつ合いはじめる わかっている それは自分の奥深くに 内からの力が溢れだすほどに (破壊、破壊、破壊、教えてくれ自分の運命を) 熱でいっぱいになってきた俺を見てくれ (新たなる痛み、痛み、痛み、そして顔をだすその強さ) この世界がたとえ冷酷さや苦渋に満ちていても すべてを打ち倒す 力を押さえつけても無駄だ 何がきても地に叩きつけてやる 思うがままに進め 熱いなか走りきる 暗闇から始まった思いが やがて空をつらぬく その力は自分が持つ強さの中にあるんだ 心の痛みが体をつらぬいたあと もういまここには弱かったあの時の自分はいない まだ見たことのない世界が この先どれくらい広がっているのだろう どこにいたとしても自分が向かう先は分かっているさ 時間を越えてたどり着いたこの場所 まだまだこの運命は続く そう何がきても 乗り越える覚悟は出来ている 内からの力が溢れだすほどに (破壊、破壊、破壊、教えてくれ、自分の運命を) 自分から放たれる炎を感じる (新たなる痛み、痛み、痛み、また内から力が溢れだす) 抗えない運命の冷酷さを感じても 自分のあるがままを貫く 思うがままに生きる為の 力がもっと必要だ 戦いは自分の内側にも外側にもある 救いなき状況でも 最後まで走りきれ 光を放っているのは希望 自らの宿命に向き合い (どこへ？) 闇の中に答えを求めてもその答えはむなしい (なぜ？) 光に照らされ映し出された影の中に真実が顔を出す 闇の奥の奥 そのむこう側に光が見える その光こそが永遠に何処までも道を照らす 沈黙 幾多の時間を越えてたどり着いたこの場所 今なら分かるここにいる理由が 冷酷さや苦渋にみちていてもすべてを打ち倒す 力を押さえつけても無駄だ 何がきても地に叩きつけてやる 思うがままに進め 熱いなかを走りきる 暗闇から始まったこの思いが やがて空をつらぬく 運命は自らが切り開くんだ

FEELING THE RUTHLESS, STILL I'LL TAKE YOU DOWN! Damn that part slaps hard! This is awesome

あ、歌詞です、 1.Silence And nowhere near the sky Living in this darkness, paved in strife Before I lose fire I’ve gotta find what I need All of time’s a fight to strive, till I get out Where do we go for life? Coming back again into focus I know Deep inside my world Watch it fillin’ up inside (Gonna, gonna break, break, break Tell me, tell me my fate) Watch me fill with fire (Brand new, brand new pain, pain, pain Show me, show me my strength) (サビ) Feeling the ruthless Still, I’ll take you down Holding my power down’s useless Come and hit the ground Go on and follow it Running on through the heat Watching the notion in darkness shoot up through the sky Hiding inside your strength 2.Mind ache Stabbed through my soul, and now No longer in shadows, I perceive the light World I’m yet to encounter I wonder how far I’ll see Where ever I stand, I’ll know where I’m to go Traveling far, arrived But this strife will continue again I know I will overcome it all Watch it fillin’ up inside (Gonna, gonna break, break, break Tell me, tell me my fate) Watch me flare with fire (Brand new, brand new pain, pain, pain Show me, show me my strength) (サビ) Feeling the ruthless Still, I’m moving on Gaining more power’s the solution Freedom’s to be found There’s a battle outside of me and within Even when everything’s hopeless Go on till the end Shining inside’s your wish Starting to face my destiny again (Where do I go?) Reasons unanswered, ask in darkness, hard to see (Show me why) A shadow forms across the light, look inside it, find the truth within There’s a light within the dark Showing the meaning, forever shine (間奏)(後、個人的にここのサックス音好き) Silence… Arrival past the time Now I see the reason for my time here (サビ) Feeling the ruthless Still, I’ll take you down Holding my power down’s useless Come and hit the ground Go on and follow it Running on through the heat Watching the notion in darkness shoot up through the sky Rising above my fate 終

I hope they come back for Arifureta S2 too because this OP is one of the only two things that is worthy enough to be praised in the S1 with the other being the story

学が足りないせいで和訳出来ないけど歌詞絶対かっこいい、無論曲もどちゃくそにかっこいい()

3:42 - 3:54 that BASS!

One of my favorite Anime OPs ever. The tuning, vocalist all are in perfect sync. Really Underrated song, it deserves more recognition

ありふれにピッタリすぎる曲だなぁ 結構アニソンの中でも好きなんですけど、伸びてほしいな！ 二期のOPも、この曲でも全然大丈夫なくらいです！

この曲ってVoid_Chordsの曲だったんだ、公式から上げてくれて感謝しかない

アニメの時から聞いてたけどやっぱりこの曲好きだわ、かっこいい

kinda unfair that this song doesnt have even 1m views. its really very good

That opening made this even better 🔥

来年、３期も決まったことでこのOPは外せませんね🎵

This song is really motivational if you understand the lyrics, It's like the song you can enjoy and understand at the same time. It's like you're in a middle of your own battlefield having a hard time but on fire to overcome any ordeals.

ぶっちゃけ2期も歌ってほしい

めっちゃリズム感と音の緩急良くてずっと聴いてられるわ

Easily the BEST anime OP

This song really is inspiring. Along with its upbeat style, it gives me the message to persistently move forward without doubting myself, as well as giving my all.

めちゃくちゃかっこっいい☆なんかアドレナリンが刺激される感じで自分の真の力を目覚めさせてくれる曲です。これから自分も今までではないやり方で人生を歩んで行こうと思うのでこの曲を聴きながら創作力を高めていきたいです。

2期の主題歌もいいけど、1期の主題歌も個人的に神曲

Holy crap! This is one of my favorite songs. Thanks for this version Void Chords!

やっぱいい曲だなぁ……

This has got to be the best official lyric video I've seen. I always love when they put art and other animation such as this rather than just the lyrics. My favorite part of the lyrics is "the world I'm yet to encounter."

"Go on and follow it, Running on through the heat....!" - I dont know what is it about this particular part, when paired with the scene of sensei appearing and acting cute(alongside all the classmates) feels like peak emotion; like a form of morality chain holding back from fully falling to darkness kinda thing. It kinda gives me abit of goosebumps everytime that part comes up in the OP.

アニメでもあったけど、このイントロ好き

*It's 2024 and this song remains legend❤️‍🔥*

3:43 this bass solo slap so good

1:22 part during first opening always got me.

even if you don't like arifureta, you gotta admit this song kicks ass

I love the build up. It make us waiting on what will comes next, and we're washed by calming tune, albeit still carry some weight with it. I say well done and great job for this piece. It's one of my favorite.

Great song

absolutely amazing

めっちゃカッコいい最高過ぎるぜ！

Beautiful

thats just PERFECT!

this song is absolutely amazing, the orchestral style backing adds a bit of punch.i was absolutely blown away by the sound track to Aifureta, this song included. Looking forward to seeing what @Noilion can do!

I was waiting for this!!

fantastic music!!!

This should get more love. Awesome mix!

The beginning is just lit🔥

最高❤

Thanks for song

Awesome

Woooowww epicccc

久しぶりに聴きたくなったので聴きにきました！！🥰🤍

この曲めっちゃハマってる...

まじでカッコよすぎ

There's just something that makes me wanna come back and listen to this song. Absolutely amazing

This is amazing, the voice is just nostalgic and beautiful 😍

Love this song. Thanks.

Congrats 1 mil viewsss!!!!🥰

beautifully awesome , jammmmitt

Absolutely beautiful, love the addition of a video with lyrics! I've watched Arifureta more than any other and I've been watching since the 90s, this OP has become one of my favorites, top 1 or 2! Keep up the great work! Hope we get another banger if you do the OP for Season 2!

Beautiful I’ve listened to this for five hours now

One of the most addictive songs I’ve ever listen to. So glad I had heard this.

Truly masterpiece 😭🔥

Perfect

My favorite song so nicely done

this is the best song ive heard in such a long time. i love the sax, the funky bass solo, and the way the vocalist just bends the notes making you feel like she can bend space and time. an incredible mix of genres i never couldve imagined. this is why i love music so much. when someone can bring something new and unique to a place filled with billions of already existing masterpieces, it just hits different, and you realize not everything is black and white. thank you for the song!

This song is just too fire! Glad to see others appreciate this masterpiece. I loved the vibe and music and once looking at the lyrics it got so much better. First time hearing it with the slow build out. When I thought the song couldn’t get any better I was pleasantly surprised. Love the sax and how funky it gets with the bass. 👌

This song is so freaking amazing, the instrumental, the vocals,lyrics, EVERYTHING!!!

この曲きいてると落ち着く～

Fantastic song 👍

So hypeddl

This song goes so hard

One of the best song I have heard, why its so good

God, I really love this song. Such a banger.

this is fire litteral fire

This is just so good and underrated, it deserves more recognition.

Also one of my favourite song! Can't wait for the S2 to come out!

😮 good brother

I had just started this anime yesterday and the opening theme is amazing I came to find this song then this video appeared first and I have to say this there's a lot of hard work put into this thank you for this video this is truly a masterpiece👍

They deserve more recognition

I love this song♥️

Nice

❤❤❤❤❤ the chills, the power this song gives me. Every time I'm down I listen too this joint. Thank you for this song.

雰囲気ガラッと変わるとめっちゃゾクゾクするw(最高)

Masterpiece

あと少しで100万再生！

Holy shite. This is the coolest vid I’ve ever seen. Seriously well done!! Thank you

*LOVE BOTH THE ANIME AND THE SONG*

A highly underrated song! Lot's of love from India

i still love this song no matter how many times i hear it

esto es una obra de arte .... no tengo palabras

This song feels like multiple songs fused seamelessly and tied together by the amazing vocalist, simply a masterpiece.

I been listening this song a yr now . Never disappoint me.

I love this song

The song is very good, plus the edition, it is perfect

It deserves millions of views

You know this op gives me the goosebumps so I’m gonna decide to rewatch for the third time

I love this song so much

The sax is what really does it for me. Amazing work.

Masterpiece, 20/10 and Good

I started watching Arifureta for the first time last night, and I have to say that this is definitely one of the best anime OPs ever!!! I've been listening to it nonstop for an hour now! It's such a banger!

Oh yessss My favorit song!!!!

チュウニズムに来ると聞いて まじで楽しみです…曲神だからいくらでもやれそう

Omg amazing and perfect voice so good i like and love it 💯👌👍❤❤❤❤❤