Kaiba OP ED Album - Seira Kagami

At last!! I've been waiting for this for so long now... The Kaiba OP/ED Album is finally out. Back in October I wrote a review about them, stating that they were my favorite OP and ED last season (here). Finally I get to hear the full version of the Kaiba ED, Carry Me Away!

Tracklist:

1. Follow Me feat. Sound Around (Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari theme song)
2. Never (Kaiba OP)
3. roundabout (Noramimi ED)
4. Kodoku no Hikari (Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro ED)
5. Super Special (CHAOS HEAD ED)
6. Carry Me Away (Kaiba ED)

Listen to Carry Me Away here:

10/10 The full version is even better than I had anticipated... The song is really suited to the mysterious and sad anime that is Kaiba. It is beyond beautiful. I'm still not sure if I prefer the OP Never, or the ED. Both are so inspiring. Too bad, the rest of the OP/ED Album is just crap... I thought that Seira had a promising future, but maybe not. She's done mostly bad songs after Kaiba!

Lyrics for CHAOS;HEAD OP - F.D.D. by Itou Kanako

Here are the lyrics for the CHAOS;HEAD OP, F.D.D. by Itou Kanako. (You can download the full OP single here)

Lyrics (Romaji):
Korogaru sakamichi wo tada hitasura ni
sore sae "yuuki" nara imi wo motsu no sa

Shinobikonda vishon eraa sekai juu ga yami wo kotae
gareki ni mamireta asu wo utsusu "mousou"
umi otosareta sono imi wo te ni tsukande mieta mono wa
shiro to kuro de uchikesare yuku...

So kanashimi wa
hizumi yuku sora iro daichi no zawameki mo
todomaru koto wo shiranai furimidashita baiogurafu
kazaritateta shihai haribote no keshiki wo
bokura wa hitei suru kara mou mayowanai
kaosu ni naru uso no yuuetsu hikari no imi wa?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace sore demo ii

Inochi wo tateru no wa ano shisen dake
jigen no "kaisou" ga kizukareta nara

Shinsou shinri he no akusesu jibun de sae te no todokanu
miezaru zetsubou he no kyoumei "katarushisu"
yuuetsu to kanjiru itami hitsuji tachi wa mure to natte
egakare yuku feito purifesu

So kanashimi wa
sakebu you na koe mo mutsuu ni natte yuku
"sora" to yondeta basho sae shita wo muite sagasu kyouki
yogensha no biyaku wa chiito koodo ni nite
bokura wo shigeku suru kedo mou shitteru yo
kaosu ni naru maboroshi ja nai inochi no imi wa?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace sore demo ii

So kanashimi wa
hizumi yuku sora iro daichi no zawameki mo
todomaru koto wo shiranai furimidashita baiogurafu
kazaritateta shihai haribote no keshiki wo
bokura wa hitei suru kara mou mayowanai
kaosu ni naru uso no yuuetsu hikari no imi wa?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace sore demo ii

The Kanji lyrics and English translation are after the cut.

Lyrics (English):
I simply tumble straight down the sloped road
If even that is "living", then it has a meaning

In a vision error that sneaked in, the entire world is brimming with darkness
My "delusion" reflects a tomorrow filled with rubble
That which seems to grasp the meaning that was birthed
Is negated by the black and whiteness...

So sorrow is
A disordered biography that doesn't know
That the warping sky blue and the stirring of earth have come to a halt
Because we'll deny the scenery
That the ostentatious rule tacked up like wallpaper, we won't be lost anymore
In the superiority of lies that turn into chaos, what is the meaning of light?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace, I'm fine with even that

What's killing life is just that gaze
If the 'levels' of dimensions are constructed

In accessing my depth psychology, the resonance toward invisible despair
That my hands cannot reach even on my own is a "catharsis"
In the pain of feeling superiority, the sheep become a flock
And their fate preface is drawn

So sorrow is
The madness of even looking down and searching for the place called 'the sky'
Where a voice that seems to scream turns into numbness
The prophet's aphrodisiac is like a cheat code
And it stimulates us, but we already know it
It's not an illusion that turns into chaos, what's the meaning of life?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace, I'm fine with even that

So sorrow is
A disordered biography that doesn't know
That the warping sky blue and the stirring of earth are standing still
Because we'll deny the scenery
That the ostentatious rule tacked up like wallpaper, we won't be lost anymore
In the superiority of lies that turn into chaos, what is the meaning of light?
Filthy Defiler Disgrace, I'm fine with even that

Lyrics (Kanji):
転がる坂道を　ただひたすらに
それさえ「有機」なら　意味を持つのさ

忍び込んだビジョンエラー　世界中が闇を湛え
瓦礫にまみれた明日を映す「妄想」
生み落とされたその意味を　手に掴んで見えたモノは
白と黒で打ち消され行く・・・

So悲しみは
歪みゆく空色　大地のざわめきも
止まる事を知らない　振り乱したバイオグラフ
飾り立てた支配　張りぼての景色を
僕らは否定するから　もう迷わない
カオスになる嘘の優越　光の意味は？
Filthy Defiler Disgrace それでもいい

命を絶てるのは　あの視線だけ
次元の「階層」が　築かれたなら

深層心理へのアクセス　自分でさえ手の届かぬ
見えざる絶望への共鳴「カタルシス」
優越と感じる痛み　羊たちは群れとなって
描かれゆく　フェイトプリフェス

So悲しみは
叫ぶような声も　無痛になってゆく
「空」と呼んでた場所さえ　下を向いて探す狂気
予言者の媚薬は　チートコードに似て
僕らを刺激するけど　もう知ってるよ
カオスになる幻じゃない　命の意味は？
Filthy Defiler Disgrace それでもいい

So悲しみは
歪みゆく空色　大地のざわめきも
止まる事を知らない　振り乱したバイオグラフ
飾り立てた支配　張りぼての景色を
僕らは否定するから　もう迷わない
カオスになる嘘の優越　光の意味は？
Filthy Defiler Disgrace それでもいい

Lyrics for CHAOS;HEAD ED - Super Special by Seira Kagami

Here are the lyrics for the very popular (in any case on my blog) CHAOS HEAD Ending Theme song Super Special by Seira Kagami. (Download the full ED single here)

Lyrics (Romaji):
You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Big sign of ”Love & Peace”
When there's enough bombs to blow the earth
"all-A kids only"
Prioritize Money they own

"Mikata da yo" to
Me wo somukenagara you
"Minna to iru yo"
Watashi no kimochi lonely

But you are with me right now, to change the whole world,
the best reason why you are here
Because you are needed, it's destiny, You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

”Best Friends Forever”
After bitching out behind my back
”Call me so we can hang”
Never do they pick up cell phone

Kanashii toki
Yaku ni somaru yokubou
"RUURU nante" to
Warui koto shitagaru

But you are hurting your self, and others who care,
I will tell you why you are here
Because you are precious,
it's meant to be, You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

But You are with me right now, the best reason why you are here
Because you are precious, it's destiny, You're never left alone

(Miracle baby, born on the same superstar)
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special Tokubetsu na kimi
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

For the Kanji lyrics and the English translation, it's after the cut:

Lyrics (English):
You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me.
Miracle baby, born on the same super star
Super Special, a special you
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Big sign of "Love & Peace"
When there's enough bombs to blow the earth
"all-A kids only"
Prioritize Money they own

You say, "I'm your friend"
While looking away
"You're with everyone"
But my feelings are lonely

But you are with me right now, to change the whole world,
the best reason why you are here
Because you are needed, it's destiny. You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me.
Miracle baby, born on the same super star
Super Special, a special you
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

"Best Friends Forever"
After bitching out behind my back
"Call me so we can hang"
Never do they pick up cell phone

When I'm sad
My desires are dyed by duty
Saying, "What about rules?"
I feel like doing bad things

But you are hurting yourself, and others who are. I will tell you why you are here
Because you are precious, it's meant to be. You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me.
Miracle baby, born on the same super star
Super Special, a special you
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

But You are with me right now, the best reason why you are here
Because you are precious, it's destiny. You're never left alone

Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me.
Miracle baby, born on the same super star
Super Special, a special you
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Lyrics (Kanji):
You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Big sign of ”Love & Peace”
When there's enough bombs to blow the earth
"all-A kids only"
Prioritize Money they own

「味方だよ」と
目を背けながら you
「みんなといるよ」
私の気持ち lonely

But you are with me right now, to change the whole world,
the best reason why you are here
Because you are needed, its destiny, You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

”Best Friends Forever”
After bitching out behind my back
”Call me so we can hang”
Never do they pick up cell phone

悲しい時
役に染まる欲望
「ルールなんて」と
悪い事したがる

But you are hurting your self, and others who care,
I will tell you why you are here
Because you are precious,
it's meant to be, You're never left alone

You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

But You are with me right now, the best reason why you are here
Because you are precious, it's destiny, You're never left alone

(Miracle baby, born on the same superstar)
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
You're always Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you
Super Special, that's why you are here with me
Miracle baby, born on the same superstar
Super Special 特別な君
Miracle baby, I'm happy to be with you

CHAOS;HEAD Insert Song Single - Haritsuke no Misa by FES

The day of the never ending Single releases continues... This time it's the insert songs for CHAOS;HEAD. In the third episode of CHAOS;HEAD, Takumi the delusional antihero goes to see the live concert of PHANTASM in which singer FES (Yui Sakakibara) sings two songs. The songs are apparently prophecies in the series and describe the murder event (creepy!). The first song, Haritsuke no Misa on the single is actually the second song that FES does, and the first song she performs is the second one on the single (confusing right?). You can download the full Single here (including booklet).

Here's the tracklist:

01. Haritsuke no Misa
02. Harukanaru idei yona
03. Haritsuke no Misa (off vocal)
04. Harukanaru idei yona (off vocal)

6.5/10 I really like FES' haunting voice on Haritsuke no Misa and I think it blends nicely with the electric guitar-driven sound. I love that heavy metal feel that the song has. It helps that the themes of the series are creepiness and mental delusion.

6/10 Harukanaru idei yona is more a metal ballad kind of song, but it stills features heavy guitars. I don't find the melody as inspiring this time, but I really appreciate the guitar solos on this one though.

Watch the scene with the LIVE of PHANTASM here:

CHAOS;HEAD ED Single - Super Special by Seira Kagami

It's finally out! The long awaited CHAOS HEAD ED single, containing the song Super Special by Seira Kagami. I've already made several posts about this song (here and here), so it's no surprise that I'm not a big fan of the song. But I know that many people love it, so here's the full ED single to download.

I don't understand why they called the single First Sight and put the emphasize on the song First Sight (which is not even that great by the way!). They should have at least included an instrumental version of Super Special for all the karaoke lovers!

Here's the tracklist:

1. First Sight
2. Super Special
3. First Sight -exclusive edit-

Music Download Updates

I just updated some downloads. Here are some new full high quality versions:

Gundam 00 S2 ED: Prototype by Chiaki Ishikawa (download here)
Soul Eater OP2: Papermoon by Tommy heavenly6 (download here)
CHAOS;HEAD ED: Super Special by Seira Kagami (download here)

Enjoy!

CHAOS;HEAD - Full ED: Super Special by Seira Kagami

The full version of the CHAOS;HEAD ending theme song which I previously reviewed here is finally out. UPDATE: You can download the full ED single here.
5/10 Even after having heard the full version, I'm not really convinced by this song. Therefore my rating will remain the same. And I know that Seira can do much better than this (like this for example!!).

CHAOS; HEAD OP - Full Song

5.5/10 The single for the OP of awesome new show CHAOS; HEAD just came out. The song is called F.D.D by singer Itou Kanako. (Download the full OP single here)

While I really like the show, I'm just not a fan of the OP. Even after listening to the full version of the song, it does nothing for me. Sorry for all the fans that love this song... Anyway watch the PV here:

New Series OP and ED - CHAOS; HEAD

From the new bloody anime show CHAOS;HEAD. I love bloody...
5.5/10 The OP is called F.D.D. by Itou Kanako (Download full OP single here):

5/10 and the ED is Super Special by Seira Kagami. UPDATE: Download Full song here.

Well, what is there to say: The opening song is your typical so-so rocky j-pop. It doesn't really do it for me.
The ending song is also not that great... It's really poppy and girly. It's a pity because I just love Seira's voice! Her OP and ED for Kaiba were awesome, so it's a big letdown!
Both songs don't have much in common with the bloody themes of the series. A Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni like OP would have made more sense to me.