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The Neon Genesis Evangelion opening is probably one of the most famous tunes in all Japan. The singer earns a living just from licensing fees from karaoke places.
What I love about the intro is even when half way through the show when things go to utter and complete shit and everything goes eerie and depressing the intro just stays happy and a bop. It gives you a few minutes cooldown before the disturbing stuff to come lmao
@@edc6172 For me, the best part is that it still fits the direction the series is going as the song isn't all about good stuff happening. It's about how the world is cruel and sucks but you gotta push through it and do your best anyway, and if you do, you'll become more than you ever could have been otherwise.
Yes, Evangelion is a very old show, it was originally animated in 1995 and it has gorgeous animation for it's time. One of the most revolutionary animes. Brought a lot of traffic to anime and manga.
@@Dr.HooWho both. It's all one big journey thematically-wise, you need to watch everything in order to see how the director Hideaki Anno's views have changed through time and how the audience's feedback had a major impact on the production of Eva itself. It's a great example to learn how art is indeed a dialogue between an author and its audience
Fun fact, Cruel Angel's Thesis (Evangelion's opening) is considered by the nation of Japan to be one of it's national treasures. The singer who sang it to was a full grown woman at the time, but asked to adopt a more youthful voice when singing this and really struggled to do so given how fast paced the song is.
I had met some Japanese foreign exchange students at a bar, they were abt 18-20 years old (they didnt get carded i guess?) but i had tried to talk to them about evangelion but they knew nothing about it i was flabbergasted. But they also made it a strong point that if you dont watch one piece youre a disgrace to japan lmaoo. Idk maybe there was a heavy language barrier but i figure evangelion was something i can say to a japanese native and theyd have an idea of what im talking about 😭
@@katmerele Lol, I guess I'm a disgrace to Japanese then, I tried to war h One Piece but the art style in animation form is so creepy and off putting to me I couldn't continue. 😅 Manga form is fine for me though. I wonder if Evangelion is just old enough that it's more of a generational thing because I know the score for it is technically considered one of Japan's national treasures.
I pointed it out to my friend after we got through the first few episodes, the change from the vocals to vocals with screaming to full blown screaming is definitely thorfinn's prrogression throughout
@@thegallantrayku2677 so excited to see how they do music wise in the second season cause the writing is going to be godly and if they can match the vibe with the music perfectly like last time it will be a perfect depiction of the manga 🦦
He liked HunterXHunter opening immediately! it's an absolute modern classic i'm glad you enjoyed it, also you should definitely watch it it's a masterpiece!
The vocalist's name in the HxH OP is Ono Masatoshi, he's in a power metal band called Galneryus, they also did one of the endings to HxH and it's amazing also.
From how happy HunterxHunter's theme is you'd never think it tackles some of the most dark and realist emotional storylines ever put to anime. i will never be able to forget the chimera ant arc, it doesn't even feel like anime it's so different.
@@thejanglingman4 I’d say yorknew is definitely better though due to the chimera ant arc having terrible pacing and being pretty average for the first half
@@plugshirt1762 Nah, Chimera Ant is easily better than Yorknew. For one, there's nothing wrong with CA's pacing, it needs all the time it uses for the insane complexity and depth of the arc, and it also needed all of the set up for the first 30-40 episodes in order to have the incredible climax that is the palace invasion. But even the set up is all incredible. I honestly don't comprehend how people find the set up of CA boring or think the pacing is bad. I feel like I watched a different show whenever anyone gives that take. All of the set up is really interesting world building, and I love the insane tiny but incredibly important details it explores every time it slows down and has the narrator speak. Peak fiction. York New is incredible too, really all of HxH is imo, but I really don't think it holds a candle to what an accomplishment of storytelling Chimera Ant is. It's pretty much perfect.
As someone who doesn't watch anime but is huge into Japanese music it's really weird not to have the bands mentioned in the description, and seeing so few people talking about them in the comments_so, just in case someone is interested and finds this comment: the Code Geass opening was [band - song title] FLOW - Colours Fire Force were Mrs. Green Apple - Inferno The Vinland openings were: Survive said the Prophet - Mukanjyo Man With a Mission - Dark Crow Neon Genesis Evangelion Yoko Takahashi - Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis Hunter x Hunter was Ono Masatoshi - departure the Rainbow opening was coldrain - We're not alone Anime tracks are usually written by well known bands and solo artists. It's a two way promotion thing - at the beginning the bands promote the [new] anime and once it gets popular the anime promotes the bands.
Thanks for the list. I noticed a mistake though. Hunter x Hunter's opening is "departure!" by Masatoshi Ono. Same singer as GALNERYUS though. But the GALNERYUS song "Hunting for your dream" is the 2nd ending, not the opening.
@@DrumRollTonyReacts so glad they mentioned the artists Man With A Mission is one of my favorite japanese rock bands they recently started doing covers of classic English rock songs but there original rock is also kick ass being a mix of rock hip hop and rap its great highly recommend looking at some other songs
@Shadow Reacts Unlimited blade works second opening doesn’t get talked about enough! Vinland saga and Dororo are my 2 favorites but its not that far behind.
@Shadow Reacts Cool! I'd say mine would be Vinland Saga 1, Dororo 1, UBW 2nd, Code Geass 5th and then 5th could be anything. Depending on how I feel maybe?
I gotta say man, I normally dislike it when there’s a lot of pausing, but your Channel has really turned me around The way you break it down while feeling so immersed and interested in the artistry is actually entertaining. It’s definitely something I appreciate Nice vid as always
In think it really comes down to whether you get anything useful from the pause. Pauses where the reactor just says "that was cool" are pointless, but "this is why that's going on here is so cool" adds a reason for the pause.
@@Bobbias very true, it’s because it feels more educational in all the right ways. Him pointing specific things out also makes me listen more meticulously and helps appreciate the music
Neon Genesis Evangelion is from 1995 and considered one of the most revolutionary anime of all time. I assume you'd have a field day with the whole soundtrack. Composer Shiro Sagisu, Singer Yoko Takahashi and Voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara did some of the greatest musical work in all of anime on this show.
I HAVE to watch it. Jesus christ, the amv was incredibly amazing. Having watched 6 episodes of the show some time ago, I can only imagine how can we go that far. A planet with a sea of blood, the combats with asuka, all the other stuff... I mean, I fucking love this type of stories, the feeling of hopelessness, distopian catastrophes, deep emotions etc...
Same dude. The new generation of anime fans are missing a lot for not checking it out. Such a great story of friendship and overcoming all the obstacles in life.
Hunter x hunter's opening is from a band called Galneryus, which is one of the best power metal bands in Japan. Extremely talented musicians, the singer has a huge range and the guitarrist (leader of the band) is insane; playing almost identically live as he does in studio.
As a fellow musician it’s wonderful to hear you break down openings that have been played over and over again in a technical way, really helps make sense of what the meaning could be in relation to the show
The last song for Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin is We're Not Alone by Coldrain. They have a lot of other great music but this song is so perfect for the show. For context, Rainbow is set in a violent 1955 Japan, 10 years after the US dropped the bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. There's a scene at 35:18 where there's the flash of it from one of the characters living through it firsthand as a child. 6 teens are sent to prison where they meet "Bro," a little older mentor that teaches them what it means to be men and what it means to fight for your dreams with everything you have. So the song is violent; it's in your face but ultimately is an anthem for hope.
man, tony your breakdowns are exquisite and has helped me so much in learning about the music i love and why i love it, thanks so much for all the cool stuff dude. I would strongly recommend looking at openings like Koi to Uso's Kanashii, Domestic na Kanojo's Kawaki wo Ameku, No Game No Life's This Game and Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun's Kimi Ja Nakya Dame Mitai!
you should consider looking for the full version of the openings, if you think it is worth it of course, remember anime openings are only the first half of the song because it is only a little minute and a half intro to hype you up, more often than not, the real gem, the crazy/good part of the song is hidden in the second half you don't listen in the opening and as always, thanks a lot for stopping constantly and having the dedication to educate us so much, I really mean it when I say I'm thankful as someone who likes the technicalities of music but is not knowledgeable about it, to have you taking us for a ride with the anime songs we like is a privilege, of course the same goes for any professional reacting and explaining things and that said, if I wanted to listen the full song no stop I would just do it in another app or just see some annoying guy going like wooooaaaa yooooo noooo that sick uuuuuuu like that annoying people that can't shut up in the movies theater without providing any valuable or educational input I wouldn't be here
God bless who made that compilation for Tony. Great reaction and analysis as usual. It was really funny to me when you were listening to the HxH opening and the only thing you said about the bass was "it's cool" lmao, I was like "damn, vocals in this song are that good huh?" and indeed they are. Again, great video man, really brightens this Sunday mood Now... Part 2 anyone? 👀
Since you liked the hunter x hunter opening that much, you should react to all the endings of the show they’re all phenomenal. The opening stays the same throughout the show, that’s why I’d suggest the endings. Keep going with these anime reactions, there is so much more to discover and it’s so refreshing seeing your analysis. Much love from Germany 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
The Neon Genesis Evangelion intro, "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," is my favorite anime intro of all time, for my favorite anime of all time. Not only was this anime genre defining, but it was so impactful and influential that it's still a major name in anime in Japan to this day. Some anime come and go, some stay mostly popular in the west, but some remain in their homeland as titans of their medium. Evangelion started in 1995, and in 2021 aired its final movie. This anime covers all kinds of emotion on such a personal level that it feels real. You FEEL for these characters, and there's a reason people say they came out of it depressed, but that's not the point of the series. Evangelion shows us that yes, while the world and even ourselves might be fucked up at times, there's always good out there, and things will get better. It teaches us that it's important to love ourselves and accept that we're all flawed human beings, and that's ok. NGE came into my life at the perfect time and has stuck with me since. No anime has come close to impacting me on the same level as Evangelion did, and the opening stands as a my favorite in honor of what it did for me. I highly recommend this show, and while it can feel slow at times, some of those slow moments are the most impactful.
Omg, just watching rainbow's AMV brings back the emotions 😭. If you're interested you definitely need to watch hunter x hunter, one of the best anime out there. Rainbow is a show that totally shows the ugly and beautiful side of human beings, a must watch as well. Great reaction, looking forward to more.
The band for the rainbow opening is called coldrain. They're a Japanese metal/rock band that sings all their songs in English with vocalist being japanese american
It sad to see that Rainbow isnt talked about much, the anime itself is great but the OPENING always make me stop what I'm doing to sing and headbang. It was one of the most unique openings I've heard in an underrated show like that
Was fascinating to see your reaction to these! I love all of them, so it's fun to see you analyzing the chord progressions and instrumentation to pick apart all the things you enjoyed.
Absolutely never commenting usually, but i gotta say, so much people just listening to that, only looking at the visuals, never talking about the music, the details, the nuances, and then saying at the end 'wow that was crasy, looks dope, alright, on to the next one". So i REALLY love everything you have to say, you deserve way more people on your channel, you are one of the very few people who do reactions who actually are reacting, wish you the best always
I’d also suggest listening to some of the fight themes from Evangelion, some interesting ones are Fate, Carnage, and “This is the Dream”, for this is the dream the extended version is a good one
Normally I am not a huge fan of watching music reaction videos due to excessive pausing but I find your pacing great. You let us listen to a decent chunk of the music before reacting and then rewind allowing us to listen out for what you comment on. As an added bonus we get to hear the best parts of the song multiple times. Thanks for the great video.
Hey Tony, really loving your deep dives into the music theory. Makes me enjoy music in a deeper way than i thought was possible. With regard to when openings swap, it's because anime is often divided up in "cours", which is a quarter of a year, and 12-13 episodes. Some shows get two cours in a row, and might just have one opening for it all, but the majority change with each cour. Long running shows that don't experience a hiatus, like One Piece, can keep the same opening for over 50 episodes. Now for some suggestions: 1. ALL Black Clover openings (but especially 3, 6 and 10) 2. King's ranking opening 2 (full version, not just the 1½ minute anime opening) 3. Noragami opening 2 4. Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu opening 5. Magi: Labyrinth of magic opening 2 Keep up the great content, and rock on!
as a graphic design student we had one course across one semester that was supposed to teach us sound design since sound and visuals are pretty much enhanced by eachothers' presence. these videos have the same feel as being in one of the lectures we had, and im totally subbing to you for that!
Stumbled on your channel yesterday, and today I can see this. Definitely one of the very good and very informative reaction channel out there. Glad that I found you through one of your NEMOPHILA reaction. I have to say that I have a thing for voices. A reason I love so much my anime in Japanese and never ever in dub, as long as it's possible. I love those Japanese voices. A reason I love NEMOPHILA due to Mayu's voice, etc. Now I am a straight male, and yet I have to say that Tony, you have the full package. First, very talented and very confident in doing those reaction videos. I love your way to dissect all of this. Then, I really like your voice, which is very important when listening to someone. Finally, good looking, and since it's still a video, quite important as well. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there
If you liked the vocalist (Ono Masatoshi, also known as Sho) in the Hunter X Hunter Opening, then look up the band called "Galneryus" because he is the lead singer of that japanese speed metal band which is one of my top dogs of all time.
Please do more of these!! Your analysis gives a ton of information about the way the songs were composed and I find them super interesting!! Keep up the work
This reactions was GREAT! Hunter x Hunter had this song as the only opening (with slight variations) for 148 episodes! This anime has many oustanding OSTs, between the Endings and songs used during the show. The OSTs Riot and The Emperor's Time, the Zoldyck Family Theme and the Kurapika Theme (the piano is Something there), and the endings Just Awake (very interesting sound), Hunting For Your Dream and Hyori Ittai are my favorite, but honestly, everything in this show is good and very fitting. If you ever decide to react to the ones I mentioned, i'd be exctatic.
You just broke down why I loved listening to HxH opening and didn’t skip a single time in its entire 80 or so episodes! It’s just that good and you never get tired hearing it. Just fyi, animes usually change their opening songs every season or mid seasons (usually every 13th or 25th episode), but for HxH they stuck to this one song and just used different stanzas per season. And now we know why and how, wow! Love watching your anime music analysis i’d pay for you to do more 😭😄
Hunter X Hunter opening is a classic! Just great sound overall, a perfect encapsulation of embarking on an adventure/journey, which is essentially what the show is about.
Man I wish every reactor would take the time to pause and discuss stuff the way you do! It’s great to have insight during the reactions and not till the end. Love it! Keep it up 👍
ngl im just as fascinated by how finely tuned your ear is even on the subtlest changes, as I am by your knowledge on the nuances and your ability to articulate them. fire dude
@@bendover7841 The story of HxH is incredibly vast, so that's a given. However, Gon's story is completed (not to say he couldn't come back) the 2011 anime covered the "entire" story of Hunter x Hunter (it's literally the name of the story. Gon and Ging being the hunters, in the name)
@@UndergroundRose if we're only taking that part into consideration, the story isn't very long and dense even though the world building is fantastic. I don't believe it has enough substance to be considered one of the greatest stories ever told. Especially considering how many stories there are in various mediums other than just manga. I hope we can get an ending for HxH like we got for Yu Yu Hakusho. But at this point that seems like a lot to ask. I'm just happy we're getting a few more chapters.
HxH endings are great too. And one of the endings is sung by the same singer of the opening (if you get to react, keep in mind that the ending songs start during the episode, some seconds before it ends, so some yt videos will have a cut version of the song after removing the end of the episode)
Evangelion is such a classic. I remember one time my headphones broke and it only played the bass and it was the most memorable music experience of my young days.
Wow, what a pleasant surprise to see the last track be my absolute favorite Coldrain track in here(the full track too!) I ONE MILLION times recommend you check that band. One my favorite JP metalcore bands. They're so good I even like watching their live stuff, which is kinda uncommon for me to do with most artists/bands. But yeah, def should check MAYDAY by Coldrain if you up to hear more from them. That track is actually one of the later OP songs for one of the other anime OPs you heard early on in this mix(Fireforce)
A really beautiful and complex one is the opening of Houseki no Kuni or Land of the Lustrous. It's like fast jazz with a lot of poly rhythms. I can recommend checking it out!
I agree w everyone elses recommendations, but id like to add Banana Fish openings and endings. Havent seen anyone say it yet but they are so beautiful, especially the endings. Great vid btw! We love your reactions and analysiss please keep it up! Much love from Chi!🇺🇸
@@SarahJSweetheart Definitely agree! "Red" is so beautiful, and it is from the same band as the first theme of Banana Fish, as well as the first theme of Vinland Saga, "Mukanjyo" Survive Said the Prophet is an amazing band.
So happy you listened to the openings from Vinland Saga! They're so well done! Also it was a first for me to listen to the song from Rainbow and I might check out the anime!
Music aside for Evangelion regardless of what is playing at 28:18 all my mind shifts to is the absolutely terrifying bloodcurdling scream from Asuka's VA in the scene on screen. Even after like 10 years multiple scenes and images from that movie give me visceral reactions even if it isn't playing out or without audio.
I love the OP of Vinland Saga, but the ED is even better. Other recommended openings. BEASTARS,To Your Eternity,Kakegurui season1 season2,Ping Pong,Psycho-Pass
Hunter X Hunter is my favorite anime of all time and from the list I thought it would be your least favorite song but im so glad you liked it as much :P never thought about how good it actually is until listening it through your perspective
Dude I swear hunter x hunter opening vocalist is something else, that tenor is actually beautiful. He also did the second ending of the series by the way, though I feel the opening was better composed
If you ever come in touch with anime, be it like you, over music or in whatever other way, I can easily suggest HunterxHunter as a "must" watch. You will never experience anything like this. I'm really enjoying your videos. Like for many others it gives me a completely different view on music in general, so thanks a lot for your explanations. Looking forward to more reactions :)
I have to thank the algorithm for recommending this great video to me. One of the best things I have watched recently! As a veteran anime viewer :) it was super enjoyable to re-listen these songs while getting educated in music. I know many requests will come in your way (and they are all gonna be good, anime OPs never fail) but could you break down the first intros of Soul Eater, Parasite, Baccano, Death Parade, Sakamichi no Apollon and Samurai Champloo. These are lesser known but musically diverse examples, in my opinion. And yes Hunter x Hunter rules!
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Code Geass
Vinland Saga
Rainbow
All of them in my top 15 anime list
That rainbow opening tho... I love it so much 👀
Haven't watched Rainbow. But I must say that HxH is a favorite.
HxH
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Code Geass
Vinland Saga
Fire Force
Evangelion and Vinland Saga. Their openings are also my favourites from these ^^
@@adina1769
Neon was in the list?
I started the anime now (finally) am at episode 4
Vinland Saga and Code Geass
The Neon Genesis Evangelion opening is probably one of the most famous tunes in all Japan. The singer earns a living just from licensing fees from karaoke places.
What I love about the intro is even when half way through the show when things go to utter and complete shit and everything goes eerie and depressing the intro just stays happy and a bop. It gives you a few minutes cooldown before the disturbing stuff to come lmao
The 10th anniversary version is great too.
@@edc6172 For me, the best part is that it still fits the direction the series is going as the song isn't all about good stuff happening. It's about how the world is cruel and sucks but you gotta push through it and do your best anyway, and if you do, you'll become more than you ever could have been otherwise.
Belated Congratulations!
@@gafdl6365 huh
Video: *goes absolutely insane, blood everywhere
Tony: "also the rhythm progression is very nice here... rewinding back 10s..."
lmao
True XD
Hahahahha I just died laughing at this comment, fr. Mans eyes are open but he’s looking only at the sound/music it’s awesome
Video: casually spoils all of Evangelion's plotwists, story and horrible deaths.
@@charakiga exactly what i was thinking...
Yes, Evangelion is a very old show, it was originally animated in 1995 and it has gorgeous animation for it's time. One of the most revolutionary animes. Brought a lot of traffic to anime and manga.
Should I watch the old version or new version?
@@Dr.HooWho watch the old one
@@Dr.HooWho both. It's all one big journey thematically-wise, you need to watch everything in order to see how the director Hideaki Anno's views have changed through time and how the audience's feedback had a major impact on the production of Eva itself. It's a great example to learn how art is indeed a dialogue between an author and its audience
@@Dr.HooWho its a time loop
@@Dr.HooWho the original is simply dogshit, it didn't age well, wouldn't ever recommend it tbh, the remaster is better by a huge shot
Fun fact, Cruel Angel's Thesis (Evangelion's opening) is considered by the nation of Japan to be one of it's national treasures.
The singer who sang it to was a full grown woman at the time, but asked to adopt a more youthful voice when singing this and really struggled to do so given how fast paced the song is.
it was played at the last olympics aswell.
Damn, she was? Wouldn't have imaginated it
@@SH1NK1R01 link?
I had met some Japanese foreign exchange students at a bar, they were abt 18-20 years old (they didnt get carded i guess?) but i had tried to talk to them about evangelion but they knew nothing about it i was flabbergasted. But they also made it a strong point that if you dont watch one piece youre a disgrace to japan lmaoo. Idk maybe there was a heavy language barrier but i figure evangelion was something i can say to a japanese native and theyd have an idea of what im talking about 😭
@@katmerele Lol, I guess I'm a disgrace to Japanese then, I tried to war h One Piece but the art style in animation form is so creepy and off putting to me I couldn't continue. 😅 Manga form is fine for me though. I wonder if Evangelion is just old enough that it's more of a generational thing because I know the score for it is technically considered one of Japan's national treasures.
Those screaming lines in Vinland Saga OP was exactly what the MC felt throughout the show. Those last words was full blown intense.
I pointed it out to my friend after we got through the first few episodes, the change from the vocals to vocals with screaming to full blown screaming is definitely thorfinn's prrogression throughout
@@thegallantrayku2677 so excited to see how they do music wise in the second season cause the writing is going to be godly and if they can match the vibe with the music perfectly like last time it will be a perfect depiction of the manga 🦦
The first op of vinland saga is a masterpiece and I utilize it to set prs the gym
@@kylebuonomo2557 op 3 and 4 are absolute bangers
@@ATemplarIGuess each one just fits so good in the cour
I love how you listen to our requests.
And now i can't watch others react because i want the ✨analysis✨
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Yes, the others only look and make faces and hollow Praises. This guy has an opinion, finally an worth react Channel
Yea I could watch this guy for an hour analyzing songs and won't get bored of it
@@DrumRollTonyReacts Pls react to Hunter X Hunter Ending songs
He liked HunterXHunter opening immediately! it's an absolute modern classic i'm glad you enjoyed it, also you should definitely watch it it's a masterpiece!
Opening is so good they used the same one for 148 episodes! And I'm not complaining lol
I bet he'd love Galneryus since he's listened to both Unlucky Morpheus and Lovebites which all filmed music videos at the same chapel haha.
@@glitchedgirI I KNOW! I want him to see Angel of Salvation by Galneyrus! It’s a musical masterpiece!
very ver good show but just short of a masterpiece. That word is misused.
is like another anime from Togashi, Yuyuhakusho "Hohoemi no bakudan"
The vocalist's name in the HxH OP is Ono Masatoshi, he's in a power metal band called Galneryus, they also did one of the endings to HxH and it's amazing also.
Yeah the York New City ending. It’s a great ending I love it. Although the last 3 are my favorite endings for HxH
They also did Rainbow ED
The Rin OP is the most iconic for me from Galneryus.
wow. I listened to Heavenly Punishment and Wings of Justice so many times yet haven't realised that Galneryus' vocalist sang in HxH OP
Crazy that I'm a huge HxH fan didnt know he was part of Galneryus lol
From how happy HunterxHunter's theme is you'd never think it tackles some of the most dark and realist emotional storylines ever put to anime. i will never be able to forget the chimera ant arc, it doesn't even feel like anime it's so different.
one the best arcs in shounen anime ever. Togashi is a genius
@@thejanglingman4 I’d say yorknew is definitely better though due to the chimera ant arc having terrible pacing and being pretty average for the first half
@@plugshirt1762 it bounces back from the weight of it all, but it definitely doesn't flow as well as yorknew
@@plugshirt1762 Nah, Chimera Ant is easily better than Yorknew. For one, there's nothing wrong with CA's pacing, it needs all the time it uses for the insane complexity and depth of the arc, and it also needed all of the set up for the first 30-40 episodes in order to have the incredible climax that is the palace invasion. But even the set up is all incredible. I honestly don't comprehend how people find the set up of CA boring or think the pacing is bad. I feel like I watched a different show whenever anyone gives that take. All of the set up is really interesting world building, and I love the insane tiny but incredibly important details it explores every time it slows down and has the narrator speak. Peak fiction. York New is incredible too, really all of HxH is imo, but I really don't think it holds a candle to what an accomplishment of storytelling Chimera Ant is. It's pretty much perfect.
The Chimera Ant Arc is trash.
There's just something about the way Evangelion's opening hits, it's impossible not to groove to it every time. Just amazingly catchy and timeless
But Jesus christ the video being played in the background is DARK. Also has a load of spoilers.
As someone who doesn't watch anime but is huge into Japanese music it's really weird not to have the bands mentioned in the description, and seeing so few people talking about them in the comments_so, just in case someone is interested and finds this comment:
the Code Geass opening was [band - song title]
FLOW - Colours
Fire Force were
Mrs. Green Apple - Inferno
The Vinland openings were:
Survive said the Prophet - Mukanjyo
Man With a Mission - Dark Crow
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Yoko Takahashi - Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis
Hunter x Hunter was
Ono Masatoshi - departure
the Rainbow opening was
coldrain - We're not alone
Anime tracks are usually written by well known bands and solo artists. It's a two way promotion thing - at the beginning the bands promote the [new] anime and once it gets popular the anime promotes the bands.
Not trying to be "really weird" ...
Thanks for the information
Glad to see you here as well. You always write awesome messages, may it be Dir En Grey or here ^^
Thanks for the list. I noticed a mistake though.
Hunter x Hunter's opening is "departure!" by Masatoshi Ono. Same singer as GALNERYUS though. But the GALNERYUS song "Hunting for your dream" is the 2nd ending, not the opening.
@@Ryroe Thank you! You're absolutely right. I corrected it in my original comment.
@@DrumRollTonyReacts so glad they mentioned the artists Man With A Mission is one of my favorite japanese rock bands they recently started doing covers of classic English rock songs but there original rock is also kick ass being a mix of rock hip hop and rap its great highly recommend looking at some other songs
Absolutely looking forward to this especially because you know how to go deep in the sense of analyzing music
omg I’m so excited for this these are amazing picks, I LOVE Vinland Sagas 1st opening, I literally was obsessed the first time I heard it
@Shadow Reacts u got 2 ones better than that???
@Shadow Reacts Unlimited blade works second opening doesn’t get talked about enough! Vinland saga and Dororo are my 2 favorites but its not that far behind.
@Shadow Reacts Cool! I'd say mine would be Vinland Saga 1, Dororo 1, UBW 2nd, Code Geass 5th and then 5th could be anything. Depending on how I feel maybe?
@Shadow Reacts hi again shadow
@Shadow Reacts fax dororo op1 underated
I would highly recommend "Hunting For Your Dream" by Galneryus. Same vocalist for the opening of Hunter x Hunter
Soooo underrated
HUN-TING FOR YOUR DREEEAAAAM
I was looking in the comments for this, he would def love Hunting For Your Dream lol
DrumRollTony Reacts is now drowning in an indescribable emptiness
i love your choice man, GOAT ending for me .
The vinland saga opening is so good haha it gets you so pumped for each episode
Hell yeah that’s why this is my number one tbh on my anime list 😊
To the guy who selected the Rainbow op. You have really great anime taste
@@HastyBomba It was such a good show but the average anime viewer isn't that interested in something like it.
@@HastyBomba yeah it's sad;(
Rainbow is heavy man 😔
@@HastyBomba legend. The show is easily top 5 for me.
@@HastyBomba my favourite thank you
I gotta say man, I normally dislike it when there’s a lot of pausing, but your Channel has really turned me around
The way you break it down while feeling so immersed and interested in the artistry is actually entertaining. It’s definitely something I appreciate
Nice vid as always
In think it really comes down to whether you get anything useful from the pause. Pauses where the reactor just says "that was cool" are pointless, but "this is why that's going on here is so cool" adds a reason for the pause.
@@Bobbias very true, it’s because it feels more educational in all the right ways. Him pointing specific things out also makes me listen more meticulously and helps appreciate the music
Nah it’s fucking annoying.
Really looking forward to this!
Neon Genesis Evangelion is from 1995 and considered one of the most revolutionary anime of all time. I assume you'd have a field day with the whole soundtrack. Composer Shiro Sagisu, Singer Yoko Takahashi and Voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara did some of the greatest musical work in all of anime on this show.
Hearing "happy" and "evangelion" in relation to one another is never something i thought id hear
“We’re gonna go back 5, 10, 15, 20, 25” 😂
Really love Neon Genesis Evangelion’s show and opening. Considered a classic and it’s from the 90’s.
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I HAVE to watch it. Jesus christ, the amv was incredibly amazing. Having watched 6 episodes of the show some time ago, I can only imagine how can we go that far. A planet with a sea of blood, the combats with asuka, all the other stuff... I mean, I fucking love this type of stories, the feeling of hopelessness, distopian catastrophes, deep emotions etc...
Like, the images from 29:28 to 29:55 ... wtf is going on?!?!!? It's fucking creepy and amazing, especially the last one.
@@ogmecenate that's actualy from the movie "the end of evangelion" which is a direct sequel from the anime
@@GDsergio well, sequel/alternate/also the real ending/ also not the ending/very confusing ending
Love how you take the time to explains thing that the people that are not musician can't understand, love this channel
Rainbow is one of my favorite animes EVER and no one ever reacts to it, so seeing this made me very happy.
Same dude. The new generation of anime fans are missing a lot for not checking it out. Such a great story of friendship and overcoming all the obstacles in life.
Most authentic anime I ever watched. It's just life, it's real!
Coldrain is one of my favorite bands, i watched Rainbow because they did the opening and never regretted it
@@oliverapaquet2511
Same! 😭
Hunter x hunter's opening is from a band called Galneryus, which is one of the best power metal bands in Japan. Extremely talented musicians, the singer has a huge range and the guitarrist (leader of the band) is insane; playing almost identically live as he does in studio.
As a fellow musician it’s wonderful to hear you break down openings that have been played over and over again in a technical way, really helps make sense of what the meaning could be in relation to the show
The last song for Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin is We're Not Alone by Coldrain. They have a lot of other great music but this song is so perfect for the show. For context, Rainbow is set in a violent 1955 Japan, 10 years after the US dropped the bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. There's a scene at 35:18 where there's the flash of it from one of the characters living through it firsthand as a child. 6 teens are sent to prison where they meet "Bro," a little older mentor that teaches them what it means to be men and what it means to fight for your dreams with everything you have. So the song is violent; it's in your face but ultimately is an anthem for hope.
@@HastyBomba hero
@@HastyBomba you have good taste my friend
@@HastyBomba nice recommendation dude, especially this one!!!
@@HastyBomba I'd never heard of it until now, but it's definitely going on my watch list!
@@HastyBomba man We’re not alone is soooo underrated
man, tony your breakdowns are exquisite and has helped me so much in learning about the music i love and why i love it, thanks so much for all the cool stuff dude. I would strongly recommend looking at openings like Koi to Uso's Kanashii, Domestic na Kanojo's Kawaki wo Ameku, No Game No Life's This Game and Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun's Kimi Ja Nakya Dame Mitai!
you should consider looking for the full version of the openings, if you think it is worth it of course, remember anime openings are only the first half of the song because it is only a little minute and a half intro to hype you up, more often than not, the real gem, the crazy/good part of the song is hidden in the second half you don't listen in the opening and as always, thanks a lot for stopping constantly and having the dedication to educate us so much, I really mean it when I say I'm thankful as someone who likes the technicalities of music but is not knowledgeable about it, to have you taking us for a ride with the anime songs we like is a privilege, of course the same goes for any professional reacting and explaining things and that said, if I wanted to listen the full song no stop I would just do it in another app or just see some annoying guy going like wooooaaaa yooooo noooo that sick uuuuuuu like that annoying people that can't shut up in the movies theater without providing any valuable or educational input I wouldn't be here
I don’t know what it is but Vinland Saga’s 1st Opening gives me a „unique“ Feeling
A Raw Emotion
One of the Greatest Anime Op‘s I‘ve heard
The Neon Genesis Evangelion opening is even after 27 years still one of my favorites
God bless who made that compilation for Tony. Great reaction and analysis as usual.
It was really funny to me when you were listening to the HxH opening and the only thing you said about the bass was "it's cool" lmao, I was like "damn, vocals in this song are that good huh?" and indeed they are.
Again, great video man, really brightens this Sunday mood
Now... Part 2 anyone? 👀
Ikr? really surprised Rainbow finally got some attention.
@@HastyBomba You have my utmost respect bro.
@@supermcduper218 🙇zankk you broza💯
Since you liked the hunter x hunter opening that much, you should react to all the endings of the show they’re all phenomenal. The opening stays the same throughout the show, that’s why I’d suggest the endings. Keep going with these anime reactions, there is so much more to discover and it’s so refreshing seeing your analysis. Much love from Germany 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
This is what I wanted to say as well! The HxH endings are all great in their own ways!
You analysing the Eva upbeat opening theme while the extreme violence is happening on screen is sending me 😂
The Neon Genesis Evangelion intro, "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," is my favorite anime intro of all time, for my favorite anime of all time.
Not only was this anime genre defining, but it was so impactful and influential that it's still a major name in anime in Japan to this day. Some anime come and go, some stay mostly popular in the west, but some remain in their homeland as titans of their medium. Evangelion started in 1995, and in 2021 aired its final movie. This anime covers all kinds of emotion on such a personal level that it feels real. You FEEL for these characters, and there's a reason people say they came out of it depressed, but that's not the point of the series.
Evangelion shows us that yes, while the world and even ourselves might be fucked up at times, there's always good out there, and things will get better. It teaches us that it's important to love ourselves and accept that we're all flawed human beings, and that's ok.
NGE came into my life at the perfect time and has stuck with me since. No anime has come close to impacting me on the same level as Evangelion did, and the opening stands as a my favorite in honor of what it did for me. I highly recommend this show, and while it can feel slow at times, some of those slow moments are the most impactful.
Omg, just watching rainbow's AMV brings back the emotions 😭.
If you're interested you definitely need to watch hunter x hunter, one of the best anime out there. Rainbow is a show that totally shows the ugly and beautiful side of human beings, a must watch as well.
Great reaction, looking forward to more.
AN-CHAN 😭
Ah, I was like "this doesn't seem like an opening" now I know why XD
@@SarahJSweetheart if you haven't watched rainbow yet, I highly recommend, as long as you don't mind the violence and some disturbing scenes.
the best shounen lol
The band for the rainbow opening is called coldrain. They're a Japanese metal/rock band that sings all their songs in English with vocalist being japanese american
I don't know you guys but the opening of rainbow give me literally goose bumps..
Damn I'm gonna watch this anime right now.
Literally us
《we're not alone》by coldrain
The Vinland Saga OPs really nail the themes of the anime
Hunter x Hunter has one of the best OST's in my opinion, the composing is amazing, it'd be cool if you checked it out.
true
Top 3 for me. HxH, Bleach, and AoT are tied for 1st. Love all of the soundtracks
@@zacharyjacobson9521 for me too
@@zacharyjacobson9521 naruto soundtrack >> all of those
@@Metaa lol
Your probably one of my favorite reaction content creators due to how u explain certain parts of songs I never heard before
It sad to see that Rainbow isnt talked about much, the anime itself is great but the OPENING always make me stop what I'm doing to sing and headbang. It was one of the most unique openings I've heard in an underrated show like that
I'm a huge fan of Rainbow Rokubou No Shichinin. It's in my top ten Anime honestly. :')
Was fascinating to see your reaction to these! I love all of them, so it's fun to see you analyzing the chord progressions and instrumentation to pick apart all the things you enjoyed.
Absolutely never commenting usually, but i gotta say, so much people just listening to that, only looking at the visuals, never talking about the music, the details, the nuances, and then saying at the end 'wow that was crasy, looks dope, alright, on to the next one". So i REALLY love everything you have to say, you deserve way more people on your channel, you are one of the very few people who do reactions who actually are reacting, wish you the best always
I’m glad this reaction video is back up on your channel!❤
Anime openings are fun, glad to see you rewind and analyze things! keep going dude, chill vibes
Hunter x Hunter has tons of great music, i really recommend “Variations on themes of Holst” (yes that holst) and “Kingdom of Predators”
Kingdom of Predators is one of the best anime OSTs there is.
Yeah
Probably one of the best tracks from Hunter x Hunters OST.
Neon Genisis Evangelion is from the late 90’s, one of the animes to start the more serious mecha genre.
I’d also suggest listening to some of the fight themes from Evangelion, some interesting ones are Fate, Carnage, and “This is the Dream”, for this is the dream the extended version is a good one
@@araguardian6954 Absolutely Shirō Sagisu is a legend.
Genuinely love all the breakdown commentary/pausing, really shows you’re listening and understanding, bout to watch the rest of your stuff:)
Normally I am not a huge fan of watching music reaction videos due to excessive pausing but I find your pacing great. You let us listen to a decent chunk of the music before reacting and then rewind allowing us to listen out for what you comment on. As an added bonus we get to hear the best parts of the song multiple times. Thanks for the great video.
Very much looking forward to this, listening to that Vinland Saga opening is straight chills!
Love seeing these reactions!
also,
Absolutely based to put Rainbow in there, good job HastyHokage you are cultured 😁🙏
Hey Tony, really loving your deep dives into the music theory. Makes me enjoy music in a deeper way than i thought was possible.
With regard to when openings swap, it's because anime is often divided up in "cours", which is a quarter of a year, and 12-13 episodes.
Some shows get two cours in a row, and might just have one opening for it all, but the majority change with each cour.
Long running shows that don't experience a hiatus, like One Piece, can keep the same opening for over 50 episodes.
Now for some suggestions:
1. ALL Black Clover openings (but especially 3, 6 and 10)
2. King's ranking opening 2 (full version, not just the 1½ minute anime opening)
3. Noragami opening 2
4. Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu opening
5. Magi: Labyrinth of magic opening 2
Keep up the great content, and rock on!
as a graphic design student we had one course across one semester that was supposed to teach us sound design since sound and visuals are pretty much enhanced by eachothers' presence.
these videos have the same feel as being in one of the lectures we had, and im totally subbing to you for that!
Sweet. Happy to hear that you enjoy it
10:41 BRO I love it when Tony just cuts off the drop xDDD such a To y thing to do
Stumbled on your channel yesterday, and today I can see this. Definitely one of the very good and very informative reaction channel out there. Glad that I found you through one of your NEMOPHILA reaction.
I have to say that I have a thing for voices. A reason I love so much my anime in Japanese and never ever in dub, as long as it's possible. I love those Japanese voices. A reason I love NEMOPHILA due to Mayu's voice, etc.
Now I am a straight male, and yet I have to say that Tony, you have the full package.
First, very talented and very confident in doing those reaction videos. I love your way to dissect all of this.
Then, I really like your voice, which is very important when listening to someone.
Finally, good looking, and since it's still a video, quite important as well.
Keep up the great work and stay safe out there
Man I love those reactions !
I suggest :
-Mob Psycho 100 openings
-Fate/Zero Op 2
-Zombieland Saga openings
Kaguya love is war
Your lie in April
@@mcvalkyrie2045 yep, they r awesome
fmab too
27:00 yeah, Neon Genesis Evangelion is the oldest one you reacted to in this video by something like 1-2 decades
If you liked the vocalist (Ono Masatoshi, also known as Sho) in the Hunter X Hunter Opening, then look up the band called "Galneryus" because he is the lead singer of that japanese speed metal band which is one of my top dogs of all time.
Please do more of these!! Your analysis gives a ton of information about the way the songs were composed and I find them super interesting!! Keep up the work
Yes! I knew you would love the HxH theme! It’s such a dynamic song, bursting with energy! Great analysis!
I do like that the anime community just keeps blowing up these videos!
This reactions was GREAT! Hunter x Hunter had this song as the only opening (with slight variations) for 148 episodes! This anime has many oustanding OSTs, between the Endings and songs used during the show. The OSTs Riot and The Emperor's Time, the Zoldyck Family Theme and the Kurapika Theme (the piano is Something there), and the endings Just Awake (very interesting sound), Hunting For Your Dream and Hyori Ittai are my favorite, but honestly, everything in this show is good and very fitting. If you ever decide to react to the ones I mentioned, i'd be exctatic.
You're by far the greatest music analyst I've seen here on youtube, keep it up with the great content
Eva is one of those 90's animes that people watch still today. Is timeless.
You just broke down why I loved listening to HxH opening and didn’t skip a single time in its entire 80 or so episodes! It’s just that good and you never get tired hearing it. Just fyi, animes usually change their opening songs every season or mid seasons (usually every 13th or 25th episode), but for HxH they stuck to this one song and just used different stanzas per season. And now we know why and how, wow! Love watching your anime music analysis i’d pay for you to do more 😭😄
The music for hunter x hunter first opening was so good they used the same song for every op and only changed the animation.
And lyrics I believe
@@mrion-nz7zs no, they changed the lyrics a little bit for every opening
@@anonymanonymus4706 yeah that's what i'm trying to say
Hunter X Hunter opening is a classic! Just great sound overall, a perfect encapsulation of embarking on an adventure/journey, which is essentially what the show is about.
Man I wish every reactor would take the time to pause and discuss stuff the way you do! It’s great to have insight during the reactions and not till the end. Love it! Keep it up 👍
ngl im just as fascinated by how finely tuned your ear is even on the subtlest changes, as I am by your knowledge on the nuances and your ability to articulate them. fire dude
Watching HunterxHunter is a good idea because it is one of the greatest stories ever told, not just anime, period.
Based
I fcking love the opening and ofc the show
I love HxH but that's just cap. We've barely covered 20% of the story unfortunately. Maybe less.
@@bendover7841 The story of HxH is incredibly vast, so that's a given. However, Gon's story is completed (not to say he couldn't come back) the 2011 anime covered the "entire" story of Hunter x Hunter (it's literally the name of the story. Gon and Ging being the hunters, in the name)
@@UndergroundRose if we're only taking that part into consideration, the story isn't very long and dense even though the world building is fantastic. I don't believe it has enough substance to be considered one of the greatest stories ever told. Especially considering how many stories there are in various mediums other than just manga. I hope we can get an ending for HxH like we got for Yu Yu Hakusho. But at this point that seems like a lot to ask. I'm just happy we're getting a few more chapters.
I don't think any anime watcher could ever get tired to rewind an anime opening, especially if it's good.
HxH endings are great too. And one of the endings is sung by the same singer of the opening (if you get to react, keep in mind that the ending songs start during the episode, some seconds before it ends, so some yt videos will have a cut version of the song after removing the end of the episode)
"Finishing our happy, Neon Evangelion disco party-" 😅😂 I guess it does sound happier when next to screamo or whatever the start of Rainbow is called
Evangelion is such a classic. I remember one time my headphones broke and it only played the bass and it was the most memorable music experience of my young days.
Wow, what a pleasant surprise to see the last track be my absolute favorite Coldrain track in here(the full track too!) I ONE MILLION times recommend you check that band. One my favorite JP metalcore bands. They're so good I even like watching their live stuff, which is kinda uncommon for me to do with most artists/bands.
But yeah, def should check MAYDAY by Coldrain if you up to hear more from them. That track is actually one of the later OP songs for one of the other anime OPs you heard early on in this mix(Fireforce)
A really beautiful and complex one is the opening of Houseki no Kuni or Land of the Lustrous. It's like fast jazz with a lot of poly rhythms. I can recommend checking it out!
I agree w everyone elses recommendations, but id like to add Banana Fish openings and endings. Havent seen anyone say it yet but they are so beautiful, especially the endings. Great vid btw! We love your reactions and analysiss please keep it up! Much love from Chi!🇺🇸
If he had to choose just one, I'd say the first opening! And the Ed "Red" conveys the tone of the show PERFECTLY!
@@SarahJSweetheart Definitely agree! "Red" is so beautiful, and it is from the same band as the first theme of Banana Fish, as well as the first theme of Vinland Saga, "Mukanjyo"
Survive Said the Prophet is an amazing band.
So happy you listened to the openings from Vinland Saga! They're so well done!
Also it was a first for me to listen to the song from Rainbow and I might check out the anime!
@@HastyBomba 5 episodes in now! It's very intense but interesting! Definitely gonna keep watching!
Music aside for Evangelion regardless of what is playing at 28:18 all my mind shifts to is the absolutely terrifying bloodcurdling scream from Asuka's VA in the scene on screen. Even after like 10 years multiple scenes and images from that movie give me visceral reactions even if it isn't playing out or without audio.
I highly recommend Rainbow its such a good show, same goes for Vinland Saga (actually every show is good lmao)
I love the OP of Vinland Saga, but the ED is even better.
Other recommended openings.
BEASTARS,To Your Eternity,Kakegurui season1 season2,Ping Pong,Psycho-Pass
BEASTARS has some real bops especially the 2nd season ending
Aimer is always a win. Such a good choice for the ED of Vinalnd saga.
It's a great idea to watch HxH not only because the anime is great, but by its OSTs , It has many great ones.
First time watching this channel, just the right amount of rewinds and pauses.
You got a new sub! greetings from Chile.
Man with a mission and Survive said the prophet are sick!!!!
Hunter X Hunter is my favorite anime of all time and from the list I thought it would be your least favorite song but im so glad you liked it as much :P never thought about how good it actually is until listening it through your perspective
- Tokyo Ghoul. Op1
- Kimi no Uso (your lie in april) Op 1
- Domestic na kanojo. OP1
- Dr Stone. Op 2
- Death Parede. Op 1
I love the Dr. Stone openings, and the 2nd season's theme is a nice funky groove. I always remember swaying to the beat every time the theme came on.
Black clover openings deserve their own SEPERATE video 100% 🔥
Neon Genesis video: Blood, pain, death, suffer
DrumRollTony: *vibing*
i freaking love that he loved Departure. HxH 2011 is usually downplayed due to being the only one in the whole run but it's truly good
Fun fact: the band who played departure and hunting for your dreams, were also used as an ending for rainbow
fire force has banger OPs and EDs
would love to see a separate reaction for them
and ost too, I love the main theme
Dude I swear hunter x hunter opening vocalist is something else, that tenor is actually beautiful. He also did the second ending of the series by the way, though I feel the opening was better composed
I like how whoever edited together the video did their best to absolutely MAXIMIZE the spoilers lmao.
to clarify I mean the video you are reacting to, not your video itself
Out of context spoilers don't really spoil anything unless you are already familiar with characters in the clips
@@Vozird okay
loved your reaction for the HxH opening. it's one of my favorites, gets me excited every time. it's one of my favorite anime as well. great video!
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I love how he relates gateway drugs to music euphoria lmao
If you ever come in touch with anime, be it like you, over music or in whatever other way, I can easily suggest HunterxHunter as a "must" watch. You will never experience anything like this.
I'm really enjoying your videos. Like for many others it gives me a completely different view on music in general, so thanks a lot for your explanations. Looking forward to more reactions :)
Thanks for the nice comment
I'm honestly surprised when you reacted to something as underrated as Rainbow.
I have to thank the algorithm for recommending this great video to me. One of the best things I have watched recently! As a veteran anime viewer :) it was super enjoyable to re-listen these songs while getting educated in music.
I know many requests will come in your way (and they are all gonna be good, anime OPs never fail) but could you break down the first intros of Soul Eater, Parasite, Baccano, Death Parade, Sakamichi no Apollon and Samurai Champloo. These are lesser known but musically diverse examples, in my opinion.
And yes Hunter x Hunter rules!