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I figured this might come handy for some people. Being a fan of Japanese music, myself, I would love to hear what others have to recommend when it comes to Japanese songs, whether it be from an anime that they've seen and a particular song caught their attention, or they know of a particular Japanese singer/band that they listen to and would love to share it with others. Or it could just be a piano piece from an anime or what have you.
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So, I'll start. I have quite a few on my list. Please try to provide the name of the singer/band and what anime it is from, if applicable. Anyway, I recommend...
1. Utada Hikaru [Artist] - First Love (It's very nice. There's some English in it, but not a whole lot. Actually there's an English version of this song too, which is also pretty good.)
2. Ayashi no Ceres [Anime] - Scarlet (This song is simply wonderful, especially listening to the piano playing...I could listen to this song forever. The vocals are amazing! I recommend that you also listen to the piano solo of this song.)
3. Kamen Rider [TV Series] - Long, Long Ago, 20th Century (This song has always stuck on my mind since I was only 5. Yeah it's that old, but it's epic. Those who were fans of Kamen Rider back then, you may recognize this song. It's...heartfelt.)
4. Grenadier [Anime], Shimokawa Mikuni [Artist] - KOHAKU (Somewhat on the upbeat side, but not quite as it's still calming in a way. Very easy on the ears.]
5. Grenadier [Anime], Shimokawa Mikuni [Artist] - Kanashimi ni Makenaide (Not so upbeat this time, but not really on the slow side either. This song is quite nice.)
6. Angel Heart [Anime], Kanon [Artist] - My Destiny (Kanon's voice is magnificent! I love how she did this song, I really do. It's quite dramatic.)
7. Saiunkoku Monogatari [Anime], Ayaka Hirahara [Artist] - Hajimari no Kaze (Upbeat and the pace kinda picks up in some parts, which I really like. I couldn't stop listening to this song when I first heard it. Ayaka has a beautiful voice, kinda similar to Kanon, but with a much lower tone in her voice.)
8. Ayashi no Ceres [Anime] - One (This song's pretty cool, with a mixture of rock and pop. Very fast paced.)
9. La Corda d'Oro [Anime], Kanon [Artist] - Brand New Breeze (So damn beautiful! It has some English mixed in the background, which is actually pretty good.)
10. Fantastic Children [Anime], Origa [Artist] - Mizu no Madoromi (Origa is simply AMAZING! I love her vocals here! The lyrics are also catchy that I actually memorized half of the song due to constant singing of this beautiful song. A "haunting lullaby" as some would call it.)
11. Fantastic Children [Anime], Inori [Artist] - Voyage (Again, another great song that I just cannot stop listening to as well. Outstanding and emotionally poignant, especially if you've seen the anime.)
I'll stop here. There's more, but I'll post them later. Feedbacks and discussions are of course, welcome here. =] But do try to provide at least one song for us to listen to.
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So, I'll start. I have quite a few on my list. Please try to provide the name of the singer/band and what anime it is from, if applicable. Anyway, I recommend...
1. Utada Hikaru [Artist] - First Love (It's very nice. There's some English in it, but not a whole lot. Actually there's an English version of this song too, which is also pretty good.)
2. Ayashi no Ceres [Anime] - Scarlet (This song is simply wonderful, especially listening to the piano playing...I could listen to this song forever. The vocals are amazing! I recommend that you also listen to the piano solo of this song.)
3. Kamen Rider [TV Series] - Long, Long Ago, 20th Century (This song has always stuck on my mind since I was only 5. Yeah it's that old, but it's epic. Those who were fans of Kamen Rider back then, you may recognize this song. It's...heartfelt.)
4. Grenadier [Anime], Shimokawa Mikuni [Artist] - KOHAKU (Somewhat on the upbeat side, but not quite as it's still calming in a way. Very easy on the ears.]
5. Grenadier [Anime], Shimokawa Mikuni [Artist] - Kanashimi ni Makenaide (Not so upbeat this time, but not really on the slow side either. This song is quite nice.)
6. Angel Heart [Anime], Kanon [Artist] - My Destiny (Kanon's voice is magnificent! I love how she did this song, I really do. It's quite dramatic.)
7. Saiunkoku Monogatari [Anime], Ayaka Hirahara [Artist] - Hajimari no Kaze (Upbeat and the pace kinda picks up in some parts, which I really like. I couldn't stop listening to this song when I first heard it. Ayaka has a beautiful voice, kinda similar to Kanon, but with a much lower tone in her voice.)
8. Ayashi no Ceres [Anime] - One (This song's pretty cool, with a mixture of rock and pop. Very fast paced.)
9. La Corda d'Oro [Anime], Kanon [Artist] - Brand New Breeze (So damn beautiful! It has some English mixed in the background, which is actually pretty good.)
10. Fantastic Children [Anime], Origa [Artist] - Mizu no Madoromi (Origa is simply AMAZING! I love her vocals here! The lyrics are also catchy that I actually memorized half of the song due to constant singing of this beautiful song. A "haunting lullaby" as some would call it.)
11. Fantastic Children [Anime], Inori [Artist] - Voyage (Again, another great song that I just cannot stop listening to as well. Outstanding and emotionally poignant, especially if you've seen the anime.)
I'll stop here. There's more, but I'll post them later. Feedbacks and discussions are of course, welcome here. =] But do try to provide at least one song for us to listen to.