Sachi Tainaka - Saikou no Kataomoi

I just started watching Saiunkoku Monogatari (The Story of the Land of Many Coloured Clouds) and I really like the ED. Sachi Tainaka's voice is so good. She's got a 3 and a half octave voice range according to Wikipedia. The first note she struck in the song was surprising.

She sounds just as good live. Not many artists can do that.

LYRICS in ROMAJI

Itsumo sugoku jiyuu na anata wa ima
Kono ame no naka donna yume wo oikakete iru no
Dokoka de kodoku to tatakai nagara
Namida mo gaman shiterun darou

Hitori de mo daijoubu to anata mo watashi to onaji
Toomawari bakari dakedo naze ka kono michi ga suki de

Shiawase da to ka ureshii toki wa
Anata no koto wo omoidasu kara
Iro azayaka na kisetsu wa kitto
Kono omoi todokete kureru
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/sachi_tainaka/saikou_no_kataomoi.html ]
Akogare to ka suki to ka kirai da to ka
Sou iu kimochi da to wa dokoka chigaun da keredo
Anata no sono utsukushii nagare ni
Watashi mo nosete hoshii

Aimai na kotoba yori mo kantan na yakusoku yori
Hoshii no wa te no nukumori soshite futari dake no toki

Moshimo anata ga kanashii no nara
Ashita ga sukoshi mienai no nara
Tayotte hoshii watashi wa kitto
Kore kara mo anata wo omou

Shiawase da to ka ureshii toki wa
Anata no koto wo omoidasu kara
Iro azayaka na kisetsu wa kitto
Kono omoi todoketekureru

LYRICS in ENGLISH

You are always so free...
What kind of dream are you chasing in this rain?
While fighting loneliness somewhere
You seem to be holding back tears...

You are the same as me, alright albeit alone...
Even though it's a detour, why do I like this path?

The time is great and I'm happy,
Because I remember you.
This brilliantly colored season will surely
Send you these thoughts.

Longing, liking and hating
What is called 'emotion' differs everywhere...
When you are at the beautiful river,
I want to be there too.

Other than ambiguous words, other than a simple promise,
I long for your hand's warmth and time alone together.

If, in case you are sad,
In case tomorrow isn't in sight -
I want you to rely on me,
And on your feelings, after this.

The time is great and I'm happy,
Because I remember you.
This brilliantly colored season will surely
Send you these thoughts.

[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control 「PREVIEW」

Airing:

April 8 2011

Producer:

Tatsunoko Productions

Synopsis:

The Japanese government was rescued from the brink of financial collapse by the Sovereign Wealth Fund. For its citizens, however, life has not improved, and unemployment, crime, suicide, and despair are rampant. Kimimaro, raised by his maternal grandmother after the disappearance of his father and the death of his mother, is a scholarship student whose only dream is to avoid all this and live a stable life. One day, however, he meets a man who offers him a large sum of money if he'll agree to pay it back. From then on his fate is radically altered as he's drawn into a mysterious area known as "The Financial District."

Genre:

Sci-fi, Action

My Thoughts:

YES! Finally a break from a slife of life and romance anime. I'm anticipating lots of action. I hope this is going to live up to my expectations. Besides the final two episodes of Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail and Hidan no Aria, I'm really looking forward to this one a lot.

A Channel 「PREVIEW」

Airing:

April 2011

Producer:

Studio Gokumi, Aniplex

Synopsis:

The story revolves around the everyday life of four high school girls: the flighty Run, the reckless Tooru, the timid Yuuko, and the level-headed Nagi.

Genre:

School, Comedy, Slice of Life

My Thoughts:

Looks like a rip-off of Lucky Star but I'm going to give it chance. It might be funny and enjoyable.

Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi 「PREVIEW」

English: A Bridge to the Starry Skies

Airing:

April 2011

Producer:

Dogakobo

Synopsis:

Kazuma has moved to a small town in the country. On his first day at school, he meets Ui when he is lost his way. They go to school together, but Kazuma accidentally slips and kisses Ui.... To make matters worse, Ibuki, Ui's close friend, sees it.... Well, what will happen to his new school life...?

Genre:

Romance, Harem

My Thoughts:

Will be picking up for the romance and potential of a good harem. Not really into the character designs or the short skirts hinting at some ecchi and shit fanservice at random times.

Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai 「PREVIEW」

English: Under the Innocent Sky (Lit. We Don't Have Wings)

Airing:

April 2011

Producer:

Nomad

Synopsis:

A big city filled with people and buildings. It is now winter. When you look up, there is the cold white sky. Young people with anxiety. Love. This is just a story you can find anywhere.

.... Basically a coming of age story.

Genre:

Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Harem

My Thoughts:

It looked like a harem from the picture. I've seen a few now and the only one worth mentioning is Air. Honestly, Clannad was total crap, Kanon was alright, Yosuga no Sora had so much ecchi but I stilled watched it for the incest and Shuffle has some really annoying characters and the first half of the story was stupid. This, however, is a coming of age story and I really like those. They're so nice to watch. Not to mention the nice character designs (really loving the uniforms) in this. I'm really looking forward to this one and hopefully it'll be enjoyable until the end.

Sekaiichi Hatsukoi「PREVIEW」

Airing:

April 2011

Producer:

Studio DEEN

Synopsis:
Onodera Ritsu has just transferred from his father's publishing company to Marukawa Shoten. Assigned to the shoujo manga division, he crosses path with the person he'd least expected to meet. Takano Masamune is the editor-in-chief of the division Ritsu's been assigned to, and the two seem get off on the wrong foot right from the very start when Takano unexpectedly kisses him. However, there is more to than what meets the eye: Takano is actually Saga, Ritsu's senpai and high school love, whom Ritsu had thought to have played him for a fool by taking his affections for granted when he confessed and summarily dumped him.

Genre:
Comedy, Romance, Shounen Ai

My thoughts:

I'll probably be picking this up purely because I'm a sucker for Shounen Ai. Although from the picture, I really like the character designs. The story does kind of sound interesting but there's a possibility it might be total crap and really boring.

Spring 2011 Anime

Even though it's not Spring in Australia, I still refer to the seasons by the seasons in Japan.