ENGLISH "Our Light" Persona 5: Royal (Akane Sasu Sora)

[@AkaneSasuSora]

Read my (Akira/Sumi) Persona 5: Royal fanfic, "Life Will Change" here! (archiveofourown.org/works/24846847/chapters/60106123)

[@Maaarrrrk]

Finally someone says " Akira" then "Ren"

[@wanabenecro5390]

I always decided to choose akira amamiya

[@Sablemike38]

I just realised something. Given how your recent "life will change" ties into your fanfic, is the same true of the lyrics here, or no?

[@AkaneSasuSora]

@@Sablemike38 These lyrics weren't written to tie-in to Life Will Change, but I'm happy to hear you think that way! I'll be doing more stuff like that in the future though, for sure!

[@alexkoch5543]

@@AkaneSasuSora Since I’ve only ever heard the original version which is in Japanese is this cover essentially an English translation?Sounds awesome by the way!

[@ginorincon9183]

Nice detail posting it on March 20, exactly the day P5 ends... and beautiful cover too! It hits so good...

[@chiopercyval4315]

When is en your birthday

[@prototonepr0tag0nist79]

I know that the internet is not a place to speak your feelings openly, when I hear him sing, I can almost sing the same, and it reminds of my grandmother, I lost her at thirteen. I found the vocal version only first in a big time of my need. without this song sung by you, I wouldn't have been able to love myself without wasting years of my life. Thank you, Akane.

[@Throwawayname4584]

Know it’s been a year and all, but I hope it’s looking up for you.

[@firephoenix357]

I think it's obvious the song is about saying goodbye. Sumire to her sister, Maruki to his ideal world, the Phantom Thieves to each other. Part of me likes to think no matter where they are, they all meet at leblanc once a year, just to catch up, have some of Sojiro's coffee, and enjoy each other before going back to their lives.

[@frisolaxod3835]

My anthem for almost a year. Our Light is definitely on my mind a lot of the time and its lyrics always help me push forward even when I feel hopeless.

[@CereDulce37]

For me it was Colors Flying High. Although the virus came and stopped me basically. I also realized some things I just didnt like about Persona and fell out of it. Now more into SMT

[@draconicheartyt8881]

Have been playing Persona 5 Royal for three years, this song never stops hitting me hard. Helping to remind me that are others out there that suffer from the same pain day after day. Singing along with both the JP and ENG version of this song tends to fill me with happiness. In all honesty, Our Light is the most heartwarming song I've heard in my 18 years of gaming and I thank you from the bottom of my heart in making the ENG version of this already heartwarming song

[@SumiSumi-lx2mr]

I have been waiting for this since November, and it did not disappoint.

[@TheAbstractMan]

This is wild bc I literally just finished Royal last night... What a stroke of good luck. Good work on the cover!

[@vra6586]

I just finished it today lol

[@arithedragon6198]

Ngl, the song hits harder for me in English. Not sure if it's just me, but FUCK is this good.

[@advmx3]

Its because you can actually understand the lyrics xD

[@oxymoron5651]

i think the key change also helps; i feel like its more emotional like this

[@liuzhihao9155]

My native language isn't english, and this song hits harder in english.

[@CADcytus]

Six months ago, when you uploaded the Acapella, I said that I would listen to this once I beat Royal. Last night, around 4am PST, I finally beat Royal's 3rd semester for the first time, after having to wait 2 months for PS4 repairs. Hearing this song at the end of the game made me tear up, I'm not gonna lie. Having finally heard your take on the song, I can say with confidence that I prefer this version to the original. Your voice works amazingly for this song, and the lyrics hit even harder in English. Amazing work, as always, Can't wait to see what else you have in store.

[@angeluskardia459]

Damn, this gives a different type of kick from the acapella version... And it still has that same impact, so congratulations, this is wonderful work! ✨

[@Phasmania]

One of the best Persona covers I’ve heard, the translated lyrics are beautiful too

[@danzai]

what I want to say also, it is sooo easy for this to be crap, but its very good. Everything about it

[@herbalmagic6895]

seriously....OUTSTANDING job on this song....those long notes, higher notes....oh my...."tomorrow, gone, path, world"...so emotional, and just gorgeous!

[@dongerlord1084]

Idk why. But when I hear this song it reminds me so much of my mom that died last year. So much if this song just feels like trying to get over grief.

[@pyrocinematics6649]

Jesus. I don’t remember the last time a song made me cry ugly tears. Amazing job.

[@thatkingdomheartsguy9615]

I like to think that the PT sit at Leblanc and discuss how they've all been once a year on the day Akira left. I know that's cringey but I think the best ending is one where they may live further apart but still meet up where this whole story started, always friends.

[@i-papiseacucumberi-3278]

I definitely think they would, but I also think Akira and Sumire would do their best to hang out with Akechi too (seeing as it's strongly hinted he's alive)

[@nicholasvalverde1122]

They do meet again in dancing in starlight and strikers, and in the future too.

[@Jackattack359]

@@nicholasvalverde1122that is correct but Strikers is only months after the events of P5/P5R right?

[@Funtime_Productions]

@@Jackattack359 Strikers was made during the same time as the development of Royal which means that they couldn't add Kasumi and Akechi. It's canon yes but to the vanilla Persona 5. I like to think that it's canon to royal but since Kasumi did leave off to do her own thing and Maruki finally let go

[@Jv-xo7pp]

Yeah, it would be cool that they are in a certain "distance" living they own lifes, except for Sumire cause i really pray that she's now married with Joker.

[@sparecannedsir]

FOR REAL?!?!? Absolutely beautiful, keep up the work my dude!!! 😁

[@g.e2617]

P3 Spoilers.... You know... No matter how much this applies to Persona 5 Royal, I can also see it being sung at the end of The Answer by SEES, as they mourn the protagonist's death after learning about their sacrifice to create the Seal, and swearing to live for their memory.

[@MeIatone]

I was thinking the same

[@brandoncain]

Especially in the case of Yukari...

[@RobMedellin]

Dude start the comment with "spoilers for ________“

[@dimasfsayogo2420]

oh no, it makes me shivering all of sudden

[@hipersonicc9736]

bruh put spoilers for persona 3

[@GlaziolaNacht]

Goddamnit… this cover is so good..! I’m actually crying rn..! You really tore at my heartstrings..! 💔

[@CrossExeBone]

Just finished playing persona 5 strikers. This song still hits me deep.

[@hectorhernandezaleman3836]

I fucking cried with both this and "towards a dream" ( Strikers credits)

[@oxymoron5651]

@@hectorhernandezaleman3836 bro how did they make two "cry you eyes out" songs in almost the same year

[@FerisSalvo]

@@oxymoron5651 The ATLUS guarantee!

[@Dr_syedaaa]

Omgg....I am first for the first time on my favourite channel.....loved this song without the instrumentals and am extremely excited for this one ❤️❤️❤️

[@sewagridmnds627]

Damn... My drunk-ass just cried an effin' river, listening to that. Well done, what else to say, made me actually reflect on what the hell happened in P5R.

[@Sablemike38]

Well, damn. I just refreshed my recomended tab and this shows up! Talk about timing xD The added music really changes the atmosphere a bit. Where the accapella version felt more like an elegy, there's a serenity in this one. Almost like there's hope in accepting the truth and moving on.

[@smashkid9196]

Holy shit, I clicked on this expecting it to be good but this blew me away. Ive wanted to hear and English version for ages (as the direct translation of the song doesn’t really work in English) and this is everything i wanted and more, it’s beautiful

[@Dr_syedaaa]

Ahhh those higher notes hit hard 🔥🔥🔥🔥and gosshhh.... listening to this at night time here ....in a dark room with full volume with earphones plugged in ....I feel like I am in a theatre....in a different world.....different reality

[@beaverboy7461]

I actually teared up listening to this. Thank you so much.

[@pan6846]

POG! It hits different listening to a song from a premiere!

[@vince2947]

I've been waiting for this.

[@shootingstarflower6631]

Omg I’ve been wanting someone to make an English cover of this for so long!!! You did such an amazing job! :D 🎉

[@SamuraiPanda201]

That art of Sumire, looking to the sky... As someone who romanced her and thinks she's just awesome, I love how much Our Light applies to her and her sister. It works for all the Phantom Thieves, who now walk toward their unknown destinies after shedding blood, sweat, and tears, but it just is so poignant with her there. Amazing cover!

[@meikisaragi1445]

I friended everyone except her on my first playthrough. I just thought she's great as the canon love interest for joker.(in my playthrough anyway)

[@-mose191]

I romanced her... Yeah...

[@Mr-Trox]

My introduction to P5 was through Royal, I was told she was romanceable, so I friended everyone else (even Ann and Takemi, two of my favorites), just to get her. She was so worth the wait. I fell in love with Kasumi during the festival. I fell in love with Sumire at Rank 6.

[@SamuraiPanda201]

@@Mr-Trox Oh man, you and me both. I knew what I was getting myself into before I started Royal (as in, she's a bit more limited in terms of the romance route for various reasons) but as soon as I met her in game, I was forever charmed. She's also just awesome. Her Persona awakening had me in tears.

[@erachiiii]

This made me so emotional omg wow this just-- I felt tears forming in my eyes as I listened to it and the amount of goosebumps I felt is unreal OMG this was SO GOOD I'm crying rn omg help

[@saibot7962]

Same

[@eve0074]

Thank you so much for doing this cover, It brought back all the emotions from P5R back making me cry and get emotional, your cover transmits all the emotions that are felt towards the end of the game, I'll listen to it on repeat for a long time :) T-T

[@crescentshroud7264]

Wow. And on my birthday! I don't think anything else as a gift will top this masterpiece

[@bully056]

This is such an an amazing cover, you voice really brings out the emotion behind the song and it’s lyrics and their meaning!

[@JBRChannel]

This is a work of art. Really well done

[@drathynkarlias5134]

God watching kasumi change throughout the video really hit hard for me

[@themojogamer75]

I legit JUST listened to your acapella cover yesterday again. Incredible job. ^^

[@miwhitty8316]

The accapella was already amazing, but hearing it with the instrumental is just... oh my heart 💔 it's soul crushing! Well done!

[@xavierjack391]

IT’S HERE! WOOOOOOOO!!! Seven minutes later and I’m in love. Seriously, great work, you’re the best. ❤️👍🏾

[@SlyGamer64]

I've probably listened to this about 100 times now. Thank you so much for making this

[@InanimatePony]

catch me crying over this

[@ScorchedEclipse]

still as amazing as the acapella one ahh

[@sypheur27]

Actually thinking about these lyrics from Sumi’s perspective pulls at my heart strings so much man… truly beautiful lyrics

[@thesuperhighschoolhope5167]

This shown up in my recommended. It's so beautiful. Thank you so much Akane

[@sopainmytaco5028]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS LETS GOOO

[@davidpescitelli8004]

Hey nice to see this finally get made. Really great stuff!!!

[@venialspade5345]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@wampastompastomp]

Love when you raised the pitch at around 6:35. I don't think it was in the original. Awesome man.

[@RandomaccMinecraft]

Oh shit its finally out LETS GOO Absolute banger

[@random_xiv]

Best English version cover I have heard so far. Thanks

[@crawlingxeno]

Amazing cover. You have real talent for this, dude

[@gnomeslayer7640]

I no longer think of this song as a persona song, I only think of it as a goodbye to a loved one song

[@robertcampbell2714]

You did this song justice- well done.

[@Dabst3rPlays]

This stinking game in gonna make me cry again 😭 I just finished a few days ago and cried at the end when I was saying goodbye to everyone. Very good cover! Thank you!

[@adrianarballo179]

This is beautiful you did a really good job.

[@ChibiMalzahar]

THIS ABSOLUTELY HITS

[@tragedyonbroadway]

time to listen to this a hundred times over the next three days 👋🙂

[@Gregott78]

A Song that doesnt only sound good, but holds an even better message within itself. That is a truly admirable Song. Thank god I got to enjoy the actual lyrics.

[@thatforemankid2262]

i’m sobbing hysterically :)

[@Stella0700]

I literally bawled my eyes out when I heard this song...I can just relate tour so much and...god damn I just love

[@AkemiTheSunbro]

*I was waiting for this moment*

[@bon_apeffon]

you did a great job at this cover, and made us cry 😭💗

[@theice6841]

how amazing the lyrics is!I love this English cover very much!

[@lawrencesmith756]

This is AWESOMEEEE!

[@NickyMinamono]

Damnnn these are really nice lyrics, and the harmonies went w i l d ❤️💖

[@Imagino1234]

Wonderful cover! And just in time for P5R's one year anniversary too.

[@stardustP5R]

one hell of a cover 🎉

[@Brave_Tsubasa]

Amazing translation, liked it a lot

[@hayakawa3611]

God damn Akane your amazing, I feel blessed to be one of the few to know this channel T^T

[@Goofyahhsmg]

The normal version really hits different, and *hard*. Feels like a more happy theme in a way. Honestly I got emotional. I've never listened to the original version of Our Light, so, this just feels amazing. Though I will say the accapella is somewhat better imo. :P

[@javi199169]

This is perfect

[@peach6648]

i already love this song but this cover is so beautiful

[@star-vaderchaosbreakercris3564]

The best girl as the cover of this amazing song

[@Super-mt5fc]

Well She IS The Star Of Royal

[@ginginese]

loved the acapella, love it with all the music behind it. beautiful cover of a phenomenal song!

[@syrupy_wrist4278]

This song is on my tiny list of songs I sing along to, and I just imagine like an anime scenario

[@otiskirkland4486]

Hahaha same

[@crimson6553]

I love this

[@PossiblyIrregardless]

Got very close to the ugly cry I had when the credits rolled for completing the P5R True Ending.

[@Sen-wm6fr]

pog impossibruh there must be a bug uploaded 10 minutes ago? im kinda early this time.. anyway i love your songs it is really amazing keep up the goodwork❤️

[@anthonythomas305]

Beautiful

[@piotrbugaj5179]

I'm currently in the making of a giant playlist for myself, containing all the persona songs and covers that I like... and I think, nearing the end, that I already know which is my favorite

[@plutonash2545]

I've waited so long..

[@tdiemond2806]

we cryin in the club

[@Nico-zt5jl]

I much prefer the acapella cover since the lack of instruments makes the song feel like such a raw feeling of emotion and hits me a lot harder, but since it isn't meant to be acapella going to say that I still enjoy this, just wanted to gush over your acapella more because it hits me like a train. Although this still hits me like a truck and I can feel the tears rising out of my eyes, fuck man. Really good work it is pushing tears out of me.

[@jacobgroves5585]

ITS HERE

[@spazzidy]

I wish I had found this when it came out on my birthday

[@fortuneguy2622]

I'm not crying your crying

[@someperson3335]

Good song plus good voice equal perfection

[@jacksonward8229]

I’m not crying. You’re crying

[@xastrii]

its okay im crying too.

[@KatekaYuka]

FINALLY!

[@SonGockel]

sick cover!

[@zenmaster8]

god this song made me cry so much

[@Mine-md8oz]

amazing

[@kingofheros3772]

It made me cry.

[@elnuevese2829]

I listened to this ever snce it came out... it was rough back then but I knew one day I'd completly relate to it, and that day was two days ago, at 3:45am my dog, my best friend and savior, Yoshi passed away. We all share the same sky, rest in peace buddy.

[@boyyladd]

Yes. YES!!!

[@LeonYoum]

I needed an English cover of this song for my music essay 👍

[@Lenyous]

Can i use it for an animation ? (Only the music not the video) it will not be before a loooong time but i wanna try something that is really hidding deep in my hearts

[@AkaneSasuSora]

Go ahead! If you upload it, please credit me in the description 🙏✨️

[@azophi]

I had never seen this song as Sumire referring to her sister- I had always seen it from Joker or Marukis perspective, but it makes so much sense- she knows that when she wakes up, Kasumi is no more. I guess all the perspectives fill this, huh haha. Funny how that works

[@Terumimi]

The best part about it is that it could all be true. It could be all of the phantom thieves, unsure if they'll ever see their best friends again. It could be Joker, lamenting Akechi's possible death, but knowing his and his friends strengths are with him.. It could be Sumire, learning to fight through the pain of her sister's death. It could even be Maruki, regretting the choices hes made that came to this and feeling bad for losing his way like he did, but thanking the thieves for teaching him a lesson. Thats why i love this song, and this game as a whole. So much is told, yet so much is open to interpitation. This game may not be perfect (COUGH COUGH OKUMERA) But without a doubt, it has become one if my favorite games ever, if not my favorite as a whole.

[@azophi]

@@Terumimi yeah I know! That's the good part, that it can be everyone

[@minnesota7696]

Let's fucking go akane

[@Baconmutt]

Alright, who left the bowl of onions here?