Tabi no Tochuu - Spice and Wolf OP [Piano]

[@Animenzzz]

Thank you for listening to the premiere! I tried to come up with as many interesting variations as possible for this piano arrangement, without using too many difficult techniques. I hope you like my new arrangement style for the year 2020! (Also: Third season of Spice of Wolf when?)

[@purewaterruler]

I love how much you vary the same Melody.

[@ahmadfarran997]

Next one giorno's theme

[@syukri8553]

I’d nut if he does Gurenge

[@blarox9121]

Ey

[@blarox9121]

Giorno theme would be epic done by animenz

[@andreamodenese97]

I am so glad to see that animenz doesn’t even care of playing meme songs or the most popular ones. He just play what it feels he want to play and that honestly gives everytime the best result possible! Keep it up this way man!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@MapleRhubarb]

Right? You have to play what inspires you and sticks to your soul through the years.

[@Animenzzz]

I don't even know what kind of songs fall under the "meme" songs category, 😂 But yeah, behind every piano cover I am uploading, I always have a special connection to the music. Only if I am truly "convinced" by the music, I'll make a piano cover.

[@nathananderson2242]

Animenz Piano Sheets giorno’s theme is what falls under the meme category lol

[@hassanbaig4375]

@@Animenzzz Truly Honorable

[@andreamodenese97]

Animenz Piano Sheets It’s been 10 years since I started watching your videos, and you always acted this way, that’s why you have always been an inspiration and I never got tired of listening to your covers, keep it up man 😉💪🏻

[@ongjiarong8755]

I was born in the right generation to witness such a masterpiece

[@ruinenlust_]

@@SigmaAlphaMeatEater I think he was referring to the anime

[@メガスグレグ]

@@SigmaAlphaMeatEater you dont need to hear it to know its a masterpiece from animenz , you just know it :P

[@SigmaAlphaMeatEater]

@@ruinenlust_ Can be both, thanks for the advice.

[@ZAB311]

*we were

[@chamiqualoswijk5570]

I whole heartedly agree both in respects to this video and the show itself. Spice and wolf was my childhood lol

[@BtCCCY]

Seeing Spice and Wolf: tears down immediately.

[@jvccr7533]

this song is so ffffffff beautiful.

[@lizardking6501]

the the anime left me feal realy empty and after the manga i just felt even more empty than from the anime.

[@anontob]

Facts, this is handsdown my fav anime, and my favourite op. I hope one day the anime comes back, it's too much of a rare and unique anime to come by.

[@klo4090]

fr! like this is my most favorite anime cause the main character the girl isn’t like other girls in other anime’s, she can think for herself she does stuff for herself and yk other anime’s the girls literally annoy me cause they just omg idek how to say it

[@SeanKerrygames]

omg i know right like we need a season 3 we need to know what happend after lawrnce saved holo

[@ErikCPianoman]

Dang what a blast from the past. Always loved the vibe of this OP. Fits the anime like a glove. I wonder if we’ll ever get the continuation this series deserves...

[@MannyXVIII]

Well there is a manga following the story after the second anime season. You should definitely check it out, but since the story is done with that their main source of income to get funds for another season sort of fired up, even though I am quite sure they would be surprised that they could make even with the income of a new anime alone. Hope is often the last to die after all.

[@satriareza7501]

@@MannyXVIII thx a lot

[@MannyXVIII]

@@satriareza7501 you are very welcome

[@rdmansion7355]

@@APerson-ol1kj tbh that old and medieval character style hits different. I don't wanna see some futuristic graphics and such

[@rdmansion7355]

@@APerson-ol1kj ohhh. imagine even diving into the story with a vr full dive system. sounds promising doesn't it:)

[@averyinafern]

Damn, a lot of new arrangements have been coming out lately. It's gonna be a good year for Animenz.

[@narumi650]

Hell yeah it will (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ

[@o249s3]

It already is

[@yolk9372]

Sike

[@jaykenarn6223]

This did not age well

[@averyinafern]

@@jaykenarn6223 Yeaaahhh... it really did not. Hopefully it gets better in some way somehow.

[@ZackyThePianist]

This is one of the most heart-touching piano covers I've watched in a long while.. I remember back in 2012 after binge-watching the entire Spice and Wolf series, I wanted to play this piece on piano, I somehow found an old TehIshter's cover of this piece on KZbin but wasn't able to play it due to my lack of skills back then. But damn, to me the anime was on the level of Clannad, one of the bests out there. I've not felt so emotionally attached to an anime song for a long time (since I don't watch anime as often anymore), but this cover's 'throwback' to an older classical anime really does it. Please do more old throwback anime song covers if possible! Thoroughly enjoyed this one, and also the full ver. OP of Attack on Titan last week, was on full blast earpiece replay the entire time at work ;) Awesome cover man :D

[@Animenzzz]

Ah yes, the golden age of anime from 2012-2015. I miss my old anime bros, man. We used to be super hyped about every new weekly episode. That's why I am doing nostalgia piano covers lately: you just have a special connection to them

[@jeremylam6060]

Nothing against new anime, but really I‘m not even hyped anymore when a new episode of something comes out. It just doesn’t have the vibes to me anymore

[@ZackyThePianist]

@@Animenzzz The golden age indeed :'DD

[@ZackyThePianist]

@@jeremylam6060 Yup, sometimes certain priorities in life takes over and there's less time for leisure (in this case, anime). But to others who're probably just starting to get into anime, this is their "hyped phase" so to speak, and every new episode is just as exciting to them now as it was to us earlier. But it's not all that bad, I'm still very hyped for and am looking forward to Shingeki no Kyojin season 4, just to cite an example :D

[@Obnoxymoron]

Still waiting for season 3.. or a remake. SnW is one of my top anime but the light novels are honestly the best books I've ever read.

[@icetigeryurio2721]

God this was beautiful, when the third harmonies and bass started to come in on the chorus I could see that scene in the op where the wolf walks through the forest. The build up was amazing and the KEY CHANGE WAS SO SMOOTH. I love this anime, I definitely should read the novels but let’s hope for a third season. This video is definitely enough to hold me over though

[@Animenzzz]

Speaking of key changes, they are always a double edged sword. If done well , they can be really amazing (God Knows - Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu OST, Tabi no Tochuu - Spice and Wolf OP) but if its not musically well prepared enough (Sincerely - Violet Evergarden OP, This Game - No Game No Life OP, to name a few) they can feel a little bit "redundant" in my opinion. But Tabi no Tochuu has definitely one of the most amazing key change of all times, because the whole song structure is literally preparing for this key change moment. I can't believe I never did a piano arrangement for this song until today. This song is really one of my all time favorite Anime OP songs of all times

[@goldy496]

@@Animenzzz Hi Animenz! If I may ask, what's wrong with the key change in Sincerely? Is it the lack of build up? I'm listening to both right now and while I can see how NGNL's OP feels really abrupt and not built up to, Sincerely feels like it has a bit more build up to it.

[@purewaterruler]

@@goldy496 I'm not animenz, but try imagine removing the key change in Sincerely. It doesn't really change the song that much. It feels a bit unneeded in the song, where as in this song, the tension in the song is increased up to the key change. That's at least how I hear it

[@hypoc09]

The third season will never be coming, the author said so in an interview. Definitely pick up the novels though as they are outstanding and beautifully translated. You can also find all of them online as e-books.

[@sampt0129]

​@@AnimenzzzI've learned your fantastic techniques on piano musical performances beginning at "My Dearest - Guilty Crown OP". The most impressive parts of your performances are the amazing variations hidden in the regular melodies. In another words, there are also many descriptions for "the variations hidden during the regular forms" in the Chinese Martial Arts novels just the same as your fantastic performances.

[@Hoslow_]

It's my favorite song ever, fell in love with it as well as Spice & Wolf. No other anime made me feel that way, closest being Mahou Tsukai No Yome.

[@holl-we4ir]

Too bad it was never finished. Check out the light novels, everything that happens in the anime only takes up the first 4 volumes out of 20+.

[@ch535]

Same, this OP has been my ringtone and alarm for like 5 years now. Great way to wake up :)

[@Hoslow_]

@@holl-we4ir I have pretty much everything S&W related so don't worry I've read the light novels long ago but I'm happy to see many people enjoying this masterpiece

[@erne57]

I feel the same way , mahou tsukai no yome was so good also , i can't believe people are do not think it's a masterpiece i love that anime so much.

[@kurodokeshi99]

Yep. Also maouyuu

[@mischiefssb4971]

Holy frick holy frock HOLY FRICK. ANIMENZ IS POPPING OFF I LOVE HIM MORE THAN EVER

[@huckchucks]

THE ANIMENZ WE KNOW DOESN'T UPLOAD THIS OFTEN BUT WE ALL LOVE IT

[@ベル-p8w]

放送からそこそこ年月が経ったにもかかわらず 外国の方のチャンネルから狼と香辛料 一期のOPを聴けるとは思いませんでした。 私にとっても忘れられない素晴らしい曲です。 国を跨ぎこのような感情を共有できて嬉しく思います。 素晴らしい演奏ありがとうございました。

[@Hereson]

Every arrangement that you post has that 'touch of Animenz' to it. Love the variations, love the countermelodies that you add!

[@Animenzzz]

I also appreciate the comments, who are pointing out the variations I am doing in my piano arrangements. All the trial on error on the piano was worth it in the end. 😊

[@koreda555]

はえー 2020になっても狼と香辛料聞けるとは… 感慨深くて泣きそう。

[@Micky_D_B]

This anime holds a very special place in my heart as the very first anime I've ever watched. So thank you for the most incredible cover of this song.

[@hikmetalpyavuz4588]

Me too :)

[@billy142857]

Unbelievable, the GOAT Animenz is going to upload a new song again!

[@Manas-co8wl]

You’re a soul healer, and I love what you do.

[@zengarang]

3 straight Friday uploads??? Looks like we're seeing the emergence of Animenz Piano *Improvisation Master* Key moments for me: 1:55 - lovely shift to a high register passage 2:12 - who doesn't love some good ol 3 hand 3:02 - great modulation 3:07 - B A S S B O I S 3:53 - that tease of some Howl's moving castle waltzing left hand. I was expecting it to follow with some more of that And then ending it with a bang This is one of my favorite shows, listening to this really brought back some nostalgia. Thank you.

[@zengarang]

where's the description? i always most look forward to reading your thoughts on the arrangement.

[@Animenzzz]

@@zengarang I just realized KZbin didn't save my description. Thank you for mentioning it! Fixed.

[@鄧莫德]

@@zengarang I'm also the one that loves reading the thoughts of the arrangement!! I can see Animenz's love to music and his fans in it.

[@Animenzzz]

Speaking of 3:53 : there was actually a version of the arrangement, where I was playing the final chorus with this staccato 1-2-3 waltz rhythm, but ultimately, it didn't fit quite well in the overall structure of the song. That's why only "quoted" it in the final two beats at 3:53. The more you know (´・ω・`)

[@鄧莫德]

I love the 3 hand part in every Animenz's piece. Although it's more difficult to play, I enjoy playing and listening to it every time with admiration.

[@odnankenobi]

Never tough I would live to see something as beautiful as this cover of Tabi no Tochuu, and from such a master of arrangement creating and performance. Tough not very famous, Spice and Wolf is a story I carry in my heart, along with the lines of this unforgettable Melody, and I am happy to hear you think of it as so. Thank you

[@ЯрославЕзовчук]

the best part starts here 0:00

[@HtO_Ya.-]

And ends at 4:31

[@michaelgannon8364]

grand piano in concert attire is never an aesthetic this song would have made me think of… and yet… it sounds so wonderful! derives an entirely different sort of magic from the same music

[@holl-we4ir]

As soon as the melody starts... the nostalgia hits.

[@HangPianoCovers]

Dman its so emotional yet powerful, thats how Animenz plays.

[@Cocao_]

God, I don't even know the original song but I love it. It really feels like I've gone on a journey listening to this piece. It sounds really warm at beginning but with a hint of sadness and as it goes along it feels like that just keeps building up until you're hit full on with the feels. I don't even know how to describe how I feel listening to this. It's just so beautiful and I love it. I'm gonna go watch Spice and Wolf right now.

[@AlexisLinAnimePianoWorks]

I think Animenz first performed this song at Animenz Live 2015 Suzhou as an encore. To me, this song is unforgettable, because the structure of it is very unusual. It gives me brand new feelings every time I listen to it. Animenz’s piano version is also absolutely fantastic, this arrangement does not contain too many difficult techniques but I feel warm when I am listening to it. 素晴らしい, looking forward to your next upload.

[@Animenzzz]

Yeah, I totally agree with the structure of this song being really unique. The buildup for the key change in the final chorus is really amazing in the original song.

[@jordan8050]

There he goes again...making me fall back in love with songs I've nearly forgotten.

[@egoist25]

Omg much feels. This song never failed to give me goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME I listened to it. Too good. Thank you Animenz for putting out a definite masterpiece once again.

[@segundociresirigoyen5845]

I waited years for this and i have to admit that i'm completely satisfied. Another soul at ease thanks to you Animenz.

[@steadikek]

Einer meiner ersten und schönsten Anime, die ich je gesehen hab! Da kann man sich schon mal ein Tränchen wegdrücken. Ich traue mich gar nicht, mir den noch mal anzugucken, weil ich Angst habe, mir die schöne Erinnerung kaputt zu machen. Schön gespielt!

[@neka_jp2070]

wtf! I was just reading something with this song on and I was focusing on my reading yet suddenly I felt tears building up behind my eyes. Guess the song got to me without even paying attention. This has been my favourite anime op for a long time and you did an amazing job.

[@Deeroot]

Lots of hype for the incoming remake, but there is no chance this opening will be topped.

[@augustopinochet2495]

It wasn't. Very sad.

[@KD-_-]

@@augustopinochet2495 New OP is good too. I'm not complaining. This is a top 10 all time so its fine if remake OP isn't as good.

[@SORA-sx8jo]

Animenzさんの演奏はピアノの音色がとても美しくて人を感動させる天才。

[@leororen67]

Tabi no Tochuu is one of my favorites OP ever and your version is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you 🙏

[@moose7145]

I'm just happy this sing is getting any attention at all. Every time I see anyone playing this song nowadays, it really brings a smile to my face.

[@hypoc09]

I will never forget this series and I'm truly glad you haven't either.

[@no-matter-no]

So glad to see Spice and Wolf, an unique work in my mind, even ten years after release.

[@EmilM-pb2hn]

The nostalgia! The nostalgia is so real! Thank you, Animenz.

[@Meooww2]

something has happened to him literally every week now!!!!

[@tenveri]

maybe it's love

[@xuan.1611]

He got fit. Or healthy. Or happy.

[@abdul-aziezintong8311]

He found inspiration.

[@iTECiii]

i think he finish his university i think...

[@tkrpiano]

Tin Lo it’s still going..

[@eonsinfinity534]

Such a good sound. I dont believe in a soul, but this song always hits me somewhere deep.

[@lesliewang7105]

60% of difficulty level, but 100% of heart touching by the arrangement & performance. Oh man, how could you do it indeed

[@ezravelazquez3994]

Yesssss!!! This id excellent never thought I would hear spice and wolf in this day and age

[@mysteryx1mysteryx127]

He is uploading so much arrangements,my replay button is already moaning XD

[@mappen614]

One of the greatest anime opening themes ever made in my opinion! Amazing played

[@sahargenish7058]

When i first found this show i felt like i found a hidden treasure. Such an underrated anime. Horo is one of my favorite characters ever

[@tumble29]

It’s good seeing you returning to make KZbin videos again. I’m looking forward to enjoying more of your arrangement!

[@Schwaka]

This is by far my favorite anime opening song. Thanks for the amazing performance!

[@JustForTheLooks]

Rewatched the show a few months back, this gave me full goosebumps. Completely in awe, thank you very much

[@XXD1206]

有品味的男人！很开心这么好的曲子终于有人改编，虽然动画并不出名

[@9DarkAngelx]

This piece had a heart and you made it beat. Beautiful.

[@xxwallzxx4509]

I love how the pianists talk and support each other. 😊

[@AnimePianoAngel]

Ever since, i heard ishter playing this song, i fell in love with this song.

[@Roescoe]

Yeah I heard Kyle's version then Ishter's then I started to really enjoy it.

[@darkmasterwizard9021]

This guy is just smashing his record to bits!!!! But thanks for the frequent uploads

[@lemonmon7656]

I've been listening to you for such a long time, but I think this one might officially be my favorite. You're arrangement was so well pieced together and the dynamics of your playing from piano to forte really help to provide such a full sound that makes you want to reach for every note. Thanks for what you do!

[@hsunekichi2218]

3 videos in 3 weeks??? This is a dream!!!

[@thatonekobold5928]

I'm crying right now ;-; Thanks for remember me of this master piece called spice and wolf. Still waiting for the new season.

[@LouisR56]

My god he's on a roll And I'm so hyped to hear your interpretation on this, I fell in love with this OP since I've heard Ishter's arrangement! I really hope you'll share the sheets this time!

[@ItzDrewGaming]

Louis R. Madwazz has his sheet music, up to Kamado tanjiro no uta

[@LouisR56]

@@ItzDrewGaming Oh yes that's true, completely forgot about it!

[@lachlanle7940]

@@ItzDrewGaming And also MacQui who had the transcriptions of songs he played in concerts, and also the full version of Guren no Yumiya

[@superpenguil]

@@ItzDrewGaming I went to madwazz's channel. But I couldn't find any actual sheets. Are the notes only shown on the onscreen keys?

[@superpenguil]

@@ItzDrewGaming d

[@basketballjones5819]

Just another month or so for the new anime, SO EXCITED AHHHHHHHHH!!

[@bowlerballer6852]

Oh my God thank you for doing this arrangement it was so beautiful! This is one of my favorite OP of all time!

[@Sunnyboy-ob4xz]

God this brings back memories of proboblly one of the most interesting anime I've ever watched, never thought the opening song would make such a beautiful piano piece, great work man!

[@danieldelapena8369]

You've perfectly captured the spirit of this piece, and also added a bit of your own. I remember while first watching spice and wolf, and hearing tabi no tochuu, it sent chills through my body. Your arrangement has succeeded to do the same, your phrasing, your timing, all of it was fantastic. Well done, and thank you for sharing

[@MannyXVIII]

Glad to know there are others that enjoy that masterpiece of an anime ^^

[@theresahaung2586]

Shed tears. Thank you for making 2010 alive again in 2020.

[@daddymememaster5432]

Was searching for a cover of this on KZbin once again and was like "Oh crap, Animenz actually has a cover of this, why have I never heard it", then saw it was uploaded 3 weeks ago. Thank you legend for covering this absolute classic.

[@NegativeNazzy]

Omg, I can’t believe I missed this. Since the day I finished this anime all those years ago and went on to read the books , I’ve loved this song. You’re taken on a slow but beautiful journey with some of the most realistic (Wolf god aside) and amazing characters I’ve seen and this song reminds me of that journey every time I hear it. I’ve always wanted you to do an arrangement of this song and I’m glad it finally happened. Awesome arrangement! Fantastic as always! Thank you for covering one of my all time favorite anime songs!

[@DragonWoolf]

Literally my favorite anime. I appreciate you doing a piano cover of it!

[@WeebWendy]

I am feeling nostalgic even though I never watched the anime. You are truly amazing, Animenz. Please keep doing what you do for as long as it makes you happy.

[@tyotynastic9156]

Ich bin echt froh, dass du wieder regelmäßig Videos hochlädst!

[@Mikaro527]

Animenz + Spice and Wolf OP = LITERALLY a blessing from God

[@WithanIna]

Thanks so much for the amazing cover! This is my favorite op of all time and I'm so glad it got an amazing cover from you!

[@davidkaminski615]

An oldie, but goodie. Thank you for such a heartfelt and passionate rendition of one of my favorite OP themes!

[@NeoCreo1]

Man, this brings me back. Absolute wave of nostalgia...

[@zantetsu75]

I never knew I needed your rendition of this so badly until I had now received this day....thank you, you god of dexterity

[@thedudeguyuwu]

oh my gooood i was looking for this ending and adding to it : animenz and i didn't find any tysmmmm i'm so exited

[@zwelfross]

Well, I started this Anime just yesterday. These kind of coincidences don't happen everyday. Loved it man.

[@Lulupianime]

I follow you since a really long time, I know all your songs, went to your concert, I do play your covers, etc.. but I'm still always surprised with your arrangements it's always fresh and so smart. I always think I can expect you to cover a song in a certain way, but I'm always wrong haha. It is for me the definition of a Genius.

[@Animenzzz]

I think you even left comments on my old Wordpress blog back then, is this correct? Because I kinda recognize your Avatar. Thank you for your patronage all over the years!

[@Lulupianime]

@@Animenzzz Yes, I surely did, with pleasure hahaha.

[@Freakattaker]

Feels so good to get taken back to 2011 when I first watched Spice and Wolf man... Thank you very much for doing these nostalgia arranges!

[@Oonarahk12]

I've been listening to this song on loop since it dropped. An absolutely beautiful rendition. I loved the original and i love your version, thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@atheimos1757]

Wtf, I feel like you're gone for so long and then you just hit me with back to back to back masterpieces, what did we do to deserve these uploads. You're incredible, please never stop.

[@deekadiko]

ah... the feels... it feels like it's been forever since i listened to the opening... good job on the arrangement, it feels like I'm back to those days...

[@theunwittingj9525]

beautiful arrangement, really captures it, and to any of you haven't read the light novels I really do highly encourage you do, they're very good.

[@rebeccadraper1171]

I’m really glad I get to hear new Animenz arrangements more often but please take good care of your health too! Great vid and looking forward to the next one too 👍

[@dep7311]

This song made me cry so many times. Probably because of the singers voice, the feeling of adventure, the longing of discovery, the depiction of developing romance, the scenes that were still in my memories everytime at around 1:00 and 3:00, or most probably, the mesmorizing heroine... Nostalgia, is what I needed, not depression😞

[@ikaru_sakae8826]

Thank you for your effort to bring us dramatic sounds as always. You are bringing us hopes to go on positively in this difficult world wartime.

[@koko_law]

Got goosebumps as soon as I heard the first notes. And nostalgia strikes again!

[@Nicolauzz]

Animenz... Your covers have the hability to touch hearts, and thats why theyre outstanding!

[@jjthan8772]

Well, I just finished the anime and did some research with the light novels. All I can say is wow, I really enjoyed Spice and Wolf and I'm as happy as can be. Plus this opening has become my new favourite. The original is fantastic but something about Animenz playing it on the piano makes me happy.

[@squeakysneakers6685]

I was all ears and tears listening to this. And you play it so passionately. So glad I found you. Thanks for all you do!

[@Emre.55]

Ah yes, this brings back memories. Such a beautiful series, if only we could get a third season...

[@AnimePianoAngel]

i can really hear the passion in the playing! i like the calm control within the passion like though light echos

[@cheebzie28]

As soon as he started playing the main melody, i got goosebumps all over

[@amaury_vtk]

The genius has snapped

[@DrewyJin]

beautiful is this song. and so is animenz's handsssss

[@LieantoSjafri]

Animenz going ham this year keep it going :D still got enough memory to store the entire fate series 20 times

[@davidmcleod1760]

Such a gorgeous cover of one of my favourite anime songs ever! Instant subscribe

[@Anonymous-vx4yh]

SEASON 3 INCOMING

[@YHsmiley]

Oh my goshhhhh! I love this anime, and I still do!

[@Za_Sephiroth]

OMG Spice and Wolf yes!!!! That's by far one of my favorite animes of all times ❤❤❤

[@lrekkk9162]

God damn this op either just sounds great in a piano or animenz just makes fire arrangements

[@visiblepain7676]

This is a truly wonderful musical experience

[@Nachteule96]

The best take on this song on KZbin.