crossing field - Sword Art Online OP [Piano]

[@wote2760]

Those first notes literally took me back to my high school days when I first discovered SAO and anime in general

[@gilman-sz9so]

Yo same. this was like my second anime and itll always be in my heart

[@Gloomshroom_1221]

Nathan Phan same😭

[@johnzeroG]

@Han Solo if you loved SAO and naruto.. you would be shock to find out theres much more better anime out there.. if you are a sci-fi fan try code geass.. it will blow your mind... try bypass the character design that most would be turn off but not really a problem

[@johnzeroG]

@Han Solo a scifi man should watch scifi anime.. fullmetal is a ln awesome anime but really try code geass... you wont regret it... best plot best characters and most of all best ending any anime can give... there are 2 season with 24 episode each and 4 movies.. the movies are an alternate story line with deferent ending and dont confuse code geass to the akito code geass.. if ypu bench watch code geass you will find yourself bench watch it in one go.. every episode would leave you wanna watch the next immediately until you finish the whole series.. recommend watch the tv series over the movie series.. tv series ending is much better than the movie one but you could watch them both

[@dhcuber3062]

@@gilman-sz9so yeah. Even though its not even that good season 1 was lit. Others not so much

[@Animenzzz]

アニメそのものの評価は分かれるかもしれないけれど、せめて素晴らしいOPとED曲（そしてゴージャスなサウンドトラック）があることはみんな同意できると思う。今まで「シルシ」「Swordland」そしてこの代表曲「Crossing Field」をアレンジしてきました。そして将来このSAOピアノアレンジリストがもっと追加されるかもしれないです (´・ω・`) The opinions might be divided for SAO as an Anime but we can at least all agree it has fantastic OP and ED songs (and a gorgeous Soundtrack). As of now I have arranged Shirushi, Swordland and now the iconic Crossing Field from Sword Art Online. The arrangement list might get longer in the future. (´・ω・`)

[@laepiano]

I hope so, senpai

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustac5837]

Animenz Piano Sheets could you arrange Detective Conan main theme plz

[@pillowtesk]

Can you do unlasting if you wish from Sao Alicization?

[@dekkunYT]

Agree, Well LiSA is number one from me and most soundtracks of SAO is from LiSA. But I think SAO is good too at least season 1 and also the gungale arc it's both thrilling

[@sshiroyakuza]

I think the most emotional SAO song is niji no kanatani so u should arrange that next

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Whether or not one may like SAO, their ost's, openings and endings are impeccable.

[@raindeca111]

Finally you come to this place xD

[@Aydrzz]

208-Alex Gael Gurrola Arevalo Do you not know how to read?

[@nightshade2826]

@208-Alex Gael Gurrola Arevalo he said the exact same thing

[@_simon.s_]

I wouldn't call it impeccable, it's good but nowhere near perfect.

[@alexlu07]

found ya

[@ThunderKeyZ]

Oh boy here comes the *NOSTALGIA* 😭😭the *feels* man

[@blueboltbomber8786]

Just gonna have another rollercoaster of emotions and nostalgia hit me in the face and send me flying back to the days when this anime first came out.

[@ThunderKeyZ]

BlueBoltbomber yeah truee and seeing this inspires me to also want to play this on the piano too

[@phregg_5548]

Sao was my first anime btw lol

[@ThunderKeyZ]

Gon Freecss ohh ic for me it was my third hahaha

[@Sagashiiii]

I’ve been waiting for this cover for 8 years 😳

[@InfiniteAura]

Sagashi ok how tf does this comment exist BEFORE THE VIDEO WAS PUBLISHED

[@Sagashiiii]

InfiniteAura I have power of God and anime on my side 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mochi6776]

InfiniteAura commented before premiere probably

[@bojo18]

Samee

[@forg4308]

I still think that Animenz should add a place to contribute to his channel like patreon. I know I would take part along with others

[@sushi_17]

Up!!

[@trxps2829]

Yup, and it would make him more revenue, encouraging him to post more vids, which would be a win for everyone!

[@Superttack82]

100% Agree with this!!!

[@luciferraidengurung6754]

yea although i havent come to this channel for a along while i was subscribed to him from 7 years ago

[@kkev_yt]

yeah i wish he had a spotify as well

[@winstonthepooh9388]

People who hate SAO or those who still love SAO, we all can at least gather here and appreciate the song. Like it or not this song is such a nice thing everyone can relate to, because both sides of SAO which basically splits the anime community to be honest, can agree with the nostalgia this brings everyone.

[@lordpaulphilippfernandez9904]

Tell that to many of the youtube comments that seems to live off to degrading SAO and insulting those who like it... like come on, we have our own opinions.

[@_mirk_4512]

It’s true, personally I think SAO was a good idea but ended out really bad, but this song brings the nostalgia back so much! I honestly could sing the lyrics by heart because of how well I know this song..

[@akbarrp7047]

Why people hate SAO?

[@winstonthepooh9388]

Akbar Rizqi Putra 26 🤷‍♀️

[@akbarrp7047]

@@StormhawkJuzo aaah.., good point

[@Ice-qm1ru]

I've watched a lot of Animenz' compositions. Maybe too many, but not once have I commented on a video. So that would make this my first time commenting on his video. Every piece that Animenz' makes just keep getting better and better. I mean, it has always been good but seeing his progression just makes me put a smile on my face. I've understood his purpose in making is sheets, and it's not just for views, I realized that he didn't care about a big audience, and that he was fine with his core viewers. And, knowing that I've come this far with his pieces, I'm proud to be one of those loyal to his videos. And of course, once again, Animenz, you have yet to disappoint me with this composition. I'd like to thank you for inspiring me to try and play the piano. One of my goals is to strive hard in order to reach your level of playing. Pardon me for not knowing a lot of musical terms, I cannot really criticize on this piece. But just from hearing it, I can say, right from the heart, that this piece is indeed spectacular. I will continue to wait for your next piece again and again, keep on doing well Animenz. You have my full support.

[@Azril_Amane]

Wish you luck with piano and yes this piece Is amazing

[@TurtleMonkeyGG]

Ok

[@pranitsrivatsavs7006]

Just reading your comment after I put mine for the first time and I'm in the same boat never commented on any of them until now. Guess a lot of us agree the SAO opening definitely is one among the most iconic anime opening ever

[@mythun6735]

Funny that you make the comment of "I've understood his purpose is making sheets" when he hasn't created or published any sheet in a very long time and hasn't acknowledged the silence for them either.

[@danielyeap5952]

There is no such thing as "too many" when it comes to watching and loving Animenz perform! :D He is always an inspiration for us viewers to work hard and achieve great work, since the memorable days of his wordpress (which was my internet homepage in the good old days)

[@anthonysung3738]

Kirito: Defeats 2 GMs in their own game Clears 74 floors solo Masterhacks an AI in 5 seconds Gets all the girls Also Kirito: can't catch a fish Cracks me up every single time :)

[@stc2828]

anthony sung Saitama can’t kill a mosquito.

[@Yagamiar15]

Laughed so hard with the "masterhack an AI" part. Lmao so true

[@johnzeroG]

a fish can't climb a tree and bird can'd dive deep in the ocean.. that's same for kirito.. he can't do anything he is not meant to be able to do

[@user-fz1mx1ld6q]

Teeechnically not solo

[@johnzeroG]

@@user-fz1mx1ld6q he meant that he join the frontline solo.. but the way he worded it seem like he soloed the floor boss

[@hakai1488]

That part at 3:37 is literally God-Tier. Are your fingers an _immortal object?_

[@AutumnAri]

It's such god-tier move, it looks like the piano's lagging

[@davidgatreex]

No, he must be using the id: Heathcliff

[@RakanilMusic]

The *nostalgia* when you hear those first Crossing Field notes tho. Thank you Animenz for making that brilliant arrangement 🖤

[@marmotamarmota-f2b]

Just rewatched SAO these week. classic as always.

[@Timaeus3]

彼特幣 Yep. Kappa

[@jeremylam6060]

Soo... just the good part (season 1) or with other parts?

[@draycen7242]

@@jeremylam6060 you say this like there is a good part

[@pureloveofmom]

@@draycen7242 Season 1 Part 1, have you watched SAO or didn't because of the opinions?

[@marmotamarmota-f2b]

Here I'm saying the season 1 part 1, Sword Art Online, brings back memories. Of course other parts are good, but Season 1 almost my childhood :D When I was a junior high student, as my age was same as Kirito. I'm always dreaming about SAO. After 8 years, I watched it again...you know the feeling, that's a anime give you courage. still touching me even I grew up.

[@JawZz]

Nostalgia, Emotion, Memories, they all hit me at once....

[@riyri1240]

中学一年生の時にすべての感情を持っていかれたOPの主題歌です。感動しました。アレンジの仕方や強弱がもう別格です。鍵盤を見ているのも楽しいです、、、！

[@wyattbeltz341]

Just watched this on repeat until my airpods died, from a full charge. I cannot get enough of this cover of one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. You are magical Animenz. I don’t know how you do it but every cover you’ve got on here is pristine, every single note. Mesmerizing. Wish I’d have known your channel existed years ago.

[@KingGaming-vf3pz]

I personally loved the show, and even though many people don't, its sound track is indisputably one of the best, if not the best soundtrack out there.

[@wersab5960]

Are you bots, you keep on saying the same things, even if nobody cares about the shown god dmaiit.

[@AnimeProAnimeonPiano]

Hell yeah, I waited so long for this, now only if you can catch the moment, my life would be completed. Edit: that was so good, especially toward that last chorus there, I really like your usage of right-hand arpeggios and left-hand melodies, I think your style really shines through this arrangement, definitely one of my favourite from all of your recent uploads.

[@darkebluu4400]

Yess

[@noname8354]

Anime Pro - Anime on Piano each one is one of my favorites

[@pandachild5350]

Sword art online was my first anime. And it also was the first anime song I tried to learn on the piano...! (Theishter version) I remember giving up on the song. But a few years later I returned to it and found I was able to play it..!!!! And even though, SAO is so cliche, it remains my guilty pleasure. The soundtrack (by the goddess Yuki Kajiura) and the characters will forever hold a special place in my heart. I’m so happy to see this cover by you, Animenz!!!

[@lwilliam7135]

Panda Child same man

[@YourOtherBrother141]

I hate to be that guy but it was only 7 years it sounds long but it feels like a blink of an eye

[@Yagamiar15]

Same

[@ThunderKeyZ]

Panda This I can relate so much🙂hahaha

[@xpew75]

me

[@SoDhahri]

It's really incredible, all the parts are flawless. I'm sure Asuna-san would literally felt in love with you if she could hear it.

[@dhle132]

Been waiting for this cover since forever. Thank you Animenz!!!

[@alessandrocordedda6825]

The notes in crescendo from 00:54 to 00:57 are pure art. They add even more depth to an already spectacular arrangement. Good Job Animenz ❤

[@notgoyoboii7642]

i was looking for this. that’s pure genius.

[@YuuSen]

As I clicked on this notification, I felt the gap close between us ... Through the Crossing Field, we were brought here to listen to music. A man appeared before us, with a piano in hand. He told us we had to clear his song to beat the game. Once we finish all the notes and complete the video, we can log out and clear the recital world. But I don't ever want to leave now 😭 the arrangement is so beautiful I couldn't leave if I wanted. Take my like and infinite replay button.

[@JimmySai-k3e]

When almost every amine cut down in April, this guy, really did as he said, non-stop the weekly upload! It's not the Animenz I knew. (I am soooo exciting haha!!!

[@lemongreen4828]

This guy's covers are something else. It sounds so phat. Love it

[@joshuafloyd9349]

This was my first anime. This song and anime will always hold a special place in my heart

[@gerardobadell1510]

Crossing field is by far one of the best openings i ever heard. This was beautiful thank u

[@ch535]

I love how you don't just play the same part repetitively, each section gets its own stylistic accentuations, and it feels like a constantly evolving piece. Great cover!

[@obm8731]

You know, I’ve learned a few of your covers like Kizuna Music and Zen Zen Zense. With each one i learn I’d like to say I become a better musician. I’m currently learning your version of History Maker and that’s already teaching me so much stuff. So when this drops, i said to myself “oh cool, I love Crossing Fields, I wonder how it is” as I would maybe want to learn it. But at 2:06, I don’t even know what’s happening with your left hand. I don’t know how you’re doing those that fast, but dude, you’re amazing. This whole cover is on a whole other level in terms of technicality and it’s amazing. Really making it hard on us players who can’t play tenths, but it’s cool, I’ll just Gliss it, no big deal. Keep up the amazing work and I’m so glad you’re uploading more frequently Edit: oh and also thank you for helping me grow as a musician. I remember when I first started playing piano, being the naive kid I was, I tried to learn your newly released No Game No Life cover. I got through the opening section which was like 30 seconds, and quit. Even with that, I fell in love with playing the piano because of all of the cool covers you did. So I took some lessons, and years later I’m now here, still watching you and still being amazed by your covers. And like I said, I’m even able to play some of your pieces now which I thought would never be possible. So thank you, for allowing me to fall in love with playing the piano and for your covers which teach me so much Didn’t realize this comment got so long, sorry

[@zzSolsticezz]

Those first 3 notes took me back to junior high in an instant. Crazy. Amazing cover as usual, Animenz ❤️

[@Ask_LyRc]

me: sees Animenz preview also me: welp gotta mentally prepare for those 3 hand techniques again

[@houraisanproductions5879]

Just in case some needs some lyrics to sing along [Verse 1] Mitomete ita okubyou na kako Wakaranai mama ni kowagatte ita Ushiro no jibun ga genjitsu wo ima ni utsusu [Pre-Chorus 1] Ikutsu mono sora wo kaita koko wa kitto Hakanai kokoro midashite [Chorus 1] Yume de takaku tonda karada wa Donna fuan matotte mo furiharatte iku Nemuru chiisana omoi hirogari dashite Kizuku yowai watashi kimi ga ireba Kurai sekai tsuyoku ireta Nagai yume miru kokoro wa sou eien de [Post-Chorus] I wanna always be with you I give you everything I have [Verse 2] Sagashite ita michibiku hikari Furere ba subete omoidashite Kakegae no nai taisetsu na ima wo kureru [Pre-Chorus 2] Me wo toji sekai wo shitta Sore wa itsumo atatakai no ni itakute [Chorus 2] Tsunagu tashika na negai kasanari atte Mieru mayoi wa ugoki hajimeta Kimi wo mamoritakute seou kizu wa Fukai nemuri no naka tadayotta Kawaranai yakusoku datta Futari shinjita kizuna wa sou senmei ni [Instrumental] [Bridge] Koe ga todoku made namae wo yonde Deaeta kiseki kanjitai motto [Chorus 1] Yume de takaku tonda karada wa Donna fuan matotte mo furiharatte iku Nemuru chiisana omoi hirogari dashite Kidzuku yowai watashi kimi ga ireba Kurai sekai tsuyoku ireta Nagai yume miru kokoro wa sou eien de [Post-Chorus] I wanna always be with you I wanna hold you tight right now I swear I will wipe your tears I'll give you everything I have

[@LuisRamos360]

This man is mad, the way he plays and captures not only the song's essence but his own's is just mind blowing, congratulations man!! and keep up the great work!

[@RafikelJar]

No one: Animenz's left hand: 2:02

[@MRLegendPiano]

I got a cramp just from looking

[@miaouchan3345]

A spider. Really.

[@tkrpiano]

That’s only a ninth not that large

[@sleepyboi1964]

tkR Some of us pianists can barely reach an 8th :v pls stop flexing on us >:(

[@sxleong]

@@tkrpiano i think he meant the demisemiquavers at 2:05-2:13 not how far his fingers could reach at 2:02 XD I'm sure animenz could easily play a 10th

[@katherinegalvin4410]

This is stunning!!! Thank you Animenz, you never fail to blow everyone away!!! On another note... OMG THE LEFT HAND 0F 2:05 IS IINSAAANE- HOW DID YOUR FIGURES NOT FALL OFF!??!?!?!!

[@ZackyThePianist]

Love the variations and techniques used! Felt like a high-level Kirito playing the piano. Nice one man :D

[@arcsi0]

HOLY CRAP THE NOSTALGIA OF THE FIRST NOTES SAO was the first anime series I ever watched, when I was 11 or 12. The amount memories this brings back is INSANE

[@Ego_S.B.]

I’m crying for how much I loved this, you are on another level, great!!❤️❤️

[@Caliko]

2:05 o....I can feel my feel my left hand burn already These weekly uploads with all these classics are giving my quarantined life meaning now ngl LOL something to look forward to! And the arrangements all so GOOD. I don't know what to comment anymore because I'll just sound redundant. I love it OF COURSE I DO I've been an Animenz fangirl forever and you've been covering all my favorite tracks recently, this is a dream come true. Thank you Animenz!

[@RozeRSm]

What an art! I wish I can play like you one day. I'm trying so hard these couple of months. I've got the program online and I am getting better and better every day. I'm so happy!

[@kvizpotera4451]

Can you share which one is it?

[@RozeRSm]

@@kvizpotera4451 yep, just don't forget to delete the space, I'm not sure if I can share a link, but here it is : bit. ly/2KFoxYQ

[@kvizpotera4451]

@@RozeRSm thanks, I'll check it out.

[@rosannamasini2075]

❤❤❤

[@leozendo3500]

Finally the video quality the content deserves.

[@-miromax-5349]

Thank you for description notes and your opinion about different anime series, I really enjoy those. You're really a virtuoso of piano. Keep it up!

[@jackchanthebest]

Its really maximizing the all out of a piano. How far u can go to model a band performance using just 1 instrument. Its amazing performance indeed

[@amaipastry]

increibleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee capturaste completamente la esencia de la canción y me llegó al corazón, muchas gracias por este cover, le hiciste honor a todo

[@eugeo8621]

Lo que hace este chico es talento a su máximo esplendor

[@campyfire]

My god. all i see on this piece are flashbacks 7 - 8 years ago. Thank you SAO and Animenz for this piece!

[@TheAlva]

I can see Animenz using many tenths here.

[@dionsylvester]

Exactly.

[@andreasthiemke9520]

We will get all the tenths in the world Prepare yourself, for yet another godly and impossible piece of music

[@fuyunatsu]

Yup, he loves a tenth so much

[@wittyhsu336]

As always, which make me difficult to play his arrangement. QAQ

[@nakshatpandey456]

I can barely do a tenth T.T

[@LouisR56]

One of your most technically advanced arrangements since a while and, not gonna lie, probably my favorite with the Mahoutsukai no Yume OP and Violet Evergarden ED arrangements. Aside from their overall balance and harmonic accuracy, I always enjoyed the impressively technical aspect of most of your arrangements, so I must say I've been pretty much pleased here haha! I also wasn't expecting the variation for the 2nd chorus with that amazing LH pattern. Once again, a surprisingly great job for an arrangement written and prepared in only 1 week. Your regularity since your comeback is quite something!

[@juliuscaesart]

Excellent. I’ve been trying to learn this on guitar but knew this would sound gorgeous on the piano.

[@kammimakami7756]

The one who can surpass Animenz is always you. Both of your version of Crossing Field are nice

[@TheSkydimonds]

Absolutely stunning loved reliving something I watched when I was younger and going through it all over again, now I'm gonna go watch the anime from S1

[@zengarang]

our Animenz keeps slashing through iconic pieces week after week as the overpowered main character of this anime music world. and we're just the Kleins hopping along for the ride. This is the kind of good stuff i wanna inject into my veins* (pls no disinfectant) Arrangement thoughts: Man, this one had me feeling a certain kind of way. There was a certain energy that i hadn't felt in a while that resonated through the fast tempo and rolling scale runs the entire piece. I loved the overarching second melody that rang like bell tones over the first chorus. The insanely fast left hand in the second chorus (2:04) gave me instant chills (for real). The second half of the final chorus (3:37) had one of my favorite patterns - both to listen to and play - descending arpeggios in through the melody line. One thing that I always enjoy hearing is the use of triplet rhythms in the main melody line, especially if it's a change-up from the original rhythm (e.g. 3:44). Lastly, I've gotten used to expecting a grand final chorus entrance and extravagant closing statement. This one has been my one of my favorite ones so far by far. Honestly, I don''t have much else to say this time around. This one really hit on a lot of things I love in a grand and energetic piano arrangement and I just want to sit back and enjoy it. This week has also been a long and sort of rough one for me personally - this was the perfect way to end the week and give me an uplifting mood heading into the weekend. Thank you for sharing! :) *this statement is not intended to promote or condone any type of drug or substance abuse. I do not claim responsibility for any adverse consequences stemming from the consumption of this comment. If you are truly struggling, please reach out to a local health professional.

[@zengarang]

btw, if next week's song is Sign by FLOW i'm gonna cry

[@bobfoo5541]

SAO was the first anime I watched. I haven’t thought about it in a while.

[@herropreaseherro7870]

Same

[@juwx]

same

[@VellaEW]

I watched it with my sister when i was 8, after that I've been hooked to anime..... my MAL account is Haowi :)

[@qina6472]

VellaEW dude I watched it when I was like with my brother, I’m 17 now 😩

[@canondeez]

Honestly, reading Animenz's description while listening to the arrangement is such a thought-provoking experience imo. Really love the self-reflection and the dynamic styles!

[@WhiphTikoto]

This is one of the best things i've ever heard, been watching your piano videos since around 2014 I believe (when I was in highschool) Glad to see you're back!! I'm not sure if you take requests or anything like that but I'd love to see you perform: Vinland Saga OP 1 and My Hero Academia last ending!

[@ข้าวเกรียบกุ้งน้อย]

You are the best number one piano anime song cover !!

[@dansmith5783]

3:10 you capture the emotions perfectly from here and out. The rollercoaster that is SAO

[@52farosucu11]

Ich liebe dich man! Wegen dir habe ich vor 3 Jahren mit dem Pianospielen angefangen. Einfach beste Entscheidung gewesen, danke dir!!

[@matt.j_moua]

Takes me back from 2011-12 in 6th grade listening to this OP every day when this anime came out. Piano covers to vocal covers.

[@Toshiro2115]

It’s good to hear you all these years. I’m glad I been able to listen to your music as I grow. It’s always been amazing to hear you play, and I can’t help but only want to work harder at life when I listen to your covers. Thanks for all the hard work~ it’s a bright light that inspires many

[@user-hq2sf7hv6u]

やっぱりanimenzさんのピアノはいいなぁ...

[@LiaLia-lo3mt]

SAO was my first ever anime and I'm so thankful for that. It introduced me to anime back in 2016 and it is one of the shows I enjoyed the most to this day.

[@dario3846]

im listening to this non stop, its just like when i first heared crossing field :) 3:37 my favourite part

[@oppsenpai3993]

While listening to yours arragments I feel VERY HAPPY! As if lcolors and and lights become to shine brighter

[@kevinli7164]

Animenz, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but it's just something I wanted to get off my chest. I have been following your channel for almost 7 years now. Back in middle school, I used to fantasize all the time about learning one of your pieces perfectly and playing it in front of the school and how awesome I'd look. And when I'd grown to hate piano because of all the times I was forced to play the same piece over and over, practicing playing your cover of oath sign (the only piece I could even attempt) after school is why I never gave up piano. Unravel, Everyday World. the Nagi no Asukara medley - so many of your covers I believe completely transcended the title of "anime cover" and are just full blown works of art. I'm writing all this because while I'm ecstatic that you've started posting again so regularly, since the tanjiro no uta, I feel like your covers have lost some of the ambition that I admired so much in the past. I really don't know how to describe it, and that frustrates me. I've really hesitated to write this for a bit because I know how much you strive for perfection and how frustrated you get when you feel like you're off from it. But I think that you striving for your ideal of perfection is what makes you Animenz. Either way, I'll always be waiting to watch your next video - I just want you know that I don't care whether that's next week or next year.

[@hankyeolchoi2078]

You'll most probably be something big, Einstein hated doing violin practices because he had to play the same thing over and over again, he soon became a violin god.

[@nayu_]

Crossing Field was the first anime song I heard, and hold a special meaning for me. Hearing this arrangement really makes me feel happy, since this impactful song finally got a solid arrangement! Thanks for covering this! When I first heard your version in your lives I’ve been waiting for the official arrangement, and it’s finally here! 👏

[@Cheucheublox]

Sao will always hold a place in my heart

[@constellation09]

My favorite OP!!! :D it gives me chills listening to this. Thank you for completing and sharing this arrangement with all of us

[@CoffeaLight]

I honestly don't know why SAO gets so much hate, it will always be a classic. *Kirito: aSuNaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!* Oh..

[@Marvin-nh8dr]

I don't get it??

[@jmambrocio9694]

@@Marvin-nh8dr same

[@flurriemcpie6124]

First arc was alright. After the first arc the series started to be a cringy, boring, harem anime. But hey, atleast alicization isn't that bad tbh :3

[@jmambrocio9694]

@@flurriemcpie6124 definitely. Coming from an actual SAO fan, the 2nd season is what made people hate the anime. Other than that, it's actually pretty good especially Alicization

[@CarrierOfChaos617]

Not many people like Fairy Dance arc because of the adaptation, and honestly that's just sad

[@albuster6148]

i love how u perfectly timed the release of this EPIC piano cover with the release of alicization part 2

[@Zezemint]

To have executed this piece you must have trained as much as Kirito in SAO

[@alexlu07]

kirito didn't train. he just somehow had like the best luck, swords, team, and a secret duel wielding ability. its hax not skill

[@jetpower6601]

@@alexlu07 So true. He was a beta tester so they thought, "Lets make him 5 times stronger then anyone and then give him a skill for dumb reasons, then for a love interest lets give him a girl that for some reason or another is just as strong as him and lets do all this without him having grinded a single bit". Well at least since they skipped floors we don't necessarily know if he trained or not.

[@Zezemint]

^ just a friendly juxtaposition =]

[@Chank2000]

SAUCE

[@zhimingzhao8133]

he did grind the levels tho?

[@Reinsworth]

Dang, melody. Summer of 2012. The time i listen to your youtube vids religiously. Been a while since i was here brother. That little busters haruka kanata one was still amazing after all these years. Keep on playing, have a nice day!

[@krispywallaby3960]

Animenz-sama!! Please make a cover of Domestic na Kanojo's op "kawaki wo ameku"

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

Those new arrangements sound so slick and clean I don't know how much wizardry you did :D

[@franciscafz4041]

can u fall in love with someones hands? me watching this: yes, yes u can

[@imainlol9225]

Francisca FZ would it make me gay if i said that is true ?😀

[@franciscafz4041]

@@imainlol9225 not at all😂

[@3man3]

yoshakage kira much

[@vyxxn1136]

My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

[@otavionakamura2982]

You made my day better once more ,thank you @animenz

[@s.bpiano]

Can we get a full 2020 piano version of “Toki wo kizamu uta” from Clannad After Story? 🤔 That would be awesome :)

[@TheAlva]

It will be awesome.

[@Arif-eg9ye]

I hope so

[@ShadowZZZ]

once again, a very nice and iconic piece. The sound was surprisingly clear in this one and the individual voices could be heared out differently. This just sounds like the original OP 1 to 1 on a piano, it's very well made. respect. Animenz, I you have so much great talent and a huge fanbase that I think it's a shame that you have no: -official discord server (where you could talk to fans, a txt channel for new video releases, where people can exchange anime-memes, talk, play piano maybe) -a pateron where people can financially support you -a website where one can buy merch (I'm especially interested in buying your sheet book volumes) -a twitch or other live stream platform (to play piece requests by chat, maybe lecture some music theory, and just generally have fun & chill)

[@Ezechiele1337]

Why do I always feel like crying whenever I listen to you playing the piano?

[@nanwijanarko1969]

I dunno about you, but I cry because I like his arrangements so much and my mediocre piano skills will not do justice to it so... 🙃

[@FavoRitsu]

Thanks for playing this song. Really agreed with you saying it is iconic and hearing about what you thought about the anime. I loved it all, your playing and your self-recollection.

[@yoshi3346]

待っていたぞ！

[@GuiltyDaggerLAEL]

I think Animenz is a great person born to give us comfort and enjoyment!

[@ashwinning11]

2:55 best part of the whole song

[@ashwinning11]

2:53

[@zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028]

I love all those details and explanation each time in the description Thank you for your work

[@andersonlaercio4522]

Que mistura de nostalgia com um arrepio na espinha

[@nicholasmin3925]

I remember listening to you in middle school and waiting on crossing fields now I’m heading in my senior year honestly didn’t mind it came out late because all your other songs were amazing

[@daemitrious]

I know SAO isn't the greatest Isekai out there, kinda poopoo, but DAMN... *Soundtrack is FIRE*

[@kyven8611]

Evan Schwartzentruber so True

[@atlantis29260]

Don't talk bad on my isekai 😡

[@danielleiva3628]

The only acceptable thing from SAO were some of the openings (hail LiSA) and the OST arranged by the same woman responsible for great soundtracks in general: - Hack sign - Kimetsu no Yaiba - Fate Zero - Kara no Kyokai - Madoka Magica

[@atlantis29260]

@@danielleiva3628 kirigeo bonds buddy, a treasure

[@zenn721]

But SAO is not an isekai genre.. its shounen,action,romance if i wasnt wrong

[@jasmine94561]

This cover is amazing, I went to one of your concerts in London and I'll never forget that experience. You made me so happy that day Thank you!!! ❤️

[@evilkruemel]

When you see that this banger in the morning right when you wake up and check yt. and your morning wood intensifies

[@HeliNoir]

When the first 5 notes hits you with so much nostalgia... I like your cuffs by the way.

[@saucekei]

A dark time for all anime loving pianists, as animenz has stopped posting sheets with the video

[@Potatocat-rr3vc]

So I started playing the piano about 6 months ago and I was thinking about quitting and, well, I found my motivation not to quit. Keep playing Animenz!

[@neet2673]

SAO was the first anime I watched, I loved it. When I finished season 1, this song made me cry so many times... I was happy they made new seasons for it but I don’t consider SAO a good anime. Looking back at it and having watched many more animes. Only season one left a place in my heart.

[@bililibalala90]

My god this call back all my memories watching SAO GREAT work TAT Thank you Animenz

[@mohamadrizk5536]

We can all agree SAO season 1 was amazing

[@HanaeMiyuki]

wowww hearing this in 2020 really takes me back to 2013 when I watch SAO for the first time!! HOW NOSTALGIC HEARING THIS NOW HUHU I MISS SAO SEASON 1

[@aronaoi]

No matter how many haters there are I love SAO and all the amazing soundtracks it has brought into our lives.

[@ahmadfarran997]

Bro wtf i commented at same time

[@aronaoi]

@@ahmadfarran997 haha can't wait for this arrangement

[@NamNguyen-if7hl]

Agreed

[@ahmadfarran997]

@@aronaoi same

[@justanotherphan]

Kevin Chen But you called it trash in the replies of the comment right above this?

[@bernatarastarrega5815]

YOU MAKE MAGIC WITH THE PIANO

[@crasher_19]

no matter how many people say SAO is trash, this is the anime that start my journey.

[@xlben10]

Wtf i just went back to listen sao first opening and you release a piano cover on the same day OMFGGGGG XD

[@mythaelle]

no matter how trashy the plot of sao is, this opening will forever be one of my faves and i don’t think i can truly ever hate sao in general because it was one of the shows, besides death note + aot + maid sama, that really got me into anime 🙈🙉✨

[@koishikomeiji5046]

The beginning of SAO was great IMO, the later parts were a waste though, sadly.

[@oSeptember]

@@koishikomeiji5046 fax

[@PlatinumSan]

I really appreciate and enjoy your in-depth video descriptions as well as the small insights behind your personal life. Music is great as always!