A Cruel Angel's Thesis - Neon Genesis Evangelion OP [Piano]

Sheet music → mymusic.st/animenzzz/41460
The opening song of Neon Genesis Evangelion is probably the most famous Anime Opening song of all time and I was facing a monumental challenge to adapt this legendary song to the piano. My arrangement of this song for the piano can be described as "groovy", but it still retains my "orchestral style" of arranging.
I played this song many times during my Animenz live concerts in the past and I improvised if from the scratch every time. However, the beginning part 00:02 with the flowing arpeggios was one of my favorite arrangement ideas, so only this part was never changed.
Perhaps it's just me, but every time I listen to the original song, I am always amused by the huge contrast between the choir singing part at the beginning and the part where the drums kick in. It feels like some heavenly choir is suddenly interrupted by a breakdancing group ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡
That's why I deliberately arranged the left hand accompaniment in a very upbeat rhythm, especially during the chorus in 01:20. I have listened to the full version of A Cruel Angel's Thesis many times already, but the part which I still don't fully understand is the mysterious "guitar solo" part, right after the first chorus.
I am not sure what exact harmonies are played in the original song, but many piano cover versions use this opportunity to start their own individual piano solo parts, which can range from incredibly jazzy to a very lyrical style. I used a rather minimalistic approach by reducing the sound to a minimum of two bass notes in the left hand 01:43 because I wanted to focus the attention to the upcoming choir part in 01:58.
For the final repeat of the chorus in 04:09, I was using an alternative harmonization in the left hand to steer the song towards the big climax at 04:16. Imagine a Tam-Tam (a gong-like orchestra instrument which makes a DWAAAAAAANG~ sound) being striked at this moment. And after this turning point, I changed the atmosphere back like it was in the beginning and for one more time, the flowing right hand arpeggios are returning in 04:26. But this time they are going all the way up - like an ascending angel - until it reaches C8, the highest possible piano key. I think I am using the C8 note for the first time in any of my arrangements.
But if there is one thing I am really surprised by, it's the fact that the main melody of chorus never feels boring, despite being repeated for more than 9 times in the original song. I guess it's just a timeless composition after all.
Well, that's it for this weeks upload! I hope you enjoyed reading the story behind the creation of this arrangement.
Next week, I am going to arrange another song from the Evangelion franchise. I guess it's time to give all those nostalgic Anime songs a new chance to be played on the piano again, even if they are more than 2 decades old.
See you next week!
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: A Cruel Angel's Thesis / 残酷な天使のテーゼ
Anime: Neon Genesis Evangelion / 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
Published by: Starchild Records (1995)
Composed by: Hidetoshi Sato / 佐藤 英敏
Performed by: Yoko Takahashi / 高橋 洋子
#ACruelAngelsThesis #Evangelion #Piano #Animenz

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[@pixela1110]

This joke is so dumb, why is it under every piano cover vid

[@JohnWick-mv7hl]

@@pixela1110 i find it absolutely hillarious, u got a problem? Not everyone watched the previous videos u dumb

[@vinneythe14th68]

@@JohnWick-mv7hl it's literally on every piano video, it's so stupidly overused that it's just not funny anymore

[@JohnWick-mv7hl]

@@vinneythe14th68 as i said, not everyone watched them, like me you could choose to ignore it

[@TheGamerTazz]

Ah yes, the human with 2 friendly-neighborhood spiderhands.

[@yahimtalkingtoyou4653]

This made me laugh so hard because his fingers really do move faster than spider legs, mean while my short slow sausage fingers can only move at an ants pace unless i practice for months 🙃

[@brigetbirbaew]

@Tristan Lavictoire That's actually really common in pianists at least from what ive seen (and experienced)!! We work hard to stretch our hands for different songs especially when learning three hand technique ^-^

[@Theo-uk3mk]

@@brigetbirbaew Daniel barenboim meanwhile sitting over here with the opposite

[@atackplus-rediconnt8189]

2 angels

[@hazardous472]

@@yahimtalkingtoyou4653 I'm sure he also has to practice a lot to be able to move that fast sir, keep it up

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"Get in the robot, Shinji!" Me: Get on the piano Animenz!

[@guyman5810]

Here before this comment gets 100 likes :)

[@spencerlamm]

@@guyman5810 Me too :)

[@graphoid]

Me 3!

[@vinneythe14th68]

Anta baka?

[@propianist3827]

Piano tutorial people just quit their job after seeing his skill

[@labrador122]

This masterpiece led me to the greatest pianist YT channel here, and I appreciate all of the covers made by Animenz. The most exciting moment in my daily life is receiving the YT notice while Animenz uploads his latest works, and I was always amazed by them, again and again. Glad to be born in a generation with such a genius piano performer!

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[@grindhouseclown5621]

This is what 400 percent synchronisation with the piano looks like.

[@yoshi7957]

So his eyes glow, he has some sort of invisible shield, and can slash a 50 meter tall roll of tissue with one arm? nice

[@bluemagician9724]

@@yoshi7957 *tin foil

[@Rockgamer823]

Not true, 400 percent synchro and you are fanta

[@kingkazuma2239]

What human instrumentality looks like on the piano

[@uberkelvin]

*piano breaks free of restraints and goes on rampage*

[@mrkhan4247]

imagine this guy in a text argument

[@RyukenXX]

Ikr

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Tap tap tap tap

[@butteredtoast9471]

Damn lol that's deep

[@neatpolygons8500]

Yo stop copy pasting Wikipedia pages. Yo I'm not

[@disappointedmess209]

Gas, Gas, Gas

[@bluedb2793]

I learned this song for 6 months and now i have 4 hands

[@BloodyBaseballs6053]

Dam, pls teach me bro Having 4 hands would be albeit pretty awkward but very useful

[@forestlaflamme5372]

Bro got so good at this song they turned into lord garmadon

[@HR-wi6xy]

I learned this song for 30 minutes and my finger can't even move after that

[@Delicious_cannon_minion]

“I’ve been trained in your piano arts by count Dooku” “Reveals second pair of arms”

[@JO_Piano]

I need to relearn it 😭

[@giacatluong7528]

my dude just played A Cruel Angel's Thesis in cursive

[@widget_9435]

Light: I’m pretty fast Animenz’s fingers: Yeah alright buddy

[@coriwimmer9847]

It takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds for the light from the sun to reach Earth. When he played this song for the first time, sun was weeping tears of joy in less than 3.

[@pleasecontactme4274]

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[@couch9679]

i thought it was death note for a hot second

[@pianohelper8873]

@@couch9679 omg lol same. Light

[@Animenzzz]

アレンジするための自信が十分つくまでずいぶん時間がかかってしまいました。文字通り最も有名なアニメソングといっても過言ではないからね。2020年現在の自分のアレンジスタイルさえあれば、このアレンジを最高のものにすることができそうな気がしたので今週とうとうアレンジしてみました。みんな聞いてくれてどうもありがとう！（シンジはついにロボットから降りることができました。ミッション終了です。） I have been waiting a long time until I feel confident enough to arrange this song, because it's simply the most universally recognized Anime song of all time. I think my current arrangement style in 2020 is able to bring out the best of this piece, so I finally took the chance to arrange it for this week's upload. Thank you everyone for listening! (And Shinji can finally get out of his robot now. His mission is done)

[@timetesseract7527]

Jeez, that cover arrangement was fabulous!

[@YukinoAniPiano]

those arpeggios just add so much elegancy to the song,I love it

[@jinvasion8069]

What a great cover, had to think of your nostalgia medley in shenzhen, are you going to make a detective conan (case closed) arrangement as well?

[@user-tq8vd2xj6z]

I want to start learning how to play piano and read sheets, anyone know where to start or any tips or advice at all? I have no clue where to even begin

[@xni_k]

@@user-tq8vd2xj6z Start with easy songs like requiem for a dream and if you can play this do something harder... If you played for around 1,5 years you can try something like moonlight sonata in the 3th movement... You can also find many KZbinr on KZbin who teach you playing... Look at "Tomas Forschbach"... But if you what to play like Animenz you have to learn very long...

[@edaxtonum9803]

This just sounds so amazing. It sounds like he poured his soul into it. It's not just that he's perfected his craft, because the song can still feel flatt, but he makes it sound so emotional. With every key he presses it makes me feel something. This is something many other pianist's on this platform lack. They simply play the song and that's it, even though there's so much more to it than just the sheet music.

[@No-ms3hj]

Well said

[@minm4234]

@@erseshe pe: "play emotionally"

[@jrplayz4958]

A M E N💀

[@Charles-ve6cb]

The song isn’t stiff tho

[@CindersGD]

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[@-ninjanOodlez]

To my father: thank you. To my mother: farewell. And to all the children: congratulations.

[@evelynashe8701]

Aaa, That makes me cry so much.

[@darkstudios693]

Never understood this scene.

[@aurelia8028]

Wat

[@liezellelismazo5002]

@@darkstudios693 HOW DARE UUU

[@brotherhoodofsteel64]

​@@liezellelismazo5002yeah. Imma be honest. Not even i understand it

[@violet4794]

You know, it isn’t a true animenz piece if human beings can play it

[@50mt]

Kaworu was quite good at playing the piano...

[@OzymandiasLoFi]

Like Jojo :D - 🤖 Neon Genesis Evangelion LoFi mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrXnJyip52tZ5Y

[@asianguy5012]

but I can actually play it....

[@zenmeteor9474]

i could also play it with like 4 weeks training but i am too fcking lazy

[@YukinoAniPiano]

@@asianguy5012 name checks out lol

[@cahsahhhhhhhn]

Headphones: on Piano: tuned Angels: cruel Oh yeah, it’s Orange Tang time

[@davidgarrett4327]

Monogatari!!? Where is Araragi? Did you escape again?

[@Renzu-ZG]

Umm, want some donuts?

[@slushiemonster3994]

Shinji: not in the robot

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hotel: trivago

[@cahsahhhhhhhn]

Krish nah I get WiFi in Araragi’s shadow so I get on KZbin when I’m bored

[@yoshi7957]

Simply piano be like : this is what Kaworu looks like after 2 weeks of training!

[@dawn_knight0]

LMAO YES

[@dankdio2887]

2 weeks? bro this is 2 days on simply piano. 2 weeks is simply piano and mere mortals can't even comprehend what you playing, it just sounds like a high-pitched noise to them.

[@Nillioh]

@@dankdio2887 you underestimate the power of simply piano. 2 seconds is enough for a newborn to learn this

[@smccarver160]

This is the one song that made me finally start learning piano and still gives me motivation to keep on playing, I strive to play this one day which keep the drive in learning a tough instrument without a teacher

[@ruthwang1500]

加油

[@minm4234]

SAME! I first tried Hikaru Nara then I watched Neon Genesis, and DUDE, I want to CHASE that dragon. I'm heading straight for the gold.

[@smccarver160]

@@minm4234 hikaru Nara, fiction, and a cruel angel thesis are the ones that really does it for me

[@samshiflett1792]

do you use an app or something? like simply piano.

[@DeadlockDev]

I just started my journey like 5 minutes ago 💀

[@SZ-wb1qb]

How does he do it. This man's version just sounds way better than that of everyone else's

[@cristinavillarin9438]

First time?

[@kurokun07]

he composed his own piece and been playing piano for so long, a man that excels in his craft is both powerful and dangerous man

[@phamthanh4785]

And his piano is a Steinway

[@poncho1976]

Well thats the skills you acquire when you in a conservatory

[@pianohelper8873]

Yet he is underrated.

[@IceMan-pq5gd]

3:54 makes me so f***ing happy that such sound can be made on piano.

[@Pevilech]

Yes

[@davimatsui]

thank you, i've been looking for this comment for too long

[@justadude9866]

Ya me too

[@user-gf1zd6wo4g]

me too

[@EverGetThatFeelingofDejaVu]

BRUH IKR

[@alwaysmycamera]

2:59 - 3:13 is crazy hard with perfect precision! AND 3:21 is SO UNDERRATED. That millisecond was mindblowing how did no one noticed? My gosh. And you did so well in building the momentum of the entire song especially at 3:54 we could feel the climax is coming from your progressiona and it is absolutely thrilling to my brain and ears. Love it love it love it how you played it effortlessly. So so gifted

[@kachow5830]

That section looks sped up lol

[@Wistbacka]

This is on a completely different level of excellence. This arrangement is both so pop-jazzy but simultaneously filled with classic techniques and arrangement styles and influences. Just incredible!

[@astaroththedaeva9717]

Despite this song being two decades or something old now, it's still a straight fucking banger.

[@pain3236]

2.5 decades, its realistically one of the best anime ops ever.

[@Raydnt69]

Music is timeless

[@Frkyyyy]

3 decades my guy , 3.

[@czay7903]

4.5 decades now

[@lstanley8565]

My guy I don't think this song is 45 years old

[@cheebongyan5593]

Plot twist: He’s only using 2% of his power

[@nicoleokonji6283]

*gasp* so what would his 100% power be? My mind won't be able to take that much power

[@cheebongyan5593]

If he unleashes all his power, the world WILL EXPLODE!!

[@nicoleokonji6283]

@@cheebongyan5593 That, my friend, is an understatement. I believe the whole galaxy would explode

[@cheebongyan5593]

NANI?!?

[@nicoleokonji6283]

@@cheebongyan5593 I said if he unleashes his whole power the world won't explode..its the whole galaxy that would explode

[@for_nothing_important]

Can’t believe he made his own full version of this song.

[@Mahishasur]

Really?

[@hlang08]

This is possibly the most incredible thing I've ever heard. I've learned three of Animenz's arrangements so far and love them. This is next level.

[@maxbryancosmosse4748]

Remember kids, the H in Neon Genesis Evangelion stands for Happiness. Rip the live version comments tho.

[@ronin8095]

Wait...

[@obm8731]

Man this joke is too good

[@Lilly-Lilac]

Patricio Escamilla Mues and the B in Neon Genesis Evangelion stands for budget

[@UltmtDestroyer]

Remember kids, the t in Neon genesis evangelion stands for tank top master

[@exordial9266]

Of course its *H E N T A I*

[@Caliko]

Best Animenz cover of 2020 I'm in love 1. 0:53 smooth 2. 1:35 LOVE that right hand 3. 1:43 is INCREDIBLE that entire part until 2:13 sounds SO good Not mentioning all the 3-hand techniques since that's just classic Animenz at this point LOL they're as impressive as ever! 4. 2:59 so pretty... 5. 3:05 smooth pt. 2 6. 3:36 what a good mood change~ 7. 3:50 love that run 8. 3:54 why use both hands when you can use ONE 9. 4:08 I feel that buildup in my BONES so good 10. 4:17 that bit has SUCH a cool mood to it 11. 4:26 wonderful ending, 11/11 you can get out of the robot now Animenz

[@a.saraya7763]

love 2:59 and 3:36 so much!

[@ah-mal]

My guy just did a full Kowalski analysis on this lmao 😂

[@KamiNosane]

Nice review! watched it following your steps xD

[@TurtleMonkeyGG]

0:53 was sooo smooth im glad im not the only one who noticeddd

[@irly8915]

1：43 reaaaaaalllly amazing!

[@justanabsolutegamer14]

"You cannot Perfect Perfection" Animenz: " *Ahem* Gentlemen"

[@user-sj3mi6hl5i]

かなりアレンジ加わってるのに特徴的なとこはちゃんと表現してあって愛を感じます、、！！

[@tirimito5844]

Friend: What are you doing? Me: Just destroying my self-confidence

[@couch9679]

Y E S

[@daemophobia]

This song makes me filled with confidence though

[@whyu7580]

@@daemophobia the piano man is just too good it breaks your confidence seeing your not even half as good as this chap and you think you’ve been working hard

[@emiliawells8738]

Yeah, I can't agree with that. Listening to his performance gives me energy, strength and confidence. I also practise piano and I know I'm pretty crappy and never will be able to play like him, but on the other side I'm so happy that it is possible for someone to play such a beautiful piece of music that it is more like inspiration to keep practising.

[@dominicpricco6463]

@@emiliawells8738 I’m pretty crappy at piano too for someone who plays and I 100% agree, listening to this makes me want to sit down and start playing

[@exon-3512]

*Me looking at all the get in the robot shinji comments*: Yes very nice indeed

[@xdrake9348]

Lol not gonna work

[@exon-3512]

@@xdrake9348 ?

[@paindepices4939]

In the piano*

[@GoogleUser3939]

生涯忘れる事のない最高のピアノアレンジをありがとう。

[@user-ot1eh7ly1r]

音楽を聴いて、初めてここまで感動しました 跳ねるような低音がカッコ良すぎます

[@tivadarbanfalvi-kovacs7913]

Who else is imagining them selves playing this to there friends and everyone being impressed?

[@lanaenjoyer]

Change it to a school talent show and that’s me 😂😂😂

[@thisisnoplacetodie3908]

I feel attacked

[@nokkibae]

This is one of his easier arrangements and I personally finished yesterday

[@honorevoisin1014]

magic of instruments x) always imagining your are the one playing !

[@Victor-qx3vx]

Guilty.

[@Austin-jq4jo]

Do we have the most original comment like ”Get into the piano, Shinji.”

[@kennedyperera]

u dont

[@labbit3574]

Look at the comments again

[@darkpit8178]

Get in the piano, Shinji

[@ghaebnrtiaeil3982]

Get into the shinji,piano

[@MyMindLikestoWander]

Play the damn piano Shitji!

[@misiddiai]

That was... wow, I'm actually speechless... it's true that everything sounds better on the piano, but your arrangement is... just so beautiful! I've always loved this song. Now I love it even more! ❤

[@kairiasa8227]

idk there's something about the intro that made it very satisfying, the suspension and then the sudden notes that was played softly idk man and then the main melody ugh wtv it's just so satisfying

[@BigManBilliam]

The guy in the reflection is just as good and perfectly in sync 🤯

[@yangu2865]

: o

[@JayJeeJay]

Outta pocket

[@sopaipilla1374]

Xd

[@Noothing5461]

Woww😮

[@vioc633]

NANI !!??

[@rhaelsura96]

The flowing arpeggios are amazing in a undescribable way

[@ArgusXYandere]

@@HongLe-nq1ly hey you're rude shame on you

[@slursh2166]

@@HongLe-nq1ly Dude shut up, u r just jealous that he has more knowledge of music than u.

[@levitatingfrog3616]

Truly a beautiful duwang

[@HongLe-nq1ly]

Chris Zerimar Do you think I care?

[@HongLe-nq1ly]

Shikazu NotReally And you have less knowledge than me. Look at you capitalize your words idiot.

[@Rojope]

This performance is amazing, it speaks to me in a way that is difficult to describe. The closest I can get is to say that the song is like musical embodiment of the word "hope"

[@starK-vz1qs]

OH MY GOD! This video is really crazy. I felt a lot of emotions for 5 minutes. You're a genius.

[@artyxp844]

Evangelion will always stay in my heart.

[@josephjoestar1527]

Evangelion, get in Cytiar's heart!

[@emmanpitalbo9341]

Koo

[@emmanpitalbo9341]

@@josephjoestar1527 iikik ikik ok

[@marcustepase2997]

@@emmanpitalbo9341 whaa

[@ashuramikoto4019]

Same

[@zengarang]

Man, what a high energy and groovy arrangement from start to finish. Had me singing ZANNNKOOOKUUUUU from the get go. Absolutely fantastic. A quick and unconventional start with the sparkling 2 hand arpeggios, imitating the resonating opening choir. Caught me by surprise. It then immediately cuts into the groovy LH bass line before cutting to the softer first chorus. The rolling RH melody pattern at 1:35 gets reused multiple times (3:29), something i don't usually see, but it serves well to reiterate the high energy chanting mood. What a mood at 1:43. Gave me a Bios sort of vibe with the rolling 16th lower voice. I love the slow build-up of this extended "bridge" section directly into the second chorus. The continuous rolling 16th pattern is heard again in a different form in the build-up to the third chorus (2:58). The syncopated chromatic (e.g. 1:11) pickups add such a lovely jazzy flavor and contribute so well to the grooviness of the bass line. My favorite "feature" by far in this piece. There is quite a nuanced touch at 2:29 in making the RH harmony sparkle, and it is much harder to accomplish than it sounds. kudos on that. Similarly, i love how the higher voice harmony sparkles at 3:37 It's quite refreshing to take a break from the usual 3 chorus song structure, and I enjoyed listening to the extra variations, especially the triplet feel at 4:26 No matter what your current style is, I always have been and will continue to be blown away at the creative and interesting ideas that you are able to conjure up. Thank you for sharing!

[@zengarang]

Also, it definitely sparkles a little more on the re-upload. Good decision in re-uploading. F for the previous comments

[@-schurikenn-8594]

I See your bored

[@theoneeasyreg680]

U should be a narrator for an anime that involves piano ✨

[@Animenzzz]

F to the previous comments indeed. Thank you for reposting your excellent analysis in this (re-uploaded) video! See you in the next week's comment section again, lol

[@chuknukbubs6322]

-Schurikenn - I see you don't have a sense for recognizing people and their happy expressions for their hobbies or passions.

[@JohnCasteel1333]

The recording quality with that beautiful piano is deadly mix...I'm super impressed.

[@OniraKY]

This is like 27 years old yet better than a most songs today

[@LordvonHaus]

whenever i feel lost practicing piano, i watch your arrangements and feel like "i want to be this good" and i start practicing some more

[@slushiemonster3994]

For me I then realize I will never be this good

[@lilli554]

stoopdog 99 not with that attitude

[@pianohelper8873]

Same right now im practicing sightreading and its hellish. Its like learning how to read again. But harder.

[@MrEmpty376]

@@pianohelper8873 yes

[@inthelight4671]

if you are playing at a beginner or intermediate player then finding a good teacher is important. If you truly wish to play pieces like this then classical training for at least several years. One who is self taught from the beginning and actually achieve a lvl that can play this reasonably well is something like 1/10000. This is because a teacher will give the best ways to practice, best method would then translate to higher efficiency and no injuries and thats only technical side. Musically one also needs years to develop as well. Most importantly as a semi pro pianist myself it is very important to practice with the right technique, otherwise very serious injuries could occur with tendors when you practice for anymore than few hours day. This is especially true for pieces that have the technical lvl of this piece or beyond

[@masterofcorgis4975]

All of the previous songs have been warm-ups, this is where Animenz gets serious

[@Anmk-be9tf]

Imagine unravel being a warmup. Oh lord

[@EpochIsEpic]

Master Of Corgis unravel was a warmup? Yikes

[@rasmushansen5055]

This isn’t even his final form!

[@toddhoward7649]

@@Anmk-be9tf sorry but if a pianist has to warmup with unravel they better be playing an entire fucking room of pianos to make it worth it

[@naokiAz]

3:52 This is a melody ❤🤌

[@ck86ck]

@3:10 amazing entering to chorus! This is truly a master piece!

[@GetInTheRobot]

Ahh, an Animez cover of the Eva OP? Now all I need is Eva 3.0 + 1.0, then my life is complete.

[@civ6877]

Totally, I will admit I'm surprised to find you here tho

[@ifwneel]

Hi Get in the robot

[@mecha2680]

Get In The Robot agreed

[@grasshopperstudios2004]

so do but we are gonna all have to wait till late next year :(, Eva 3.0+1.0 was delayed tile august next-September next year

[@user-sm3bt2cy6u]

Excuse me but I win’t be getting into any robots today.

[@fenrir0402]

Simply the best piano rendition of A Cruel Angel's Thesis I came across before, and yours deserve a much broader recognition.

[@epicdoik]

he kinda is the largest anime pianist on youtube probably still deserves more recognition anyways though

[@kaori6602]

12 years since Animenz start uploading videos and this is still by far the best start in a piece

[@DuskDewd]

This is amazing. The fluid motions he makes are damn near not human it's just so good!

[@Doom_Guy__]

This has been a good week, had my graduation ceremony, took memorable pictures, and now I'm turning into orange juice... Life is good.

[@_Saint_Michael_]

Wait isn't lockdown still ongoing

[@federicomancini310]

Everyone: playing piano is hard Animenz: I NEED MORE KEYS!!

[@deidaraakatsuki9026]

Any other nationality fans: wow, nice job! Italian fans: nessuna recalcitranza! Mettete mi piace a qualunque costo!

[@alvinng2018]

Look at that awesome way his fingers dance across the piano! It just feels so relaxing to see Animenz to play the piano

[@ProdByHUS]

this makes me emotional. such a wonderful arrangement, changes the vibe completely. even after years of listening to this. masterclass.

[@WJWJ02]

Why am I watching Evangelion here?? This piano cover is alive and has all the styles of piano that surprises me at all 🥰🥰

[@marcoy1059]

The best A Cruel Angel's Thesis piano arrangement I've ever heard

[@shadowmurder1918]

In my opinion the one by Cateen is by far better, but they are both amazing

[@eternalpianoempire7240]

@@shadowmurder1918 This one is BY FAR better than cateen's without a small doubt, cateen just plays it so fast and messy for no reason, this one is just way better.

[@dealkukaizu5492]

dude. the only person i have seen to basically unlock the full potential of the description. props to you man. also, you are shredding the hell out of this piano nice job

[@pestilences]

This arrangement/video is so underrated, it's deserve more views

[@s.a.m1466]

Animenz really know how to incorporate all keys on the piano, im pretty sure he used 80 percent of all keys on the piano and that's epic. This song was amazing and his execution of technique is perfect

[@livaiackerman120]

My parents : why do you want to learn the piano ? Me: I have a dream

[@ddark89]

Same

[@muanofuny7457]

@Olivia you madlad,do it

[@anazhir4181]

I think I have to write a comment now. I watched this video like a 100 times in the past week because it really expressed my current feelings and I hope Animenz is carrying on doing music. This arrangement just has everything. Thank you so much!

[@johnrekmer7223]

I swear this is my favorite thing, I will always love hearing this, its amazing

[@DanielSilva-gc4xz]

Nobody gonna talk about how clean that Steinway sounds?

[@carlagordon31]

I can I suppose. That Steinway sounds so clean

[@danielmezera]

Too bad he doesn't own it anymore...😭

[@kaitoukid6856]

@@danielmezera wuh happened ?

[@phoebemu4103]

@@kaitoukid6856 check the comments on the butterfly digimon post

[@kaitoukid6856]

@@phoebemu4103 thanks now I know y

[@mostea]

こんなに鳥肌の立つ残酷な天使のテーゼをきいたことあっただろうか…

[@brianthebrain4333]

いええ

[@sugar5667]

Brian Clason 「いいえ」ではなく「いええ」wwww

[@shut-inweeb8676]

Xs hg c da bc d b c f Dress

[@troller7686]

Das ist bisher die beste Interpretation dieses Themas, dass Ich kenne. Meinen riesen Respekt an das Arrangement und das grandiose Spiel!

[@2ndintelligentWorld]

oh my god./ i never saw this arrangement. THE best out there. 3:14 that's SO sick how he plays the melody with left hand to do glissando!!

[@KikorinPiano]

I'm a japanese fan💓 It's a cool arrangement!! You captured the feeling of the melody in an elegant manner. Thanks for this cover :)

[@a.saraya7763]

Welcome Japanese fan! ^__^ I think that Animenz is not well-known there.

[@ravenwraith1017]

He really is a real life mirror of the main character from Your Lie in April (I forgot the other name), isn’t he?

[@naufalhanifian4025]

@@ravenwraith1017 shigatsu kimi no uso?

[@valensolda]

A. Saraya isn’t he japanese o.o

[@walrusk3186]

I'm russian(kazakh)fan,and I agree with you

[@bobathebobtail6050]

I am *extremely* happy that this exists. I have been listening to this for an hour now and it still hasn't gotten old. :D

[@raccone831]

your playing is sooo good! it feels like your telling a wonderful story through the music

[@smicac905]

This is the best arrangement I've ever heard!

[@joshualemieux7534]

But it isnt even just the speed and accuracy. The dynamics also are just perfect in every song he plays. I can feel the song which is so much more than I can say about so many other KZbin pianists

[@AnimeBoy-cs3em]

This guy deserve one million viewers after playing the whole song.

[@AnimeBoy-cs3em]

Oh snap, he is almost there.

[@faintkoala.5935]

@@AnimeBoy-cs3em yes he is *and I see you love torturing the replay button here*

[@AnimeBoy-cs3em]

TripFlowers_txtbts 21 why, is it annoying? Of course it is. Sometimes, people can refresh the page every time they want if there’s something new.

[@AnimeBoy-cs3em]

I knew it you guys, he has made 1 million views.

[@faintkoala.5935]

AnimeBoy Dude, ya know what joke means? Like, I’m trying to say that wow you’re a man of culture as well for listening to it many times. Oh my god, did your common sense fly somewhere xD

[@eternia-reginleif]

this is one of the best solo piano arrangement i ever heard of this song.👏👏👏

[@doll77A]

誰よりも素敵なアレンジ❤ ピアノ弾いてる手が美し過ぎて辛い😌

[@f_u017]

この人の演奏はまぢ神だから、みんな聞いていった方がいいよほんとに。

[@running2rie]

Zankoku na tenshi no you ni Shounen yo, shinwa ni nare... Aoi kaze ga ima mune no doa wo tataitemo, Watashi dake wo tada mitsumete Hohoenderu Anata Sotto Fureru mono Motomeru koto ni muchuu de, Unmei sae mada shiranai itaike na hitomi Dakedo itsuka kizuku deshou Sono senaka ni wa Haruka mirai mezasu tame no Hane ga aru koto... Zankoku na tenshi no tēze Madobe kara yagate tobitatsu Hotobashiru atsui patosu de Omoide wo uragiru nara Kono sora wo daite kagayaku Shounen yo, shinwa ni nare

[@ayelll]

the left hand accompaniment in the chorus part is so satisfying to hear

[@xPraiseTheSun]

This brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

[@iSonnyT]

Having a pro-audio setup really brings out all the intricate dynamics of this arrangement, amazingly done!

[@partialblackout]

Pianist Iconic Cool. What headphones/speakers?

[@skipper425]

This arrangement really is quite something. I would consider it a masterpiece that brought out everything this song had to offer. And really made it sparkle. Other covers of this song don't even catch my eye. But this one is special! Beautifully arranged animenz! Edit: 5 months later. Still mesmerized every time I listen. (The small things really make all the difference). I still think this is one of animenz best performances.

[@skipper425]

@Pure Literature you are very correct. It's brilliant!

[@joviany4632]

check out this ver then kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2Woo6OKorx7hM0

[@skipper425]

@@joviany4632 wow that one is awesome. Super cool!

[@davidwang2206]

Have you heard Cateens version?

[@kronasvalua9660]

Как же это потрясающе!!!

[@jordanabad]

I really love this guy despite being this excellent on the piano he's still so humble

[@s9112141]

我是從江老師頻道過來朝聖的，a叔超強，速度快卻不會有凌亂的感覺，就是特別好聽

[@paerasol6524]

Fun fact: If you look closely at Animenz' left hand flick at 4:31, you may notice that his right hand in that time graduated from university, started a family, moved up to head research scientist, and got his estranged son to get in the robot.

[@harveyk5460]

This absolutely the best version on KZbin. Left hand goes insane and the emotion handled nicely, great pedal using. Sounds Liszt level, masterpiece.

[@lwoklidfr]

Piano skills - 9999 arrangement level - 9999 Piano - Steinway what are you, a god?😲

[@HandleDeeezNutz]

No one: Shinji's Dad: Get in the robot, Animenz

[@toshiosasaki888]

濁らないクリアな音で微妙にビブラートがかかっているこのようなピアノの音色はいつまでも聴いていたい。そして超一流のピアニストはみんなこの音を奏でる。

[@dChad014]

I love the arpeggios in the chorus so much they just hit me in my soul

[@minm4234]

I went ahead 2 days ago to finally watch the whole Evnagelion series for the first time, and as I'm learning piano, this was VERY enjoying to watch! I'mma practice my ass off on the piano to finally use the whole piano like this man!!

[@bimbyizhere6789]

3:05 only og fans know this technique

[@anindya292]

A Cruel Angel's Thesis - Neon Genesis Evangelion (REMASTERD)

[@Vu1pes]

I've watched this video more than 100 times, I can't stop. it's just amazing, your technique is godlike.

[@babyblazeredstone9133]

This is probably my favorite of your compositions/covers.

[@PIANOXITO]

ペダルの多用、編曲、演奏技術どれも素晴らしい、時間の合間にいつも聞いてます！

[@kaloraxshapnil232]

My brain: No,Stop... My Hand: Don't write it.. My homies: come on its already written A random Japanese middle schooler boy: Yamero Me: "Get on the piano,Shinji!!!"

[@kaloraxshapnil232]

@@kunkter yet You haven’t been able to isekai'd into another world with OP attributes and large Harem.. Not even once.. Sed

[@tonyg_fgc8152]

Masterful arrangement and playing. A legend.

[@stanime]

Beautiful arrangement! Have been keep coming back to this for a while, but Komm Süsser Tod WHEN?!!