Idol - Oshi no Ko OP [Piano] / YOASOBI

It's been a while, everyone! I arranged one of the most interesting anime songs of this season, “Idol” by YOASOBI. The first episode of “Oshi no Ko” was absolutely legendary and it's probably one of the best story introductions I have ever seen.
The OP “Idol” pairs up with the anime very well, since the lyrics retells Ai Hoshino’s rise to stardom and her sufferings perfectly. I tried my best to capture the atmosphere on the piano as well.
① "HAI! HAI! HAI! HAI!" 🧨🎆🧨🎆
I absolutely love the background shouts of the original song, which is an essential element in any idol concerts. You can hear it in my arrangement as a secondary melody in 0:49, 1:09 and 3:03. In fact, after listening to "Idol" many times, I can't help but shout the "HAI! HAI! HAI! HAI!" as well - it's simply too addicting.
② Rap 1: The jealousy of the other members (fast “Beethoven” runs)
I tried to use some classical piano techniques to make the rap sound a little bit more melodious on the piano. It was important for me to represent the dark emotions of the song lyrics as much as possible with my classical style arrangement.
The alternating minor scale in 1:19 is inspired by a Beethoven Sonata, but it also perfectly mirrors the rapping rhythm of the original song. The chord progression has also been modified in 1:26 (Am-C-F-E) to add a little bit more spice to the music.
Since the rapping is getting more intense in the second half, I switched to fast arpeggio runs in 1:31. I really like the chord progression (Am-G#-G-F#) of the first verse in 0:32 and that's why I decided to reuse it here again.
③ Rap 2: Ai’s strong will and resolution (slow “Bolero” drums)
For the final rapping part in 2:05, I wanted to emphasize the drums beats of the original song and didn't include any main melody this time. I think it builds up the suspense very nicely and it serves a good musical contrast with the chorus. I also slightly extended the phrase in 2:28 as well to give the bridge a more classical style closure.
⚠ [↓Spoiler alert for episode 1↓]
③ Ai’s first and last “I love you”
I feel like 3:14 is the true message of the song and that’s why I played the last part very carefully. Especially the final words “Aishiteru” 3:18 is played with a bit of portato articulation, as if Ai’s words are slowly fading. It was really touching to see how Ai has finally conveyed her true love to her children in her very last moment. Excuse me while I grab some tissues again… 😭
⚠ [↑Spoiler alert for episode 1↑]
Alright, that would be everything about this piano arrangement! Thank you so much for reading! It was really fun to translate the rap parts into the piano. I can’t wait to see how the story of “Oshi no Ko” develops after the legendary first episode!
With that said, I am already planning my next upload for this month as well!
See you next time then.
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Original Song: Idol
Anime: Oshi no Ko
Published by: YOASOBI (2023)
Composed by: YOASOBI (Ayase)
Performed by: YOASOBI (Ikura)
Piano arrangement by Animenz
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#oshinoko #idol #piano #yoasobi

[@Animenzzz]

I am finally back again on KZbin! This time the sheet is available already and I also added lyrics for this video! Hope you enjoyed my arrangement of YOASOBI's "Idol"! Feels good to be back again (´・ω・`)

[@Alanon_]

:)

[@MrDerpinati]

this is so pog

[@starlinyy]

YOU’RE THE BEST!!!

[@PigeonDivin]

We enjoyed it Animenz ! Thank you very much !

[@Tokyo1889]

It's nice to have you back!

[@dabinx226]

I'm literally 99% sure that animenz will do the rapping parts justice, probably the hardest parts to arrange.

[@Ray-pz8gb]

oh he did it justice alright

[@sfj4u]

Oh boy he surely did

[@dabinx226]

There were a ton of classical techniques in this piece, which reminded me of your old days when you arranged with a lot of classical influence.

[@andyni1055]

Ye

[@kurimiaisukurimu]

99%? Dang, you're underestimating this man.

[@ポム太郎-x5v]

何をどうしたらこんな凄いアレンジをできるのか。そして、それをミスタッチもなく完璧に弾きこなす技量に驚嘆を隠せない。

[@DJSAM3TUN3]

Is nobody going to talk about how in 2:19 the lighting in the piano went blue because the lyrics of the song were mentioning Aqua, then went red on 2:22 for Ruby's part and went back to purple at 2:25 at Ai's part. Also consistent with the visuals of the official music video where the characters were shown in those moments. Such a small detail but I absolutely LOVE IT Also at the part where Ai says "I love you" at the end of the song and the lighting on the piano just fades... That's really something else. Honestly, the person who came up with the idea of using lighting like that is a genius

[@Internetcockroach1]

Fr

[@erikerik1884]

I fully agree

[@ruitsukasafixer]

Holy shit

[@ruitsukasafixer]

In 0:58 it turns red too

[@Amonarol]

true

[@senriso]

2:37 ここめちゃくちゃ綺麗…… 美しすぎます

[@PianoVI]

_let us see the stars in your eyes_

[@Tsuki-Music]

⭐️

[@ninjacrab]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@elinor8553]

*The stars in mine are long gone..*

[@Classical.music-Japan]

この人のアレンジ 毎回クオリティが高くて驚かされる……

[@ubesaaa]

To be able to translate all of these openings to something that gives me goosebumps every time... That is talent right there. Nailed it!

[@ミ_ミ-z5d]

Is nobody gonna talk about how this drops harder than Ai's heartbeat?

[@Insomnia19101]

NAHHHH💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@sueunpark5894]

bro 💀💀💀

[@Mateo_gaming12]

BRO ☠️☠️☠️☠️😐

[@Otohmanuye]

💀💀💀

[@InfinitiaterYT]

bro 💀

[@SLSMusic]

Welcome back! Hope you enjoy getting back as well🎉

[@animemusicpiano6746]

SLS🎉

[@JKM048]

So you also follow animenz? You two would make a powerful duo.

[@chunnilal2111]

0:00 The lamp is purple, showing Ai's normal, visible side. It is beautiful, vibrant and appears appealing 0:12 The lamp gets a little brighter along with the purple colour. Just showing Ai's bright side as a whole. 0:23 The lamp takes on a brighter colour. Everyone is asking Ai various idol questions. She is popular. 0:27 The lamp got a little dim but it doesn't really make a difference, just like her answers. They are bright, happy and playful 0:35 The lamp turns back to the bright purple. Ai is being her charismatic self. 0:44 The lamp turns a little blue. Blue colour is expressing her sadness. She is reflecting about her true, deep emotions here in the song. She isn't revealing them completely so it's still mostly purple but you can grasp the shades of blue and her sadness. 0:57 The lamp is bright again. There's also a shade of red, showing her 'Ruby' side, her happy, optimistic side which is filled with pure idol talent. 1:21 The lamp is now somewhat dim and blue, just like Ai's thoughts when she was criticised on the internet. There is sadness and she isn't feeling super bright. 1:33 There is a lot of darkness in entertainment industry as the lyrics portray. The lamp changes to dark blue (somewhat). 1:44 Ai has to be the perfect and unrivaled idol. She is back to her happy looking idol self. Lamp changes to bright purple. 1:58 It has gained that somewhat hint of red again. Ai is showing her optimistic side 2:06 Lamp just falls into darkness. Ai's moves are calculated. She knows what she is doing in order to achieve love but it doesn't feel the best. 2:19 The lamp changes colours according to Aqua's eyes. It is still depicting the darkness tho, since it is Ai's perspective. 2:22 The lamp changes dramatically to that red shade for Ruby. 2:25 It finallys turns to somewhat white, showing what she thinks her children think of her as. 2:29 It finally turns to purple again because she is lying again. 2:35 The light just fades out. She shuts off everyone's perspective for a moment. 2:37 The lamp is now like a beautiful night sky, just like Ai's eyes. She is revealing her truest, purest emotions. The light is still dim since they are very sad and lonely emotions but it is purest feelings hidden deep inside. 2:52 The lamp is brighter and in that cosmic sky like spectrum. Ai is revealing her truest emotions along with her bright side. She believes her lies will become the truth someday. 2:59 It gets even brighter. Her true feelings are THAT beautiful. 3:15 The lamp gets dimmer. It's a very sad moment but it is also one of the most beautiful and important moment of Ai's life. She keeps shining in that cosmic way, even though the light has gotten dimmer. 3:23 The lamp, along with those 'true' beautiful colours, it is also radiating white light. Goes on to show how bright Ai shines even after _that_ incident. 3:32 The lamp changes to a little blue colour. This time, we are seeing not only her true emotions, who she was inside, how much she radiates, the light in her but also her sad past and all she suffered. But hey! It is still pretty bright even with the blue tint, just like how Ai was still so charismatic and bright even after all her she went through.

[@NapstaMeme]

W H E N T H E L A M P H A S L O R E

[@chunnilal2111]

@@NapstaMeme Lol yeah!

[@Taskforce28]

Wow. Impressive that you managed to realize all that from just the lamp and you understanding of the show! This also made me realize how much thought goes behind the melody and lyrics in the opening.

[@chunnilal2111]

@@Taskforce28 Thank you so much bc it took a long time to write it since I saw a lot more in it than what I described but it would have surpassed the word limit lol. Appreciation helps. ❤️And true! People don't see how much detail this show has.

[@Taskforce28]

@@chunnilal2111 No worries, you did the work I just praised it. There’s enough negativity on the internet already so might as well share some positivity:)

[@nanaho774ny]

他のアレンジは自分だったらこう言うふうに弾いてみようかな、とかここがいいな、とか考えながら見てましたがこれは口が唖然としながらただただ聴き惚れました。

[@strawberrycakebaby]

I hope you enjoyed your break animenz!! It was well deserved and everybody is awaiting your awesome music again!! This arrangement is gonna be great!

[@oshinokoakanefan1]

Oshinoko best girl Akane ❤ in the op

[@Niulax]

I really need to say, this pieces perish me the thought of continuing practising "sincerely"

[@natsaderpiano]

Yeah, he spend months to make ultimate 200 songs medley. He deserve his break and we all know that his comeback will be epic.

[@Vuro_Music]

e!

[@yaboidodo4187]

Welcome to Osu

[@harutian]

Welcome back~~ I love this song so much. Thank you for the greatest piano cover 🫶🏻

[@lucyli4213]

Why ain’t no one seeing this dono 😮

[@qqq2307]

@@lucyli4213Because 49,000 Vietnamese dong equates to about 2 US dollars

[@manimani_manimani]

いろんな人がこの曲をピアノで弾いてるけど、ダントツ一番すきです。聴いていてキレイなので何度でも聞きたくなります。他の動画もいつも見ていますが、どのピアノアレンジもすごく素敵です。

[@Rui.Pandromeda]

Welcome back, Animenz～‎⋆꙳⟢🪐˖⊹ It’s a very unique experience, hearing my own idol playing “idol” :b As it says in the song and the anime, I believe piano music is a way for Animenz to express his love to us and the world╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ I remembered in one of the Livestreams, Animenz said he would want to try arranging songs with rap (e.g. Renai Circulation), I’m glad that he has finally done it here, and in such a surprisingly unexpected way (not unlike the plot turns in the 1st episode), that “classical rap” now is my favorite part!! Btw…Is it just me, or this piano arrangement sounds like Animenz performing a very new type of elegant Otagei, like Aqua and Ruby did in Ai’s concert? Haha ( ﾟ∀ﾟ)o彡゜ﾊｲ！( ﾟ∀ﾟ)o彡゜ﾊｲ！

[@thanos6464]

wow you really donated, what a nice thing to do! and yes i definitely agree with you words :) and it sure is a hard thing to arrange parts with the rap parts, but animenz never fails!

[@emre7897]

@@Animatix377-xq3cz im sorry

[@mixedreviews6090]

@@emre7897for what

[@emre7897]

@@mixedreviews6090 i told bro cut 5000 bucks in a second but it is yen

[@Rui.Pandromeda]

@@emre7897 😂

[@hazardous472]

I can believe that he came back just for this song. What a king

[@ЮлияЛипницкая-ж6о]

出だしとラップのとこのアレンジが圧倒的に他の人のアレンジより惹かれるし優れてる

[@Wisteria_9]

I admit it, every anime song are so much beautiful in piano. You don't need any music experience or talent to know how graceful the harmony is. That sick dude

[@monori7815]

Both Animenz and Marasy are exceptional pianists with a shared interest in anime music. However, their playing styles are like two extremes. Marasy's performances are full of playfulness, as if his hands are dancing across the keys, while Animenz's playing showcases a mastery of the fundamentals that takes his performances to another level.

[@Ikaros---]

Agreed, Animenz usually faithfully reproduces whatever he arranges, which is probably why this arrangement came out around 2 weeks after Marasy's arrangement. You can really feel the extra care and practice put into both the arrangement and the performance, all the spaces are filled and it feels like the entire track was condensed into a single instrument. Marasy tends to shine the brightest when it comes to medleys and interpretations, and when he adds original sections and mixes in similar themes without missing a beat. Marasy will take something he enjoys and adds to it over time and repeated performances. Both are huge inspirations to me as a casual pianist, and I probably wouldn't have an electric piano downstairs if not for their videos.

[@exiledkenkaneki701]

@@Ikaros--- I would say animenz shines in both of interpretation and melodies and is on another plain of playing

[@Ikaros---]

@@exiledkenkaneki701 What I mean by that is that Animenz generally sounds closer to the original, whereas Marasy sometimes sounds like there's some jazz or swing influence in his original sections (at least for my favorite pieces). Marasy tends to favour rubato and glissando leading to clear interpretations where he makes the music his own. When I hear Marasy play I can identify it through those techniques and the energy. Usually I can identify Animenz by the accuracy of the arrangement and that the tempo perfectly matches the original. Even when he adds original sections, it's like he's augmenting what's already there without changing the feeling of the piece too dramatically. It's like the cherry on top rather than changing the taste of the entire dish.

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

This is the first non-vocal cover, no maybe the first cover of this song I've ever actually heard that made my heart twinge at the final lyrics. The softer presses at that part really reflects how soft Ikura's voice was at that part when she said Ai's final words...

[@原來名字可以用中文]

哇靠真的太扯了這個改編😭不僅有表現出yoasobi原本的感覺，也有自己的改編,左手依舊忙到哭：>，中間那一段rap居然可以這樣彈，聽到的時候完全嚇到，好猛😍 Animenz, idol of piano in my mind 😭👍

[@edisontan8681]

A叔的改编咋一听感觉真的像原曲，就算有添加一些创作，也是基于原本的旋律再改编，听起来真的很舒服，我可以单曲循环一整天

[@MrCarlosyeh]

1分20秒到42秒那段編得太讚

[@Sua-lk-lî-Elaine]

讚爆(⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

[@パック入りもやし]

ラップパートのエレガントなアレンジが美しすぎる…。アイドルのピアノアレンジで一番好きかも。

[@SAN-st5gd]

Can we all agree he never disappoints us

[@julianzahr3014]

I think this is particularly true when listening to this arrangement. In my experience, transcribing songs that change styles such as rap and vocal is extremley difficult and somehow Animenz manages to make this sound very natural and interesting. Truly never disappoints.

[@Vuro_Music]

e.

[@alexanderfrostx8102]

Yep

[@progamerplaz2647]

yepp bois agreeed .

[@PUFFILICIOUSLilly]

YES

[@spongechameleon6940]

That double key change at 2:37 is just screaming to be jazzified, this song is so sick and this cover is great

[@amberchang4858]

アイドル様、お帰りなさい! 👏👏👏 The song is full of various fast changes and RAP which is difficult to challenge with piano...Tonight's premiere of Animenz's 《Idol》has a unique and elegant version of darkness. It's different from all the pianists' cover styles. If the YOASOBI version of 《Idol》 is a master storyteller, then the piano version of Animenz is a master at uncovering the emotions hidden underneath the lyrics! There are actually different characters taking turns to speak in the lyrics. I'll share my initial thoughts so far. 1:21 Some rapidly rising cluster of sounds arrives, just as the member of the girl group emotions about アイ love and hate run high. 1:28 This is a particularly interesting use of classical techniques to deal with RAP, and after listening to it several times it seems to have a musical theater-like atmosphere. The melody line reminds me of the lyrics that describe the member of the girl group talking about her latent jealousy one line after another (the elegant melody is as if everyone is deliberately keeping the group's apparent peace and harmony) The other side of jealousy is actually the admiration for アイ. 2:07 The use of Ravel: Bolero to present this RAP is really a genius idea! The simple drums in the original song turned into the rhythm of "Bolero", It perfectly creates an air of mystery and dramatic tension in the music. 得意の笑顔で沸かすメディア 隠しきるこの秘密だけは 愛してるって嘘で積むキャリア これこそ私なりの愛だ 2:37 The lyrical moment after the hustle and bustle is Animenz's specialty~ 誰かに愛されたことも 誰かのこと愛したこともない そんな私の嘘がいつか本当になること 信じてる The gentleness of the piano shows that the lying アイ actually has a more sincere heart than many people! 3:03-3:18 The last part of the lyrics directly present the plot of the anime, and the real feelings of アイ are heartbreaking... Animenz played a very precise contrast between strength and weakness in about 15 seconds, and I was very impressed! 今日も嘘をつくの この言葉が いつか本当になる日を願って それでもまだ 君と君にだけは言えずにいたけど Animenz uses the right hand octave for the final emotional progression. The performance after 3:14 gives a final recap of the last few lyrics that broke the hearts of all the audience (It is also the line of アイ) 😢 あぁ、やっと言えた これは絶対嘘じゃない 愛してる This arrangement has Animenz signature style classical arrangement, a unique masterpiece✨ After four months of absence, we once again confirm that アイドル様、you love for anime music is definitely not a lie. PS. Looking forward to hearing more OST or Special Medley arrangements this year as well🙏

[@anontob]

YOO UR RIGHT BT THE BOLERO THING. Tht is something Ive only seen him do in his cover

[@amberchang4858]

@@anontob As a piano idol, Animenz is always able to come up with good ideas that people don't think about😉

[@アニー-d5d]

Amazing annaliese🤩👍👍👍 Thank you for your great work !!! I very like 2:07 too❗

[@amberchang4858]

@@アニー-d5d Nice to see you here🥰 It's great that we have the same resonance!

[@Djden005]

One thing that I noticed is that the first rap part sounds like a part from Beethoven Kreutzer.

[@ヴぁにらもなかまんじゅう]

相変わらず素晴らしいアレンジだ…感動する

[@SetsuQwQ]

IDOL奏でてる人の中で一番綺麗！ すごすぎます！

[@zengarang]

Welcome back! I've missed the periodic updates and am excited to see what you have in store for us next! Finessed touch and dynamic control are what really sell this cover for me: - The intentional stepping down of volume at 0:33, 0:39 and 0:44 almost feel like you're turning down a volume knob each time. So clean! - Are you SpiderAnimenz? Because those second verse licks sure make me feel like it. The 1:22 tremolos feel spider like, and then turn into silky smooth runs at 1:32. - A nice cross-piece call and response using bell tones in the RH at 1:09, and then bringing them back in the LH at 3:03! - 2:05 the surprising lightness in right hand contrasts heaviness in LH bass. feels like a processional march! - 2:32 cute way to lightly end the phrase - 2:43 slick key change

[@Yongchan_Piano]

The king is back! Glad to hear your arrangement again! I and everyone would have waited for you. Now it's time to enjoy your performance!!

[@hotaru_hspr]

The part from 2:06 sounds like something straight out of Final Fantasy VII! I love how you gave your own "classical" touch to the crazy parts of the song! Glad you're back too.

[@yurika463]

1:20 もう、言葉も目も耳も心も奪われたわ何そのアレンジ　ｳｯ💘

[@kenjjray7542]

ラップ部分の処理が素敵で完璧なアイドル！👍👍

[@kenjjray7542]

欲を言えば転調の階段に補助階段処理まで施して頂けたらシックでクラシックになるやも！？(かけ離れ過ぎちゃうかしら。。)

[@KlldbyCuriosity]

This arrangement is so inspiring. It’s so challenging to translate Idol to a solo piano and using time honored paradigms to reproduce the feeling of listening to rap just shows an awe inspiring understanding of the piano as an instrument and what it can and can’t do. Absolutely beautiful. Awe inspiring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this arrangement. Bravo Animenz. Please keep bringing us more masterful arrangements

[@user-he6yk7sl4k]

すごい丁寧にアレンジされててラップパートとか全体的にかっこよすぎてアイの二面性というか色々表現されててほんとマジですごすぎます……(語彙力)

[@engawanko]

やっと巡り会えました 曲への深く繊細な解釈に胸が躍り開いた口が塞がらないとはまさにこのことだなと感じました 特に1:20から1:42の1サビ終わりの間奏の解釈がダントツで何故今までanimez piano sheetsさんを知らなかったのだろうと後悔の念も浮かぶ程でした 素晴らしい演奏を、一時をありがとうございました

[@たにゆーTaniyuu]

1:20から素晴らしいですよね！何回もリピして聴いてます😂

[@七海-v2p9p]

他の曲も聴いてみてください

[@Haza0000]

いろんな人のアレンジ聴いたけどこれがダントツで1番いいアレンジ！…！ 他の方を悪く言うつもりはもちろんないけど、ストリートピアノ系はラフすぎて好きになれない演奏が多くて…😂 このくらいクラシックに寄せてくれてるのが和音が綺麗で好きです！ 演奏が正確で、かつ丁寧でとても素敵です。

[@민트-f1w]

진짜 강약조절이 최고임..

[@Tiggy_skibbles]

Google kinda botched this

[@priyanshplayz3021]

What did google translate this to lmao

[@Tiggy_skibbles]

@@priyanshplayz3021the real power control is the best

[@redastannsd3398]

Don't open your door to a stranger.

[@shientioh4865]

Remember, always use a door chain

[@gelato345]

remember to tell your children how much you love them❤

[@DeramaTheAranara]

Remember not to become an idol

[@snouthlly1479]

Remember not to take any death lightly on the internet because you will hurt someone with it

[@hyde_stopStealingMyUsername]

it wasn't a stranger tho she said something along the lines of "i'm not planning on getting back together with you"

[@roshneebala3000]

The perfect song for his comeback after the break. Now I really wanna hear his arrangement of Mephisto

[@rowner8631]

ずっと待ってました！ さすが、格の違いを見せてくれます！ ただで見れるのが申し訳ないレベルで感動しました！

[@abecascade]

Here before millions of views. This is truly insane!!

[@aiijn]

1:31 is the moment this piece got to my heart

[@horikatanifuji5038]

Anime was so fire, it brought Animez back to youtube!! "He has to be perfect, no room for mistakes, don't show us your imperfections or struggles, just show us the best part of you, you have to be a star" -Oshi no ko reference applied.

[@horikatanifuji5038]

@Academy of Combat Backup Channel Facts

[@もちもちマン-e6h]

待ってましたー！！ アレンジやっぱり気持ちいいー！

[@ocha4443]

The arrangement for the rap during the half-time section sounds so good holy

[@mokarate2519]

期待通りのピアノアレンジでした！ 私はこのお方の引いたアイドルが一番好きです！

[@maDwaZz]

Loved the arrangement! I feel like it was important to communicate 5 very different sets of imagery: 1) Ominous and oppressing - during "rapping" parts and verses (0:00, 1:20, 2:05) - the hardships of existing in entertainment industry, all backstage "drama", focusing on business aspect instead of art aspect etc. Damn, you really went wild with arranging these parts, it's apparent you've experimented a lot to pick your best ideas! 2) Happy, bubbly, but insincere - during the first two choruses (0:57, 1:42) - Ai jumping around, dancing and singing on stage, being the perfect idol for her fans. I especially enjoyed your "jumpy" rhythmic choices in left hand, also the right hand chords imitating the audience cheering "Hey! Hey!" at 1:08 and 1:53, while playing the main melody at the same time. 3) Introspective - during pre-choruses (0:43, 2:37) - Ai contemplating her attitude toward her fans and toward her family, her "love through lies" philosophy. The final pre-chorus hits harder because of slowed down tempo. I wonder, what does the modulation at 2:43 mean: Ai's change of perspective over time? Or her habit of adjusting to every situation she's in, trying to be "perfect" for everybody? Or something else? 4) Happy and hopeful - during the final chorus (2:51) - Ai's accepting herself, hoping to provide the best she can for both her fans and her children. Hits especially hard after slowed down pre-chorus that was right before it. Loved how you kept the contrast from the original song with jumpy staccato! 5) And finally, absolute sincerity with the "confession" at 3:13. I love this part because it's the same melody from the choruses, which was previously established as "insincere", but this time it's used to convey the directly opposite message - absolute love for her kids. You perfectly captured this with change of dynamics and softer touch. I can hear all those sets of imagery in your arrangement, amazing job! The only nitpick I can think of is final instrumental part from 3:19 to 3:30 - would love if you went a little wilder and used all registers of piano to make it a more memorable conclusion, this part sounds a bit bland for me personally compared to everything that surrounds it. Good to see you back dude, thank you for providing us such top tier quality content!

[@ardizzle06]

This absolutely clears the original song for me. Everything about it is one step further and I love it.

[@anny_official0]

От её улыбки медиа сошли с ума. Приподнять завесу тайны не спешит сама. Даже очевидных недостатков будто лишена. Нет настолько идеальной лгуньи, как она. Просто лучший айдол из всех! О мессия, ты спасла нас! "Чем завтракала ты? Есть книга по душе? Где любишь веселиться в нерабочие часы?" "Было мне не до еды. Секрет это уже!" Умело уклоняюсь от всего, что не спроси. Беспечна, но сиять мне суждено. Толпа разгадки ждёт, влечёт, как мёд, Каждый мой секрет. "Признайся!" Нет, нет, нет! "Сдавайся!" Нет, нет, нет! "Кого можешь милым счесть? А парень есть? Дай скорей ответ!" "Очень слабо разбираюсь я в любви, Ведь её испытать не смогла пока, увы" Не понять, честна ли или всё же лгу, Но не прекращу игру. Сказав подобные слова, В себя влюблю их на раз-два. Глаз с тебя никто не может отвести, Самый гениальный, совершенный айдол. Ярче всех сияешь, так как ты - Воплощение "Вечерней звезды". Ах, с улыбкой на лице "люблю" скажи в конце И изумлённых зрителей в мгновение пленяй. Пускай прелестный взгляд и красивые слова - фасад, Для нас идеальная Ай! Верно-верно, эта девочка и есть талант, Ну, а мы - те, кто всегда в её тени стоят. Как массовка группы B для нашей звёздной госпожи, Лишь её благодарить за свой успех должны, но… Нет, это обман. Как не завидовать всем нам? Кто же поймёт, что никакой мы не хлам? Простить тебя сердцу не дам. Ты - не идеал, Что не прощу никогда. Себя не прощу никогда. Не признаю я людей, что высот достигают без доли труда. Все вокруг боготворят тебя одну, Наш непревзойдённый, первоклассный айдол. Кажешься всесильной на виду, Воплотив в себе "Вечернюю звезду". Так слабости скрывай за маской фальши, фальши, Продолжая угождать фанатам дальше. Ты должна быть уникальной, да же, да же? В этом наша истинная Ай! От моей улыбки медиа просто без ума, Но её секрет старательно хранить должна. "Я вас всех люблю!" - карьеру строю из вранья. Понимание любви такое у меня. Гений Аквы начал, как блестящий пот, сверкать, Руби следует от любопытных глаз скрывать. Я, как Мария, непорочная, пою опять. Ложь абсолютной формой любви могу назвать! Хоть я никогда любимой не была И сама полюбить так ни разу не смогла, Даже ложь, что повторяю без конца, Завтра днём может и реальностью стать. Верю в это я! Однажды всё, о чём мечтаю, получу, Ведь, в концов концов, я - ненасытный айдол. Если мне такое по плечу, Полюбить, как следует, вас хочу. Опять толпе людей солгу, Надеясь, что настанет миг, когда ей искренне признаться смогу. Однако до сих пор Только вам двоим привычной фразы не говорила в упор. Ах, груз упал с души. В словах ни капли лжи: "Мои милые, я вас люблю!" О мессия, избавитель, ты спасла нас!

[@lazma5520]

Сати Акиры перевод. Я тоже про него подумала

[@七海-v2p9p]

なんてゴージャスでエレガントな演奏なんだ！！！！

[@VCPiano]

Animenz’s arrangements are truly incomparable. The dynamics and speed evoke so much energy. Your sheet music is the reason why I started playing the piano again ❤❤

[@jev.j]

*"Ai Love You"* Thank you very much Animenz for thiss wonderful, amazing, and breathtaking, as always, piano covers! I am in tears right now!

[@骸音控]

The breathtaking performance made me repeatedly replay it on loop, and before I knew it, an hour had passed.

[@Novarvn]

back with a MASTERPIECE?? the classical inclusions are so fitting and every second of this arrangement was chefs kiss 🥰

[@kale8917]

THISSSS LITERALLY

[@LEESANitynot]

素晴らしいの一言に尽きます。ブラボー！👏

[@Yu-ri.79]

いやほんとに最高すぎる！ 毎日鬼リピします！

[@kathieviolin]

I’m crying 😢❤

[@animenztaiwanfangroup8713]

Good to see you back to the KZbin , Animenz Sensei❤️ This is DEFINITELY AMAZING arrangement! We hope you can keep moving, and bring more and more amazing songs to us. Again, welcome BACK, Animenz Sensei🌟 很高興見到你回來，Animenz！這絕對是令人驚嘆的安排！我們希望您能繼續前進，並為我們帶來更多更好聽的歌曲。再次歡迎回來KZbin ，Animenz 老師🌟

[@amii4792]

今まで聴いたどのアレンジよりも胸が高鳴りました！ 歌がラップ調の部分のアレンジが特にすごい！素晴らしいです！

[@boredPianoAdv]

I like what Animenz did with the thumbnail! The extra effect, along with the color of the moonlamp, really helps distinguish his arrangements from each other in people's feeds - they can instantly know "oh, it's that arrangement", which is very helpful for the algorithm! (and yes, that's also what the text is for, but it's not as effective for this purpose especially at small sizes where it's hard to read)

[@kiritovy]

Hai!Hai!Hai!watashi wa bentomarujin desu..... this is so insane. You kill on the track with your piano...

[@someweebboi6628]

No emoji can describe the sheer hype I'm feeling anymore

[@hollowshield2315]

the rap parts, which are insanely hard to translate to classical instruments, were done phenomenally holy hell

[@BrayzePiano]

Damn, it was awesome! 2:11 incredible LH, faster than my Wi Fi 2:36 epic pause 2:43 very nice change of transition Good job, Animenz, as always! And welcome back!

[@Amirrorofmirrors]

I’m always so impressed by your covers. Every time I think “there’s no way this would translate well to piano” you somehow manage to make a perfect cover far better than I could ever hope for.

[@ひゅうき-m8b]

かけ声部分の音が入ってるのありがたい！！この曲のポイントです！これを入れたアレンジを聞いたことがないので嬉しいです！

[@huypham4114]

In my humble opinion, this version truly nails the emotions and lyrical essence of the original! It's hands down the best rendition out there. Great job!

[@APOLLO_PRINT]

Man I love piano versions of anime ops because you can really hear the harmony pop compared to the real song. It's so interesting hearing how different harmony is compared to the 4 chord progression in western music.

[@itsdoomilol]

BROOOO THE WAY U ARRANGED THE RAP BITSSSSS OMGGGGGGGGGG GOATTT

[@em..lovescats123]

1:31 - 1:42 I love this part here

[@Hereson]

Welcome back! The rolling funky bass line is arranged to perfection, every subtle downwards bass movement is so dang good to listen to!

[@Reaper-ln5nz]

I’ve been practicing this piece for the last week now. And after listening to this again…. I now realize the unhealthy amount of levels you’re above me

[@아냐아냐]

와 최고의 커버다.... 마지막 부분의 감정표현까지 살리다니...... 피아노 커버를 듣고 눈물을 흘릴줄은 몰랐는데

[@kanakana-4662]

😊この難曲をどうアレンジしてくれるのか💗楽しみで楽しみでワクワクが止まらない✨✨✨✨

[@himail006]

it's never too late to see a legendary adaption! thank you Animenz! Fan with full of "love" to Animenz and ohshi no ko from Taiwan.

[@NaruteetheFodderPianist]

I love how you maintained the high A note at 1:10 The left hand melody at 2:15 IS LIT

[@toastyoreos9584]

The classical inspo for the rapping bits is such a unique idea. Some very creative ideas with articulation and dynamics as well. Thank you, Animenz. It was a pleasure listening to this.

[@user-xp6jt7uj9v]

この方のピアノアレンジが一番好きです

[@SuatuKetika-z5f]

Its alway blew my mind to remember that this is a pop song, with all this melody, key changes, let alone the production

[@LucasD08]

Animenz has never let me down in his compsitions! Always the best out of him 👍

[@user-jg2oc6gs7h]

ラップパートもあってアレンジが難しいと思うのですが、敢えてピアノならではのアドリブにしていてめちゃくちゃかっこいいです！！ 今までのピアノアレンジで1番好きです✨ 単体のピアノ曲としても芸術性が高いと思う。

[@oru-nr4yp]

凄い！ピアノでの表現力が！壮大さ っていうか上手く言えないけど。ずっと鳥肌でした。

[@bereketmichaeltesfay3820]

This one doesn’t get enough praise. This is one of his best!

[@SENKris]

Classical and anime music are the most marvelous combination :)))))

[@eienjdn]

Hearing this is a blessing to my ears, I'm so amazed at how you can create these arrangements so soon after the song and anime had been released

[@rognartvedte7906]

I imagine at this point, he hears a song a few times. Then sits at the piano, lets his hands dance as he records it. Reviews it and is like this is it, writes up the sheet music from memory then gets his official video rolling.

[@zwwz1424]

@@rognartvedte7906 he doesnt transcribe his songs, someone else does it for him. and some songs he also doesnt entirely arrange by himself

[@rognartvedte7906]

I was not being serious about it. I do not imagine he does everything by himself.

[@zwwz1424]

@@rognartvedte7906 yeah im sorry i could tell you said it in a satirical way but i still thought you thought he does everything by himself even if not at the level youre describing

[@t.t.2555]

曲の展開が独創的かつ原作へのリスペクトが込められていて最高でした！

[@ある-b6q]

主さんのピアノアレンジ一番好き

[@Caliverio]

0:33 was amazing

[@pianoman6969]

The legend has returned with another seasonal anime OP

[@Sharwy]

*"I love you"* - Hoshino Ai ❤ The first episode is amazing and perfect! (Ngl still trauma). Glad you make an arrangement of "Idol" for the anime community! 💥💥

[@dingusdingus9899]

idk what is, the camera quality, the reflection of the keys, the glow. something about the video production is blowing me away. And of course, so is the arrangement. awesome stuff!

[@陳璽堡-o9l]

これはこれは～本当に素晴らしいです😻

[@صونيل3085]

I watched many others do the same performance but this one is the only one who reached the level of perfection

[@jemnsp]

アレンジめっちゃ好き😘

[@himechin.]

Omg he slayed that rap part❤❤❤🎉

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

Best opening of the season, best anime of the season, best pianist on the internet ❤

[@カルピスソーダ-n8s]

なんだこれ……アレンジが神がかってる…（絶句）

[@yaosuyt04]

Hi Animenz!!! I’ve been a diehard fan of your works for years, and just really wanted to let you know how much you’ve inspired me as a long time pianist-the emotion and heart in your playing is so real, and I will always be striving to be super amazing just like you! Your rendition of this song is just BREATHTAKING!! Much love and respect

[@KitsuneMelodies]

The legendary 1st episode was a whole rollercoaster ride 🥺 Nonetheless the song bops so much! Looping it every day!