Anohana - "Aoi Shiori" (FULL Opening) | ENGLISH ver | AmaLee & Dima Lancaster

[@adrisaurus]

[CRIES FOR TEN YEARS BECAUSE MENMA]

[@minenime4thewin687]

François Mainardi Ur evil D:

[@PkmnFr3ak]

François Mainardi You clearly hate everyone..

[@alejosssdo]

François Mainardi You just ripped my soul out

[@minenime4thewin687]

***** Hey.. Jintan... Do you love menma? (Moreless thats what it means)

[@corruptedsave145]

François Mainardi I heard that line so many times that it became a cliche...still, nice try. You hit me hard with that line.

[@NipahAllDay]

Please do secret base too.

[@felipe.pegado]

Yeah, make us cry.

[@quinsenpai]

Another feels please

[@KarenRiq]

the best one !!

[@JMXico]

I see you in like every video I watch. Good taste

[@erikkunchan]

Felipe Pegado Pour us another proverbial waterfall

[@elijahsarmiento7239]

Does anyone else think of the the 5 stages of grief when you think about menma's five friends?

[@Goontarded]

never thought of it like that

[@whateverworksmate.721]

I do. Yukiatsu is definitely denial.

[@aquriaa5338]

Anaru would probably be anger, Jintan could be bargaining, Tsuruko could be Depression and Poppo could be acceptance? Anaru, jealous or angry at Menma for occupying Jintan's thoughts, Jintan would be bargaining since he begs for another way or to keep Menma from disappearing, Tsuruko would be depression since Yukiatsu hangs out with Anaru so much, her love interest and Poppo would be acceptance since he was so carefree? And the fact that he has hidden how he 'killed' Menma... I don't know. It's just a theory, A ga- oh wait, an Anime Theory.

[@elijahsarmiento7239]

TheOneTrueMind nice explanation! I definitely agree with this.

[@KaiseaWings]

Hmm. Not sure. I think looking at them like that doesn't really do their characters justice? They're a real reflection of how grief affects different people regardless of how society (in this case Japan) expects them to act. None of them embody 'acceptance,' because that would require moving on. What follows is an ENTIRELY too long analysis so be warned. Jintan At first blush he seems to embody ‘depression’ because he became a recluse and burrowed down into his grief, while everyone else seemed to move on with their lives. In Japanese terms he’s a ‘hikikomori,’ he doesn’t go out, he doesn’t socialise, he’s not contributing to society and is a bit of a weirdo. His grief is very visible, his struggle is very visible, so he’s cast out of society. The only adult who accepts him is his dad. But Jintan does unthaw and he moves on to the bargaining stage, in this case literally. He tries to get Menma to stay, reasoning that there’s nothing keeping her from staying forever. If she stays, then they can continue their friendship, nothing has to change, he doesn’t have to go back to the black hole that was his grief before. Jintan doesn’t give himself much credit, he doesn’t think he can handle losing Menma again. But finally he accepts her death, he’s happy that they could say a final goodbye and he moves on with his life. He goes to school again, he reconnects with his friends. He’s healing. Jintan’s is a pretty classic case of healing grief, despite stalling in the process. Now let’s do Anaru. Anaru has largely suppressed her grief. She became a whole different person just to escape the dynamics of the group. She’s easily swayed by the opinion of others even though she outwardly seems to be doing the best of them all. Her friends aren’t the most supportive people, though by the end of the series they really do seem to regret their past failures. She attached herself to them mainly to escape her former self and they tend to get her involved in risky behaviours she isn’t ready for (see, going out with older guys.) So Anaru could be ‘denial’ but it runs a lot deeper than that. She’s forced herself to grow up and adopt a new personality, leaving her childish nickname behind because of its passing resemblance to a sexual act. Even though she still objects to the nickname by the end of the series, no one else considers the dirty subtext - Poppo even says she doesn’t need makeup. You might say that’s a typical guy thing to say, but I’d say it’s more his questioning why she tries to hide. Why she tries to be something she isn’t. She does Anaru wear makeup, why does she make such an effort, why does she object to being called ‘Anaru’ when that’s who she is? Eventually Anaru learns to stand up for herself a little more and not be so easily swayed by other people. She recognises how that helped cause the events surrounding Menma’s death and learns to forgive herself. Tsuruko She’s difficult because we really don’t know all that much about her. But at a glance we can tell she hasn’t changed all that much. She’s still clinging to what’s familiar - which is Yukiatsu. She’s trying to grow up as well, but in a different way to Anaru. She tries to be the reasonable, well adjusted adult even though she’s still clinging to a childhood crush. I think she’s the one character that does actually clearly embody one particular stage of grief, that being bargaining. If Menma is dead and if Anaru gets together with Jintan then maybe I’ll finally have a chance with Yukiatsu… Never mind that no boy is worth being the third choice. But she’s also denial. Because she tries to deny she’s still that same little girl, still holding onto a crush that’s now five years old. She tries to deny her feelings, tries to hide it all under a veneer of ‘adulthood’ and maturity. She’s not moving on at all. But by the end of the series she wears her emotions openly - which is symbolised by the hair pin. She’s confessed her feelings to Yukiatsu. We don’t know how he responds but at least she’s not suppressing everything anymore. Yukiatsu Oh boy. Well he’s somewhat in denial but it’s less a denial of Menma’s death and more a denial of who she was as a person. He tries to own her. He’s angry when Jintan can supposedly see her spirit because in his mind Menma ‘belongs’ to him. Menma has become the focus of his grief and obsession. I think the crossdressing part is mostly self-humiliation and punishment. He’s so wrapped up in his guilt over her death that he uses Menma’s image to punish himself. He’s sort of idealised her, romanticised her, and used her to punish himself to the point that his perception of what she would actually want has become so warped he truly believes she is a vengeful spirit, rather than the same kind hearted child she always was. Yukiatsu’s love for Menma grew twisted by his guilt until he mistook his own anger at himself for her anger. Since he hates himself for Menma’s death, surely Menma would want to punish him for it. And by the end he’s remembered who Menma really was, accepted his love for her as unrequited, and somewhat moved on. Poppo Poppo is the epitome of denial. He blames himself for Menma’s death and tried his hardest to run away, to lose himself in adventure and new experiences, but he always ends up back at the Base because that’s where it all began. He can’t leave the Base behind because that’s the root of his adventuring drive. It’s only once he gets past his guilt and disgust with himself, his own failure to save Menma, that he can actually be the person he’s trying to be. I believe the point of the show is to demonstrate how intensely varied and complicated grief can be. The whole reason Menma couldn't pass on is because Jintan, and by extension everyone else, were not allowed to properly process their grief. If these poor kids had been given the space and acceptance they needed and not been pressured into just 'dealing' with it, then Menma wouldn't have needed to be there for Jintan to be emotionally honest. The 'five stages of grief' are classic symptoms, but I think the show is trying to illustrate how they're not always linear. You go back and forth, skip some stages, repeat some others. It's a long, painful and difficult journey. The expectation of grief being a neat, smooth process that wraps up in a year or two is what lead to Menma's ghost in the first place. Jintan's mother knew her son would struggle to cope with her death and wanted Menma to be there for him, to help him be honest with himself, and of course when Menma died she only exacerbated an existing problem.

[@leovanilla6833]

I love you, the "I want to marry you" kind of I love you.

[@joshuafrantzen9246]

Emilio Vanilla so many feelings in this sentence...

[@daisucce3110]

Emilio Vanilla :'D

[@moira5757]

TEARS

[@Sapphiremoon200]

Witch one?

[@cadebradford2847]

Bro, back off. I'm married.

[@DoesntReadReplies]

To those who criticize the translation: Japanese is so different from English not only grammatically, but conceptually, that an accurate, literal translation is nearly impossible, let alone one that matches a songs rhythm AND happens to rhythm. They did well...really well. They were forced to choose a limited interpretation only because of the inequivalency of the languages. I don't speak Japanese (yet). Am I wrong?

[@KaiseaWings]

Going by this it pretty much is a one-to-one translation: www.animelyrics.com/anime/anohana/aoishiori.htm They hit the major themes of writing, friendship bracelets, broken bicycles and summertime.

[@Yams-Hams7734]

Exactly!

[@oliveoil3075]

If they're so butt hurt about the translation, they need to stop disliking and listen to the JAPANESE version.

[@thatperson8787]

You speak words of truth my man

[@alid3479]

I speak a good bit of japanese, I can tell you that although some aspects are different the song is still very similar in meaning and I really enjoy the English interpretation, of course there are some grammar and word things but that's about it

[@lisannanguyen9550]

Anohana the last episode though.... The feels on the bus go round and round~....

[@top__Ramen__]

grab your honey nut feelios

[@lisannanguyen9550]

+TNT pancake omg 😂

[@dfam3362]

+Lisanna Nguyen why become a flower why the feelz

[@leovanilla6833]

I absolutely love your picture omg. Just thought I would compliment while I come to listen to this song almost every day xD

[@mayoushutzuki722]

+Emilio Vanilla same i love it

[@WhiteWolfBlueEyeGaming]

Should I watch Anohana?

[@KittyCici12]

OF COURSE! You won't regret it ;)

[@majestic5127]

+WhiteWolfBlueEyeGaming Get some tissues and have at it.

[@WhiteWolfBlueEyeGaming]

Whats it about?

[@WhiteWolfBlueEyeGaming]

+My name is Lexi. Ooh sounds interesting. Is it on Kissanime?

[@_heartunderblade2451]

+WhiteWolfBlueEyeGaming it might break you a little, but if your prepared for that then yeah its a nice little series

[@drasilreborn1907]

Poured out over countless pages All our feelings take up all the empty space But there’s a line yet to be written And it’s lost like a missing puzzle piece I put in this flower as a bookmark I’ll grab the bike that we found thrown away and roll along with you It's funny how we've built these castles to tear them down once again Is it true, that up on that hill you can still feel the ocean breeze? This sky, too blue, a detail we might forget But promise me at least, you’ll remember me And the days that we have shared My tears still reflect all the light we've gathered And now it’s shining in my direction But still, I cannot shake this feeling that something’s wrong here You're there, I can still see you at the end of the road But I already miss you so I make a wish and I turn to the next page As I pull the ties on this thin wishing bracelet Hey, won’t today be the same day as always? So, come rain or shine ‘cause I’ll still call you anyways If I could hold all of the love in this world (I didn’t notice that my bracelet had fallen off) I’d find a way to shine it in you your direction (But I cannot find it and can’t seem to tell you) Something must be wrong with me "If you choose to give your heart away Put in my hands, I won’t break it” We both laughed like every other day But I really meant what I said to you I made it in time, I can’t believe it The city was fast asleep but we didn’t care one bit at all Hey, can we start where we left off? And build our castle again So, let’s go up on the hill where you still feel the ocean breeze My hands are cold from holding this soda can I wonder if you’d let me hold on to yours All my life I will reach out for you I wish this moment would last forever That in the end we would be together But time is slipping by way too fast so please don’t go and say That we’ll forget this anyway as if it’s all in vain Let’s enjoy this while we can I feel reality push against me As it comes crashing in my direction Please say that everything is still the same from where we had left off I see you writing down the ending of our story But stop- And leave that part unsaid for now I make a wish and I turn to the next page As I pull the ties on this thin wishing bracelet The first morning train is now making my heart race Hey, won’t today be the same day as always? Something must be wrong with me

[@bruh1077]

We found you Menma..

[@sophier5030]

NOO! 'Farewells should be double sided' :'(

[@RoboSenpai677]

+Baph0met~ no pls.

[@meikohonma1021]

+Baph0met~ You found...me.

[@kirkchristianaustria6965]

+Meiko “Menma” Honma Menma T.T

[@HibapotamusTheGreat]

stop i will cry to death

[@HallylovesTotoro]

i really really love this cover. my best friend of 12 years passed away in late 2015. we had even been planning to watch anohana together. she was much older than menma when she passed aaay and our story is nothing like the plot of anohana but these lyrics really resonate with me. so many lines remind me of things we did growing up together. this song is so bittersweet and always makes me cry but i love to listen to it because it resonates so much with me and is such a lovely song in general. ♡

[@LordNash_]

Don't worry. Your friend is still here, somewhere. I'm sure of it.

[@hyoriittai5411]

I'm sorry for your loss May she rest in peace❤

[@Ann4nnnnaaa]

I'm sorry about that, may God bless your life :)

[@liamnehren1054]

i literally lost a bracelet that my ex made for me... the lyrics ripped me apart after hearing about her death...

[@jadenbryant9283]

I'm sorry for your loss god bless you

[@coltonyee8004]

I haven't seen this anime yet but I'm assuming it's a feels trip

[@clowndie5242]

You have assumed correctly

[@crepusculum]

I wish you have seen this already. How much boxes of tissues have you used?lol

[@elechain2441]

@@1Ace0 I dont think its appropriate to jack off to this

[@IdontKnow-su8nh]

Elechain 😂😂😂

[@tyolmedo1127]

XAceX I didn’t masturbate to Anohana...

[@preetbiswas9248]

It's been almost 5 years i have watched it. And i still love this song

[@dongreyhound2881]

It's with you forever .

[@mystcj]

Ready.... Set.... MENMA! WE FOUND YOU!!!!!!!!

[@yukinasky3334]

You found.....me ^^,

[@jomno24]

Goddamnit my eyes are raining

[@umbresylvebudgiebirb1315]

Great now my eyes are sweating ಥ‿ಥ

[@khaas7550]

Really? You just had too!!!

[@ieatsande9022]

PTSD active

[@Valeriasophiagarcesmujica]

this song remember me my childhood friend, when he said to me to never forget him, after leaving the city, and i never saw him again, i wish i could find him some day (this song make me cry)

[@TheoJay615]

For anyone who has seen Kimi no na wa, this song is surprisingly fitting!

[@evii_me8671]

I agree so much

[@jionic]

Yeah

[@lollolcheese123]

Oh, so that is why this song makes me feel the way it does... Never realized that

[@NumbNexus]

OH MY GOD YOU FINALLY COVERED THIS I WAITED SO LONG AHHHH FANBOYING RIGHT NOW THIS IS BEAUTIFUL JKSDGHSDKLJGHSDKJGHSD

[@Korin47]

NExus youand me both

[@hoossein6425]

fellow member of the Nexus Neighborhood watch approves

[@shito9897]

NEXUS -I'M- FANBOYING SO HARD!

[@khaoren2764]

Hi Nexus :)

[@chinesemimi]

OMGGG IM GONNA FANGIRL WITH YOU THIS IS MY FAVORITE ANIME EVER

[@stormykat8202]

This show had me in tears… such a wonderful, sad, and peaceful ending. 😭❤️

[@Roxas13XIII]

Binged watched this all today. I'm impressed it seeped through the cracks of my stone heart after locking myself up from what Your Lie in April did to me.

[@Roxas13XIII]

@Veronica Bray Do it.

[@coffeen8128]

PLEASE SING Secret Base!!!!!

[@haruceptionx2060]

Yass

[@totobert1786]

Yes pls

[@syamsulbachri5063]

Please

[@DONRUPPI]

Yessdddssss

[@rileysmith9958]

YESSS THEY NEED TO

[@seokook6064]

I finished Anohana today....I wanna cry ;-;

[@jacksonwaring7841]

(Holds up a bottle of rum) Welcome to anime love...

[@trashboy2122]

+Jackson Waring next stop Angel Beats

[@morgang9882]

I did cry

[@hhhlord2754]

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT DOESN'T VRY AFTER WATCHING SO MANY OF THEM//?//?/?/??!?/1/!?1?1?/1/1/1?1/!?/?/!/!?!9(the real thing is why do I watch anime at the age of ?!?)....'aphmau

[@kaylatrinh3204]

Mk & Liam l

[@mbsushi3828]

Is this anime worth watching? If so ok, because I'm running out of anime's to watch. Edit: Ok, I finished this series like 3 days ago and I have to say this... WDHSJFDSJFS I CRIED WHY DID YOU GUYS DO THIS TO ME

[@NipahAllDay]

Yes

[@HodgePodgeProducts]

Absolutely. Easily one of the best dramas of the last decade.

[@uberphenom]

This is probably the saddest anime ever. So definitely an easy recommendation

[@CmG626xX]

Hodge Podge Productions i would agree if it werent for clannad. Now thats easily without a second thought the best drama in the last decade.

[@HodgePodgeProducts]

CmG626xX Of course, which is why I said "one" of the best. Also I see you are a Toradora fan. You have good taste.

[@user-po4oi4fe5b]

Is it just me who can't get this song out of my head

[@SalamanderTeeths]

+Kitty CatSC We're in the same sadness boat.

[@Roobie-Roo]

+Kitty CatSC same here. I love this song

[@IanSumallo]

+Kitty CatSC The opening of this song is just so catchy! The rhythm of it, even without the lyrics, sound so playful.

[@megumin3175]

I always watch the intro and my hand keeps me from skipping it haha

[@charlescollado5138]

Same :'(

[@sarahh7594]

Such a beautiful dub. It really tells the story well.

[@MegaGamer5454]

what anime?

[@sarahh7594]

Gold D. ACE Ano Hana

[@sarahh7594]

It's a sad anime so I don't think you'll like it

[@sarahh7594]

That Very Nice Chic I just said it's called Ano Hana

[@yoshinousagi8174]

+Sarah “The Phan Addict” Is Not My Name you stupid its not dub its cover

[@lutfarrahamanmollarh6241]

It is great. The last scene is so emotional when says, I don't wanna leave but I gotta Haven. You feel it almost cry you.

[@gersoncastillo6551]

Dude, i keep coming back to this. Thats how one knows this is unforgettable

[@Darceyab]

I finished the show around 2 hours ago and I'm still crying. I have never cried this much before even when I've lost family members it's so messed up

[@heckmelon9818]

Finished this a few hours ago too and it was the first time an anime made me cry T-T Not even angel beats could make me cry tho

[@dawnerb9737]

+Hooded Dragon Go watch Clannad: ~After Story~ then. I shed maybe two tears during Angel Beats but Clannad... ohh boy. I was just done with existing at that point.

[@thomaspluijm4396]

I have seen both this anime and angel beats. I didn't shed even one tear. My eyes did get watery tho.

[@frienda7736]

well for me it reminded me of the lost family member

[@NormanCorona]

This is literally one of her best songs, because a good amount of the lyrics had to be made herself and she made it fit to the anime perfectly making it a masterpiece. Definitely my favorite cover by her.

[@Yumegipsu]

Just finished this anime today... best choice i've made in my entire life... ;^;

[@avaa4122]

YumeGipsu I cried..

[@lazycraxkhead9567]

Same 🙃 oh how I cried in front of my parents 💔😭✌🏻

[@suz5191]

Is Amanda ever going to do Secret Base (possibly with a couple other female singers?)

[@akki8532]

YESS PLEASE

[@Eric_Nguyen.]

Just for next year like how long we wanted Courage from Sword Art Online. If she does, then lets hope they added good animations or showed the opening of it.

[@saltanuvolee]

Suzanne Tan i'd love it a lot!!!

[@elithewholeshebang]

nope

[@JustAhmad9797]

"it's funny how we built these castles to ruin them once again" this line really hits the spot

[@crippletime]

This is really great!!!! I hope you can do more songs from Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, but whichever song you decide to do next I'll still be grateful I get to hear it. Keep up the great work!!!

[@LeeandLie]

I really want to cover Mirror! But we'll see! :) Thank you~!!

[@crippletime]

All the songs from it are really good. I'd love to hear you do any of them.

[@vashthestampede9974]

***** omg yes! :D also this cover was amazing as always

[@Zyk0th]

***** I still think you should do more Clannad songs. I'd love to hear either of the openings, the second closing, and/or Palm of a Tiny Hand.

[@jlothier]

+LeeandLie Have you thought about doing Secret Base?

[@NeFlorence]

The animes plot was very similar to my life Me and my friends met each other in grade 1 We used to hang out with each other all the time some feelings were hurt and other made up and before we knew it highschool started and he went our separate ways and now my friends are back together again and not even a month ago i started a relationship with a girl from that group of friends and thanks for the cover cant wait to show them this 😄

[@TEAMSILVERBAX]

Same with me but... we never came back together... and no girl ;-;

[@HodgePodgeProducts]

Lelouch Vi Britannia but Lelouch... What about C.C.??

[@TEAMSILVERBAX]

Hodge Podge Productions ... Shirley... ;-;

[@Kaliospectre]

Lelouch Vi Britannia I stopped watching Code Geass when "that" happened to Shirley. I couldn't accept it, just no. Fucking Rolo.

[@LoneWolf-kw9pi]

Did someone die?

[@m.g.2301]

Someone else here thinking this is one of the best songs ever made and AnoHana one the best animes ever? T.T

[@ΙάσωναςΦιλιππίδης]

Yup sure thing!

[@IzziGUIA]

Omg I cried for hours ;(

[@Courtofnewts]

KInda

[@alexisulloa9029]

yes!! i agree!!!

[@kyo_qi]

It’s a fact.

[@marlino8121]

I swear, this song has been on my playlist for years and every time it comes on I still sing along to it, it's just such a beautiful song and the words still strike me the way they did when I first heard them. Thanks for such an excellent cover.

[@purva2927]

Love this! I just started watching Anohana yesteday and finished it yesterday! I love it so much the feels!

[@Toffnm]

I'm crying so hard. Finally a perfect cover of the entire thing. I've been listening to the japanese version, not understanding a word every day since I first saw this anime. It's my favorite song but I never really bothered to get it translated because I've been afraid it'd crush the perfectness. The way you guys wrapped the lyrics so beautifully into the already awesome melody makes my heart crumble and split into a hundred pieces. Oh my gosh I love you. Thank you. Thank you so much

[@jaspermonterarenas5322]

I couldnt agree more!

[@isac6557]

Anohana is one of the three sad animes i have ever seen.. The story is very sweet and sad..but i think that people should see it. This anime teach us to apreciate the friendship ;). I know it is not real..but i will always ship MENMA X JINTAN ;)

[@anyapooran3308]

I know right!💑

[@AshMORTE]

+Isabel Contreras What was the other two? Just curious

[@rachel-jt4ii]

Jintan x Anaru is better..

[@hamyscarlet2101]

+SiNax Gaming I think Clannad and the third I don't know xd

[@EnderbornGamingAndStuff]

+Isabel Contreras I would ship Menma x Jintan but what happened to Menma, well, happened to Menma

[@Khanjure]

The feels... Why, LeeandLie? WHY?! Don't bring 'em back to me again... ='(

[@thatonepronoun7503]

y the hell not he voice is perfect

[@Khanjure]

kakashi yay Oh no I know that! Hahaha! It's perfect, in fact! It's just that whenever this song comes on, it just reminds me of the feels that the anime gave me. ='(

[@thatonepronoun7503]

Khanjure oh i felt that when she did the sao covers dam that anime was good

[@Chocohalation]

kakashi yay Oh jeez, have you not watched clannad?

[@thatonepronoun7503]

WizardXZD no y

[@kousei8358]

The feels we saw that day

[@prithvimuratee1425]

You're one to talk Kousei....

[@sridharchandrashekar2045]

Come on...move on...kaori's gone :( But still tsubaki's waiting for you kousei ☹️☹️

[@enzlotowery796]

Holy crap, this almost makes me tier up as much as the original, you did an amazing job on this I can't even begin to put it to words

[@wherearetheavocados1252]

"If you choose to give your heart away Put it in my hands, I won't break it"😍😍💘

[@salmox3]

The song was amazing with both of you singing every time I hear this song I always sing along the anime made me cry in the end keep up the good work Amanda Lee and Dima Lancaster both of your voices are amazing

[@KumikoHatake]

Please, PLEASE do Secret Base.

[@NorthernCatt]

Gives me more goosebumps than the show Goosebumps

[@pertinos69]

oh please yes

[@krulkat5946]

YES :D

[@theashenone3221]

+KrulKat this anime gives me the feels already don't do this to me happy thoughts jk still love it

[@lcart14]

I'm in tears. I just finished watching Anohana for the first time and this song is just so perfect. You two do a fantastic job of keeping the feel of the show alive. Just so beautiful.

[@michaelmartinez4298]

Talk about capturing the feeling of the OP and the anime overall. I heard this cover years ago, but only after recently watching the anime again did I truly appreciate it. Yeah, it may not match a true translation. But that's not the point, its called creative freedom. The feeling is captured and that is the important part. Being able to capture the feelings of Anohana in a cover so tangibly is an incredible feat - it shows that heartbreak and yearning is a human experience not isolated to any one demographic - it demonstrates our connection as a people. No matter our background or point of origin, we can all feel loss, heartbreak, redemption, and love. We are of one spirit - the anime captures that, and so does this cover. Bravo.

[@wildtalon7230]

I just discovered this anime series, and so far I am enjoying it! I'm happy to find you already did this cover! :D

[@ultrachad1928]

this is the best cover ive seen so far it reminded me to many details of the anime while still keep the innocent melody

[@Rinishie]

oh god the ending of every episode make me cry

[@paraschhetri]

It really feels satisfying when the english covers are done just perfect. Thank you for making this song even more memorable for me. Now I can't stop crying.

[@GluzinGames]

I cried watching the anime and now I cried listening to this. You guys have amazing voices and the lyrics fit this show so well.

[@hraza2222]

The male singer sounds like Owl City's lead vocalist

[@ashi9859]

I know right!!!

[@chiakinanami4145]

You should check him out, he does amazing anime covers ^^

[@iselinsolbakk]

just saying, but adam young is literally owl city xD there aren't anyone else (but probably some who help and stuff tho xD but no one in the band xD)

[@JxGz-js3cw]

yusss

[@sarahkate9060]

Hassan Raza how? I don't think so at all and I've been listening to Owl City for at least like 5 years

[@lightningking1785]

i get emotional when i hear this song but never seen the anime

[@jonnysniperneverdies]

you should, amazing anime

[@curtisbell597]

howard117 i believe it is only subbed. i haven't be able to find it dunbed anywhere.

[@jonnysniperneverdies]

Curtis Bell Really? Here in Italy we have an official dub, it's strange

[@ayumalasty8156]

Keichi maebara kinda jealous not gonna lie dx

[@gabbymangadraws2088]

SAME

[@aarong.853]

No words can desribe how brilliant this is.

[@ushiroze]

I’ve been listening to this cover ever since it came out to this day.. it really is a masterpiece.

[@GeekyPups]

Omfg, the feels are coming back to me😭😭😭😭Great cover! And for people who hasn't watch Anohana, watch it, watch it meow! Its so great and touching

[@RedpandaUndead]

I like her voice, but I think she needs to "relax" more with it and sound more "natural" rather than forced or overly done. If that makes sense >.> I love how the voices sort of match the Japanese version.

[@deborja8790]

Bring back old memories

[@SesamUbe]

We found you....Menma :'(

[@yukinasky3334]

KuroChii you found....me 😊

[@timjsung5335]

I love just going back to this song every once a month... it really just hits hard

[@miguelchavez9057]

this song is honestly amazing, I dont care what people say about it, you truly made a masterpiece from another masterpiece. I can listen to this song everyday and I wont get sick of it, never. Dont let comments bother you Lee

[@thatperson8787]

My god the last scene of this anime still makes me cry....

[@gh02tdu2t]

I couldn't even finish half of this video, I'm such a emotional wreck XD ;-;

[@skynote-379]

rip.

[@marzipan24]

same xD

[@davidattenborough1631]

Athina Haynes who dies in this one? no anime has a song like this and a cute couple like them unless one of them dies.

[@feazmahrafrahman9926]

Watch it. Its only 11 episodes and definitely worth the watch. It has a movie as well.

[@gh02tdu2t]

I know! I've seen both of those. I was so surprised on how amazing the movie was! It was just as beautiful as the series

[@GiveHeartRecords]

FIRST

[@spiderpigethan]

Nate's mascot is a slowpoke confirmed.

[@5200micah]

***** Basically xD

[@kylepessell1350]

I've just started watching this series recently and wondered why the opening sounded so familiar. I'm listening to this again and I remember: "oh yeah this is by my favorite singers" XD

[@nero6205]

LOOL What are you doing here Nate!

[@spellthiefsedge2010]

Ace Phoenix you are responding to a 2-year old comment

[@AnnekaMusicOfficial]

This is by far, my favorite Cover of the Anohana Opening Aoi Shiori. I've been hearing this version for 2 years now, I simply adore it. The lyrics, the voices, the harmonies, everything is simply perfect!!!!!

[@shmollz2721]

This anime is one of the most touching and beautiful I have ever watched, and I have yet to find another one that made me cry as much as this (and I rarely cry at TV/movies so that's saying something). Really a must watch for EVERYONE

[@migs6306]

2021 everyone? Menma is still in our hearts

[@someone-pd8qh]

Yea

[@justastrugglermovingforwar6209]

“We Found You Menma” 😭😭😭

[@ElectricBlitzNinja]

October 2022

[@DilectiAkai]

I cri. So beautiful. ;-;

[@avalyntwo]

I'M CRYING SO HARD I LOVE ANOHANA

[@Blue-uw6hl]

OMG I was looking for this song in English!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@Hellknight255]

This is great!....makes me tear up....great song well preformed and an amazingly heart breaking show...thanks for this!

[@daannieuwenhuis6212]

Jesus I haven't seen the anime but this song is making feels what Should i watch it? I'm not really into sad anime, but i've never really seen one so is this a good start?

[@ThisNerdyKid]

This was my first sad anime and it was AMAZING

[@daannieuwenhuis6212]

Thank you! I'm normally into shounen/seinen/action stuff. I watched 4 episodes, and it isn't sad yet but it's awesome. Thank you again!

[@ThisNerdyKid]

daan nieuwenhuis Trust me, it gets sad

[@daannieuwenhuis6212]

ThisNerdyKid Yeah. I finished it. First time crying over an anime I want to thank you all for recommending this anime. I love it. THE FEELS RIP Menma ;-;

[@saotomebuster]

Idk man. Are u cool with crying uncontrollably while watching an anime? If so u can find it on crunchyroll.com. Good luck and bring tissues and some feel repellent.

[@Mengzhen-c5o]

This song brings back memories. This anime was too good. They need to make more seasons or should’ve made season 1 longer

[@RedWizardFox]

...this is such a sad anime and I cried at the ending. Now though, all I think about is my best friend....Very good job singing.

[@inactiveaccount8103]

ME TOO!!

[@TheHenkxz]

Man I cry each time with this lyrics and this anime. I'm in 10th grade and treasure my 5 &4th memories like nothing else. My friends and I were always together and looked out from each othe but our school had to close and each of use got separated and now everyone is so diferent there almost unrecognizable. I still love them like crazy but I wish I could go back to those days

[@avichalsinha6247]

this song is my favorite

[@ivanafterfive]

I thought that two months after watching Anohana I'd be able to hear music from it without crying...WRONG! ;)

[@JimmyEnix]

I keep pushing the replay button. Something must be wrong with me.

[@jonathanmurphy5995]

Need More Duo songs like this! I couldn't help but to dance listening :D

[@dumbdude5301]

Damn! This song always makes me feel sad especially the voice of the male singer in the original song was so overwhelming and satisfying that I just can't get this song off my mind. So glad you guys made an English cover of it.

[@KnightOfBreath]

Aww i love this song!!!!!!!!!!

[@ayabenoit7878]

Wow! Just WOW! That awesome. The lyrics ore great and I wish that story would happen to me,but it can't because of some on e moving. Oh well!

[@KnightOfBreath]

Aya Benoit ok, well i thought about it, and there is another song in this anime called secret base, in the english lyrics it explains how the two characters were like best friends and maybe even more than that. And how one of them leaves, and how 10 summers later they meet again. Maybe, that could happen to you guys. Maybe someday, somehow, you two could meet again. It would truly be a miracle.

[@ayabenoit7878]

That song is from the same anime. Anohana

[@KnightOfBreath]

Aya Benoit yeah, i know, that's what i meant :33 i saw anohana a while ago *cries* T^T

[@ayabenoit7878]

The sad part is every one is blaming themselves for menma's death. Like Pony was blaming himself for Johnny's death.

[@brandonwright8047]

i watched the first episode of this anime and i had to go do something else, i got too much of a punch to the feels to keep going x.x

[@WAVE0025]

Its been 7 years, did you go on and keep going with watching the entire time?

[@marceloherrera7085]

2023 and it is still sad uu

[@johnebert2619]

several years after finishing the show and this song in almost any format still gets me right in the softest spots. The harmonies and conflict between the two voices Really hones the edges of this blade. Well done. Love the direction you took the lyrics. In the same room as the original, but it works almost perfectly with the music.

[@MonkellD]

This song is ruling my world right now! Been on repeat for days now. This cover is better than anything the show did. I hope i find out why soon! Thank you Amanda Lee!!! 😭

[@shadowfata4013]

My last goodbye memna👏👏

[@celestial8189]

2019 anybody many feel Ready Set We Found You Menma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@noelpeinado2914]

Anyone still here that can’t leave the past behind? Me for sure!

[@sharkmanax1905]

I searched up the anohana opening on Spotify and this is song I got glad to know where the perfect English version came from

[@kishi8774]

woa.. i have listened this song like thousands times in japanese, but for the first time i understand what says.. i almost cry.. amazing job guys amazing!

[@ciyatiaaa17]

Hello Everybody !!, Today it's 28 august 2021 !!, Know what it's mean ?, Yea you're right !!, Today is 10th Anniversary of Anohana 🎉, Happy birthday my first anime who make me crying and sad too much ❤️, and also today're Continue Announcement of Anohana Project 🤯🎉, Im so happy 😭😖😵

[@SkyMasterv]

PLZ DO SECRET BASE...I WILL BUY IT IN A HEARTBEAT JUST LIKE I DID WITH THIS...PLZ

[@NunsenseStudios2110]

I cry every time I hear this song... Oh menma

[@haleytehturtle6607]

This is probably one of THE BEST anime's I have ever watched, and I've seen a lot. I don't normally cry when I watch anything but this...oh my God it was beautiful and so original. It made me cry like forever!

[@GamingProductionsV1]

Listen to this song at least 3 times a day minimum. This song gets me ready for my day and ready to go to sleep. This is how I begin and end my day. Truly love this song.

[@EpicEthra]

How sad is this anime? I watched Angel Beats and did not have as many feels as I expected. (only found the first death to be very sad) Is it even sadder or on par with Angel Beats?

[@sunbae-nim]

It's very very sad. Comparable to even CLANNAD T_T

[@Rave24Productions]

Yeah. Anohana's pretty sadder than Angel Beats. But Clannad is still the best tearjerker xD

[@Rave24Productions]

After watching the series. Try watching the Movie version. It has an extended version of the heart-breaking scene at the last episode

[@JiraiyaSanninPervySage]

Ok if Angel Beats did not make you cry, then anohana probably won't either. But it might take you by surprise and spring you on a feel trip. The ending was even sadder than Angel Beats. Neither of them made me cry, but I still love them both.

[@dariuschoo8495]

Jiraiya Sannin The ending to Angel Beats made me tear up but Anohana made me cry so, I'm guessing that if the OP gonna at least feel sad! :D

[@aniboob]

Me: -watches video- Me: -sees droplets of water on my desk- Oh I'm crying........well whadda know

[@marceloherrera7085]

same uu

[@1MILKBOY]

I'm about to watch this Anime. If it lives up to what everyone is telling me than I expect good things. Bing On The FEEELLLSSS !!!

[@1MILKBOY]

Hours later. *Tears* "Best short anime ever* I cried so many times. Idk if my life will be the same again.

[@blankblank8007]

It's really good!

[@1MILKBOY]

Go Watch this anime its so good !

[@naxshawaryx4000]

I love your lyrics. It's like you change the words based off the characters of the anime and what happens throughout the series. Beautiful! It's like they're singing to each other

[@garrymoore-eroomyrrag]

omg it's the full version too

[@annahtran3697]

I love this song sooooo much!!!!