Crying for Rain (Kawaki wo Ameku) - Domestic na Kanojo OP [Piano] / Minami

Sheet music → mymusic.st/ani...
Kawaki wo Ameku (Crying for Rain) is really one of the most amazing songs I have heard in the last few years, thanks to the incredible singer Minami and her fantastic way of articulating the lyrics. You can literally feel, how her voice is reaching out to the deepest part of your soul.
It’s hard to explain, but this song feels like a "lost twin" of another song: “unravel” from “Tokyo Ghoul”. The similar chorus melody, the similar chord progression, the similar song structure with the “soft” part at the beginning - the similarities are astonishing.
Before I started to arrange this song, I actually practiced many of my old piano arrangements again in order to re-learn my "old arrangement style" (which focuses a lot on piano technique). And similar to my "unravel" piano arrangement, I am also utilizing many notes from the high register of the piano to create a cold - and lonely - atmosphere. I am pretty sure you can hear many similar sections between these two arrangements.
Last but not least: It took me almost three times the amount of time to fully arrange and perform "Kawaki wo Ameku" compared to my other pieces. It is a very technical piece after all but I think all the efforts are worth it. It has also been a while since my "most difficult piano arrangement" playlist has been updated as well.
See you next time, then!
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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Kawaki wo Ameku (Crying for Rain)
Anime: Domestic na Kanojo / ドメスティックな彼女
Published by: flying DOG (2019)
Composed by: Minami
Performed by: Minami
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#KawakiwoAmeku #CryForRain #DomesticGirlfriend #Piano

[@Animenzzz]

You all asked for it, here it is: This is the spiritual successor of my own "unravel" piano cover. And also one of the top 10 most difficult arrangements I have ever made.

[@masterx8854]

Can we have takt op smday love you

[@floangelo9281]

Another great song from the best pianist on KZbin. Keep up the good work

[@荒れ狂う炎]

Can you do yoasobi racing into the night next? :000

[@natsaderpiano]

Years ago I was wondering what will happen if you arrange this song. The answer is *Impressive*

[@asdf-og1xk]

Can you do Racing Into the Night by Yoasabi? :D

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I can still hear Minami’s deep breaths during this masterful arrangement. Animenz has done it again, a transcendental cover that even people with 3 hands would struggle to replicate.

[@fruitanimeonpiano]

Yes indeed, this legendary arrangement will definitely be one to go down in history. Also even when using a few dozen hands, I have still found all efforts to be futile.

[@nathanielthomas7642]

Finally found one of your comments as it was posted

[@Waltuhhhhhh]

Totally agree, you can really feel the breaths.

[@ryanleung4236]

just like TK from Ling Tosite

[@cannonsaki932]

hey i found u again

[@Natsuuuu_23]

Animenz is clearly "blood-related" with the piano on how GODLY he arranges and plays it.

[@andremarques1088]

Nice one

[@theoro-wm8xb]

Yes

[@natsaderpiano]

Rui is the best girl

[@Animenzzz]

Big BRUH moment right here

[@Natsuuuu_23]

@@Animenzzz lmao nice

[@RoyEmeraude]

2:17 IM SORRY HOW DOES THIS MAN SWAP MELODY BETWEEN HANDS SO SMOOTHLY ?!!

[@meg2282]

MY EXACT THOUGHTS 💀

[@vaunted.1967]

Don't ask question. Just listen ✔

[@petrospatrianakos9166]

He is the fucking god of piano what did you expect

[@ballsackwonders454]

He is using a vst, which can help smoothen out the notes and inconsistencies.

[@ballsackwonders454]

He is using a vst, which can help smoothen out the notes and inconsistencies.

[@dionsylvester]

No matter how long it takes, it's always worth it.

[@oamioxmocliox8082]

;)

[@akashkanniganti]

Yes , yes it is :)

[@Animenzzz]

Animenz delivers!

[@oamioxmocliox8082]

@@Animenzzz ;D

[@paincake2595]

@@Animenzzz cant deny.

[@miyoko8380]

"Perhaps one day, I will make another crazy-level arrangement like this unravel again. But only time can tell whenever I am in the mood for it." I've found Animenz said this in the Unravel video description. Man, he really did it, the madlad really made a legendary arrangement again.

[@thecubingduck]

Ikrrrrrr

[@caseywhitaker2111]

If you do decide to do another hard one.. Ive been looking for Ergo Proxy, Kiri - Monoral on piano. There have been a few people try, but they dont have the feelings in their songs like you do.

[@Stanleys_Bucket]

Thats every video

[@gleesinnpiano2653]

Even though most of Animenz’s older arrangements are more difficult to perform, I still prefer his current, more rhythm based arranging style. This arrangement in particular seems to utilize the best of both worlds. In other words, this is a masterpiece that far exceeded my expectations. This is the kind of channel that I proudly recommend to other people because of the simple fact that Animenz always delivers!

[@Animenzzz]

The longer I arrange, the more I realize that rhythm is truly the most important foundation of every piano arrangement. In my old arrangements, I added fancy left hand arpeggios to make the arrangement sound more virtuosic, but nowadays I prefer to use a strongly articulated rhythmic patterns instead. I hope I can find more things to improve my arrangement in the future as well!

[@aronaoi]

@@Animenzzz Like GleesinnPiano said, utilizing your old arrangement style (like unravel) with the present rhythm focused arrangement is like hitting two birds with one stone, creating a masterpiece that far exceeds anyone’s expectations

[@Lolmenchek]

@@Animenzzz man your rhythm makes me have goosebumps i love so much more than arpeggios

[@connorguildford6558]

@@Animenzzz t

[@Chifruit]

Don't mind me, just adding another amazing arrangement from Animenz to my playlist ;)

[@atthallarayhann9941]

Imagine how many cps animenz got lol

[@Lu.4158]

WTH CHIFRUIT JDJAJDJJASJA, tenés buen gusto vro

[@Fabioonn]

I just got KZbin Premium because of this channel. I absolutely love his videos

[@Alphablade6849]

​@@Fabioonn YT revanced exists........

[@Simon-Jih]

This is probably the most intense piece you create since your steinway came back, as usual , let’s highlight some details in this piece: The staccato bass is everywhere, but some of them are outstanding: 0:27 that tenth bass is reaallly satisfying 0:59 omg , I think only the second chrous of tamashii no refrain can beat that punch 2:06 my favorite bass part in this pieces , It’s just like an elegant cat walking on the key. 2:57 that rapid bass along with high note in the right hand gives great contrast That’s for the bass, then let’s move on to something interesting I noticed: 0:51 the right hand is playing A, G#, F#, animenz use alternative fingering to hold the F# which followed by E, D, C#, B , beautiful ! 1:03 the first chorus start, and immediately I notice that every left hand bass is followed by some chord contained E4, at that same time , the right hand chord has something to do with E5. AND THAT’S NOT THE MOST INTENSE E YET The following 1:28 is EPIC , the nonstop E4 woven by both hand , that’s definitely my favorite part of this arrangement!!!!! (1:29 you hold A to give it sustain sound is also nice touch) 2:38 similarly, but now the bass note is followed by some chord contains E5 3:40 that scale in the middle section really add a lot of color , I remember you once said in some description that you like to use scale to build a sound wall. 4:12 can I call that two octave? I notice that you recently like to use two octave( i.e 3 same note) in the arrangement , I like that ! Then let’s talk about some special 3 hand technique part: 1:43 that right hand accompany melody is really well chosen 2:12 the 3 hand technique CHORUS!!!! Haha ,I complain about the chorus last time and Animenz just DELIVER!!!! 2:21 I especially like this part , the hight notes are F#, G#, A, B, which is the same note you use as right hand melody at 0:03 Finally it’s the “same vibe to…” part: 3:01 that flowing left hand remind me of your A Cruel Angel’s crisis (2:58) 3:49 that some how give me the same vibe of the final climax of the chopin ballade in g minor 3:57 that heavenly left hand melody is almost identical to your Connect arrangement!!!! Which has one of my favorite ending among all your arrangement. I am always amazed by how far you can go , and ANIMENZ DELIVERS, AS ALWAYS Lastly, I want to say that it’s totally fine to take some weeks break, we fans will always be here no matter it’s weekly upload animenz or yearly upload animenz (but more is better haha)

[@yoanrouleau5882]

Kowalski, analysis

[@ThomasNing]

I also love the tremelos moving around in the right hand at 3:42 . I agree with everything you mentioned :D

[@mj99875]

Thanks. Just what I was about to say.

[@edwardlee374]

man has a phd in Animenz studies

[@billyl7859]

the animenz connoisseur

[@MATTierial]

You are a musical genius! I love that your versions aren't a replacement, but an alternation from the Original songs- Meant to be enjoyed in parallel. Absolutely incredible 😭

[@Cyclically]

If there's already an Animenz arrangement of it, it's probably the best piano version it could possibly get

[@joey7107]

Agree

[@jethrosamuel3221]

Nodders

[@Spoutnik33]

I disagree, go check the code geass opening "colors" by Chris Luan

[@HaydenPianoCovers]

Yes, most likely haha. Here's one where Animenz himself said otherwise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGnWpnWCZ8iepZI

[@Josef_1186]

You should check out this unravel cover by a youtuber called “cateen”. The guy is a world class classical pianist, and the cover is insane. Edit: here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDFaHShgNdgobs

[@SY5841414]

I don't think people realize how hard it is to maintain such a clear and consistent melody line between two hands and awkward fingers at 2:13, especially in a middle register while flashy stuff is happening in the melody and bass. I had to do a double take and actually look at the video because it sounded like the melody was being played by one hand... the piece is actually harder than it sounds, truly the mark of a great pianist

[@beans6724]

That part was remarkable, imagine the amount of practice required, to perfect the tempo and melody control with both hands switching positions quickly. Animenz delivers! King of Anime Pianist.

[@vaunted.1967]

Animenz don't play the piano . The piano play animenz

[@parrufecto7241]

3:01 ... I think that part summarizes how I feel about this arrangement. It feels like the old animenz. There is a visible abundance of notes, and each and every note is crisp clear. The right hand is completely insane through this piece, and some of the three hand techniques you've managed to pull here are beyond me. Easily up there with some of your more harder arrangements. Technical difficulty does not sacrifice musicality. Beautiful arrangement. It may not be completely on par with your unravel (on a technical difficulty scale), but I feel like the whole crisp clear dynamics along with a great abundance of notes is really reminiscent of unravel's arrangement style. Loved this arrangement animez. You did it justice. Bravo! Edit: Just read your comment. So this truly was a spiritual successor to Unravel lol. Time for Japan to create another depresso song so we get yet another one of these arrangements lmao

[@minnie-piano3969]

yeah this cover was too good, it's cool to look back and see animenz evolve from 2 hands to 3 hands

[@Animenzzz]

You could basically hear the foreshadowing of unravel before I even finished the video description. Good job, haha

[@lucianojadur]

Dear Animenz I waited for almost a year and a half to finally listen a cover of this song arranged by you bc I love it and makes me chill every time I hear it, and I said "it's not possible Animenz hasn't post a cover of this yet, no way". I could've never expected to get it on this day; it feels like a joke planned by life itself. It is the best birthday present i've received this year. Once again, thank you.

[@misleaded8814]

happy late birthday

[@lucianojadur]

@@misleaded8814 thanks :)

[@kookiecam4735]

The timing lmao

[@GabrielFernandes-by1ny]

Essa op é top dms msm

[@exibelpianosheets3x361]

I'm sorry, I need more fingers 🤌

[@웅웅웅-d3s]

02:13 wow this part is seriously AMAZING. How can he smoothly change his hands while playing main melody??

[@thatskyvern]

Because Animenz

[@cushie]

the only real answer

[@yjas8904]

me who just started on piano: not in a thousand years will I be able to do that

[@bighed23]

Something something afterimages

[@AspectRx]

years of experience and a lot of practice

[@amberchang4858]

Animenz always makes me believe that everything is worth the wait❤

[@fureai9143]

I love how Animenz's fingers just slide on the piano like butter but with precision, this cover gave me chills

[@Mrityunjay7]

Practice. Decades of dedicated practice.

[@Sasukesanimation]

Before I attempt to learn this song, I need to check if animenz has 2 hands and 10 fingers first

[@someoneidkwho2936]

It's almost as if like it's an ai 😂 like crazyyy dude

[@manbha5404]

Domestic girlfriend is one messed up anime but it is weirdly enjoyable at the same time

[@andremarques1088]

Fking agreed 😭😭

[@user-bq8cm3kl3o]

Shinzou wou sasageyo

[@t.r.everstone7]

It's completely fucked up lol But the OP makes up for everything

[@robartpark6542]

😂wNah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣Nah I'd still win🫸🔵 🔴🫷🤞🤌🫴🟣😊👌

[@robartpark6542]

​@@t.r.everstone7❤

[@haru-kikokushijyo]

コメ欄見てると、ほとんど外国人の方のコメントで埋め尽くされてます... 海外の方も日本の曲を聞いてくれてることが私にとってはとても幸せです！ 私も帰国子女で、3歳からオーストラリアに住んでいます。英語を話し、理解し、書き、読むことは日本語と同じくらいスラスラと頭に入ってきます。でも親も日本人で、自分も日本生まれなので、日本人の血が回ってることには違いはないです。日本大好きです！ 中学生女子より。

[@rlrihards948]

Imagine if someone says: "So you play piano, why don't you play something for me?" And you start playing this.

[@lestercalello9027]

Just at a random party chilling and some dude holding like, a Michelob Ultra or something, and he says, "sure, It's been a while since I played! Don't expect anything crazy!" And fullheartedly means it when he says it. He sits down at the piano and starts ripping it to shreds with this.

[@luiscrisostomo6066]

Idk I'm trembling cuz I can still hear Minami's vocals over it also how clean was this holy cow. That's so good

[@KiddKat]

02:13 The hand coordination is just incredible, uses every potential that's possible

[@Sayuriii_0]

Ikr i dont wanna imagine the pain to practice this lmao

[@allpinksakura]

fr tho, that SPEED

[@XMansive]

That part is absolutely insane, he's switching hands for the vocals and it sounds so damn smooth.

[@user-cy1so6hq4v]

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[@ritsa]

One of the smoothest things i've ever seen

[@おもち-m5h5s]

本当に最高！ 1曲通して全く聴いてて飽きない構成、いつも驚かされます。音数が多いのにうるさくないし、邪魔してない装飾音！ そこに音が欲しいと思ったところには必ずはいってきて気持ちいい。ｱﾆﾒﾝｽﾞさんじゃないとどこか物足りなさを感じてしまいます笑 戻ってきてくれてよかった！

[@asdf-og1xk]

Animenz is making arrangements on all the songs I love, and im loving everyone of them ANIMENZ DELIVERS

[@fushichou1818]

This masterpiece deserves way more attention. Do your thing KZbin algorithm

[@Ming-q7s]

Every single time, Animenz covers an anime song and it will definitely become the best piano cover version in the world no doubt!!!! This is fabulous!!!

[@Ask_LyRc]

3:28 Is no one going to talk about how difficult this part is to play? Amazing work Animenz

[@piano-ymkf]

高度还原声嘶力竭这首歌！！！太棒了，无论是作曲水平还是弹奏水平都是一流的！不愧是animenz！！！

[@Caliko]

This was absolutely incredible! I've held out on commenting on this one, even though I've had it on loop almost *constantly* since it came out, to really think of what I wanted to say. I haven't heard this song before, but this arrangement had me hooked on first listen, similar to what happened with "One Last Kiss" for me (sidenote for that one - I've attempted playing it, and it's so insanely tiring stamina wise? I didn't realize how exhausting it was to play from just listening haha, I'm even more impressed now). I then listened to the original song, and WOW is it good, I understand why people compare it to Unravel! It has that same sort of grit and energy to it, along with a very honest vocal performance. Stunning song through and through. And fittingly, this arrangement translates that energy perfectly! I saw that someone beat me to a detailed analysis, so I'll just point out a few bits that I personally loved a lot! 1:44 that right hand! 2:06 the left hand octaves!! 2:13 I really love that additional octave-jump voice in the higher register during the chorus! Adds a feeling of build up 2:29 I think for this one credit goes to both the original song and the arrangement, the melody line in addition to those jumping octaves in the right hand is my single favorite moment of the whole thing, can't really explain why Overall, this is exactly what I have been wishing for, because I'm EXTREMELY biased towards this style of arranging from you-the technically insane, exciting, challenging one that's so much fun to listen to but even more fun to try and play! I've attempted to learn a lot of your arrangements from that circa-2014 time period, and even though some have proved a bit too challenging, I still had a ton of fun practicing! Can't wait to give this one a go! (I haven't commented in a while, so congrats on the release of your official sheet music as well!)

[@minnie-piano3969]

Wow, this was unbelievably good. Crying for rain is one of my favorite songs, and it really feels like you captured the emotions in the song perfectly!

[@TheOfficialKRIPPU]

he just never stops giving us masterpieces, like, calm down man.

[@splifix7179]

Those arpeggios are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard 3:28

[@luzandrea6583]

You got me with goosebumps and tears. As you say, gives me a nostalgic feeling of your unravel arrangement. Can't thank you enough for every piece you bring us. I admire you forever, Animenz❤️

[@woopass497]

While I watched the piano I thought I could see it moving, which to my surprise it was. I realized the pedaling on this piece was insane not only the playing. Animenz doesn't fail to blow my mind in new ways all the time. Mad lad

[@mutdd3954]

every time i watch some of animenz hardest covers, like this one, I just have a moment somewhere along the way of "nah I'm done bro... how's he THIS good at playing this instrument"

[@Yamakusa]

Your right hand at 3:41 was even spicier than the plot. Brilliant arrangement.

[@xghhjmt]

He literally collapsed an umbrella! 4:15 What a man!

[@stuffstuff.]

This is far more amazing than I could explain in word.

[@Sasukesanimation]

Perfection down to the last atom

[@majord2301]

We can never say that we have heard the perfect piano cover of a song... until animenz makes one. Even if almost every anime pianist and their ancestors have covered this song, you still have that animenz magic that separates you from others. With this i was curious, do you listen to other covers before you arrange a song or is it purely your own thinking and imagination? Amazing cover as always💯 You make the anime look like a masterpiece.

[@LucasKingPiano]

I'm not familiar with the music but it's very beautiful and a great performance. 1:03 I hear the Unravel similarities! Lovely.

[@Unknown-bd4db]

Listen to the actual song best anime opening

[@inyourgame6131]

It's from the anime opening "domestic girlfriend" Very spicy anime.... 👀🌶

[@nero5985]

@@inyourgame6131 very garbage anime

[@inyourgame6131]

@@nero5985 depends how you look at it eheheh, the story or....👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@Windy-b9p]

@@inyourgame6131 Nah it’s literal garbage the song is the only reason people remember it

[@fushichou1818]

What a banger! I am completely mesmerised after listening to this masterpiece more than 4 times in a row. I love the intermezzos and how you handled each refrain with a unique style. Thanks for your effort! お疲れさん

[@exequ1en]

very true, I can only agree!

[@quinnschnider464]

One of the best underrated anime songs out there. Thank you Animenz for making an arrangement for this. Masterful. No words could do you justice. It is just that beautiful.

[@sammyahmed2698]

This arrangement is actually insane, It has so much depth and detail.

[@マルキアレジオン]

歌の雰囲気壊さずピアノのみで表現できてしまうanimenzさんやっぱり凄過ぎ

[@lohyongda]

Today's my birthday and with you uploading your rendition of one of my favourite anime openings, it really made my day. Thanks again, Animenz.

[@joey7107]

Happy birthday my guy but what tf is that pfp lol

[@24RannA]

HB!

[@to9071]

Heyy happy birthdayyy!

[@zord90x58]

Happy birthday, my dude! What an epic gift you received from Animenz, though.

[@keanuw8684]

Have a great birthday!

[@newbie4789]

This is a proof that how much her Deep breaths gave life to the original song. This man literally played it on Piano

[@jacksonmancilla4403]

Such a good cover. I would love to hear you do The Op for Komi Can’t communicate (Cinderella) That would sound amazing!!!

[@jsheyne1861]

Finally, the cover I've been waiting for😱🤤

[@iSonnyT]

It's great to finally see you do justice to a Minami piece on piano - especially with how it was imbued with your technique from your golden-era of arrangements. Would love to see you cover the Takt Op. Destiny opening theme - which I feel is the closest spiritual successor to Guilty Crown's My Dearest that ryo/supercell has produced - especially with the guitar riffs, song/bridge structure, piano/string sub-melodies, and the chorus instrumentals!

[@adrianzhu1275]

You can tell the arrangement is absolutely god-tier by looking at the comments, 8 hours in and there's already more comments on this video than 13 of the past 20 arrangements XD keep the likes and comments coming everyone, that way we can satisfy the KZbin algorithm gods and have this masterpiece be shown to more people! This arrangement honestly gets better and better the more you listen to it...

[@CaaziPianoSheets]

I love how the intro starts mellow then BANG, full force. I really do feel like it's reminiscent of Minami's vocals, pronounced and fierce, absolutely loved the dynamics!

[@AlexArimaPiano]

everytime your covers are all immaculate and always have such nice voicing and crazy left hand melodys blows my mind dude

[@marcvigar6396]

What a shame this arrangement has so few views compared to others, the part at 2:16 with the spread melody between both hands is astounding, definitely one of my favorite arrangements.

[@dstreetz91]

Spectacular and it lands on my 30th birthday. Phenomenal job arranging this piece I love it!

[@Hereson]

Pure earcandy! I keep saying it but *every* arrangement of yours has this Animenz touch to it. Every single part is lovely to listen to and the arrangement as-a-whole flows so damn well together. The way you transition into every section is just 💙

[@kmpoon2550]

This is the definition of “beautiful song” I think.

[@うに-c1n]

美波さんの新曲が公開され、久しぶりにカワキヲアメクを聴きたくなり、ピアノバージョンが聴きたくなりこちらに飛びました。 主さんをunravelで知り、久しくご無沙汰だったのですがこれを聴き、もしかしてunravel弾いてた人？？？となりました！！ コメントにも書かれてたように近いものをとても感じました！圧巻の演奏で心臓がドキドキしています。

[@husky606]

この曲いいピアノアレンジなかったからめっちゃ嬉しい

[@ferrdysyachputera3264]

0:14 ...that hits different ❤️

[@khk051]

I waited for this for 3 years

[@jackabaka8695]

I-i didn't know piano could sing...

[@chipsalancienne3080]

What a masterpiece, I basically come back here everyday to listen to it

[@chipsalancienne3080]

👍

[@GabrielLima-gl5ng]

i'm crazy or the blue ball is moving slowly?

[@Xandar]

my man has magnet on the notes he has to play that's impresive

[@SuperWhirlipede537]

Absolutely stunning - there are really no words to describe the perfection of this arrangement. The three week wait for this was absolutely worth it, and this is by far one of your best arrangements of all time. Everything about this piece was ear candy of the highest order, from the dynamic control to the flowing arpeggios and powerful, crisp, distinctive jumps. Combined with the 3-hand technique and the brilliant musicality and technique, this arrangement really combines the absolute best of every style you've perfected over the past decade! I'm definitely going to listen to this on repeat (and I'm sure I'll discover something new every time). It's arrangements like these that bring all of us to your channel time and time again, no matter how long the wait. It has definitely been a while since you've uploaded a piece that challenged your top 10 most difficult arrangements, but this did not disappoint. It's also quite fitting that this ended up being uploaded today - exactly one week before the 10th anniversary of the arrangement that started the tradition of "insane" Animenz arrangements, and one of the most iconic of all time! Only time will tell if this arrangement will join the ranks of Kuusou Mesorogiwi, My Dearest, Unravel, etc. as one of the most iconic Animenz arrangements of all time, but I believe it almost certainly will. Best of luck with your upcoming concert! It's definitely exciting, especially since it's been so long since the last live performance. I'm sure it'll be incredible :D See you next time! ---------------------------------------------- Also, side note: if you are thinking about picking up something seasonal, there is a classical music themed show gaining steam right now called "Takt Op. Destiny" that I think you might really enjoy. It's a joint Mappa x Madhouse project, so the animation is phenomenal - but the best part is that ryo (Supercell) returned to compose one of the most beautiful OPs of the season :3

[@danielmerafuentes]

The way how animenz play just hits different. It gives me goosebumps, I can even hear Minami's voice. Such talent and masterpiece ❣️

[@pft__y6614]

Animenz さんの何がすごいって きちんと基本的な技術とか技法とかをマスターして それを自然にアニソンのアレンジに利用してるところだよね、感動 メロディーも両手で保ちながら広い音域で原曲の雰囲気をくまなく表現してるし 「THE・基本に忠実」って感じがする。 超絶レベル高い努力家って感じで尊敬する。

[@cons6062]

Finally!! I've been waiting for you to make this

[@jimtownvang1629]

2:38 is so damn beautiful, love it so much🤧

[@skipper425]

Truly unbelievable. Never ceases to amaze. I really never thought someone can play this good. This is *Animenz best arrangement* it really is that amazing. Magnificent pacing that is powerful yet delicate and brutally graceful. I am in awe. I simply cannot contain my excitement. You sir are magical. Thank you for blessing my ears with this magic...

[@ayelll]

I honestly looking forward for this since you left a clue for your next arrangement in the description of Kaibutsu arr, and its worth the wait!. Thanks, Animenz!! btw, there are too many good songs from this Fall 2021 animes, especially from takt. op, destiny (recommended anime for a classical pianist like you), ranking of kings, Komi cant communicate, mushoku Tensei etc. Hoping that you will consider any of them on your to-do-list!

[@meisterdrums7798]

I read ranking of kings and liked. That King Gnu op is heat

[@Animenzzz]

Thanks for the takt. op destiny recommendation! It really just suits my taste. More music Anime is always good

[@ayelll]

@@Animenzzz you're welcome! Its opening "takt" is my favourite song this season. The collaboration of ryo (supercell), mafumafu and gaku is too good! Looking forward for a piano arr. of this song from you (hopefully), Maestro Animenz haha

[@paincake2595]

@@Animenzzz so that means you are going to cover takt......lets fukin goooooooo.

[@YehPianoCovers]

2:13 what the FUCKKKK. Those jumps are CRAZY, I don't see any missed notes either... This really brings me back to Bios with those insane jumps spanning more than an octave. Time to learn this.... This is actually crazy hard. Also 3:49 gives Ballade no.1 coda vibes

[@smos2285]

Reading the description is funny because Kawaki wo Ameku and unravel are next to each other in my playlist, Such amazing music.

[@chandlerbennett9033]

I’m in love with this, domestic girlfriend was the first anime I ever watched besides dbz and naruto and as much of a “dumpster fire” that everyone says it was. It was my #1 anime for so long🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you for this amazing piece of art!

[@vegtam2869]

1:59 (ignore me)

[@otavionakamura2982]

Another cover from the series " I paid for the whole piano I will use all the piano" , superb work again , I really loved and it completely worth the wait

[@wrenth8474]

Watching some of your old videos, there definitely is a difference in skill. I wouldn't call a single video of yours bad, but in the past, it sometimes seemed like you were struggling to play what you'd composed because of how insane it was. It doesn't feel that way anymore, it's like your skill caught up to what you were trying to do, and it boggles my mind that someone who was already incredible could improve even more. This song feels like the style of your older videos with the technique and skill of your newer ones, and I love it.

[@alexandrecoragem3383]

NO WAYYYYY IM WAITING FOR THIS COVER FOR AN YEAR AND HALF IM NOT READY OMG

[@zengarang]

What a great return to the intensity and technicality of your original style! The polyphony is off the charts in this arrangement, especially with how precisely you're able to make multiple voices ring out evenly within a single hand at various points throughout: -0:41 third voice subtly peeking through in the RH of the second phrase of the first verse -1:44 classic three hand melody throughout the second verse. The middle melody resonates through the other voices -2:13 not quite an overlapping melody, but the upper voices in the right hand ring out so nicely in the second chorus -3:27 the secondary RH melody shining through the arpeggios in the closing phrase -3:41 ending with by far the most impressive one. it can't be understated how difficult it is to combine the finger isolation in the RH melody with large jumps Really enjoyed pinpointing the details within this cover. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

[@Sasukesanimation]

The left hand on the chorus is giving me Unravel Wall flashbacks

[@Vollerae]

Really glad and thankful to see you arrange one of our favourites! I've been listening to this arrangement for hours by now and I'm in awe on how both hands play the melody consistently at 2:13 despite having such difficult and wide octaves as much as I love this arrangement as a whole. I also love how you highlighted the E key on both hands at the choruses (1:03) as I find it an interesting contrast and "gimmicks" to the arrangement. Those jumps are jaw dropping, I really love it! Thank you for doing your best and the hard work you put to arrange this :D

[@Schwarzer_Hong]

The first time I heard the op by Minami, I have known that this is gonna be a top tier hard song like Unravel in a lot of part Glad to see Animenz cover it, IT IS GREAT. My favourite part is the verse and the second pre-chorus. Very smooth and similar to the actual song, others' cover are great too but I always have a "strange" feeling at these part and you killed it haha.

[@St3inway]

So satisfying to watch the interchanging hand roles ~ spectacular performance!!

[@レオ-p2v]

ふぇええ、、、かっこいいぃい、、、聞いてて心地が凄く良いです〜

[@MA-sl6zk]

probably the best thing i've ever heard in my life wow

[@KruzioBaal]

Precioso.

[@x.z3ynppws.287]

Bayılıyorum herhalde mükemmel ötesi keşke bende bu kadar yetenekli olabilsem gerçekten harika

[@Mol42]

Why does nobody talk about that bassline in 2:06 or the chords played in the higher register in 2:16 though? So good

[@brurh]

항상 잊혀질때쯤 등장해서 무한한 감동을 주시네요 이걸 이렇게 완벽하게 커버해주시다니.. 피아노인데 오프닝이 스쳐 지나가듯 보이넹..

[@erin1569]

We need more Minami, Yorushika, Aimer and ReoNa covers! They're such great and emotive singers.

[@kpitel]

Lo difícil que es apreciar una obra maestra, respetarla y convertirla en otra es lo maravilloso de esta versión.

[@داني961]

Playing this for my next school concert and unravel took me 8 month to learn and perform on school and now i feel like this a bit more difficult cause i am not used to the technique in this piece but i will spend so much time learning this and i love that the fact that when i play animenz’s piece alot of people think i have such big talent so ty for making a pianist that has a talent you inspire me

[@Real-Colossal-Titan2782]

Same for me. I've done Unravel, Guilty Crown, Kyouran, Sakayume and this one. Animenz is a huge inspiration and brought more color into my piano practicing🙂

[@داني961]

@@Real-Colossal-Titan2782 literally i am not playing any other song each day just practicing this for hours

[@Real-Colossal-Titan2782]

@@داني961 good luck!

[@داني961]

@@Real-Colossal-Titan2782ty i am using somebody transcription to learn it and rn i am at 2:14 and i uploaded a 5 day practice of it u can check it wasnt the best but rn when i upload again it will be good

[@Un1234l]

Bro. This is probably your best arrangement and performance yet IMO. If not, it's up there.

[@dimitursgremory734]

Same I can hear hear her breaths through his high notes so much detail and consideration about everything.

[@I3ryanz]

I will be checking this everyday till that sheet music is up! edit: only took 1 day haha bless!

[@dubalierfigueroa9067]

el verdadero capo del piano que toca canciones anime...

[@seba2945]

Eres de los pocos que comentan en español bro😃

[@ARSaVaGE2626]

Damn these arrangements are just spot on, can't really think of anything I'd like to add, they're just awesome.

[@caustic4874]

There’s a Kawaki wo Ameku x Unravel piano arrangement on KZbin if you didn’t already know Animenz. I think it’d be a cool idea to make your own mashup, or play the one that’s already made later down the line.

[@a.roberts4203]

This. This right here.

[@itzartbn]

Can't believe it's only one year passed since Animenz dropped this legendary arrangement. I've been listening to this for the whole eternity.

[@Alanon_]

It is closer to two years though xD

[@minnie-piano3969]

can't believe it's already been 2 years

[@Alanon_]

@@minnie-piano3969 yea

[@ProjectNZI]

legendaryyyyy🔥🔥🔥