MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Musical Analysis Attack on Titan Openings 1-7

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

** Update ** Part of this video got blocked by KZbin 10 MONTHS after it was uploaded. LOL. That is the missing part because there was no other way to keep it up without removing the chunk. The full video of this is on my Patreon if you want the missing segment. In case you skipped the part of the video where I gave a disclaimer that there is a LOT of rewinding and talking in this one....here is your notice 👀😂 ⏩Video Question: Which is your favorite opening and WHY?? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@otaviorodrigues2627]

The rumbling, by far my favorite.

[@xaviermm5506]

Red Swan (S3 part 1) It's so different but it's so calm, chill, warm. I couldnt stop myself from singing it while watching every episode, never skipped it.

[@medeliin3840]

Op 7. It’s perfect.

[@juuzou5887]

My War by Shinsei Kamattechan is my fav (Op 6) because of the lyrics and the full version of the song is so good. Fun Fact: The female voice in that op is actually sung by a male (known as Noko,vocalist for Shinsei Kamattechan)

[@danah-hx6mk]

while I love all the openings for their own reasons, OP 3 (shinzou wo sasegeyo) will always be one of the most iconic and powerful themes to me. paired with the stunning animation and visuals, it makes me feel instantly patriotic for a fictional country LMAO. it’s just pure excellence

[@Agent_3141]

The reason the last two sound different is because essentially the tone of the story changed drastically

[@Deiki.]

and too different studio xd

[@アキコ2003]

@@Deiki. that's nothing to do it with. Season 3 op was also drastically different because of the story and was done by the same studio

[@LunaticStruggler]

@@Deiki. studio doesn't have anything to do with the arc and tone change

[@Kaplykos]

@@LunaticStruggler but I doubt they would've gotten Shinsei Kamattechan for an opening

[@luciferkotsutempchannel]

@@LunaticStruggler I mean, even if the tonal change wouldve happened anyways, how the tone changed would've probably been different between studios.

[@jeksun1580]

“I don’t want to get spoiled for anything so I’m not looking” Opening 7: “allow me to introduce myself”

[@MuhammadHassan-hc9bo]

😂 😂

[@kasedaikiart7]

Haha 😂👏

[@PillowheadCreations]

Opening 5 had more spoilers in it lol

[@ukdeeznuts]

@@PillowheadCreations well you can avoid the visuals of that one but the lyrics of the 7th SPOILS lmao

[@Grimnoire]

@@ukdeeznuts unless you don't know what it means...

[@carlosriveraauthor]

Opening 6 "My War" is very different and a lot of people didn't like it at first, but it freaking grows on you like you wouldn't believe. And it's just PERFECT for that part in the story and the imagery. It is by a different composer and the funny thing: all vocals in that song are done by the male vocalist.

[@inannaishtar5298]

My War is the best. I kept it on repeat

[@rSiika]

@@inannaishtar5298 the rumbling is for sure

[@Tuh_qh90]

@@inannaishtar5298 not the best

[@EffendiChung]

Its not that its bad, the song itself is a fitting opening for the season 4part1 Its just felt a bit underwhelming compared to the other openings before it. Thats why a lot of AOT fans I knew was caught off guard. But the song itself grew on you after a few episodes in.

[@carlosriveraauthor]

I can tell you My Way and Shinzo wo Sasageyo are my two most listened to openings.

[@gautierhelen1650]

opening 3 makes me feel patriotic for a nation that don't exists

[@IseoDeckers]

me too

[@Kuro-xy4sh]

op 2 >>>

[@bears9740]

Same

[@ee20078]

@@Kuro-xy4shI’m so glad others agree that one is so fucking perfect

[@Kuro-xy4sh]

@@ee20078 the levi entrance is hype asf

[@itsayan18]

"The composers deserve to win a lot of awards" you are absolutely right! These are literally masterpieces!

[@yahyarisqi7879]

25:48 "ok this is cool, this is almost a mystery.. almost like a crime show beginning" Well... Tony, you aint wrong there. Big.. big time crime

[@ElusiveSmi7y]

💀

[@exoticcats6119]

I audibly laughed when I read this

[@batman-hv9wp]

Crime of the war variety

[@OROgoldenpair1]

Emphasis on BIG.

[@PureMagic101]

LMAO yeah he said that and my mind automatically flashed through all of the many war crimes to come after the opening

[@hei7846]

You should definitely react to the endings. I would really like to see you dissect ending 3 music in particular

[@andrewpickett722]

Same here

[@StreamOStreamS]

same that was my favourite

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

100% will do that for sure. I'm glad you liked this video

[@hedwin_tv8122]

@NervousNoah Ending 7 destroyed me, but I loved it too

[@STARGUN8687]

Yes, Endings are much more "musical" Without loud epic instrumentals. Except this one creepy ending😉

[@professor_ryoma]

I am Japanese. I am glad you enjoy Japanese anime songs. The guys who made the 4th op are the members of two bands that became popular in Japan in the 90's, not anime at the time. They are legendary in Japan. X JAPAN and L'Arc~en~Ciel.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

🤟🤟

[@komugi_555]

hydeはリーダーじゃないよ〜

[@professor_ryoma]

@@komugi_555 翻訳ミスってたから訂正した ご指摘ありがとう

[@Dan-gi6tf]

sasageyo! tatakae!

[@EOMMunaware]

Bro I’m black and wish I can live in Japan, AOT anime making me learn Japanese

[@Supertaldo916]

I fucking love how the opening songs tell the whole story without having to watch the show. It’s storytelling in and of itself. First triumphant and hopeful for the first season, conveying the desire to fight for better times, then frantic and aggressive for the second and its themes of betrayal, followed by patriotism and chants that echo the last stretches of years of mysteries coming to an end. The fourth one is nostalgia and retrospection for how much has passed, with the fifth one being a cool send off, almost a coda, to the first part of the story. Then, just like the story itself, everything gets turned on its head, you get a sinister war declaration, feeling almost like the world is at war and everything is haunting and confusing, just to end with a rage filled bang that is both destructive and beautiful. Damn I love SNK lmao.

[@rafaellecavalcanti9446]

Opening 6 is PERFECT. At first, people hated it, but it's so perfect to season 4 part 1! There's s huge change in the story and this opening introduces this to us. Curiosity: Linked Horizon guy is an Epica fan hahaha there are Epica's versions of their songs for this anime. I think this is paradise, because I love Epica and Attack on Titan.

[@livetogetrad]

Who???!?!!!! Who hated OP 6??? It has perfect apocalyptic final season vibes 😭

[@nebelung1]

yeah I love "boku no sensou" ... Shinsei Kamattechan are just on another level with their creativity

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

I didn't. I loved it from the very first second.

[@_unhaunts]

as soon as i heard it i loved it, i don’t understand how people didnt like it

[@ihatepower4580]

@@_unhaunts it looked like ass, like they took actual war footage and just threw a filter on it.

[@BangHJL]

The band that did openings 1-3 & 5 is called "Linked Horizon." They also did ending 4. (Would love to hear your breakdown of the endings, btw) You can actually hear parts of opening 1-3 & ending 4 in opening 5. In a way, opening 5 is like a sendoff for Linked Horizon because that's the last song that they did for AoT. Opening 4 is a collab between Yoshiki (leader of "X Japan") & Hyde (leader of "L'Arc-en-Ciel"). Opening 6 is by a band called "Shinsei Kamattechan." They are known for their weird blend of multiple genre of music. They also did ending 3. Opening 7 is by a band called "SiM." They are primarily a heavy metal band with some mix of reggae and hip hop.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Sweet information. Thank you

[@sagi3933]

Also hope for an all Endings react and analysis, definitely worth it as much as with the Openings :)

[@shadowstrangler1]

Saved me from typing this thank you

[@RaffyDGoat]

Last Linked Horizon opening.. for now. They may return for the final opening :)

[@BrazilianImperialist]

@@RaffyDGoat I hope so, they must the one's to end it

[@jakewhite1760]

So glad to finally hear someone more knowledgeable and articulate in musical analysis, praise and breakdown why OP 5 is so awesome lol. The way they managed to incorporate or mirror so many phrases and segments from the first 3 OPs, while still remaining fresh and creative, blew me away the first few times I heard it. Still one of, if not my absolute, favorites out of the series. Also, as far as the different artists go: OPs 1 through 3 & 5 - Linked Horizon OP 4 - Yoshiki OP 6 - Shinsei Kamattechan OP 7 - SiM

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thanks for the band information

[@enrrique1374]

^^^ This guy gets it

[@Jackson-tz5bh]

I know im in the minority on this, but I think it actually makes op5 weaker as a song. personally it feels more like a medley rather than its own thing, but its still great to hear all of the motives present

[@HayatoByakurai]

@@Jackson-tz5bh Every opening by Linked Horizon has bits of their previous works here, it's just that they don't make it to the TV cut. As the fifth opening only has one chorus at the end, all the influence is revealed early for the viewer. Only the fourth ending doesn't reference the previous pieces, aside from obviously the first opening for being the first, but it's still referenced later.

[@Jackson-tz5bh]

@@HayatoByakurai oh yeah I'm very aware of that; that's why I like the first op so much and their other ops very little lmao

[@chb10]

Crazy that you have to give a "disclaimer" for wanting to rewind and analyze what you are watching, that is the best part of the video. Was super happy to see you react to this because I love how you actually break things down in your reactions, you don't just watch the video.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I have gotten so many hateful comments on previous videos so I had to at least put it out there. I knew for this one it would be more involved.

[@cry9438]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts you know what l don't like? Reactors that don't say much about what they are reading to. I love your analysis. I really wish you spend MORE time rewinding each part as you like. I could sense that you we're holding yourself back on rewinding, I feel that you wanted to replay them three more times 😆

[@karadx950]

@@Squeekysquid I never understood why anyone got angry at any reaction channel for doing this, even if they aren’t digging as deep as this guy. They’ll be pausing so that they can react to the content without talking over it, if they just wanted to see the video uninterrupted, they should see the original first

[@Grimnoire]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts stone faced commentary is really popular apparently, but it's also lifeless and pointless... The way your videos are now are really wholesome and interesting to listen to especially since I want to compose my own music some day so it's helpful insight at the very least!

[@noodlechicken4169]

Opening 6 still gives me chills

[@NO1xANIMExFAN]

Yea the ww2 Nazi vibes is actually straight spine shivering

[@winterandthesoldier]

when I first listened to it I felt the same (even when I knew what was gonna happen since I read the manga), a total change

[@SLBfan4evar]

Duuuude, listen... That song just incapsulates so well the feeling of a large scale modern military conflict. It's crazy.

[@kwonnn02]

AOT mondays in quarantine used to hit diff

[@souldanny.]

Finally someone who really appreciates opening 5! It's so underrated.

[@wendyhadiyono]

Best aot op imo

[@zayxel4974]

Thank youuu!!!

[@yoruichi_feet_lover]

Imo, it's not bad... Its just not as good. It is better than some openings, but not aot openings. I don't think its bad, but it's the worst aot opening in my opinion. That's just me though, I respect your opinion

[@jaykayy4268]

Agreed People are always ruining the vibe

[@Devilke]

Music isn't as good as the others openings imo. Also the visuals are just not original. It's just scenes wich happen in de following episodes. The other opening allude to certain scenes not just literally.

[@udukamjoku8860]

23:55 is by far my favorite part of the 5th opening. They reference so many other songs which is why the chords are changing every phrase😂 1st phrase: main theme from op 1 2nd phrase: some of the opening part of op 2 3rd phrase (shinzo): third op reference which they also reference through the lyrics being the same 4th phrase: referenced op 4 chorus rhythm and progression 5th phrase: reference Akatsuki no requiem(the 4th ed) through the rhythm and by sharing the same lyric "requiem" There's a couple more phrases after that which I can't exactly tell whether there trying to reference but the fact they were able to make 5 callbacks that quickly and still be enjoyable to listen to is crazy😂 the references also hold greater meaning since everything comes full circle at this point in the story so the opening tried to embody every op in the past

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Great comment! Such great music

[@boeman6702]

I also love how they use phrases from the other 4 songs *Yumiya* ga kakenuketa kiseki In the melody of the 1st op Guren no *Yumiya* *Tsubasa* wo chirashite In the melody of the 2nd op Jiyuu no *Tsubasa* *Shinzou* wo tabanetemo In the melody of the 3rd op *Shinzou* wo sasageyo *Requiem* ni wa hayasugiru In the melody of the 4th ed Akatsuki no *Requiem* Even then it doesnt stop there If you search uo the official lyrics, this section would have different words. It's abit complicated, but I'll try. Yumiya from the first line would change to "Guren no Shoudou/Crimson Impulses" which references Guren no Yumiya(Crimson Bow and Arrow)'s urge for freedom. Tsubasa in the second line would change into "Jiyuu no Kakugo/Determination for Freedom" references Jiyuu no Tsubasa(Wings of Freedom)'s bridge where it says "What we know of our world is crumbling away. While accepting that we are lost without it, we still would rather choose to be free!"(or something along the lines.) Shinzou in ther third line would change into "Sasagerareta Hanabira/Devoted Flower Petals" referencing Shinzou wo Sasageyo(Devote Your Heart). There's a line in that song that says "Those that have devoted their lives will become nourishment for our lives," but the word used there is "bloom." Finally, in the fourth line, Requiem becomes "Temukeru shin no akatsuki/Offering the True Dawn" which references the 4th ed, Akatsuki no Requiem(Requiem of the Dawn) This references the chorus: We dedicated our hearts for the twilight we would never see again. Continuing to the ends of the night, just where is paradise? Requiem! Requiem! O, namless flowers that fell tonight, may you rest peacefully in the light of dawn. I love this part of the 5th opening so much because Linked Horizon built so much meaning in the 4 previous songs and the 5th just adds to it and maybe even turns it on its head Guren no Yumiya: The crimson bow and arrow will lead us to the miracle Jiyuu no Tsubasa: Spread your wings and be free Shinzou wo Sasageyo: Everything is for this moment: Dedicate your hearts. Akatsuki no Requiem: Requiem for the souls lost in the night. The fifth opening, The Road of Aspirations and Corpses: The path the Arrow(crimson impulses) shot through scatters our Wings(resolve for freedom). Even if we collect the offered Hearts(flower petals), it's still too early for a Requiem(to give the true dawn), because the sun has yet to set.

[@a2wingedeagle]

Not only does the music reference the past OPs, but the visuals at that point are almost all either pulled directly from past OPs or are coordinated out to clearly suggest some of the more memorable shots from past OPs

[@Mista_Cassla]

This was so entertaining I ended watching the whole thing! Being a huge fan of this show it’s so interesting to see you’re reaction to this. You probably wanna watch the show now lol 😂

[@supersipra3782]

Yoo dude why meliodas was vibing when muzan Jackson killed tanjiro's family?

[@deva_mariia]

Attack on titan’s openings are the best! You should also react to the endings, they’re really beautiful

[@yesnt7298]

Nah, Black Clover has better openings by far

[@pingunata]

Generally, endings are better than most ops. Change my mind

[@Killerqueen2000]

behind Jojo openings. no op in anime is better than jojo lol

[@JotaroKujo-wl6gi]

@@Killerqueen2000 Yare yare daze, the arguement is almost vestigeal

[@aeojoe]

@@Killerqueen2000 fr Can't deny that

[@alanpoelm]

Opening 4 (Red swan) Is just perfect, the complete version really hits hard.

[@x.Artorius]

19:51 I'm not a music expert but i'm indeed a huge fan of this show and i can tell you that the opening versions of the songs cut the best parts. In the first opening, "Guren no Yumiya", just right after where the opening version ends, there's an organ solo.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm very interested in doing reactions to the full songs in separate videos

[@x.Artorius]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts good thing is that I'm already subscribed :)

[@Nur-lz1tl]

​@@DrumRollTonyReactsplease do!! The full versions of the songs are so much more complex

[@miraaranel]

You stopped right in the middle of "sasagayo, sasagayo" twice and I have never been so offended haha! Great analysis, I really enjoyed reaction!

[@jonasw3945]

You might have noticed but Opening 1, 2, 3 and 5 are done by the same band, while opening 4, 6 and 7 are done each by a different band. This would explain the difference in the mix and arrangement in these songs.

[@gamerzarmy6064]

Op 4 is also done by linked horizon I think

[@tars_11]

@@gamerzarmy6064 It's Yoshiki and Hyde

[@CABRALFAN27]

@@gamerzarmy6064 That was the ED.

[@aymslt8743]

@@gamerzarmy6064 no

[@ractmo]

Never seen such a thorough analytics of music, you did a great job in breaking down these masterpieces!!!!! And if you like these openings, then you should also react to ending themes of this anime, they are also masterpieces!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thanks. I definitely will. Just need to space it out a bit

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

Dear Lord, every time Red Swan (Opening 4) starts, I immediately tear up. One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@Darthkenobithewise]

Bro i feel you

[@ManSeekingMeaning]

It’s the most underrated of the lot. A beautiful piece and perfectly fits the thematic tone and narrative content of Season 3 Part 1.

[@sarahwilson5946]

@@ManSeekingMeaning yessssss

[@gokulkrishnan5712]

Exactly🙂

[@shatteredvidrio]

I cringe over Hyde JapEnglish stuff but Op2 for me it's the tear bringing one hehehe.

[@TheRealWipper]

If you read the lyrics to each song and go back and read the 5th OP you listened too, it's a combination of all the OPs before it and it's just incredible

[@ang1217sr]

It’s also combining the EDs made by the same band who made this opening.

[@mysjackson88]

Your musical analysis is EXACTLY how people watching the show and how the progression actually was in writing also. What we got used to was flipped up side down. "The last two really really really felt different to me" was what everyone said to EVERYTHING in the show and it was GLORIOUS!!! It was intentional. Now we are all waiting for the last piece of the story to be animated. And the hype is real.

[@chrisp9586]

Seeing a professional in the music industry talk about attack on titan music and praising is is SO COOL to me! I hope to catch your thoughts on the show as you keep watching!

[@FictionHubZA]

I never realized just how much work went into the music until now. 😮

[@celiav_06]

Ok let's be honest The Rumbling truly hit hard when Aot came back in january

[@zhisu2665]

Opening 4 is underappreciated because many watching didn't realise the openings depend on the TONE of the season.

[@henrykung1983]

Little Taiwanese fan here. Been following your anime music reactions since the AOT suite. Just wanna let you know that all these pauses and analysis are THE REASON I've been repeatedly come back to your videos. Not going to pretend that I understand everything you said/observed, yet through your reactions and share of thoughts, I can finally struggle to find the proper way to express my longtime admiration to AOT's music. While most AOT music reactions on YT are raw and emotional, professionals like you are hard to come by. Of course, reactions from Joey (Lucky Boy) Nato, Knox Hill or, particularly, Alex Moukala, are also very helpful. Yet, for an extreme complex show like AOT, with so many exceptional artists around it, I feel like it's never enough to learn from every detail of it. Followings are some selfish requests. Please ignore them if impossible in schedule or simply because you find the idea immature. :) Like you mentioned in this video (if I comprehend it correctly. English is not my mother tongue.): Many of the melody phrases have been used repeatedly in the show, in slightly different manner/arrangement. Now, one of the most iconic AOT song/ost has drawn a lot of attention ever since the latest anime episode. The name of the song is 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn》, and it's the very first song/ost you reacted to in the AOT suite. To my acknowledgement, there are at least three official arrangement version of the song, the 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn》, the 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn＜WMId＞》, which version is what you heard in the suite, and the latest 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn＜TFSv＞》. What bothers me is that the latest version of 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn》, the ＜TFSv＞ one, shocked me in a way I can't find the proper expression. Yet the vibe and emotion it brings is totally different from its two predecessors, even though the main phrase is nearly the same! From the plot point of view, I understand what affect my subjective emotions on it, yet, there are definitely some composing geniuses behind the version. I've always been wondering if someone professional enough, like you sir, would like to react to version, and compare that with either of its two predecessors. The problem is that, right now the official 《ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn》on YT uses a lot of season 4 images in its video. It's hard to react to it without being spoiled. So, if this comment can stay in memory, or you also find similar shock that many of us encountered after watching S4 Ep28 (#87), can you help analyzing what composing differences caused the total different vibe of a nearly identical song? I hope I convey myself properly without any impoliteness. Thanks again for making these reaction videos!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm glad you are enjoying the content. Your English is great. That does sound interesting but I also value what you wrote about the spoilers in the video. Hmmmm what to do lol lol lol

[@danielduarte6802]

Henry Kung Ok, unfortunately my comment got deleted, but basically I said that there is another version which is part of the album "Attack on Titan Exhibition" that came out one year after season 1, exclusively for a japanese event (not used in the anime). Give it a listen, it's currently my favourite version: ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn (Official arrangement by Hiroyuki Sawano, of course)

[@henrykung1983]

@@danielduarte6802 Thanks for sharing!

[@nullx2368]

People hate people that rewind and miss things (crazy I know) you do it perfectly nothing wrong. I think rewinding back to relisten is amazing shows you are trying to understand what you just heard :D Easily my fav music reactor for AOT !

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thanks! Glad to have you here

[@TheAbdou27]

This guy does it correctly, but sometimes people who rewind overdo it and it become unbearable to me

[@Shillzhy]

28:50 i will never not laugh at him nonchalantly saying "cool" after one of the hardest drops in anime history

[@cosmicdd]

A thing that I REALLY love about the 5th opening is how they show snippets of the first 3 openings of AOT and mix them soooo beautifully, that is purely insane

[@formas1]

All the other linked horizon openings have parts from all the previous ones. But in the other ones you can find those parts in the full version of the songs rather than the TV version 😉

[@cosmicdd]

@@formas1 yes!! It's just so amazing how creative it is ✨

[@formas1]

@@cosmicdd indeed it is

[@caleb_riordan]

I'm glad you decided to watch it in your free time. I always feel like reactors just get so many comments telling them to react that they feel almost obligated to post reaction videos. Not that they don't enjoy it. But still, watching it in your free time is a great choice. The music is by far my favourite of any show I've ever watched!

[@SlightlyBetterPudding]

the full version of "The Rumbling" is worth checking out, great song

[@eduardoruiz5408]

if you liked the 4th opening, the softer one, please listen to the full version it adds alot of emotions to the overall feeling of the song (especially the guitar solo)

[@notstavy]

red swan never fails to make me cry “we’ll fly away.. we’ll find a way.. you can hide your fear, can lie my dear.. we’ll see the end.. we’ll be the end.. dakishimete.. eien wo.. fly to heaven..”

[@rorreerro]

I started enjoying 4th opening only after I read the final chapter of manga

[@sarahisabella7281]

@@notstavy it truly is beautiful

[@cherrydaiquriii]

@@rorreerro sameeee

[@badalsaibo]

It fits really well with the arc.

[@Ariel_is_a_dreamer]

Op 6 slaps, especially after reading the lyrics translation. That "this is my last war" whisper gives me chills every time. Also the singer screaming "My War!" and the choir responding with "Monster!"

[@le_meme_man8983]

There is no 'Monster!' In OP 6

[@thescruffinator8830]

yeah they're saying "Rastis"@@le_meme_man8983

[@johnnyboy8603]

“Monster” is never said during that particular scene. The singer addressed it during a livestream

[@Rocklahaulle]

Great reaction, thank you for adding so much!

[@slahser]

I would watch you reacting to AOT episodes as well. All my followed reactors are almost caught up with the latest season so I also want another awesome reactor to watch reacting to AOT XD

[@azmalftw]

Check out filmbuff.. Dude is a genius

[@Orapac4142]

@@azmalftw +1 very observant, has a mind like a god damn bear trap. Aside from picking up on subtle hints and foreshadowing, he's also got great predictions. He's one if the only people i see who recognizes when a familiar OST kicks in and where else it was used in the series.

[@Closetorouter619]

That's the routine of an AOT fan before part 3 of final season 👀

[@slahser]

@@azmalftw Thanks!

[@slahser]

@@Closetorouter619 When will it end? lol

[@scarux]

countless times have I watched both these openings and peoples reactions to them, but I just love these kind of breakdowns of the music. Makes me appreciate the music 10x more, super fun and interesting. Good job man! :D

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thank you for watching

[@Kamil-cm1fb]

Obejrzałeś już to Anime?

[@scarux]

@@Kamil-cm1fb - Yes ive also watched this anime :D - "Tak, też oglądałem to anime :D"

[@Kamil-cm1fb]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts i jak wrażenia po seansie?

[@ronaldmcdonald6554]

I was really hoping to get a reaction to the actual animation and cinematography as well, but as soon as he said he doesn't wanna pay attention so it doesn't get ruined, I immediately realized it was a great idea to skip that part, because I have no doubt in my mind that with his knowledge of music and general understanding of pretty much everything that's happening, he would've figured out nearly the entire plot from watching the openings alone 😂

[@JTsavage7577]

The shift in tone of the openings makes so much sense with each arc of the story. So well done

[@nmm3520]

The OST for this show is honestly super wild too. While watching, you feel exactly the emotion that they want you to feel at every second. Definitely worth watching/listening to.

[@LironYan]

I LOVE the pausing & rewinding - Always do it when you feel it’s necessary 😁👍👍

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thank you!

[@auckzsv8599]

Please do the ENDINGS as well!

[@Elias01773]

I'd LOVE to see your reaction to "ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn ＜WMId＞". It's an OST from Attack on Titan, and it's in my opinion the best from the show

[@Elias01773]

Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHvTnICOntOCZ68&ab_channel=AnimelunaII

[@tristansantos1804]

I believe that ost was in the aot suite which he already reviewed

[@wings6139]

I'd lovee to see his reaction on Attack on Titan The Final Session Original Soundtrack 02

[@Elias01773]

@@tristansantos1804 you’re right. I forgot

[@ilovegarradors]

Out of context I can see why Red Swan confuses some people. But it perfectly captures, nostalgia. Wanting to go back to a simpler happier time. On a side note I LOVE my war. Loved it the first moment I heard it. When you first see if, you're confused, uncomfortable for reasons you don't fully understand yet. But you know something horrible with war will happen. It sets the tone so perfectly.

[@sarahwilson5946]

yess also the full ver of red swan is so much more emotional and such an incredible song, the guitar solo gets me every time

[@Takahashi_Takeda]

The guitar solo makes me cry hard. It's my favorite solo out of all the openings, a complete masterpiece.

[@steoheonks]

You should definitely listen to the full version of opening 5, there's so much to uncover that the TV length just feels like a sneak peek.

[@LeoJay]

Opening 1 is such a massive hit that it kinda overshadowed Opening 2 which is such an amazing song and i'm glad people are liking it! it makes you patriotic to a country that doesn't exist lol Opening 3 is an absolute cult classic, masterpiece what can i say more? it's a spine chilling song that i will never get tired of hearing it. Opening 5 has a special place in my heart, it's kinda a farewell song but i wont say much more i think you need to watch the show to appreciate it more! it's a remix of all Linked Horizon songs op 1,2,3 and ending 4 that's called Requiem der Morgenröte which itself has has kinda a part from op 3! Amazing analysis, SHINZOU SASAGEYO!

[@freddymcshreddy6586]

Yeah I kinda feel the same. I personally love 2-3 but admittedly 1 is without a doubt the most iconic one and the one that sticks out in most peoples mind when they think of AoT. It’s kinda like Pokémon, there have been a lot of great themes over time but in the end the one that lives rent free in everyone’s head will always be gotta catch ‘em all.

[@xernarax3032]

dude i love the way you analyze the music and even though ive listened to these songs countless times, there were many things you pointed out that i just thought were so interesting. im glad you enjoyed them as much as we did and hopefully you can check out the endings in the future !!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I appreciate the comment!

[@danlyday7248]

Man this took me on a nostalgia trip. Been watching this show for almost 10 years and it's finally coming to an end next year. The music in this show is on another level suwano is an absolute musical unit.

[@lukaszimmermann2215]

I started the Manga years ago and stopped at volume 5 or 6. Now i started the anime and WOW! this is one of the best Anime i ever watcht. I am at the start of the second season. After Miura's death Berserk finaly goes on. To me the best Manga of all times. Best wishes.

[@danlyday7248]

@@lukaszimmermann2215 funny I just started berserk a month ago and I agree, his is absolutely amongst the best manga works ever made. Even more he had people who cared enough to imagine the finished work which we will see someday. Just don't kill Shirikae and I'll be fine with the end lol

[@obviousreferee3664]

bro got chills from an opening he has never heard

[@Tonza222]

14:45 "I just got so many chills" Bro me too when i first heard it.

[@jasonstimecapsule77]

Oh, holy crap, I thought you were only gonna do OSTs, this is an awesome surprise!!!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm glad I did this. Going to do endings also

[@Daesma999]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts and after that: 1x01.... it usually goes like that, haha.. we will see 👀

[@capiaibara]

@@Daesma999 He is watching the show for himself I believe

[@Daesma999]

@@capiaibara Yeah, I found the comment saying that, haha

[@thechanglongwang]

@@Daesma999 he literally said in the vid he's upto 1x06 before recording

[@quarksarranged]

The openings changing in feel very much reflects the show changing. Dont worry even if you focused on everything you saw in those openings you still wont see the twists coming.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I watched with blank eyes. Mainly ears lol.

[@gabrielbezerra9312]

Awesome video!! Would love to hear u talk about the full version of the last op "The Rumbling" because of the many changes it has in it.

[@hugogomes1077]

the bass you mentioned that i also like is doing 5ths, perfect 5ths to be rigorous.

[@charakiga]

31:58 The way the music changes from pretty soft to metal is also symbolizing how drastically the plot changed like another comment said, even the animation changes for a moment, from the past to the present.

[@alexielknight]

This felt much shorter than 33 min. The stops and rewinds are no problem at all, I think most people appreciate it when you go back and relisten + analyze their favorite parts of the song. Looking forward to your endings reaction.

[@goldmemberpb]

The first 5 openings were made when Wit Studio were creating the show. 4 of the 5 ops were sung by the same band, Linked Horizon. For the final season, it was given to Studio Mappa because Aot production is really insane and not viable for Wit anymore. There is also a massive tone shift with op 6 onward. That is another reason they are very different.

[@BorutoOtsutsuki__]

Most of the youtubers just listen to intros as a formality they have to do to gain views but this man litterally destroyed it , he made me realise somethings that I didn't, even after listening to this songs like 10-20 times.

[@darkymakenzy]

I really like to see people analyze anime openings especially Attack on Titan there’s a lot going on in them & it’s cool to hear people like you explain it to us! On a side note, I couldn’t stop thinking about how much you remind me of my cousin who’s living abroad lol

[@culturedbrother]

What i found the most hilarious thing about all the openings is when Takarai Hideto (Hyde) went with the fourth opening, people absolutely hated it. At the time i was "Yeah its drastically different from the usual Linked Horizon stuff but it doesnt take a brainiac to realize that this is happening because the tone changed for this part of the story. Which is why its more of a ballad". I remember back in the comments (where i've watched the season) where idiots were raging. By the end everybody started quoting the lyrics all over the place. Hyde is the lead singer of Larc~en~Ciel (one of my top dogs) and in terms of Anime, the band did GTO and DNA² as classics.

[@thote.lv.1960]

Hi from Japan. I am a fan of AOT and enjoyed your professional analysis. Thank you.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

You are welcome

[@josephh7866]

The opening themes change with the state of the anime as it progresses. It’s so incredible. The last opening just spells out disaster so perfectly. This anime is absolutely perfect all the way throughout. And the appreciation for the openings go along with it as you watch it

[@ttf_pugsby]

was red swan cut out of the video?

[@evertbasson2854]

I'm wondering the same thing, cuz I watched this vid a few months ago and red swan was still in. Maybe copyright strike or something?

[@oskrsb]

I just arrived to your channel and I loved it! By watching your reaction I know you’ll enjoy the Linked Horizon Live Concert, they do the 1st and 3rd Op Full versions and it sounds so epic! I can’t stop listening it (and getting chills)!! Love your channel! 🤙🏻

[@MC-qm5jn]

Listening to op 5 every episode of its arc felt like op 1 but with all of the pressure and stakes that season 1 didn’t develop yet. Definitely the most fun I’ve had watching aot in retrospect

[@TheHenkxz]

You really should look into other Hiroyuki Sawano works. he's the composer for the whole AoT series and one of the biggest composers in the anime industry. Other series that he has worked on are: Guilty Crown Aldnoah. Zero Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn 86 Those to me are some of the most notable ones of his, hope you can take a look at any of their OST theyre amazing. Also should take a look at Persona 5 and its OST. its much more jazz inspired but incredible regardless

[@WhooshWh0sh]

I like how openings 1 and 5 have pretty much the same leitmotiff and the general idea, but in opening 1 you feel like you are under a siege feeling hopeless and opening 5 feels like you are rushing upon your enemy assured in victory.

[@Sigr.]

Attack on Titan has one of the BEST openings of all time. I don't know if you'll continue on reacting to other anime openings but I highly recommend JoJo. Their openings are just as great. Also, I really enjoyed your analysis/breakdown on the musical elements of the openings. It really adds a whole new layer to reactions and I'm all for it.

[@Sigr.]

Just a heads up btw... JoJo openings like to spoil a lot of things in the show. Especially the first opening. So you should react to those openings ( If you are :] ) without looking at the visuals.

[@cuckholdsimulator1176]

Wonder of Jojo Op!

[@NokianEdustus]

COMMON WOU ENJOYER W

[@ProbablyHeavensDoor]

@@Sigr. he already did my guy and is watching the show on patreon

[@tryanpost8]

DBZ opening has lots of emotions

[@EmanueleCorsi]

Especially the first 3 are really "quoting" each other a lot, if you listen to the full versions (TV openings have been heavily cut) also openly reprising themes of the previous title songs (for example, 3 quotes a small portion of 2 and in the end does a full reprise of 1). Also, the lyrics. I don't understand a word of japanese but the chorus in 3, "Shinzo wo sasageyo" ("Dedicate your heart", the Survey Corp's motto) is said/screamed a couple of times in the anime, in key emotional moments, and you just are carried away by the memory of the titles. And I find this so clever and thoughtful by the composers and the showrunners. Maybe this answers your question about my fav 😁

[@AnroTide]

You must hear the full versions of Openings 1, 2, 3, then Ending 4 and after Opening 5 , because they are sung by one group and have succession in each subsequent song

[@kaidothesheetposter]

Watching your face change the second Revo (Linked Horizon, OP1-3 and 5) goes from bombastic blood-rushing anthems to soft, building "take the floor out under you" sound is amazing. Wish you'd check out his work with Bravely Default's OST or Sound Horizon!

[@KuroNekoXIII]

So the 4th OP was performed by Hyde, who is/was the vocalist for L'arc~en~ciel but had done several colabs & solo stuff. He has been an amazing singer for so long and has done his fair share of anime opening & ending songs. I highly suggest checking out more of his work!

[@bonelessthincrust]

With anime openings/endings in particular, I really wish he would react to/comment on what's happening in the video just as much as the audio. For most of us watching that's half the reason we're here. As cool as it is that he can basically SEE the audio as lines of matrix code, I personally don't know any of the terminology to appreciate it lol.

[@manosmakris8308]

I really wish I was able to rewatch aot for the first time😢

[@nepkolz]

Amazing breaking down of the songs, pure perfection. AOT and JoJo's has the best openings in all of anime in my opinion, if you liked the AOT ops, you for sure would enjoy JoJo's. The effort that the creators put not only on the animation but in every detail and mainly the music work too, you will be surprised.

[@misschieflolz1301]

I'd highly suggest listening to the full version of The rumbling. It goes places.

[@SchmitzCinemaStudies]

Loved your analysis. Hope to see you do more anime content. One small note for the future though. You should avoid complications that say 60fps. They are taking the original 24fps footage and artificially scaling it to 60 with interpolated frames.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Does the FPS of a truncated window matter in a video that is strictly a musical analysis?

[@SchmitzCinemaStudies]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts It's not a big deal but your audience is watching the animation when you're playing it back.

[@wvm06]

If you haven't listened to the whole Linked Horizon album all the way through yet... you need to do yourself the favor of doing so.

[@AnjingStudio]

16:47 the 4th song is collaboration of Hyde vocalist from L'arc en ciel and Yoshiki composer/drummer from X Japan, he made a few classic ballad song Endless Rain and Tears, he also composer of Golden Globe 2012 music theme.

[@Roflcoptorz]

"Hope I haven't spoilt anything for myself" - Literal rumbling in the last OP :D

[@mikedoge5559]

The thing about opening 5 is how it combines not just music from opening 1, 2 and 3(a lil bit of ending from S3p1) but also the visuals...if you rewatch those openings, there are very similiar shots used in opening 5 to those in previous ones, so op 5 feels like the pay off for the deaths and hard work from previous seasons because the characters finally got to the goal they have been fighting so hard to get to....and also its the last time we had Linked Horizon, the band that created these openings except for op 4 and last 2 to create opening for AoT...its not my top favourite but it fits the tone of that perticular season the best probably

[@Pophet84]

i swear, anime openings run so under the carpet worldwide. tons of songs are so damn impressive, its seriously god tier. just think how much more work goes into these then your average top 10 pop commercial pop song.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I agree. I think it's just an amount of time before people discover how great this is

[@patrick0101]

19:03 Yeah! He's amazing! His name's HYDE (from Hydeto) and he's the lead singer of the legendary japanese band L'ARC EN CIEL.

[@crispinfornoff206]

14:43 THAT KEY CHANGE THO!

[@inksiety]

each opening represented the tone difference in the season, and the story progression, if you're gonna watch it you'll know what I meant, plus I'm pretty sure you gonna love the show.

[@mchebar22]

My ranking would be: 7; 4; 6; 5; 2; 3; 1 but ending 7 probably beats them all!

[@kalakh4073]

Ending 7 is just a perfection

[@veer0522]

imo i would have ed 6 over ed 7

[@arwenlostlorn6569]

Ed 7 should've been saved for part 3 imo it fits perfectly for the end of the story. Wonder how the new ones are gonna be.

[@kalakh4073]

@@arwenlostlorn6569 That's what I think😭😭, the opening and ending are perfect for the last season, if they keep them no one will mind, unless they come up with better than them

[@tryanpost8]

2nd was like Military March 3rd was Sasageyo is National Anthem

[@jhaas68865]

From the basic beats in the first seasons to the military based theme. Then when all hell is about to be released rumbling. You have that metal voice combined with some beautiful singing which matches the show. The world is about to end and yet some are still fighting to protect it.

[@modvavet]

When you mentioned Creep I knew exactly what you meant 🤣🤣🤣 Always here for some Radiohead

[@AlcheonArt]

I love AoT musical compositions so much, and it's always hard to pick between them, but oh man...i think nothing beats Sasageyo for me. That one always touches my soul

[@denjipochita3398]

Tony, Since you’re watching Attack on Titan, do hope you’re watching it in the original langauge - Japanese Dub with Eng Subs. That way, you’ll get to experience this masterpiece fully.

[@bucky8207]

Dub is still alright if u don’t want to read but sub better

[@arielp7582]

Lol no, the English dub is leagues better and the voices convey the emotions that they want you to feel but way more powerfully

[@quantum_leap786]

This was incredible. As a huge fan of the anime, this was a treat to watch. Ive heard these themes a thousand times, and you made made me heard them in a new light

[@Yui19986]

It would be amazing to see your reaction of the Linked Horizon live full version of any of the 3 first openings, specially the third. This is the band, lead by REVO, who is the composer for the first three and also the fifth theme. Thanks for your reaction, love your channel, I'm def subscribing right now 😊

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

If you use Discord please join and drop the links for your reccomended material in the reaction suggestion section. Thanks !!

2 latest openings are different because the tone of the series is changing 180 degrees. It turns out that what they knew so far is nothing .And the real enemy is across the ocean which they didn't even know because they were surrounded by beasts.

[@Lu_C_NT]

I recommend to listen to the full versions of all openings, also check out the endings and osts by Hiroyuki Sawano. Manga is already completed, anime will be ending soon so if you start watching AOT soon, you won't be waiting for the last season part 3 (should be January 2023)

[@KrabbedeiKlimbor]

Im guessing im not the only person that cried a little the first time i heard opening 4. That opening still hits different after all this time.

[@Isku_Xar]

And right after hannes died😢

[@morisakarleign3014]

Me too. I feel nostalgia for some reason