MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | YOASOBI「アイドル」Oshi no Ko OP

[@TonyB369]

Yoasobi has a crazy talent for making very upbeat songs with super depressing lyrics

[@Dragon-Believer]

I love Yoasobi. But that is just very Vocaloid. Tons of Vocaloid songs like that. It's better not to speak Japanese. A funny one is 'Hurting for a very hurtful pain' it's actually not dark at all. It's talking about love. Loving so much that it hurts.

[@derweeblord]

@Minstrel Blood should be not surprising as Ayase (the second YOASOBI member) is actually a Vocaloid producer. @TonyB: I call those songs "bipolar tracks". First one I have ever heard was Bullet by Hollywood Undead, though.

[@Dragon-Believer]

@Jan Brauer exactly. People hate on Vocaloid but Vocaloid producers know how to write songs. I think that Vocaloid teaches people how to write songs. You can change the music and vocals an unlimited number of times until you're satisfied. You just can't do that with real instruments and vocals.

[@abhinavrajsingh2881]

ayase is the one who comes up with the lyrics but yoasobi only sings it

[@Okamilin]

@@abhinavrajsingh2881 yoasobi is the both of them. Lilas Ikuta is the singer of the two

[@TheKing070]

Yaosobi doing the song for this anime is truly a blessing.

[@pkakira88]

No, Blessing was Gundam G Witch’s opening.

[@juuzou5887]

​@@pkakira88 😂

[@shubhamrohilla06]

​@@pkakira88 wtf 😂

[@yojiymkw636]

@@pkakira88 both are good, both are good

[@amandabanchero8709]

@@yojiymkw636 Just in the odd and very rare case that you didn't understand: the name of the opening of Gundam was "The Blessing" by Yoasobi

[@tyriquesmith8850]

The vibe of this anime is right up your alley. It's all about the dark side of the entertainment industry. Centers around the twins of a famous and skilled Japanese idol facing various challenges on their rise to fame and their personal goals within.

[@Drannos99]

Wrong its all about finding the Killer of the Mother you noob

[@milksyrup8447]

Couldn't have explained it better myself while keeping out spoilers

[@username-ql8ox]

Well this synopsis is just cruel lmao

[@Neeono]

I am copy-pasting your explanation to get more people into this show without spoiling them. Thanks!

[@ToniToniChopaaa]

You missed that they’re trying to get famous to get closer to their father and kill him.

[@DebuffEko]

Personally I think the song is great. You said at one point that it felt "fake" but I find that to be absolutely fitting with the theme of the show. It would be interesting to see if your opinions about the song would change after you've seen what the show is about.

[@claire6452]

Yeah, the "upbeat" part is meant to sound fake and "too perfect" for sure.

[@celinnec.valdez9995]

"A song that feels fake and upbeat that has a hidden dark side." Replace song with industry and you got the premise of the show. It truly does fit.

[@vlnavi]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Tony's blind reaction illuminates how well this song's ebbs and flows encapsulates the show's themes. Even he notices certain aspects without knowing their purposeful placements.

[@ShaggyTea]

When he said 'fake' he was just talking about how he couldn't tell if the bass playing was real or synthetic, he wasn't talking about the whole song I don't think.

[@janah6473]

If it felt fake for him, then the song actually did exactly what it was meant to do.

[@onesmileybaldy8303]

One of the main things that make this song so great is the lyrics,how it goes so much in depth on the feelings of Ai(the purple haired girl which the anime centers around)especially on the last lines. I recommend you giving this anime a shot,it’s NOT what it looks to be at first and I’m sure that even if you don’t dig it,you’ll at least understand why so many people wanted you to talk about this song and experience one of if not the best premier episode in anime history. It’s almost 90 mins long but it’s worth it,and make sure you go in blind.

[@MieKuahSoto]

How can you expect someone to go in blind when you hype it up like that haha

[@onesmileybaldy8303]

@@MieKuahSoto can’t hype him up to go watch it if I don’t give a reason unfortunately. I tried to be as vague as possible for that reason. Edit: also I’ve seen many people get turn off from the series because of the doctor,so you have to give people the fire to push through even if they don’t like the beginning.

[@kentran1242]

@@onesmileybaldy8303 yea, they’ll just think it’s some wholesome (or cringy) idol anime. Its not though🙃

[@LewisLeePhotography]

"experience one of if not the best premier episode in anime history." is a loaded ass statement to make... but I legit agree. This was absolutely incredible LOL. I went in blind only knowing that it's recommended by some manga readers and got absolutely crushed by how good it was. Yoasobi fucking KILLED it with this as the OP.

[@FateSoulzZ]

@@onesmileybaldy8303 as someone who watched it with no prior knowledge to the anime (other than knowing it came from kaguya-sama's author), i swear the anime's first episode just got me in an emotional rollercoaster, basically it's NOTHING LIKE THE splash art of the anime and i was pleasantly shocked

[@Karan-pn7xs]

14:40 This part where she she hugs them and says "uso ja nai aishteru" which means "it wasnt a lie i love you" hits harder in the feels after you seen the first episode.

[@alfonsoleeurielcastro2764]

100%

[@edoyuki1030]

I cried when she died. That was my worst fear as a kid and if still is. God. I cried. And when you pay attention to all of the lyrics you feel it. Whether they apply.

[@zanzabarosu]

@@edoyuki1030 no spoiler warning?

[@yutahkotomi1195]

​@@edoyuki1030 Add a spoiler warning dude

[@glougloudiiace]

@@edoyuki1030put a spoiler warning or delete your comment

[@leed1337]

This show is definitely worth your time. And it blew up for a reason. It's quite hard to tell what this show is about without spoilers, but in short, it is about the dark side of the entertainment industry (idols, actors, even streamers). It looks into problems like cyberbullying, internet trolls, suicidal tendencies, sexualization of children in media and etc.

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

Sounds too deep for me

[@musicman1989]

Idk if I would recommend this to someone who just started watching anime, it has some cultural topics/jokes that would make feel quite uncomfortable, cringe or even scare viewers that are completely new in this world and don't know how japanese culture works. Could be weird watching the scene of Aqua refusing breast milk from his mother or the mc as doctor implying he would date a 16 yo if the viewer is not used to that kind humor lol Oshi no Ko is not something you show to people with 0 experience in anime unless you want him to think "anime is weird", also basic knowledge about what is an idol and how the industry works is needed to understand well the story.

[@leed1337]

@@musicman1989 I'm pretty sure DrumRoll watched a decent amount of anime to understand some cultural differences. For example, he watched Chainsaw Man and in my opinion, it is a lot weirder than Oshi no Ko, and I'm not mentioning stuff that is later on in manga and soon will be adapted. And tbh, you don't need to be a veteran that watched hundreds of shows to appreciate Oshi no Ko, just an open-minded person who is never afraid to try new things. (And let's just hope he never finds out about Redo of Healer, cause it's gonna be rough buddy)

[@SosirisTseng]

Yeah, the parasocial behavior at its "finest."

[@leed1337]

@@SosirisTseng He literally told in this video that he almost finished Bocchi the Rock and told about other shows that he watched, what are you on about?

[@Naoki_Kato]

Yoasobi is a Duo formed of ikura (the singer) and Ayase (Producer / Singer) 3:29 Ayase was / is also a Vocaloid Producer, so maybe that's the reason it sounds like it a bit, but Ikura is a real human singer. :D And I think both parts are important for the Song, imo it portraitperfect for what's happend in the show, and personally I like both parts of the songs.

[@Cilibi]

Ok so I’m not crazy, I clocked the vocaloid immediately lol

[@Wingnut353]

Yoasobi definitely makes heavy uses of vocaloid and or sampling techniques.

[@notoriousbig3k]

Ikuta sings allot for him too its not just Ayase there is a another one who dose the arrangements for instrumentals time to time so its like 3 of them on occasion

[@alfonsoleeurielcastro2764]

500th like EZ

[@noakinn]

ikura has a really smooth voice already too. if you've watched some of her streams or lives, it's super smooth and stable even without pitch correction

[@nononsense424]

The song is basically. LIE->REALITY->LIE->REALITY

[@nitsuji6705]

His reaction is inadvertently the theme of the series lmao that's awesome, as if its engineered to make people in the industry feel that "fake" vibe.

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Too bad he hasn't seen at least the first episode for more context.

[@cucumbruh1272]

@@IdentifiantE.S not bad per se.. it's amazing on both his and yoasobi's part that he got the 'feel' (message?) the song wanted to portray without knowing the context of the show. we're basically getting the pure, unadulterated reaction of someone related in the industry

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

What? He is obviously ONLY reacting to the music. I mean - he does not even look at the video. And - at least at this stage - he do not care about the anime. I see no wrong in that. Often music is used only to listen to. And he find that this song is fitting for that and likes the inventive parts in it. What's wrong with that? Please appreciate this very talented music listener.

[@Mo_Egan]

Japanese is such a purcussive language, it’s able to hit any or every beat you want. English rap is hard since it isn’t (which I’ll admit does make the payoff that much sweeter when it is good) but as a whole there’s a certain comfort in listening to Japanese imo

[@depressoskelly2648]

@@GreyAn1015 Yeah, turns out speaking in short syllables helps a lot with beats, which Japanese has in almost every single word.

[@tankorafk379]

You're right. I've just realized

[@Wingnut353]

@Iyalo cu Mumbling or whispering?

[@cigarafterkiss]

agree. i first thought of the song girl a - kagamine rin, and i feel like thats what u mean by saying japanese is percussive. "kimi no ~ kimi no ~ kimi no koe ga ..." the language flows naturally with the melody.

[@silis_pap8473]

One of the main reasons I love Japanese music, the words flow so damn well with every rhythm

[@firefly5677]

It's best to go into Oshi no Ko as blind as possible, but it is absolutely worth it

[@somerandomboreddude3330]

The more blind you are the more you will cry watching it

[@spikycode4823]

I went blind into it about some months ago when a friend of mine recommended it. I was simply stunned. No regret at all

[@mino3719]

i watched it after being spoilt the THING and i still sobbed like crazy

[@けろりら]

I read a bit of the manga back in mid 2021 and could not stop the dread I was gonna feel on THE scene

[@zabith813]

I don't think its dark enough to make me cry or anything. Idk maybe it's because I have read pretty dark anime like metamorphosis etc

[@stillmen_jr]

The more you hear this song, the more you notice the little details in the instrumental. This song just crazy.

[@kirariniwa3948]

3:37 Don't worry, what I'm looking for reactions from people specialized in music is this kind of observation to every detail of a song, so I like your pauses. very good reaction and analysis

[@fahrenheit2101]

The contrast between the simple, cute, perfect sections with the grittier, hip-hop esque sections is a really good reflection of the themes of the show itself, actually. Much like this song, the show is not what it appears on the surface. But that's as much as I can say. You'd need to watch for yourself to see.

[@emerypitney9110]

Bro that last line hits sooo hard once you’ve watched the first episode 😭

[@waii0923]

key change is very popular in japanese songs which you won't normally hear it in other countries songs, and thats what make japanese songs sound unique!

[@samblanton9010]

Particularly Yoasobi songs. You'll find them occasionally in other J-Pop but Yoasobi will always, without fail, have a key change at around the 3/4 mark of the song. Sometimes even two.

[@soulawaken24]

I think you need to watch the first episode of the show to understand the thematic choices of the song. The part you're not fond of is definitely deliberate, to create a strong contrast in the two themes present in the song. This song hit the hardest when you watch the first episode, then come back to re-listen to it with the english subtitles on.

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Fr the first episode is sooooo surprising !

[@kontrol42]

There’s an English version that’s sung by the same artist now!

[@bruh-xp9zf]

Will Stetson also has a great cover on Idol.

[@RenIkeda]

You know what? Ive never listened to it broken up into its different parts. It might be just over thinking but it seems the pop parts are the glossy happy over the top face idols have to put out there and the other parts are the hidden struggles they can’t show the public. I like the show for it’s pretty unique premise and had no idea what it was about but the first episode did a great prologue for the show

[@MisterNive]

I recommend watching a version of the song with English lyrics translation because you're right about the Idol exterior vs internal struggles.

[@detectivemittons9020]

The idol pop 4 over 4 structure is classic pull in too. Then all the 'flair' that Tony points out notice what happens to the lyrics, or the lead-ins. They know what they were doing...

[@paps3060]

My two favourite parts of this song are the way the background shouts switch from once every bar to twice every bar, instantly adding so much more energy, as well as how cool the chant sections are at the start and end of the song. I would love to hear more of that

[@Owlzz_]

This song has so many aggresive takes on the key changes, and the lyrics its really fit on Ai's personality

[@Leonlion0305]

Halftime just hits different. I really like it when there is time signatures other than 4/4. YOASOBI has a lot of good music. Not only the music is very addicting, the lyrics they write is on a different level. They always build their lyrics around the story they sing about. There are many references specific to the story. Oshi no Ko is very interesting. I picked it up when it was still a manga. The story goes through everything about the entertainment industry. Almost like an insider view on the industry. They cover everything from idol culture (which is very big in Japan), acting, reality TV, YouTubing, and even cancel culture. It is worth a watch simply as a content creator.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Halftime is still 4 4. It's just a feel change 😁

[@Leonlion0305]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Ah I see! Thank you. I must've been mixing up cut time and halftime 😂

[@Koguma_ei]

I think part of the reason why a more Vocaloid style works for this anime is how it also dives into the necessity for entertainers to be ‘fake’

[@jothamheystee]

There was a lot of thought that went into this song. I would love a FIRST TAKE version of this. Ayase really understood the purpose of the story. And of course, Ikura masterfully depicted each line as if she were Ai herself. YOASOBI is such a powerful duo. I cannot explain it as well as others, but it's broken into 3 perspectives. Without spoiling it, this delves into the idol industry, beyond what most see on the surface. The variety introduced in between sneaks the harsh reality within, which I also love the most. The ending is Ai's perspective, and her realization of true love. I believe each section builds upon one another as it reflects the perspectives of the fans, the staff, and the idol herself (Ai). Knowing the story truly enhances the experience. I've been listening to this song since it was released, and have picked out new things each time. I love to hear your analysis Tony! I definitely recommend watching the first episode to see if you like it. Aka Akasaka is a genius writer, and this song beautifully showcases the themes in Oshi no Ko.

[@kamenRex5608]

This song, by itself, is crafted really well to summarize the gist of the series. Yoasobi's work have always been able to nail stories so well.

[@ShinxxxVII]

Having been a Japanese music lover for 22 years because of the brilliant way they construct the sounds, I really dont mind your rewinding and reaction. I wish to hear what you were going to say about the ending. I’ve learned a lot from all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your professional point of views!

[@xAstaWKx]

This one is going to be special. The ending for ONK is also good too it’s by Queen Bee same artist that did “violence” chainsaw man ending 11

[@aquatazer]

Ending is so freaking good, great for both anime-only's and manga readers like me

[@exilos_]

@@aquatazer hey i wanted to start reading but at the beginning of each chapter there's a sort of weird short flash-forward. is there any point to it afterwards??

[@lillianalberto]

I love queen bee! They also made the opening for raven of the inner palace "mysterious" to good to good

[@astreastar-]

@@exilos_ It's basically bits of foreshadowing in the prologue for future events in the main story to intrigue the readers. It's only there in volume 1 (chapter 1-10). You can read deep into the flashforwards or just ignore it.

[@exilos_]

@@astreastar- ohh i see! thank you for the indications

[@summernights8705]

I loved that little electronic measure with the bunnies turning into hearts It was clever because if you listen closely, you can hear it underneath all of the other things, so when you finally hear it on its own, it gives a sense of familiarity and goes even harder I love Yaosobi sm! You should check out their other songs!

[@soleilpeik]

The parts you dislike about the song are honestly probably intentional. The perfectness, that suffocating, artificially sweet cuteness-- those are placed specifically to fit the show. In fact, the part that stands out the most to me about this song is actually how drastically different it is from the rest of Yoasobis songs (for me). When I first heard this, i thought: oh, this song definitely fits the title-- because i was already getting a modern 'pop idol' type of song vibe right off the bat. Yoasobi songs are usually pretty smooth or pleasant sounding from the ones I've heard. This one came as a bit of a slap in the face because of how much it stood out to me initially, with all its uhh starry idolness and tempo and key shifts. Perfect representation of the show, if you ask me... Anyway, watch at least EP 1, fully blind if possible. The episode is 90 minutes, and can straight up work as a standalone movie on its own imo. Then from there you can decide for yourself to continue or not. Edit: i find it quite funny seeing your reaction to this song again, because it genuinely seems to mirror peoples reactions to the actual anime episode-- from 'oh ok its uhh really anime...' to 'ok its cute??? yeah?' to 'oh.' and finally 'this is good'. Really goes to show how well the song matches the anime, tbh

[@NeoCreo1]

Man, the composition snd animation are absolutely hand-in-hand. The part that he noted as being “fake” makes total sense because that the section where she’s singing about being the “perfect idol” and uphold that fake image for the fans.

[@geraldrea5917]

The song was a perfect representation of the show so far (as an anime only) It acts like a happy go lucky idol show with very very dark undertones that break all common tropes. Its amazing

[@PrograError]

the whole series even in manga is very dark ( the current arc is def a lot darker... tho not sure if they will adapt up to there, I think the hints will be the arc that ends the season...)

[@zelderick43]

I've been waiting for you to react to this banger of an opening, I guarantee that you would enjoy the efforts and creativity of the creators.

[@braveshine2579]

he is as late as ever. He is not even doing Made in abyss op KATACHI but did ending and theme instead.

[@The_Ineffable_Me]

Finally! a channel that Analyzes beyond what normal listeners can perceive. I really like this kind of content, not like others who are just vibing and listening plainly then call it a reaction video.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

There are definitely a lot of those other channels 🤟😅

[@The_Ineffable_Me]

Your channel is great man, I've been binging your anime OST reaction playlist and it was amazing.

[@awacs-globalhawk]

I think it's hard to say which part is better as YOASOBI songs are known for their 'storytelling'. So this song jumping around and flipping between the different tones and moods is very fitting for the whole story behind it. After watching ep 1, you will see a new layer to the composition of the music and the lyrics.

[@HaloseBetaM14]

Oh, it is worth the hype and some more. This goes even harder than the "usual" Yoasobi beat. The TV version of the opening also has an extended choir section at the end.

[@inkreydible]

its GENIUS how well this song is put together (especially in conjunction with the visuals + storyline of the anime), definitely took the spot for my favorite YOASOBI song. I was really hoping you'd react to + analyze this, so I was genuinely so happy just now to see this on my feed :D i'd definitely recommend you watch this show, the pilot was 80 minutes long but it was one of the best delivered pilot episodes I've ever seen

[@jeggalicious]

Really love how you put the background stuff into the spotlight. It's hard to notice these things on my own since my ear mostly gravitates to the main melody, but you pointing out the little percussion effects, other tiny things and all the technicalities(not sure if right word) just helps me appreciate the song more. Love to see it

[@acyned8079]

I love the fact you point out about the real and artificial sounds in this. To give you a slight hint, it's definitely related to the anime why they composed it like that.

[@fischerman9284]

With no context, the way I've been describing Oshi no Ko to my friends who haven't watched/read it is "if Oedipus Rex were modern & a bit more silly"

[@jdogrey]

Honestly a huge amount of what makes the song so good is how well it works with the show.

[@HasselNova]

Oh baby, I'm so glad you did a reaction to this, yaosobi NEVER disappoints with their songs. I have been so addicted to this song for weeks now

[@hsbr2434]

Just saying, I love how you talk about details in underneath layers and you actually go back to let us hear it. That's not very common and it actually trains our ears to listen below vocals. So I think nothing is wrong with rewinding so many times as it's pretty helpful. Thank you for your style and it'd be fine if you apologize less for it, you know? About this song, the hype is worth it but, tbh this isn't something I would listen to normally, the cute chorus is also not my cup of tea, but what makes this whole song so special and worthy in my opinion is the story, and how genius it is in terms of telling the story of this one character, it's like, the lyrics and the different sections all represent this character called "Ai". A LOT of details are put into the sections and lyrics it's hilarious... The sections do represent the characteristics of "Ai" in general but that'd be a spoiler to go into full details. But about the lyrics, the use of the word "ai" is so complicated as you can see there are parts where it's about the character "ai" and parts where it is about ai=love in jpn. AQUA and RUBI literally in the lyrics and in the video, the names of the twins you see. The last part of lyrics is SO literal to the story, it's an actual dialogue. "Ah yatto ieta, kono kotoba wa zettai uso janai aishiteru" "Ah I finaly said it, this word is definitely not a lie, I love you" That's perfect, it's like this song just told the story of Ai. Of course the song is a great production but if it wasn't for the story it was gonna lack the impact imo, knowing yoasobi tho, I think they did go for that impact intentionally, so it's a song that could ONLY be this perfect FOR "oshi no ko". And so, Oshi no ko, is a story that mainly talks about all the different sides of entertainment industry, it's a world of youth and adults working in the spotlights and in the shadows behind the scenes (and it really grabs everything it could, I've read the manga and it's as real as it could be in that matter). Plus an interesting dramatic and tragic personal story-line of our protagonists that attracts most of the audience to follow that world. That's it and... Sorry for the super long comment.

[@buttermuffin1493]

Great comment! I agree with you a lot. I also highly recommend the show and the manga because the story, world building and character building is incredible and the anime just brings it to life with the music and the visuals

[@alishahani4242]

😊

[@DanielDiRezze]

Oh 😮 Miku Kobato also use "Ai" in Sayonakidari. I still don't really understand what it meants, it seems to be a really special word. 🤔

[@hsbr2434]

@@DanielDiRezze it depends on what form of writing they use, and with that they can put more meanings into one single word. In japanese, kanji is more straightforward with meaning, but when they suddenly use a hiragana or katakana form for a word that is usually written in kanji, different things could be implied. 愛 = love (more on the platonic side tho, like the kind of love you can have towards friends and family, while romantic love is 恋=koi, but they sometimes write 恋 and read it as ai not koi in songs for the sake of rhymes and double meanings, IK confusing but that's interesting to me) Now hiragana form is あい And katakana form is アイ In this song, the parts where it could mean the character "ai" it's written in katakana アイ But at the end when it really means loving, it turns into 愛 the kanji. By the way, it's not really because it's this word. Japanese use a lot of ways to play with words, written form and reading them in lyrics. For example I remember a song they sing "animal"(アニマル in katakana) while the lyrics is written as 人間 (ningen=human) It's just wordsplay for ppl who like details and double meanings. Sorry for the nerdy explanation!

[@raziel-p7g]

I like how this song kept a nice balance between that pop/sugar-like parts and the half-time grooves as Tony calls it. It keeps it fresh for 3 minutes and i appreciate that!

[@rinajane9905]

Ayase is really talented. He has this musical intelligence and it's amazing. He is a vocaloid creator so it is still there on their songs

[@gustavorosathiago7672]

Damn the flow of those parts of "Rap" is insane. The high note at the very end with that cute terrifying voice is too good. And it looks like the handwriting is really good, I'll have to see it later. Fuck I was hyped at bedtime.

[@raandomplayer8589]

Copied this comment from the official MV: I simply just adore this song for its essence of modern music, highlighting its relevance to the present, weighing down the reality of the entertainment industry whilst deftly telling the tale of a girl who stands in it accompanied by the thoughts of those around her and her own's. Everything starts off with a percussion, demanding the viewer: "Look at me. I am the performer. I am the star." alongside a rap that perfectly summarizes our subject at hand. A shining star that everyone wants to know everything about, down to her every flaw, ended with what she truly is. A perfect human being built upon lies labeled as an idol. Then comes the short choir, signifying the tone of her reality. Analyzing its surface, some might interpret it as "heavenly," "majestic," or "radiant." But the perceptive will interpret it as "dark," "cold," and "hellish." Similar to how people are separated on how they perceive the entertainment industry. Using it as a bridge, the song continues off with asking the idol's preferences then slipping in her mastery to dodge questions with the same choir in the background concluded by asking what and who is her partner in an insistent tone. Which she responds by saying such concepts like "loving someone" is foreign to her, which she goes by once more again in her daily life and serves as the introduction to our idol's beliefs. The chorus comes, and she is at the center of the spotlight. She is the icon, she is the legend, and she is the moment. The paragon of perfection, one which will never be seen ever again. The rebirth of the star whose smile shines so bright everyone who gazes upon it falls for it and draws attention to it. Even if her image is a lie, her love stays perfect. The next verse shows a clear change of tune, the distorted singing of the lyrics just reeks of negativity. Hatred, disdain, disgust, repulsion, and envy. The lyrics clearly stating that these words are her peers', words seen from their abhorred eyes that easily see her imperfection but could do nothing but accept the reality that she is better than them. The next chorus comes, and this time it depicts her perceived character. One of unparalleled strength, one without flaw, and one of being absolutely unique. This image of her in their minds, is true love. Now, the idol's thoughts are laid bare. Her true secret, her most precious ones, and her lies are her best forms of love. And the only love she'd ever known. The sentimental tone of the piano arrives which highlights her loneliness, which then slowly returns to being upbeat, accepting herself, and continues living daily hoping she'd truly know what it means to love someone someday. At last, the ending of her tale comes, she finally understands the true meaning of love, one without lie, one without deception, and one without facade. Our idol finally managed to say "I love you" from the bottom of her heart. As the curtains close, a happy beat accompanied by cheers is heard, but is ultimately ended with the same choirs heard from earlier with chants of looming dread, almost saying as if this story has not reached its end yet. "You're my savior, my true savior, my saving grace."

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Holy tldr

[@LoneBeastYT]

​@@DrumRollTonyReacts the depth of info between the op and what the the anime is about very well summarised here. If you do get the time to watch the anime please do and it would be easier to digest this review for a comment. but i can list a few key notes from the anime whilst avoiding the big anime spoilers to better understand the song's presentation:- Ai (the purple haired girl) is an idol who holds a "perfect image" on stage but has 2 children (aqua and ruby which are the blond ones), having children as an idol is essentially career suicide so that is one of the lies she holds on dear. there is a dichotomy between the chorus and the rap highlighting the positive radiance of ai vs the dark industry she performs in. another lie is her perception of the fans, she says "i love you" to the fans a lot but to her she means it (probably hence why the bass was "too good to be true according to you", it was deliberate), she believes if she says it enough it would eventually turn into the truth. contrast this with her children and she is scared if she doesnt love them ( in the last lyrics she says it and finds out the love isnt a lie). hope this is a good tldr

[@herakies5495]

@Lone Beast i ain't reading allat

[@fried_fries]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts tldr: this person really likes this song

[@ArkanMatlub03]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts TLDR; He makes a really good analytical of the song based on the first episode. Not about the build of the music but the meaning of it

[@astreastar-]

Lyrics hit different after watching Oshi no Ko first ep. Easily the best pilot episode in recent memories.

[@akaiyoru2681]

How you said that it feels fake and artificial...that is the essence of Hoshino Ai. The ultimate idol, the ultimate liar, the ultimate artificiality

[@subaquatictoaster]

I know youve done the reaction to the English version by now but the hype 100% comes from how good this song is + the first episode + all of us immediately swarming to find a translation of the song to try and deal with our collective trauma.

[@veta4377]

This song scratches my brain in very right spots and makes me tear up at the same time

[@luisa3447]

Fun fact: the creator of Oshi no Ko is a big fan of chainsaw man to the point where they had to take a break due to emotional impact from a certain chapter of the manga. They even drew fan art & referenced chainsawman in Oshi no Ko.

[@narfei]

The writer or the illustrator of Oshi no Ko?

[@shinyki]

I kept hearing the chorus on instagram, and I didn't really get the hype since it just sounded like any other jpop song. But once I actually heard the full version, I totally understood why it got so popular, and now I'm obsessed with it

[@ThatGuyYouSeeCommentingOnClips]

Please, watch the first episode, then come back and go through the lyrics to this song, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for it.

[@Aneuo]

The middle or second verse is definitely my favorite part especially as a drummer. It’s just so so GOOD.

[@timeimp]

This video was FANTASTIC. So great to see someone break down what makes this so... "living in your head rent-free"

[@saitho1412]

YOASOBI released an English version of the song. They have done English covers of their songs before. The special thing is that they not only translate the lyrics, but they also choose words that sound similar to the original Japanese. I really love that they do that. I think that worked for IDOL pretty well.

[@qianse22]

I think the way this all blends and how it plays into the type of show this is is just absolutely genius work in terms of the writing and the song. All of it works together super well in the end and while neither sides are fully my cup of tea, they blend to an amazing song here and especially an amazing opening factoring the story of the show in.

[@beomshizuchan6342]

The beats and rythm matches the singing so much ! Especially in the chorus you can slowly hear people in the background similar to a concert whenever fans shouts and sings with the idol

[@wabbit382]

I love the key change section so much I can listen to it again n again

[@kerbi0207]

After I watched the anime and read the story and lyrics, I feel like crying everytime I'm listening to this song.

[@josemanuelquevedovargas9613]

I mean, this is just such a good song, perfectly representing the story in just 3 minutes. 10/10 for me no question asked

[@BuddyFox]

I'm sure it's been spammed somewhere in here but Yoasobi does have an actual bassist, Hikaru Yamamoto, and yeah she's incredible.

[@astraboi_gramn3192]

Are you sure about that? I tried checking up the credits of the song and there was no special mention of anyone doing the bass. Japanese MVs generally credit for the instruments played so I'm not sure if she actually played for this song. I know that Yamamoto Hikaru is their bassist but I believe it's ONLY for their live shows?

[@いっぬ-s9l]

この曲やってくれるの待ってました！ 英語わかんないけどなんとなく解説理解できるの楽しい

[@TheLaw2063]

Yoasobi took Ai Hoshino's depressing story and somehow made it sound like a cute Idol song. If you look for the lyrics you will realise how dark and sad this "bright and agitated" song really is.

[@metamon2704]

That could be said about of their songs, sounds upbeat but are actually really depressing.

[@Xierdia_15]

​@@metamon2704*insert Yoru ni Kakeru (Racing into the night) music

[@Heightren]

Lyrics are just so important to this song

[@Tcuczikeh]

This was really quick response, thank you for analysis, love your work ✊

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

There was a very high volume of requests for this. Figured I should get to it

[@MakimaMelee]

This is my first time watching one of your videos, but one thing I have to say is that I super appreciate that you go back at least 5 seconds every single time you unpause. I've seen so many videos where people have paused during like a cool key change or something then don't get to fully appreciate what's happening. It's a small thing that shows that you really care about the things you're listening to.

[@shubhamrohilla06]

I like how the starting of this song is happy and casual and slowly gets edgy if you know what the lyrics mean

[@user-hj8dq8zn8l]

I don't know original comic/anime, but I think this song is describing how idols really are. 1:58~ How idles are cute, ditzy, and mysterious.(Bright side) 4:25~ How idles falsify themselves, their true feelings. But 7:10~ how people around idles jealous, envy them. Certain kind of perfectionism toward idles, and themselves. (Dark side) 9:26~ She persuades herself how idles should be (secrets, lies, and dirty plays) 13:28~ Finally, she confesses her lonliness and true feeling; she doesn't know true love herself 13:40~ But this is not the end. She admits herself and steps forward; making lies true and keep going with determination. (14:22 あぁ、やっと言えた。これは絶対嘘じゃない「愛してる」"Ah, finally, I could say the true word "I love you"". )

[@joltxd2506]

Man idk why didn't anyone already respond to your comment, but it is the best analysis of the song i've seen so far

[@22y1iyipyuyang4]

When the song has like fans cheering in sync with the song during some parts of it(with clapping I think) it just hits so hard because it actually fits the song theme

[@A-SUS]

I honestly didn't notice the digital sound and the choir other than when the show the title. Thank you for mentioning them, it somehow even more cool in my ear now

[@alexbartel25]

Ngl that moment at the end where she jumped on her kids back made me emotional, it’s the best anime being released rn.

[@Kayamo105]

I'm so glad you mentioned Bolero! When I listened to it the first time, that section totally made me think of that piece. Ayase the composer is really pulling so many styles and influences in this song, and it fits together amazingly

[@HH-mw4sq]

The bass part is real. You should see them play this live. The bassist is a Japanese woman, I am still trying to find out her name, because she kills this live. Edit: Yamamoto Hikaru (やまもとひかる) is the name of the bassist who plays live with Yoasobi. Check her out, she is quite talented.

[@messygrl]

やっと言えた これは絶対嘘じゃない 愛してる (roughly translated to "I can finally say it. this is not a lie. I love you.") this part had me sobbing

[@filipe_paixao]

Opening, ending, music video and movie-like episode 1 makes this anime Legendary from the moment it came out 😱

[@gentlecard_tom]

12:31 Yep, Yaosobi does that. Most of their songs changes keys near the end. I like how it makes it sound different adding last change to keep me hooked

[@damirdklz3977]

Please react to the ending too! Its such a good song.

[@viasli1017]

In my opinion its even better that op.

[@ShikiRyougi05]

I still can't get over that csm ending... what happened there 😅? Did queen bee suddenly forget how to make good music?

[@bendover7841]

ED>OP

[@bendover7841]

@@ShikiRyougi05 definitely one of the weakest CSM endings. Unexpected after the Dororo banger.

[@soleilpeik]

​@@ShikiRyougi05 mayb they just didnt have inspiration for that episode of csm, who knows. I liked it, but it definitely felt like they were just pushing out a generic catchy song instead of tailoring the song to fit the series like they usually do. Mephisto and Kaen are fit their respective series brilliantly, though.

[@ExceedSC2]

The part that you said it sounds fake is incredibly fitting for the song, the lyrics, and the show. It's talking about how idols are expected to be unrealistic perfect beings.

[@dankhaccao2150]

Yoasobi's songs are always changing and there is so much variety in one single song

[@kameno7476]

You ABSOLUTELY should wait Oshi no Ko and it goes without saying please go in BLIND. The first ep does have quite alot of twists and is an fastastic introduction to the series, considering it is an hour and 20 minutes long. Not to mention the superb animation and music. You should def watch it!

[@RHKO]

Telling someone there’s twists, makes it impossible to go into movies/shows blind

[@RHKO]

Telling someone there’s twists, makes it impossible to go into movies/shows blind

[@RHKO]

Telling someone there’s twists, makes it impossible to go into movies/shows blind

[@137cloud]

Holy he could hear instruments in the song i didn't know it was even in there. I know there are musicians can do the same but im still impressed

[@Tsukimawarii]

I highly recommend looking at the lyrics as Yoasobi tells stories with their music, and this song portrays the story of the manga/anime very well

[@modge472]

Ya know the thing you said about how the high notes sounds too perfect that it’s fake fits extremely well with the theme of the song. It’s about perfection build on lies

[@sj97inr4]

thank you for methodically processing these musical theory stuff for me. very helpful in understanding why this beat is so bopping! Mingus for ever!

[@HousekiMitai]

Actually I dont find the part you didn't like the most one of the best too, but as someone who watched the anime, I can totally see why this part exists, and I really like the idea of a song that has two different core styles colliding. Reinforces the anime premise

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

This person is So respectful!

[@Renuu]

i just love every part of the song, your reaction/analysis gave me new insight and a fresh perspective on the piece though and I thank you for it :)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thanks for watching

[@3rror876]

crazy how reading the lyrics alongside this completely recontextualizes the sound

[@DefinitivelyZach]

the visuals and lyrics for this hit way harder after you watch the first episode of the anime

[@CerealXperimentsLain]

It's suuuch a fun song with so much personality, and it matches the story so well without spoiling anything. Love it and get hyped every time i watch a new episode

[@mariadibondone9070]

I really liked your analysis, it shows how much thought went into making this song. It's really a shame there aren't English lyrics bc a lot of what you say match the lyrics-intentions so well! Even the 'too perfect' part you mention, since it's Ai's monologue about being the perfect, inhuman idol everyone expects her to be, which gets messier with all her actual thoughts. It was really insightful and made me love the song even more!

[@moi1310]

I really like the way the song builds up the hype, it totally gets me into the feeling of throwing lightsticks and cheering though I've never done that ever. It just feels like you want to ride the wave again.

[@TheX4dre]

I feel like the bit you didn't like as much at the start was made that way on porpuse to fit the theme, that is the oversaturation and stale state of idols in japan. And atleast for me it works really well to enphasize the change that pulls us back in.

[@yrense]

the second intersection is definitely my favorite part. the lyrics are also very meaningful and add to how great the song already is. Great video!

[@adrianmurillo6278]

in the anime they mildly explain how being a idol is supposed to like performing as something that almost seems unnatural and like above human if that makes sense so at 5:20 when he talks about the bass being like almost too perfect it feels like it was intentional.

[@noodlechan3923]

You don’t have to apologize for backtracking!! It makes a lot of us happy to hear and learn more in-depth analysis from you Tony!! Excited to watch more videos you you.

[@rikbartels9076]

The first episode, which was more like a movie at 1h22, was truly incredible. It has been very well received and for good reason if you ask me. The show itself is about the dark side of idol culture and the entertainment industry as a whole not often shown to the public.

[@FanaticalLikeADemon]

the first episode and opening of this show absolutely blew me away, huge recommend

[@machineofthe6thriver430]

I like the contrast between the two types of parts. The switch between some of the higher uppidty parts and the half time weirder parts I think gives the song the feeling of being cute but also dark and that contrast is interesting and compelling.

[@violemorris1106]

I love your analysis/reaction to this song! As a casual vocalist, I sometimes overlook the instrumentals despite how absolutely crucial they are to a song! I acknowledge this is a fault, because I didn't realize how much amazing stuff was going on in the background of Yoasobi until you went through it with me! It honestly was great to hear your thoughts and your pausing and relistening was appreciated because it helped me, someone who isn't too experienced in music, to search for what you were hearing! So no need to apologize. I subscribed- thanks for the great video, hope you enjoy the crazy ride that is the anime!