MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei | Opening "Kūsō Rumba"

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

🎼 Video Question: Have you watched this anime? I read a tiny tiny bit and it sounded depressing Thank you DEREK for the Patreon request! www.patreon.com/drumrolltonyreacts

[@jamil386]

A very very special anime, and his soundtracks are definitely of my favorites, they were very creative with that!

[@SkyflyNB]

It's actually really funny imo but it's chock full of Japanese references that are mostly about current events at the time it came out. Studio Shaft is the goat tho and mc is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya.

[@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul]

The humor is very japanese, a lot of japanese references of culture, history, social issues, etc. It's a comedy manga that touch depressing issues, and the finale, well, if was a movie would be a psychological horror film.

[@orlandolaurentiu731]

All I can say is: Derek has very good tastes.

[@zorohibiki]

yeah i watched it years ago the title means "goodbye despair teacher" the best way i can describe it without going to much into details is that its some kind of dark comedy about depression and suicide the plot is about a teacher that is always saying that is going to kill himself but never does and an overly positive and optimistic schoolgirl that is physically incapable of seeing a glass of water half empty its basically a social commentary on modern japanese society

[@nanakadog]

空想ルンバ means "Daydream Rumba". It is sung by a famous rock singer named Kenji Otsuki and five voice actors who appear in the anime. Most notable is the composer/arranger, a man named NARASAKI, whose musical tastes are somewhat unusual, focusing on death metal, shoegaze, and easy listening, but often adding rumba, samba, bossa nova, and electronica. NARASAKI's sharp sensibility is best illustrated by the sound of the band COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS.

[@karamarakamarama]

Narasaki? The one who remixed Snowflakes for Persona 4 Dancing? That was my second fav song from that game

[@Thedarklordmiabelle]

I am beyond amazed that this was selected nobody knows what this show is its so insane and crazy. Thank you Derek from Patreon for making this a possibility because there is no way Tony would have heard this song otherwize

[@lothar3073]

Oh, a classic, I feel old now. This anime was... insane to put it lightly. I don't know what the creators were taking.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

That has me intrigued

[@killyjoker7209]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Its a really good show but you need to know a lot about japanese culture of the time and anime tropes in general to get the jokes so I wouldnt recommend it for you, or at least not yet

[@Kendorable]

@@killyjoker7209 god yeah I remember reading the official English release of the manga and there being pages and pages of translation notes haha.

[@imoffended2444]

​@@killyjoker7209 oh hello punpun

[@zerorequiem42]

@@killyjoker7209 Absolutely right. This is probably the last thing I'd recommend to anyone that hasn't seen much anime. You would miss most references and it's not the easiest watch tbf. That said, they just recently released the second season physically and it now sits on my shelf with season 1. Love that.

[@trenchXspike]

whoever recommended this has amazing taste. this show was a trip, especially rewatching after the trippier of the like three “choose your own endings” of the manga

[@artemisflow6658]

This will be a joy. The guy singing in all of these OP's is the lead vocalist of Kinnikushojotai, a really wild old school rock band, I absolutely love their stuff.

[@lolsaidthescorpionlmao]

The aggressive piano in the bg is so good, honestly the soundtrack and visuals for this anime are unique.

[@viz3r804]

I'm in despair... REMEMBERING HOW OLD THIS ANIME IS HAS LEFT ME IN DISPAIR!

[@dariathelazy]

Oh GOD seeing Zetsubou Sensei in the title made me suddenly feel *old* 😭 I feel like nobody really talks about this anime nowadays, especially since the studio that made it has released so many series since then that became way more popular I kind of grew up watching it, haha A *very* weird anime, and so very Japanese... in a way it was educational for me though, because of its endless stream of cultural references 😅 I love it to death, but I don't know if I'd recommend it to anybody without a huge disclaimer about how bizarre and art-housey it is The opening/ending themes (and the accompanying visuals) are insanely cool though Just found your channel today, and wanted to say that you're awesome! \m/, Loving the side tracks and stories, the music theory talks, and the general vibe that you have going on!

[@Kendorable]

God yeah it's always do funny when people see the Shaft things and attribute certain styles and directions as Madoka Magica stuff when SZS did it first (especially the stop motion paper art type things)

[@dariathelazy]

@@Kendorable Exactly this, haha

[@richard3780]

And then there's the end of the manga too that gives you a whole new perspective on everything you consumed of SZS before. And it makes the OP visuals make sense!

[@aracanthe7251]

Dammit. I am reading that you grew up watching it, while I was already an adult watching it. How am I supposed to feel now if not old

[@dariathelazy]

@@aracanthe7251 Ahahah, my bad 😭 Sorry for making ya feel old I'm 29 now, so I wasn't a total baby when I first watched SZS in like 2008 or something But still, yeah, I know things like that can make one feel ancient, ahah

[@hollyday1658]

The visuals that go with this OP are absolute insanity.

[@aznknite209]

Ohhh mannn, never expected to see SZS here! There's lots of great music among the openings and endings with practically all of them sung by the VAs on the show. It's hard to recommend the show though since most of the jokes requires knowledge of Japanese culture and media, but if you just like seeing totally absurd characters in absurd situations then you're fine. Thanks for the pick Derek, from the 'other' Derek =D

[@LibeliumDragonfly]

TBH, like Deadpool, it's a love story.

[@HamazuraGOD]

This song was my SHIT in high school! This anime is such a freakin fever dream and I'm loving a lot of the love it's been getting recently.

[@Tvanon]

This is one of my favorite anime back in highschool days. It has 3 seasons and all three have banger openings and endings.

[@jacobp8306]

It's 8 instruments with 8 singers who for the majority aren't singers by trade, just voice actors. Isn't that the literal definition of rumba..?

[@Hazari13]

To that random patreon member, I don't know anything else about you but I must say you are pretty based.

[@fireaza]

Fuck yeah! Someone is finally reacting to "Kuso Rumba"! It's a awesome, but over-looked song!

[@dmd4172]

the song itself is good the song is with the opening animation is a big WTF the song is with the opening animation and after you read last 10 chapters of the manga is mind blowing

[@erkanduran9595]

I cannot express how hyped I am this is one of my favorite ost ever cant wait 2 more hours

[@RandomGuy010]

SHAFT is an interesting animation studio. While most studios make one opening and one ending song, SHAFT will surprise you with a new song for damn near every episode, AND tons of music on the side from drama CDs and other stuff. They really like to mix things up.

[@PennyQuill]

YYYEEESSS!!! NEVER expected to see it on your channel, now I'm really excited!

[@rinner_senpai]

Thank you Derek for bringing this absolute GEM back to life ❤

[@meta1shotslave8]

Unexpected! I love this show op and ed.

[@gandit]

The lyrics of the song was foreshadowing the big twist of the manga ending

[@Kendorable]

Unexpected SZS, while the manga/anime's material is the sort of thing I've distanced myself from, I still feel very nostalgic for the music and the summer I randomly found the anime when I was 13 (2008 or so)

[@henri3170]

I literally love you for making this video. Of course much of the credit has to go to the person who requested it.

[@HYDRARGYRUM236]

I love Zetsubou-Sensei, and all it's openings are equally amazing.

[@Lu_Kadjolo]

Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba Rumba I love this opening soo much!! And I'm surprised to see you reacting to it!

[@ミィィイイイ]

絶望先生の海外反応だぁ！！！！あんまり無いから嬉しいで御座る！！！！

[@Null_Experis]

Did you remember to Laugh? Fun fact, this anime got 3 seasons and will never get a real official translation because the backgrounds are ABSOLUTELY STUFFED with puns, jokes, gags, and cultural references to the point where they'd need to re-draw 70% of each episode to put them in english. The blackboard jokes alone are 10-15 gags per episode. This anime has also killed 3 Fan-sub groups who did translations of them with special moving subtitles pasted over/around these items.

[@catantcha99]

It does have a official translation

[@Null_Experis]

@@catantcha99 With none of the background gags translated, which is like translating only 30% of the show.

[@Zetsubou738]

i love this song ive had it on my play list for a decade.

[@dewaeryadi7776]

The manga is a work of genius and the anime is an masterpiece

[@why_r_u_runnin9]

Ohh Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei! I love their music! The MVs are great too haha

[@DrRESHES]

Man I hope someone will order a Ringo Mogire Beam - it's another great opening from this anime. but the full song though.

[@BboyKeny]

This anime is such a gem and the other OPs are just as good!

[@GenerationalKungFuFan]

Great show and a pleasent surprise to see here! This show has multiple openings AND endings for every season and is definetly one of the most memorable animes I have watched. Also the main character is voiced by the same guy who does Levi in AOT and he got to sing an ending too -> ¨Kurayami Shinjuu Soushisouai¨

[@imperuniverse6921]

Zetsubou-sensei have soooo good openings ❤❤

[@spsmn]

this reminds me of Pearl Brothers. They did the OST of welcome the the NHK. that ost, the opening and ending are also worth listening to in the future (or on stream).

[@Keima_Katsuragi.]

I didn't expect to see it there. My favourite anime of all time

[@akaniichan]

The ending still haunt my nightmare. Amazing serie.

[@errorunknown5701]

I really appreciate the direct questions made to us! Each time I gotta pause and actually use my noggin lol. Thanks for another breakdown! Fun song!

[@BlackReaper0]

Really wans't expecting to see a reaction to Zetsubou-Sensei, very nice.

[@capnbug]

Did not expect to see this opening on a channel like yhis

[@akiashohid]

The wave of nostalgia that just hit me, what a great surprise! Also, you have to listen to some Bollywood music, even if it's in your own time. They have some great pieces of arrangements, to say the least!

[@Jinrou_Yumeno]

Quite a trip to see my ringtone on here 😂

[@akula4158]

I'm shocked I didn't expect to hear it here

[@akula4158]

be sure to listen to other openings of this work, also the endings are also very beautiful

[@shadyamuni2871]

hell yeah this song got a best instumental in the whole album❤

[@FernaMedel]

I forgot how amazing this series's soundtrack is, all tracks in that show had that kind of energy, I'll go back and listen to the entire thing again. Haven't heard this since the last episode aired like a thousand years ago.

[@Keima_Katsuragi.]

I always change the music I listen to each season, but I always come back to this OST and a few others. These songs are just so energetic and meaningful to me.

[@rastelmagister]

personally prefer the "rap" version of this songs, its give it a lot of diferent vibe without radical changes

[@jolanjoldybai]

LESS GOOOOOOO

[@sebelumkupergi]

Never expected SZS gonna be here, this is pleasant suprise.

[@Ezekku]

OOoh Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have some AMAZING song. Last week I was thinking of rewatching it, it's... an experience

[@ballerdonk]

That anime name is a mouthful. The music certainly sounds like an anime opening!

[@Kevin-ez4or]

i cant belive you reacted to a classic

[@PemujaKiamat]

oh my god all opening this anime was good and nostalgic

[@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul]

I didn't expect this...

[@LibeliumDragonfly]

Holy crap you've finally gotten around to hear Japan's best/worst rocker Ohtsuki Kenji. Best in terms of lyrics + production (The guy won a Japanese Nebula Award, which is equivalent to Hugo Award in US, for his short story, literally a legit writer writer) Singing skills though.........

[@ninryu4]

I recommend listening to the RAP version as well.

[@Sebanisu]

All the music for this show are great 👍 I hope you have a chance to listen to the other songs.

[@MiracleMomo]

All the SZS music is amazing like this, you'd do well to listen to the rest.

[@Runo1923]

The main theme of this show is actually pretty good. Especially if you know the story.

[@CaseNumber00]

Whats fun about this OP, and nearly all the OPs of Zetsubou Sensei, is the voice actresses, about like 6 or 8 of them, sing in the OPs.

[@HaruruTan]

I love that song and SZS, it's a very dark comedy and a joy to watch if you are in a right mindset! Tho I don't recommend it to people just starting with anime and japanese culture, it has many references to other work. Still a great anime!

[@HiranoMagu]

Oh no, the memories 🥲

[@Loeffellux]

well done, derek

[@SrVerataro]

Damn, Otsuki Kenji is a god damn genius i tell you. I swear every time i hear his stiff always discover something new

[@allope4757]

Still my favorite comedy anime maybe because of the nostalgia

[@bock490]

Hey Tony, love ur videos man especially the jojo ones since its my fav anime, so I wanted to ask if you could react to the theme of all main villains since you reacted to the theme of the main Protagonists it would be fitting plus the theme of the villains are really cool and majestic

[@rodrigo2557]

Buen video! Me gusta mucho este tema ojala reaccione al OP 2

[@pranjoshi]

Was that metronome sounding beat in the beginning referencing tequila? Or is that a common beat. Not sure beat is the right term. Wonder if there are other songs that have it though. I really like it.

[@jaxart6329]

I really want you to react to both Noragami openings, I'm sure you'll love them! Great video, greetings from Costa Rica!

[@Rokillope]

lessgoo this series openings are god, specially Gouin ni mai, bangers after bangers

[@ChronosLawliet123]

I love this song

[@thme972]

Hoffe du bist wieder fit

[@THEM0J0MAN]

This show was ridiculous haha. Really cool to see a reaction to the OP. I believe the Openings were all sung by the voice actors but not sure.

[@paul84246]

React to an underrated ed called - sayonara subarashiki sekai yo Please! 🙏

[@diegomorenillo]

7:21 Lmao, I guess that is why it is called "Kuso Rumba" which translates to trashy or shitty rumba, hahaha

[@abarette_]

it's kuusou (空想) not kuso (屎)

[@acyned8079]

Loved this!

[@DiarraHarris]

I like the 2nd version of the song more.

[@diegoprofessor2337]

Edible glue

[@渡辺優子-c2o]

絶望大殺界を聞くなら、アルバム「大槻ケンヂと絶望少女達」もお勧めですよ。 綿いっぱいの愛を!絶望少女版 絶望遊戯 ニート釣り リンゴもぎれビーム

[@Deiki.]

Should be incredible a reaction to Magical Destroyers OP. It's the most wtf opening of this year

[@freedomfreedom45]

OMG

[@notbadrule9883]

Oh, this is a nostalgia. The anime is so funny on the surface but once you read the manga final chapter, you started to see the whole anime and manga as something dreadful and just depressing as you got the whole picture.

[@slimyzockt6592]

Man, could you react to the German rapper OG Keemo. Especially the song s "216" and "Vorwort"

[@ПожилойСаске]

Drifters opening pls

[@jolanjoldybai]

Мэх

[@Halo-wp3zh]

I think you should have listen to the anime opening with the video/animatio it got a lot of foreshadowing

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Can't. Visual Copyright guarantees a block ©️

[@Halo-wp3zh]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts that makes sense 😔

[@orohyuno]

My favorite song from Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei is Zessei Bijin, you should give it a shot, I think it's way waaay better than this one!

[@voadoracobra5111]

Ace Combat 7 Mimic: Rage & Scream plz

[@toatallynotnoob5684]

Do Metal Gear Rising Revengeance bosses OST

[@blackpack3527]

Bleach - Opening 13 pls :3

[@kwerby3285]

I just close my eyes and see JoJo 😂

[@maf2553]

You need to listen to some "Undertale" music, it is definitely worth it

[@jetman2045.]

Day 67 of wanting a reaction to "ALGORITHM BOOSTING COMMENT"

[@sonofaplumber]

Day 6 of acknowleding your algorithm boosting comment and Day 2 of wanting a reaction to my acknowledgement of your algorithm boosting comment.

[@akileshyelchuru8382]

You should try bocchi songs next

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I tried the opening but it was blocked immediately. 🚫 I have full reactions to Bocchi on Patreon though

[@now_ill_show_you_the_kaioken]

When will you react to G.O.A.T. Naruto anime openings?

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Not on KZbin. Patreon. Too many copyright problems