MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Heavenly Delusion - OP Full『innocent arrogance』by BiSH

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

This one goes out to PROyaegerist LOL dont even think about changing the request after like 30+ comments 🤣🤘

[@PROyaegerist]

lmaoooo on to the next request

[@PROyaegerist]

THANKYOU 🙏

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

@@PROyaegerist When I saw you change the other day I was like ohhhhhh hell nawwwwwww not after this many LMAO

[@PROyaegerist]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts LMAO i wasn't serious lol not after quite a considerable amount of requests. Now, that my one wish is fulfilled, 👀

[@jetman2045.]

Hahaha... YES! 💪

[@2abug]

BiSH already had a rich discography before they decided to disband this year (June 29th was their last concert) after more than eight years together (with few members changes at the beginning) and yet, they still released a lot of great singles throughout 2022 and 2023, including this opening song. And on top of that, Heavenly Delusion is a great anime.

[@RenderingUser]

Heavenly delusion was probably the best anime from that entire season

[@azretomarrisbay8925]

​@@RenderingUser it was rlyy good but dunno s2 of vinland was best for me

[@RenderingUser]

@@azretomarrisbay8925 season 2 of vinland was from a different season. No?

[@xzhto3167]

it was winter season tho@@azretomarrisbay8925

[@esoes835]

Heavenly Delusion is a freaking rollercoaster from fun through sadness to aggressive desperation. After one of the episodes I literally couldn't fall asleep.

[@PROyaegerist]

JETMAN WE WON

[@willow_wisper]

❤

[@jetman2045.]

We have arrived 🙌

[@tby3502]

Based Chad.

[@davidyodo24]

YES

[@giacomopassarini2658]

You have my full respect.

[@kiiturii]

9:52 I absolutely love unpredictability in songs and that's why I really love japanese music, because even in the most pop jpop songs they have elements that are unique and unpredictable, and they very often mix in elements of other genres too. This is also why Maximum the hormone is one of my favorite bands even though I'm not much of a "metalhead", their songs are just such a unique experience it's so fun to listen to

[@durza4297]

thanks, you jusr made me discover something extremely cool. It has something of SoaD, but as you say with much more surprises, and I'ts amazing :)

[@PROyaegerist]

FINALLLLYYYYYY THANKYOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ♥️🙏

[@onesmileybaldy8303]

One of the best openings of spring 2023. Like you said,the motif really did get stuck in my head for a while,even recently I caught myself humming it by accident lol

[@eggman3005]

Your commentary on the contrasting dynamics is actually pretty interesting based on the show. Without getting into spoilers the show constantly swaps between two different storylines where the characters live contrasting lives.

[@silis_pap8473]

I LOVED this OP. Aina's vocals slap. Her raspy voice is excellent

[@vergil8833]

Aina the End is the end of my life

[@Blue-fy4cj]

The track issue might be because of the low quality audio in that specific video. The official video Titled Innocent arrogance on BiSH channel has a much better mix

[@DamageMaximo]

Yeah

[@xy2447]

yeah this vid was some fan stuff

[@ryanpalyo8181]

The ending from this anime is a banger as well, very unique and I think you’ll enjoy it. Definitely recommend

[@1NotN]

Ending of the anime you mean the season finale I hope that's not the end of the anime and even if it is I'd assume it continues in the manga

[@ryanpalyo8181]

I meant the ending music, the outro. The opposite of the opening@@1NotN

[@Drogan_17]

don't worry it continues in the manga, and we'll probably have the new anime season, but in late 2024 or early 2025 @@1NotN

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​@@1NotNThey're talking about the ending theme

[@Rapha_blinds]

I really like the contrast throughout the song. The childsh character to the vocals is certainly intentional considering the anime's story and I love this nice little touch.

[@Azim1019]

Finally, thank you I have been waiting for this.

[@weldy00]

This song is killer, it really grew on me over the course of the show, and now its in my mini playlist that I listen to on my way to and from work! Its such a heater! Another song that I've been enjoying recently that has a similar contrast of loud and unexpected vs poppy and expected is ANEMONE by Tokoyami Towa. I don't have the technical knowledge to know if it is designed as well as this one, but I really love them both, so I'd love to see it analyzed!

[@manac1113]

Aaaa Yess, one of the best ops this year . Thx for the video Tony ❤

[@vergil8833]

YES, I love BiSH. I usually don't listen to jpop or kpop or any of it, but BiSH the alt-jpop group is perfect. You have no idea how happy I am to see a BiSH reaction video posted only 7 hours ago. Shit gives me life. I love that BiSH is predictable on some parts yet refreshingly unpredictable every now and then. Alot of modern pop-rock tends to sway a bit too much in either direction, making something completely unpredictable and therefore unmemorable, or completely predictable and therefore boring. BiSH hits all the right spots for me. They would be way bigger if only japanese managements cared about overseas audiences.

[@tealboi4873]

I also 100% recommend the ending theme of this anime as well. It’s so catchy and fun

[@DemonGodRyuukai]

That was the best anime intro I've heard in a really long time

[@scarv7544]

At 11:28 the raspy underlayed vocals (i think its aina) stack so well with the chorus. Love this song

[@Matortheeternal]

i love everything about this song. It's unique, which speaks to me. I love the intensity, and I love how it bounces back and forth between the quiet and relaxed sections and the bombastic loud sections. It reflects the show and it also makes for music which is incredibly interesting to listen to. This song has such character, it is distinct from most other anime OPs on its progression alone, not to mention instrumentation and execution. I listened to the TV size version of this song on repeat for several days after it came out, because I was just so fascinated by it. It has that catchiness to it where it gets stuck in your brain and you want to keep coming back to hear it again and again, like an itch.

[@schelin1447]

BiSH are legends!

[@DamageMaximo]

11:26 I love how the song was so powerful even the background on the facecam was twisted

[@nathanaelwaters2509]

Best anime of the year, maybe even the decade for me

[@Bradchacha]

It's so funny how you've basically described the anime at 3:20 That's what I enjoy from your reactions. You spot what someone like I, would miss but still get it right on

[@anv_bis7287]

This song is probably the most underrated opening of this season

[@Shintu-m1s]

This anime is so underrated

[@boogeyman8512]

Just by looking at this amazing reaction and this delightful melody, you made me download all the episodes of this anime. Fantastic ❤👍

[@demetusbrown1962]

Love this song. I’m an even bigger fan of the ending though

[@АлександрПятков-б2р]

This opening is like a plot - first calmly, it’s the life of children in the so-called «Parainity» and then the crazy rhythm is how harsh the world in which our 2 guys live

[@TeQxktcg]

What really stuck with me in this OP besides the music is that moment where where the dissonance between his being and her body is portrayed, almost like the lineart syncopates with the fill; IMO a breathtaking visualisation of his inner struggle, of how one's view of themself can stray or misalign.

[@ProjectPhoenix21]

Anime of the year right there. Such a good OP.

[@flixelgato1288]

Regarding predictable vs surprising/creative/unusual songs, I do find myself gravitating more and more towards songs that sound interesting and new. Special I suppose. At the same time though, I believe even a song that very much "follows the formula" in terms of chord progression, structure etc, can still be "special", whether it's with interesting instrumentation, exciting textures, even a particularly good/memorable hook, or simply by being exquisitely crafted. Regarding that last point, there's a reason besides nostalgia we still love the old songs that created the standard. Or for example a singer who simply has an incredible voice. I guess what I'm trying to say is that a song can differentiate itself by trying something unusual, and when it works it can become a masterpiece, but writing predictable music very well is just as valid.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

That is the beauty of art, especially if you are the consumer. Everyone is the champion of their own story and music they like is generally 'valid' Once you get deep in the ingredients as an artist and see how things are made, validity becomes extremely subjective.

[@Rylux]

I love this song. Translated it for my japanese studies and it was so much fun.

[@TheRaideros]

Listening to music with you is such a pleasure. Cheers.

[@Daniel-mx9sd]

Great analysis as always, Tony-san. A little fun fact is that Bish is actually an idol group, but they make punk/alternative idol music.

[@Trev0413]

Great song, great show, great reaction. Thanks Tony and gang

[@__lenavladi]

I love this song. They sing what I expect them to sing, and when they do it, it's fresh. This is a good example of how you can use a guidebook to avoid being caught👍

[@hundvd_7]

11:30 Man, I love how their voices break up here It kinda reminds me of Asobi Asobase's ED, Inkya Impulse

[@marktheshark5733]

The song A the clam part shows the school which is the most peaceful time vs B the crazy guitar and chorus it shows a compilation of fights the apocalypse

[@scubast3v3n]

Hell yea Tony! Great video as always. Glad to see this one roll down the pipes!

[@alienfortytwo]

I still haven't watched this anime but this is my second favourite BiSH song. it just bangs so hard

[@kupa121]

I also recommend the ending of this anime; personally, I like it even more than the opening

[@queasy_fig]

I just started watching this yesterday and its a really good show so far. The OP is crazy too.

[@tby3502]

LET'S GOOOOOO!

[@rentaroux3]

BiSH really made some bangers. After all those years, the one recent song called "in case" by BiSH just hits different. Godzilla SP was really fun to watch also imo, despite the amount of CGI. :D

[@miguelgoncalves8568]

Thank you Tony, for doing this opening that I also asked even though it wasn't because of me. You should also do Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (movie) opening from King Gnu, maybe with the rest of the new Jujutsu Kaisen openings you said you were gonna do, thank you once again!

[@demo_l]

im so glad he listened to this opening.its amazing

[@KingJH0510]

hell yeah this is a banger that i dont think enough people know about

[@schelin1447]

To me BiSH are the greatest band/artists from Japan. I love that you reacted to them! But as with a lot japanese bands, they're better live...the emotions! Aina the End is a goddess on vocals!

[@vergil8833]

I've been watching alot of BiSH reactions lately, one english comment has consistently appeared and that is yours, I just knew I'd see you here aswell. Loyal to the core, fantastic to see.

[@schelin1447]

@@vergil8833 Thank you 🙂

[@kurasakikenji]

One of the best? But if u say so.. i respect that.

[@НарымжанОмарчик]

I hope there will also be a review of the ending. I love this song. It is many times better than the opening

[@demetusbrown1962]

Agreed the ending is wild

[@danielduarte6802]

YO WTH THE ED IS SICK!

[@DamageMaximo]

it is not better than the opening at all, sorry, but it doesn't even compare to the "incredible-ness" of the opening

[@Kramer8]

​​@@DamageMaximo wrong, the OP chorus are just generic and repetitive. Even the ED have better mix and chorus,

[@electricant55]

@@Kramer8 not their fault he picked a video with trash mix

[@RandomizerUploader]

I love this song so much, never get bored even after 8 months been listening to every day tho🥰 its really the best song ever heard 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kiiturii]

I've been listening to this so much recently I'm glad you reacted to it

[@Assassin21BEKA]

Some idol songs are crazy

[@michelepiocurci7924]

Thanks Tony❤

[@davidyodo24]

FINALLY 🔥

[@hei7846]

Link Click OP 2 would be amazing for an analysis

[@PROyaegerist]

oh yesss

[@hei7846]

@@PROyaegerist the fact that the singer sings in reverse instead of reversing the song digitally is incredible

[@jcgihj1057]

Loving how you rewind without apologizing as much

[@aussieboy4279]

OMG FINALLY

[@daknight44]

I always love me some BiSH. Great reaction!

[@chokemasterkashi]

I love this type of music

[@kurasakikenji]

I love how almost all BiSH song has this same guitar and the violin melody! They also did Black Clover OP2 u did react to them before, i didnt know u would react to this opening. Also the show is also great! One of the reason i watch this show just because of the opening song. Btw love your reaction/analysis.

[@anonisnoone6125]

A new anime that just released has an OP u might like. The song is called "Hyper" by Kroi.

[@danielduarte6802]

Would you mind telling me which anime? I can't find it

[@Raitooru]

​@@danielduarte6802Under Ninja

[@anonisnoone6125]

​@@danielduarte6802It's an anime called Under Ninja. The OP is the one I already mentioned.

[@danielduarte6802]

@@anonisnoone6125 Thanks, yeah it's a fun one. The artist is Kroi, that's why I couldn't find it

[@anonisnoone6125]

​@@danielduarte6802I realised I wrote the name wrong. My bad.

[@susbedo9258]

This anime is also extremely good and sadly it went under the radar. Hope more people give it a try.

[@user-fc9fg5ix2x]

100% I hope so

[@soymilkassassin]

45 seconds into the song I was *very* worried you weren't going to be pausing and rewinding 😮😮

[@CrookedCreatureTV]

I can say that I definitely find this song more interesting to listen to specifically because of the genre bending, explosive energy moments. It defied my expectations which had been leaning towards a more generic pop song sound for an anime but it's so much more interesting than that.

[@THRS01]

Yea finnaly!!!👏👏👏👏 this song is amazing like the anime is fantastic and unexpected too

[@hanzouwu]

Lovely posthumous reaction (not about you but about BiSH, lol) this was the last collaboration the group had with their long time producer Kenta Matsukuma who left their the who he founded called WACK, months ago before BiSH disbanding, their lastest singles where made without him except for this one. Now most of the former members kept in the music industry, except Hashiyasume Atsuko who now is a TV pundit, comedian and actress, and Ling Ling now called MISATO ANDO who now is a painter. Ayuni D has her rock band called PEDRO, Momoko Gumi Company is a novel writer but also is doing music by herself, Cent Chihiro Chittii now called CENT as a solo artist also does acting, as well as Aina The End that maybe is the most notorious member

[@turtleme4811]

You should definitely check out Asphyxia by Co Shü Nie. It’s chaotic but in a way that really just resounds through you. That song, both the MV and Live Take are drop dead gorgeous. That and Takt. Op Destiny.

[@NahNoWayy]

To answer your question of preferring predictable vs unpredictable progression, I'd say I much more prefer a song with unpredictability strewn throughout, not because I dislike the former but because it's more fun to listen to, time after time; catching new parts of the song on repeat listens. The predictable aspects of songs have their place, and I'll always be a fan of it as long as it's executed well with variety in it's composition. In regards to this song, the parts that are pop-y contrast well with how unpredictable the sequences are that come after. Fantastic anime btw, up there in my top 10. Give it a watch if you enjoy post-apocalyptic, character driven sci-fi with elements of mystery, and some action.

[@I-VisiBomb-I]

I know patreon followers get to submit requests. After I’ll get a little better from my surgery I’ll definitely follow there and requests some of my favorites as a gift to myself 😌

[@isbammoi3358]

Whatever this anime is gives me mad Promised Neverland + some Chainsaw Man vibes lol looks like it could be good. Music is certainly amazing

[@АлександрПятков-б2р]

5:25 обожаю триольные ритмы

[@xzhto3167]

Song is a banger, i was hopping u would make a reaction to this song

[@danbark3]

sleeper anime of last season, would recommend!

[@pascalketumile]

Eish bro this song ❤❤

[@ThebestVogt]

Excelent anime

[@luisalex.r.8992]

You should listen to the opening of Terror in Ressonace, it has really cool chord progressions

[@danikainq6494]

It's one of the few openings I never skip. For me the main draw of the song is the juxtaposition of intimate, delicate vocals and noisy distorted guitars. Really works well with the show too, since there is a lot of warmth and care between the main characters, who are surrounded by an absolute sea of awful.

[@MaybeMudo]

Gotta do the ending

[@pranavhb1716]

If you have time to then can you check out the trigun stampede opening

[@elmanderlokendero25]

ufff por fin

[@CleverCheetah]

Tony reminds me of Summit1G too much lol

[@Dustin017.]

BiSH also made the Godzilla:Singular Point Opening In Case also pretty good song

[@jackattack3246]

Great video as always! Now it’s time to healthily request Zom 100! It has to happen eventually right…!

[@moonlores]

FINALLY

[@_inSight__]

If you like unpredictability like this, try something like HyperVentilation by Radwimps.

[@enzojesusaguileraaros6169]

this is a great op

[@world4saker]

you know a son has done its job when you casually hum it, walking or just doing regular things. For me it's Dolphin in Town - Kingo Hamada the turu part

[@hibary5144]

Ликей так поменялся....

[@zymogenic2]

Nai Nai Nai Reona White Midnight Reol

[@FlaccidPlatypus]

wish you watched the actual op

[@parzival5282]

guess its about time

[@bloodninja2517]

U should do the ending as well both bangers and of course the anime is a masterpiece as well

[@kenmaru777]

Bish are amazing please check their work for Godzilla Singular Point Its much crazier)

[@kiseki__]

Still waiting for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Weight of Life hehe

[@treik1773]

let's go

[@IxyCrystal]

Now how will we get him to watch the show

[@MrKlarthums]

I really prefer tracks with strong melodies. There's a lot of atmospheric tracks used in videogames in the past 10 years and hardly any of those are memorable to me...which is a real shame. Having not played an instrument for more than a few weeks, I simply never developed enough musical memory to appreciate supporting parts to the extent where they're memorable. With some exceptions.

[@irrelevantonyt]

I'd love if you did a reaction to the ending, i reckon it's even better!

[@JuanPerez002]

You should watch Evangelion brother, the main series and The end of Evangelion. It will change you, at least that's done to me now that I'm going through a big deppresion. It's one of the best animes ever made for a reason, and the emotional impact gets harder the more you watch it. Hope you enjoy it :) Thanks for your great videos that help me go through this tough times. Anime is life.

[@WHYVENO]

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