Reacting to "ReoNa ANIMA" | Sword Art Online Opening | THE FIRST TAKE | Non Anime Fan!

[@GOTGames]

This opening to this song!! Actual Goosebumps! Wow! SAO has some of the best music in Anime! ALSO!! Make sure you are following on TWITCH to be entered into the future channel GIVEAWAYS! www.twitch.tv/gotgames_tb?sr=a 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Also, all UNBLURRED reactions are uploaded early to PATREON! www.patreon.com/gotgames 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Mr.DudeFluffy]

Unlasting by LiSA is another amazing SAO song that doesn't get as much love as other songs. Reccomend.

[@erndaman8641]

If you want a more emotional song from Reona, please react to Niji no Kanata Ni on the First Take. It always makes me tear up every time I listen to it.

[@AntlersCenarius]

If you love ReoNa that much, be sure to check out the S1 Op "Nai Nai" and S2 ED "Shall We Dance" for Shadows House... They are both ReoNa, and both EXCELLENT.

[@Mr.DudeFluffy]

@@AntlersCenarius Great choice

[@carlosparajeles7889]

@@erndaman8641 totally

[@Shamiak]

She is a huge SAO fan from a long ago, singing an opening for her fav anime is so poetic, also I recommend "Niji no Kanata ni" I won't give any background to this, I can only say that niji no kanata is really emotional for her and for those who watched the anime but you can feel even if you never watched SAO Ps. sorry if my english is a mess, it is not my main language :P

[@xionnoctis7908]

I agree with you, Niji no Kanata ni is one of the most powerful and emotional songs in SAO. When I watched the series when the song played it got me to cry, that's coming from someone who has a hard time ever crying. As for your English in that post don't worry about it too much, your English in it was really good. As someone whom it's my only language and as someone who hopes to become a writer let me just say that it is definitely a really hard language all around, grammatically, proper word usage and all XD.

[@GOTGames]

Your English is great! And thank you for the recommendation

[@xionnoctis7908]

@@GOTGames If you end up looking for the song First Take has a version of it and it's another song by ReoNa as well

[@ahii_4u]

Yes, pls react to this song. I highly recommend this

[@sultanprawiro3069]

@@xionnoctis7908 from what season?

[@yako7531]

If you like Reona, you are going to love Reona in Shadows House song, the Ed 1 and the 2nd op by her is absolutely amazing

[@vendoluxer9012]

Yessss!

[@jpfly]

Yes, they are really good

[@luferink5218]

Nice taste

[@dejf_vole]

I agree, yes please

[@CuriouSniff]

YESS Nay Nay is so good

[@madfritz3873]

As i listen to this again...i began to remember the events of the whole series itself....i actually teared up

[@jdoggivjc]

Interesting thing about ReoNa is she got her career start by being the singing voice of Elsa Kanzaki, a professional singer in the SAO spin-off SAO Alternative: Gun Gale Online.

[@wizardfreak0316]

a lot of people say ReoNa copies other artists' styles, but let me just say that not even when she was singing-way before that, I got heavy chills. so glad you like the first takes, there's the original song which sometimes overshadows the artist's talent, and these showcases help bring to the forefront how actually amazing these singers are.

[@TheCarrotCR]

Well, she is literally something between Liza and Aimer, atleast for me. But doesn't it makes her unique anyway? Doubt that anyone can name other artist who's similar.

[@Yuuii96]

I can’t think of any artist she copies. I think her sound and way of singing is so unique with the breaths she takes.

[@PurpleCatOwO]

I do feel the aimer vibe but copying? No lmao they’re totally different

[@Mr.DudeFluffy]

REONA REACTION! I have finally learned to smile again ;-; Edit: I would like to say that ReoNa is fairly new to the singer world. She deserves lots of attention in my opinion. She makes amazing music. Another great song I recommended would be "Niji no Kanata ni."

[@erndaman8641]

Yes Niji no Kanata Ni. Its an amazing song, It always makes me tear up every time I listen to the First Take version.

[@Ghost0fTheNavigator]

Yes! You want an emotional song, Niji no Kanata ni is a great choice. I can't get through it without tearing up.

[@GOTGames]

Appreciate the recommendation! 🤘

[@Metylaner]

So new infact, that her first "album" where the Elsa Kazaki songs for SAO:Alternative Gun Gale Online 2018. And the poeple of the Anime even recreated her Guitar (with the Cat/Paws on it) and even put her finger movement in the Anime so you see infact a live song of "Elsa" aka ReoNa. Amazing is it?

[@Tartarus-xj7du]

Absolutly need to vote for this song. Please react to the first take version of it. That is one of the most outstanding songs ever!!!

[@lucygirl1111]

ReoNa has done many great songs my favorite one is called Nai Nai its the ending theme of a anime called shadow's house

[@fabiospar]

Damn, finally a song from ReoNa! I hope you also react to 'Niji no Kanata ni' from ReoNa in THE FIRST TAKE (Its an ending from SAO too)

[@fabiospar]

11:03 I'm not sure if you were talking about these moments: 08:10, 08:15, 08:20, 08:23,.. But I'll take the opportunity to mention, for those that don't know, that what she does there at the end of those sentences is called "vibrato"

[@J.K.0]

Naruhodo *-*

[@Oblivion_94]

"From time to time, there arise among human beings, people Who seem to exude love, as naturally as the sun, gives out heat."

[@jey7619]

I love Reona, she is one of my favorites. You should watch the fist take of Niji no Kanata ni, another of Reona's songs. Also, Unlasting by LiSA is an amazing song, you will enjoy the fist take of that one as well. In fact, both songs are Sword Art Online endings.

[@hoax1024]

Absolutely beautiful song, ReoNa is one of my favourite Japanese singers of all time, this isn't even her best track imo, some like Nainai(From Shadows House)/Disorder acoustic ver.(from SAO GGO) absolutely showed how incredible her voice is, she also sang the 10th year anniversary theme for Sword Art Online, which is also unbelievably good. Also see that song Saikai on the top left corner when the video ends? Please check that out, I am 100% sure you would be impressed ;)

[@jedislayer7378]

She also sang the song for the one year anniversary of arknights and is doing the op for the arknights anime.

[@FanisyFreak]

NaiNai is hands down one of my favorites of hers. It gives me the chills in exactly the right way and its music video (and also Shall We Dance's one) is so amazing, a must watch as well imo.

[@МилославаПлющева-Рудская]

I'm so happy to see your reaction on ReoNa!! you must listen to "Niji no Kanata ni", this is just a masterpiece.. you will cry, I promise you.

[@juanenriquez8293]

I've been watching your reaction vids for a while now but I subscribed because of this.. your opinion is so sincere and you proved that even men can cry..

[@elismart13]

10:00 its my favourite opening because its the most "emotional" as you said, but Honestly the instrumental and visuals Add SOO much to it that you missed

[@laurant4644]

This is a really great opening. ReoNa is awesome!! 😎💪

[@legoboy767675]

Gotta say, her voice is just amazing. If you want to hear some more of her songs, she does the Tsukihime remake openings, which paired with the breathtaking visuals made by Ufotable are just crazy good. Also if you want to do more first take reactions I would recommend the ones from TK from Ling Toshite Shigure.

[@OriginalMiqote]

You do wonders sir! Everytime I watch your videos it makes me feel reignited about anime. You also have introduced me to first take, which this video spoke to me wayy too much. In short;Thank you.

[@zan8063]

Hey there, if you like Reona's voice that much, then listen to her other Sword Art Online song called Vita Vita by Reona

[@Leuncode]

Found this video yesterday, really enjoyed it, and today I thought and came back to subscribe just in case there would be more SAO content - after so many openings, I wonder how much you'd like the endings - all of them have songs too, and they can hit as hard as this one :D I hope, in case you'll experience the series one day - you'll find its story and general soundtrack no less beautiful, no matter what some say of SAO"s quality :)

[@jmdtaelon]

Reona is amazing, she may not have the technical flawless precision of Lisa, but she show us here you can reach the same emotional goal having a different set of skills. The other great singer of the SAO Franchise is Eir Aoi with Ignite, but that song is by far the most difficult of all the openings and when she try her first take, came too sharp and maybe a little off. So i recomend seeing her Ingnite official video or any life concert of that instead. XD. And speaking of recomendation... you cant talk about anime op with out comenting about Angela ad her vocalist Atsuko. Op of Fafner, Nadesico, Shibakane Hime, Knights of Sidonia and many more.

[@jorgecabral4591]

My personal favorite opening from SAO because of the connection it has with the story and also very emotional since it conlcudes the longest arc in the anime (which is basically half of the anime lmao). Also the actal opening is a visual delight. I'm aware SAO is probably not the most beloved franchis but I can't help but feel it as a guilty pleasure, I love it

[@Haimgard]

does not deserve the hate. not the best but far from the worst.

[@jorgecabral4591]

@@Haimgard I agree. It’s really entertaining if you actually appreciate the payoffs of the story that later arcs offer, specially Alicization

[@Leuncode]

SAO is actually beloved in the world - it is only hated as much as it is (and mostly in the West) because it is beloved even more in the world :D (Makes it easier to get views/likes on hate content). It's literally adaptation of critically acclaimed Light novel of a decade - 99% of hate's so-called criticism can be casted aside with just simple analysis of the story :)

[@brafx]

I love her voice so much, when I first heard her I went and bought 2 of her albums, she is just so damn good!

[@efreed7719]

Reona is out of the world with her almost whispering voice while reaching high pitch notes.. But she isn't the only 'out of the world' vocalyst that isn't well known, try listen to "Hollowness by Minami".. little spoiler: in 1 minute and half she make 2 scream, one 9 seconds long and the other 16 seconds long. P.s. listen to "Niji no Kanata ni by Reona", her voice is on the verge of breaking for almost all the song.

[@bakailfrozen1944]

Her performance at aniplex fest 2022 was incredible

[@luferink5218]

I honestly didn't remember much about SAO's music, but what a nice voice ReoNa has. Thanks

[@Sir_Slimbread]

This song matches the tone of SAO when it's the opening(you'll get no spoilers from me). The opening version has the sense of sadness still in it, but it's more energetic, and hype. Both versions are equally good, but version used for the anime is next level.

[@kevinbahadoor5570]

niji no kanatani is awesome, that`s my fav song by her, so emotional

[@francescolacarrubba6509]

reona is the sweetest babe ever, you are right to appreciate her vocal talents 👍👍👍

[@RadiantWaveX]

Two beautiful videos and both great songs of Reona's are showcased as the Tsukihime Remake openings (visual novels in the same universe as all the Fate stuff such as Fate/Zero).

[@hengsel5989]

Yeeesss ReoNa, pls react to Niji no Kanata ni

[@mikenambatac5277]

you should react to her tsukihime op 1 and op2

[@testablanc]

REONA VOICE IS SSS+ tier if it's on a gacha game! btw this song really hit my feelings especially since it convey the feels that i got when i watch the underworld arc,which is my fav arc in the franchise along with the aincrad arc 💯

[@odetteszidonia]

This is indeed very beautiful. From her, I might recommend „time” too

[@Foxshirakami]

Fun Fact: It's her natural voice, so when she talk it's feels like she whispering lol

[@zoisekai]

Glad you chose The first take version

[@NatanoNielni]

This is an amazing song.. it hits so hard if you saw SAO Alicization... U.u didn't know I'll tear up after so much time..

[@objectobject410]

I absolutely agree, I had the same reaction when I first heard ReoNa's voice. She is up there for me personally for artists whose voice I really love with other artists who give me a similar vibe with their soft speaking voices, but really powerful and emotional singing, like Minami, Milet, or Kamitsubaki Studio's Kaf and Rim. I would also say that this is definitely one of my favorite performances on The First Take, and I definitely recommend checking out her other first take of "Niji no Kanatani".

[@raykirystar]

Have you ever listened to Mili? If not, then you should listen to "String Theocracy" by Mili There are also some Myth & Roid softer songs like the Made in Abyss season 2 and movie 3 endings. I think those songs match what you're writing about :)

[@objectobject410]

@@raykirystar I think the only song I know from Mili is the Goblin Slayer opening, so thanks I'll give that a listen. As for Myth & Roid I definitely know and like their songs.

[@Yuuii96]

I love your reaction. I liked Anima but I enjoyed Niji No Kanatani, first take from Reona more. Could you react to that one? I know that you will like it!

[@fabiospar]

That's my favorite too! 'Niji no Kanata ni'

[@GOTGames]

Happy to 💯

[@kasegami45]

best one out of all the Sao openings, Reona is a goddess ❤️

[@benjaminsimpson6254]

You posted this the day before ReoNa birthday. It is today

[@Ediie_sonny]

You gotta do “Niji no Kanata ni” such a beautiful song!!!!

[@RM-lh7on]

You should watch Sao. Season 1, 3 and 4 are superb and the show gets better over time.

[@_RunFire_]

For me, Sword Art Online doesn't have one of the best openings soundtracks in the anime world, but THE best openings *& endings* in the anime world. There are all incredible. _(Overlord is not far behind, but still behind it)_

[@Zysperro]

Alicization Ed is the ducking best, it's so good, hits right into the feels, especially in the context.

[@vendoluxer9012]

@@Zysperro true

[@ImaLk64]

for me black clover still on the top but sao is definitely in the 2nd place (for me ofc!)

[@alexandermiceli8706]

@@ImaLk64 no

[@crasykills4718]

Voracity will always leave me a mess

[@informal_flame2489]

the daddy daddy do first take is amazing as well

[@arima7279]

The best Anime op that I've ever heard My number 1 opening

[@eib282GPR1]

Waiting in that Shout Baby The First Take reaction

[@lemontart8410]

Could we get a Naruto Shippuden Openings react? They are too iconic to missssss!

[@FedIsNotDumb]

YES!!!

[@michellebutler3014]

Great review, fully agree with you. I just HAVE to say that you missed the absolute best song of SAO, which is actually the 2nd Ending, namely Overfly by Luna Haruna. After almost 10 years, it is still on my regular playlist and still kicking. Please do a reaction on this one's music video 🙏🏻

[@milieu4911]

How about ReoNa's Niji No Kanatani 虹の彼方に / THE FIRST TAKE version, next ? That is also SAO song (special ED for ep19 of SAO Alicization) .

[@Hide1440]

I really recommend checking out MY FIRST STORY - Hyena/ハイエナ at THE FIRST TAKE. Hiro (the vocalist of the band) is the younger brother of Taka from ONE OK ROCK and you will be surprised by his unique voice.

[@0neleft69]

Best song, thanks for reaction) *btw check reona - till the end. I listen to it literally everyday, that's how goated it is)

[@Syaimaral1]

The main character in the show is always fighting FOR something or for SOMEONE. So this song really resonates well with the show. To me, this song is a question. What are YOU fighting for? Where do you put your heart and soul into?

[@Ruukasu97]

And now you gotta watch the SAO Anime openings you have missed

[@fabiangr3297]

We all need a reaction to Niji No Kanata Ni and you know it...

[@larry-shock]

My favorite anime Sword Art Online, I love it so much, and ReoNa is wonderful 😍 I recommend to check out Yuki Kajiura (FictionJunction, Kalafina) too, surely you will love it too, she makes the best songs for animes like Sword Art Online, Fate Zero, Madoka Magica, NOIR, .hack, Kara no Kyoukai, Pandora Hearts.. Check out the songs Sand Dream, Zodiacal Sign, Moonlight Melody, Stone Cold, Salva nos, Contractor, Tsubasa, are some of my favorite songs!! There are other several wonderful songs that I believe you will like too 😆

[@dimabodnaruk35]

You definitely should check YOASOBI - Yoru ni kakeru (Into the night) and YOASOBI - Gunjou on The First Take. Those are probably my favorite First Take performances

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

Ooh Racing into the Night! A totally happy song that isn't about Suicide (It totally is lol 😂)

[@dimabodnaruk35]

@@jaredjosephsongheng372 yo but the sound is so catchy, and Ikura’s vocals are godlike. I am a YOASOBI fan ever since Yoru ni Kakeru was released and I accidentally downloaded it in Osu

[@rubedosdream211]

Reonaa Shadows House Ending 1 is really good!!

[@omnimon91]

You probably didn't know but you uploaded it exactly the day before her birthday

[@smithy3950]

Please react to Tsukihime remake op 1-2 both op’s are done by ReoNA

[@2MilyonTM]

Based request

[@juanenriquez8293]

7:32 I'm not crying, you are

[@ConnorSinclairCavin]

Under the tree… if you know… you know, excuse me while i grab my tissues as i cant see since im reminded of That episode…

[@agni1962]

Absolutely amazing artist for an absolutely amazing anime! Recommend you to watch it definitely! If you had context for this it would definitely hit you much harder!

[@abismin770]

Two tracks that i definitely recommend that you should check out are juvenile and seimeisen, which are two beautiful songs from her.

[@joshuaangless5642]

This guy is adorable 😄

[@Caiyou-ut7ft]

I also suggest you reacting: Forget me not (Sword art online ending 7) Niji no kanata ni (Sword art online: Alicization ending episode 19) Nai Nai (Shadows House ed 1) Shall we dance? (Shadows house op 2) All sung by Reona

[@vendoluxer9012]

That is my favourite sword art online opening, BY FAR!!! SHE'S GREAT!! Btw you should check "shadow house op 2" it is sung by REONA and its pretty recent...

[@Kayleenv18]

I absolutely recommend Reona First Take singing the ending Niji no Kanata Ni Also I would enjoy if you watched the Gundam Seed openings

[@thomaslamande2503]

You should try some Yuuri on THE FIRST TAKE 👌

[@Onepiecefan95]

I dont know if you know about her but Mindaryn is also a realy talented singer 2 Songs that i can recommend for sure 200% are Daylight and Like Flames and if the video is not long enough you can also react to the new LiSa single called New me.(The last song might be her best so far).

[@benjaminsimpson6254]

You should react to her song till the end. it was the 10 year anniversary song for sword art online

[@soulhind1657]

Next go for Takeshi Saito, who's making very beautiful Ost for Made in Abyss. The most popular is Hanezeve Caradhina (language created for the anime)

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

Ok ok. Adamas was my favorite SAO opening. But when I heard this the first time 2 years ago. I was conflicted. But now I'm confident that I like this one more.

[@antoniomorino1546]

You should watch it with the visuals as well, its good as well. Anima is my favorite of the SAO's openings

[@Jairsitto]

Amo a ReoNa❤️

[@RicardoTuong]

ReoNa my angel :33

[@atlashellfire6486]

You should try her video clip "Shall we dance", it's good

[@antoniomorino1546]

Also, LiSA did 2 First Take as well, Gurenge and Homura, so you should check them as well.

[@meninma2108]

You should check out Tsukihime Remake openings, both are amazing Reona songs for an awesome game

[@Black37463]

I love SAO because the mmorpg vibes especially for aincrad arc

[@SoranoOuranos]

I really recommand you the tsukihime remake openings, she sings both of them and it's nothing short of amazing

[@miblemints]

Although it’s not the most loved, SAO is my favourite anime and I’m never gonna be 100% sure, but I feel like it’d be the kind of show you’d really like

[@kkpasta7464]

First Take brings some amazing singers to their studio. One of my favorites is 'Dry Flower' by Yuuri. Would love if you checked those out.

[@bingeitnow8813]

Bro please react to LiSA's Unlasting first take performance also

[@TheCarrotCR]

Reona is beautiful! You' talking about series with great openings, and that reminds me of something I've been waiting on this channel for a long time: have you seen Monogatari Series OPs? I'm pretty sure you didnt, but mb somewhere on Patreon or Twitch or idk.

[@alessandro5835]

OH YESSS

[@akanefutabatei2171]

I really like her so much! Maybe check this song out: Shadow House Ending 1 - Nai Nai (from ReoNa)

[@elliotdelvaux9589]

I know that I've already said you to check out dororo's opennings but I really think that you'll love it !

[@drakke125Channel]

Would love to see you react to the anime opening versions of these songs from Sword Art Online for LiSA and ReoNa ! It looks like you reacted to OP 1-6 for SAO but there's actually more , I believe its the anime opening with ANIMA by Reona.

[@FedIsNotDumb]

Lesgooo

[@_pines4414]

If you are liking the First Take songs, you should check "Shout Baby" song from the channel. The vocalist is insanely good and the song is an ending from Boku no Hero.

[@XXSoulxEvans]

I've seen so many already recommend her other works, but just wanna give it another nudge in hopes you will react to them in future. Her ED and OP to Shadows house Her ED's for SAO Forget-me-not and Niji no Kanata ni And all her work under the name Elsa Kanzaki

[@Kumamarudesu]

I recommend you to see Shout Baby by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, in my opinion it's one of the best performances you've ever had at The First Take.

[@adrianabadmihalache2432]

Could you react to "Homura" by Lisa in The First Take please, reading the lyrics too? You will get more emotional than this for sure.

[@argostialknight5448]

i really do hope you check the anime cuz its pretty decent

[@sebed]

Great reaction! Also please react to "Niji no Kanata ni"!

[@cursedswordxmen5603]

I say listen to ADAMAS by Lisa, another one of SAO's opening but a very good one

[@Phleim]

please react to Roselia "Fire Bird" this song is so good !!

[@Az_o_o]

Please react to all the kaguya sama: love is war openings. You will absolutely love them, they're insanely good. The male vocalist has so much charisma not to mention the show itself is insanely good. "Whoever falls for the other first loses the war"