Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner Opening Japanese Version

[@โชคดี-ส2ถ]

This song purpose is to be a calm song. The word "shanti" in the song means peace, it's one word that seraph said everyone forgot it.

[@gamrroyale5928]

When was it said

[@Racc_Oon]

@@gamrroyale5928 0:34

[@nashishan]

I just got my copy of Digital Devil Saga today, and after listening to both opening themes, I prefer the U.S. version. This game has a definite cyber-punk feel and I thought the mellow, trip-hop style song in the American version fit the action on screen. Granted, the song in the Japanese intro is significant to the story of the game, the American theme fits more stylistically.

[@hee-ho2473]

Wow it's been 10 whole years since your comment. I hope your still rocking, Warrior of Purgatory

[@jerrysmith8814]

I think Japanese and European versions music syncs better with the visuals

[@GilgaMax305]

Nah, USA version sucks and makes no sense imo but each to their own

[@accountant7872]

@@GilgaMax305 the USA song is about “Danger of falling in love like this” which, in context of the game, is them remembering that they are human. They lyrics, and multiple instances in the game, it shows that most people enjoy being demons and eating others, but you lose your humanity and can cave in and go “full demon” the song also says “I don’t want to try to fight this love” which in context means, that if it wasn’t their humanity in the line, they would embrace being demons. I think it finds perfectly for the game. But, hey, it’s just an opinion. Yours is just as valid as mine b

[@JoshuaLTDS]

To me, the US version feels "cooler", while the japanese focuses on the more angelical/devilish sentimental tone of the story. Both fits well with their audiences, specially because shin megami tensei still was something new in US when this first came out. And the "devil" appeal would probably sell better than this tragic sentiment counterpart.

[@SakuraPottage]

("Rend...Slaughter...Devour your enemies! There is no other way to survive. You cannot escape your hunger, warriors of Purgatory!") Light shines on the heaven The earth the spirit Light brings glory and grace May it open your eyes to the truth Shanti Shanti Kuzureochiru hikari suna no kakera (Collapsing down light, a piece of sand) Kono setsunai itami ni niteiru (Similar to this heartaching loneliness) Omosugiru tsubasa wo hirogezu ni suwatte (Sits with heavy wings folded) Yasashisa ni shigamitsuku kagi hazushi (Unlock the key holding on to kindness) (Let's go to the place we dreamed of) I'm with you Toomawari shite mo kesshite furimukazu (Never look back even when going a long way around) I'm you You are me forever... Itsumademo (and ever)

[@SnowFoxDiver]

I played this game a long time ago (2011 or so) and when I tried looking up the intro, I thought I was going crazy when I didn't hear this song, until I looked up that it was different for japan and us versions, then I looked a bit more and realised that the European version (the one released everywhere else besides Japan and US) took both of the others and used the English voice at the beginning while keeping the original song

[@shissona9572]

I have European version n i love it

[@CheroNika]

This song makes it feel like its the end of the game where it shows the events that had just happened.

[@nadagernatova1396]

I would come back to this a 100 times

[@wandererofzoso]

I remember seeing this way back when on Cinematech, back when G4 was G4techTV, and absolutely falling in love with this game. Such a beautiful song for a great game!

[@OmgSuiseiseki]

Well, this is the song that ends hunger in the game.

[@Groadergreen]

Seeing as how through much of the game you're fed not only Pray but its varying remixes, I doubt you would only know the US song.

[@Juanfrasama]

I believe is because the op evokes hope even in total despair

[@yurisato8002]

Wow. Way better than the U.S. version.

[@hellionglassocean]

eh

[@musicfriendly12]

This is also Europe's intro.

[@Morrowinder777]

With the dub in english obviously.

[@TheMediocreBrit]

@@Morrowinder777 I used to own DDS1 (PAL version) and this intro version on the video is the exact same. No dub at all except for the "rend slaughter" part. The music itself is the exact same

[@Kurayzeru]

@@TheMediocreBrit That's precisely what he meant.

[@TheMediocreBrit]

@@Kurayzeru His statement was the dub was in english... Which it isnt. Just the part which says "Rend, slaughter" part in the intro of it. EDIT: last sentence

[@romacalor]

"i'm you, you are me"

[@nothen3681]

I was lowkey shocked how DDS2 OP was so different until discovering this. I really like the US version but this fits with the story...

[@flood2k3]

i like this version better! Eng version is good too, but this version is perfect for the game! :)

[@dumbfoundedkiryu9468]

Wei Li not it isn't LMAO the English one fits way more.

[@jberger94]

old comments oof

[@soridosuneku]

Reminds me of Gundam the way they used a soothing song for a game that looks to be about a war (I haven't played it yet). I wish they gave us the option for this as the intro with lyrics. I bet lyrically it fits better than "Danger".

[@TheMochan555]

Naw man Danger is better. This song is not very good to be honest. They use music to soothe the savage beast in anime a lot; Macross did it better than Gundam.

[@MagesSP]

On the PAL version its the same as Japanese opening

[@DiamShadowWraith]

I agree; somehow when the same melody is used in-game, it makes it mean alot more. I mean, if I'd only known the US song, the bit in the ending where that epic rendition of Pray plays wouldn't have brought a tear to my eye, that's for sure ಥ_ಥ. It's just patronising when they change stuff to make it "fit", it's like developers think the west can't handle or understand anything that's not in a strict pattern with no contrasts or anything to make us think "Why did they do that, I wonder?"

[@katamaridamashii]

i like both versions equally tbh. also 1:20 seems perfectly fine to me idk what yall are talking about?

[@Toranagi]

Ikr, I actually prefer it over the US version. I owned the PAL version so we had the JPN op

[@Deadagent]

I liked heard the us opening in the trailer for this in nocturne, i was a bit disappointed when the European version uses the Japanese song in the opening, but whatever it is actually quite good song. And it actually has some meaning to the game itself unlike Etro Animes song which is little bit out of place. Its still an awesome song tough.

[@Mewseeker]

Now that you mention it, at least part of it was played in the credits with an electric guitar.

[@ehhah]

i prefer this version actually. but both of the versions are good (:

[@gravijiga]

But the melody of this song is all through the game. The map being on example. If you ask me this fits the game alot better. Atlus put the english song in the game to make us english speakers more compfortable...

[@Omegashrimp9]

wow, I definitely prefer danger, but I still think its fine when it's used in the game. Danger fit and I think the song in the sequel did too.

[@AtarashiMari]

The title of the song is "Pray". Anyway that's much better than US version IMHO.

[@Juanfrasama]

Totally fits cause is the song is the only thing that can keep then from feed on each other and have you seen this song lyrics

[@jerrysmith8814]

Still appreciate the fact they used this opening for the EU release

[@n543576]

Why doesn't Serph get as much respect as the rest of the series protagonist he lead a fucking clan by himself and he technically beat Demi fiend how in the hell is he not praised like the other protagonists!?!

[@tadesman1998]

i dont think him defeating demi fiend is canon

[@Nicky.Slunsky]

The European version has this song too.

[@604blueice]

I still prefer this over the US version. thanks for the upload.

[@โชคดี-ส2ถ]

I don't see why you all think this song don't fit in. Imo I think danger maybe fit in mood and feeling, but not the lyric and main theme.

[@IzanagiFoolofThunder]

what are you talking about this song is sera's song? still i love both songs

[@JeanKP14]

My undub had the same issue... I had to use my buddy's real copy to get passed that point and it never froze again.

[@n543576]

Oh im not saying he's THE best im saying he deserves some sorta praise no one barely know about him we all know Demifiend is the strongest character out of everyone in the series tho.....

[@edenromanov]

Ah yeah this feels more SMT, gotta be honest though I kinda dig the American opening song more though.

[@DarkStar1219]

aww...why didnt we get that song. ;( I liked it better. 5 stars for u.

[@rustynail638]

I prefer this version over the US version. Fight me.

[@DeisFortuna]

I wish they had just gone with an English cover of this instead of the US opening. Fortunately, the Undubbed patches exist for people who prefer the Japanese voice acting and opening. (Only downside is that Cielo don't have his thick Jamaican accent in de Japanese voice acting.)

[@GrubQueenMarisa]

@@DeisFortuna unepic, #breakfreecielosaccent

[@DiamShadowWraith]

Yeah, the US version got a different song...you're not missing anything, this one is much more interesting.

[@TehChou]

Wow. . . I actually thought that the actress sounded very strained. I kinda like the slow tempo set to fast action, but I have to say I prefer the Danger. Also, at least from this clip, I actually thought Angel's voice was casted better in the English release. It was the deepness of the voice that helped sell her character and I think that the Japanese seems to have fallen into the "cutesy" high pitched casting pit they tend to do with female characters. It's better then the majority, though.

[@DiamShadowWraith]

They're both the same, the English (Europian) version got this song too.

[@liquidskinterror377]

This is the Japanese version ? Strange O_o That's what we got in Europe...

[@evergreendream]

i like both versions.. just a little more the jp.

[@TheShadowivan]

He only defeat demifeind solar data. He's not that powerful since he can control demons. He's not weak, but it's not as strong as SMT protagonist

[@Juanfrasama]

I Like both the same what is really weird cause usually i prefer the original one

[@Leliel002]

What is the name of the song?

[@jokersass3970]

Pray

[@thermometerman1824]

so weird after hearing the US one

[@akshizzy77]

Same here. This is a good opening but it really doesn't seem to set the mood of the game.

[@Juanfrasama]

Well a smt protagonist is as powerfull as his team so is Serph so i disagree whit you tough the Hito-Shura part is true

[@EXHellfire]

I like the US version more but this is great.

[@leah49810]

This is way more light hearted than the U.S. opening, Danger is more melancholy while this is sort of ehh I still like it, but that change at 1:20 really destroyed it

[@looney1023]

This is alright, but the climax feels a little empty. The vocalist is hitting the notes, but it feels like she should be supported by a choir or an orchestra underneath her, especially at that point in the song. I'm glad they changed it for the American release, even if Danger doesn't "completely" fit.

[@EXHellfire]

I mean the song's mood, not the lyrics or whatever. This doesn't evoke any feelings of hopelessness in me at all.

[@EXHellfire]

I guess. I don't know anymore. It's just opinion! *runs away*

[@ceramiclion]

you know... I think its supposed to be ironic. Just like the storyline ( i am not going to spoil it). You know how its a very cruel world yet there are very childish traits that define the "rules". Like the fact that everyone is infatuated with sera and how she calms demons with an awfully song and childish lullaby. I really like the story in this game I might try playing it with japanese voices for kicks.

[@rorshachfan]

Hmmm, I like the U.S. Version a lot better. The song is great, but it's more of a credits song, not an opening one. Plus, scenes of killing up people with soft orchestrated music in the background is hard to make work.

[@ViciousHomunculus]

It's hard to admit but for the first time... I prefer the english version better, the japanese song has nothing to do with the atmosphere of the game ...-_-'

[@Narlaw1199]

I don't like the change at 1:20. Other wise, I would like it as much as the western one.

[@mr.froglegs]

I don't like it as much as the western one. It fits much better than this one

[@LeonValCh]

Anyways, the song is too peaceful. It may fit better for an ending, and maybe I'm wrong because it looks like the game ends in a hiatus that is continued in the second part (I have only seen some cutscenes from this game. Haven't played it yet unfortunately).

[@bluedragon266]

hey u think u can send me the full song? thx

[@YggdrasiI]

I only like the US Intro more because I absolutely detest Engrish, I'm so glad that at least in the US/Pal Version Wendee Lee sings the song during the game itself.

[@NomiFrances]

I don't like this song very much, but I do agree that Danger suits it a lot more. Calm, yet in a rushed way, you know?

[@caldoecaezah.h2419]

Danger fits better, this is cute, but wrong mood

[@Sakurazaki1]

wasn't this the song used in the ending credits in the american version ? at any rate, i like the US version better.

[@ridiculoussinner4]

My life is a lie

[@LeonValCh]

I thought Atlus didn't modified the openings for the games they publish. Well, at least they improved it in this case. Anyways, they know when to do it and when not. They are not stupid as some other game publishing companies that ruin the openings instead of improving them when they need to. PD: I like the song, but unfortunately it's unfitting for the game mood, unlike "Danger"

[@Kogaxe]

odd, the us version is better

[@Mad_Madalyn]

Yes, I think the English version is much better as well. I absolutely hate the opening for DDS2 too, it so does not fit the subject matter, and the song itself is just annoying. I don't no anyone who'd walk in on me with that playing who wouldn't cringe.

[@NiValentine]

Thats a nice song...but its doesnt looks good to a opening.

[@Deinbeck]

I still think the US song is better and more fitting.

[@rinshibooty]

I don't like the song after 1:01. >_>

[@kaminoshin]

so i was living a lie? the US sound so persona wich am no into their song(the game its ok) what big falaccia.

[@EXHellfire]

Hm well, yeah. I think the Japanese one is unfitting for the tone that the story sets.

[@Phxlegacy23]

Meh, Danger sounds better.