Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu - opening (1080p)

The opening for Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu from episode 3
"Usura Koori Shinjuu (薄ら氷心中)" sung by Megumi Hayashibara
Song Lyrics, Arrangement and Composition by Ringo Shiina

[@taydrabrookshire347]

This opening just turned my water into sake

[@shark20069]

Sake

[@taydrabrookshire347]

@@shark20069 even better

[@maxlizana681]

it's jesus

[@chaaaargh]

it's that powerful

[@chidzhustle3570]

Wow 4 years ago? It’s still one of the swaggiest, seductive sounding anime ops I’ve heard

[@yasurakk960]

I totally agree!! I just can’t find any anime as good as this one

[@extreme7357]

Totally agree, I love coming back to this op randomly just to reminisce.

[@hand__banana]

@@yasurakk960 plenty of good shows out there :)

[@strawhatgintoki1594]

I have a doubt ,😅 who is shinosuke father ,if u know plz. Tell me

[@notdaijoubu477]

@@strawhatgintoki1594 it might really be kikuhiko

[@deborahbelva5631]

it's been 1 year and i'm here just realizing this whole op is all about how miyokichi feel

[@lobesteral]

Funny you say that because Megumi Hayashibara who voices Miyokichi also sings the opening

[@franchezvibritannia7320]

Holy fuck

[@sayandeepbiswas902]

@@lobesteral that's something I never knew until now👁️👄👁️

[@chaaaargh]

@@lobesteral wait it actually sounds like her, can't believe i only figured that out just now. she has such a pretty voice!

[@Vy-if3zd]

@@lobesteral SHE VOICES MIYOKICHI??? i had no idea that she had history as a seiyuu.... i already knew her for her songs in evangelion but had no idea about this!

[@inaa275]

Is it just me or this song is.... sexy? I absolutely love it

[@123goofyking]

It's not you, it really is.

[@akieworks]

It's got that skullgirl's jazzy feel

[@CyckOne]

This song is ear sex.

[@cheesescrazyfriend]

That's Shiina Ringo for you! Check out her work on the equally awesome movie Sakuran in particular the song "Gamble"

[@BrB0424]

She also did Tamashii No Refrain in Evangelion!

[@JillCore]

The opening is such a masterpiece. So rare nowadays. Although, after watching the anime it just breaks my heart everytime. Hope there is a second season for Showa Genroku

[@Aya837]

yes, there is a confirmed season 2 that will air around January 2017 (winter 2016 - 2017) called Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen! (you can find out more on MAL)

[@nondescript4311]

the second season was so conclusive except for the answer, "who is the father of her son?" he looks so much like Yakumo

[@carterdiserens9435]

Watch the second season op. It blows this out of the water.

[@hazylazyjazy4729]

@@carterdiserens9435 some how i still preffer this one rather than the second one

[@everb1ue]

@@nondescript4311 I'm very late to the party but... it is indeed Yakumo's children.

[@TiagoAMGomes]

This is both the best anime of the season and the best OP of the season. Beautiful stuff.

[@theo7371]

agreed

[@poundtownlegend1564]

+Tiago Gomes Its either going to be Erased or this one. I have to say both are amazing.

[@SuperMarioMC]

+baker zachary Couldn't agree to this more. Erased and this are definitely contending for #1 spot this season.

[@breakfast.]

I'd say that this would be best... for only some people. There are some people who prefer Boku Dake over this... but yes, it's the best.

[@malenightcores7065]

+Arnee Wen agreed, erased is awesome and very mind blowing

[@urethrajohnson7058]

The way this OP conceals major spoilers is beautiful, seriously needs more recognition imo

[@AllTheArtsy]

The title literally says lovers' double suicide tho 😅

[@anakincloudwalker8812]

@@AllTheArtsy that's the second op

[@AllTheArtsy]

@@anakincloudwalker8812 who cares abt the OP? the title of the anime is literally rakugo lovers' double suicide

[@capnbug]

@@AllTheArtsy oh lmao i didnt realize thats what it meant

[@rosepetal29]

Correct lyrics since top voted comment is wrong: I love you, truly love you - I’ll give it all to you! No - I hate you, Really hate you - give it back after all, this instant! I’m kidding… But it’s too late now - let’s say our prayers! Every part of this is tied up with you! I’m fully aware: happiness and misfortune pass in a moment’s breath. This chilled, yet warm hand has sampled all there is to taste; I don’t think, There’s any more we can get out of this, my hateful beloved… Saying goodbye should hurt, But it feels so good; those days have long passed. I want to put an end, To this life caught at a standstill… The ice grows thin. I’m all alone.

[@XanathosZero]

Creepy, sweet, sexy, poetic and disturbingly gorgeous all at the same time. And the story goes like that, with that noir-esque feel of 50s old, but with a powerful blend of japanese culture of the time, with god-blessed Rakugo at the core. This anime is a masterpiece, say no more!

[@chaaaargh]

you summed it up exactly! best way to describe it.

[@xectilus5530]

I love how simple and unflashy this opening is, even as it puts across a great deal of mood and sinister charm. My favourite part is probably the cut to Yotaro just before the end (timed to the music as well, always puts a smile on my face). But the way it subtly alludes to the tragedy and its effect on Konatsu throughout is also brilliant. And the song is glorious. DAMN.

[@arisasugawara1870]

This song is made by Ringo Sheena who directed Tokyo 2020's presentation in Rio :)

[@houndnobleman876]

Arisa Sugawara Have you seen the second OP? It's equally as artistically impressive.

[@arisasugawara1870]

Yesss! That OP makes me cry... :')

[@franchezvibritannia7320]

Arisa Sugawara interesting.

[@danielap295]

That makes so much sense woah

[@5yenwishes590]

We are in good hands then. I was hoping Yoko Kanno and Joe hisaichi would participate in the music scoring but, she is also great. :)

[@Neethan3247]

Watching this show right now and I am almost finished the first season. It's crazy how addictive this is. A very quality anime with long-term storytelling.

[@isabelletaylor3726]

Just listening to this makes me want to rewatch the anime. Forgot how much I loved it

[@kpraet]

THIS SONG IS THE ONLY THING I HAVE LISTENED TO FOR THREE DAYS SO FAR. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I LOVE IT SO MUCH. MAYBE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT MEGUMI HAYASHIBARA IS A QUEEN AND ALSO MY IDOL?? IDK BUT I NEED HELP SOMEBODY FREE ME

[@omarkos2112]

You don't need freedom. Just Megumi Hayashibara.

[@tigertoxins584]

this beat is so tasty, I can't describe my love for it in any other way. Just adding a reedy instrument to the three classic instruments changes the impact so much, it feels like magic.

[@mocerlaalacbaino]

Same

[@luminess1554]

Probably most of you noticed already but there's a clock ticking during the op. Like, It's counting down to a tragedy.

[@tigertoxins584]

please don't remind me, I loved that anime but it was so emotional and tragic

[@AbsoluteKiNg92]

That bocchi gets me everytime

[@makosuke]

昨日今日でアニメ全部見ました 本当になんか感動的でした 与太ちゃんかわいいし林檎ちゃんありがとー

[@會田浩純]

冒頭で背景が次々に変わっていくのがカッコいいね。 上手い落語家さんが語ると本当に情景が見えるようなんだよね。

[@baba_mf]

I'm here after finishing both seasons. What a gem! I had to end my journey with where it all started...

[@reshavalentine3244]

I just finished it. And still bothered by the fact that Yakumo is Shinnosuke's father. Konatsu and Yakumo isn't blood related but Yakumo has raised her since way back, so he is also his dad💔

[@chaaaargh]

@@hannahettinger9088 definitely agree! love the slight changes in both openings throughout the show.

[@HannahNguyen1995]

This anime is dope. And so is the opening.

[@shawnatlast]

So is the ending. :)

[@kuroshinko427]

To have the names of Shiina Ringo and Megumi Hayashibara on a jpop song, you know it's going to be good!

[@Dreamspy93]

+Kuro Shinko Not really pop though, but you're right.

[@katgenouzou8783]

jazz

[@evilskills]

i've never heard a pop song that sounds so much like jazz :P

[@nondescript4311]

this genre wasn't pop, it's jazz...

[@vide0gameCaster]

One of the most sensual, genuine, mature Drama-Romance I've seen (not just in anime, but just in general). The Opening talks for itself!

[@NyxInfernal]

there's so much going on in this song... so many emotions. it gives me the chills.

[@user-of8ly2fz9b]

一昨日前ぐらいから見始めたけど、 このアニメマジで最高！神！ww 落語全然詳しくないけど、なんか、引き込まれる　www 大好きな林檎さんの曲を林原さんが歌ってるとか最高すぎるww 菊比古の声がめっちゃ良かった！ 声優豪華だしやばいwww

[@microwavecoffee]

ringo shiina is a genius and megumi had such a great performance

[@shersinghsaini8510]

I keep coming back to this

[@missalien5907]

Still one of my absolute favourite anime ever. Saddens me, that this type of anime is so rare...

[@アルトエコ-q1c]

歌詞がみよ吉そのものでいい…。

[@fiorenzi_]

An op that never leaves your subconsious once you listen to it

[@Akihisayugioh41]

ほんと美しい･･･

[@室戸菫]

この歌聴くと心中したくなるな〜笑

[@m308]

underrated masterpiece

[@lazycat8849]

What a masterpiece of a show

[@fieljoy]

I came here after watching the S1 and S2. I don't know, I'm just feeling down. I don't know where to share this feelings but to those who have already watched the same. I just feel lonely for Kukihiko/Yakumo because he lost Sukeroku. It's so sad. Very sad. I want to cry for him. They have this deep bond that can't be cut or replaced. I don't know how can I cheer up. Or how many days/weeks/months I can move on.

[@gugulay7765]

I didn't recover for a certain amount of time 😭

[@nana23590]

林原めぐみ×椎名林檎だぞ・・・

[@aaronsmith3869]

you can tell shiina ringo composed this i just wish she would also sing it, or any anime song for that matter

[@y4oihands]

Ringo Shiina really is a genius, but this version is superb

[@石谷じょう]

好きよ大好き、皆あんたに上げる。いいえ。嫌大い嫌いよ、 I love you, I really love you - I’ll give it all to you. No - I really hate you, I hate you やっぱり返して今直ぐ。なんて Give it back after all, this instant! I’m kidding 人生ご破算。お前さんあんたの所為だって。 We’ll start our lives anew; It’s all your fault 分かんないの。幸せって何？何れが其れだったのよ？ I don’t get it - what is happiness? When was that supposed to be? 面倒臭いわ。脳味噌も腸もばら撒いて見せようか。 What a pain; shall I spill my brains and guts in front of you? これ以上は何にも無いと思うの。憎く可愛い人よ。 There will be no more of this, my hateful beloved… 痛いようで　気持ち良いお別れよ。過ぎ去ったあの日々。 This pleasant goodbye should hurt; those days have passed. 留めているままの生命ごと終わらせて仕舞いたい。 I want to put an end to this life that stands still. 薄らいで行くわ。私は独りぼっち。 The ice grows thin. I’m all alone.

[@phamtuanphamtuan-cs2lw]

Thanks you

[@ちょこくっきー-f5r]

英語に訳すとこうなってしまうのね、、、😓

[@かみな-z2r]

リオオリンピックの音楽も椎名林檎さんだったけど、これ思い出した。

[@STIR-FRIED-SUBWAY-RAT]

The most underrated show.

[@xantiur1267]

It's not underated but it's definitely amazing

[@Hetalea]

Felt like re-watching the op and got slapped in the face with the "posted 5 years ago" thing, like wtf time?!

[@28.bachthiminhtam53]

Best anime by Deen ever

[@isabellapaul2273]

This anime is so amazing. I love the characters and their personalities. This opening is amazing

[@sayandeepbiswas902]

This anime was a fucking masterpiece and if you didn't like it you have shit taste. I can't be nice for this time, this anime is just that good and that underrated.

[@chaaaargh]

this anime was so good, it's a truly indescribable feeling to have watched it. this op though is one of my favorites, it's almost as if it's weaving the story.

[@earnraku1226]

shiina ringo bringin the thunder

[@terranort4279]

Ayanami Rei's seiyuu

[@ShacoPL]

Terra Nort You serious? Doesn't sound like her but it would be dope as hell

[@baririzqullah5782]

Enee well that's the truth

[@MrStupidarmy]

In Japan Megumi Hayashibara is known for "Seven voice color seiyuu " in the past. Her range voice is great.

[@yangwenlifangirl]

makes sense since the mc of this anime is the same voice actor as Kaworu

[@raccoonchild]

@@ShacoPL It sounds exactly like her, what

[@null4449]

genius as always, shiina ringo.

[@liu5461]

i watched this anime many years ago and remember that it was very sad and had a beautiful opening

[@CyckOne]

This might be some of the best music I've heard from an anime. It's impossible for it not to move you. Never has the word masterpiece been so fitting.

[@klopakarus]

Shiina Ringo involvement - always a feast for ears.

[@priyashmukherjee2676]

one of the greatest animes

[@jojokester1256]

One of my favorite openings all time

[@irvancrocs1753]

Hitori bochi~~

[@radpunk5144]

Were you singing it like me? XD

[@momo-db6oz]

im cRYING I LOVE THIS ANIME SO MUCH I WISH MORE PEOPLE WATCHED IT

[@ramonxr2623]

Perfect anime, Perfect OP.

[@nfrmis4825]

my ear is absolutely pleased

[@soturit]

This might just have become one of my favorite opening's of all time.

[@redchard4906]

i could listen to this all day

[@maahirjaygirdar9228]

This opening is such a bop I only just recently watched the anime and its one of my all time favourites now

[@りょ-k3g]

めぐさんの歌とラジオのトーク、林檎ちゃんの歌を隅々まで聴いて育ってきたワシ…今回まさか想像も出来なかったコラボの報で感無量の涙が溢れ出ました。 最高過ぎる…ありがとうございます…ありがとうございます…(T_T)

[@tarikhabbi3322]

One of the best anime Kikuhiku does not change even by the time

[@db851]

I can know more knowledge of japan because od this anime!. I like this mood and atmosphere. Especially Jazzy mood

[@Neocortexmusic]

I wish I could rewatch this series from the start. Absolutely incredible, truly an underappreciated series.

[@tfsigo4764]

这不是动漫，这是艺术。这是艺术。这是艺术！！！国内太冷门了。看的时候哭了无数次。八云名号一代代的传承，从昭和到平成再到未来，我似乎陪着他们经历了百年沧桑。

[@arina_tara]

I'm a huge Shiina Ringo fan and didn't know that one of her songs was used for an anime?! Gotta watch it now :D

[@yayotaxd]

long time no hayashibara

[@untappedhappiness]

It is literally dripping in style!

[@rangel1639]

Actually the best drama of the decade

[@khelmico]

Romanjj: suki yo daisuki mina anta ni ageru iie kirai da kirai yo yappari kaeshite imasugu nante aa jinsei gohasan omaesan anta no sei datte wakannai no shiawase tte nani dore ga sore datte no yo mendoukusai wa noumiso mo wata mo baramaitemiseyou ka kore ijou wa nannimo nai to omou no nikuku kawaii hito yo itai you de kimochi ii owakare yo sugisatta ano hibi todometeru mama no inochigoto owaraseteshimaitai usuraideiku wa watashi wa hitoribocchi

[@burningsoutherncross3146]

素晴らしい

[@mocerlaalacbaino]

After learning about a spoiler this song got me addicted. Now I can't really get it off my head

[@malenightcores7065]

This song is so sultry haha i'm loving it

[@Shinxyz123]

One of the best animes from the past decade

[@sssukkk]

林檎って感じ笑 林原めぐみさんすごいなぁ

[@zamelyborcas9686]

MEGUMI HAYASHIBARA? The same person who sang "I'll be there" from Saber Marionette J... I love her, but I didn't recognize her voice at all xD I'm still in shock xD

[@jbgra2566]

Of course it is Megumi Hayashibara. Long live the seiyuu queen!

[@EyeOfKings]

What an underrated classic

[@Nini.80n]

brings back old memories :')

[@Drysco]

The bass is soooooo good, especially at 0:16

[@StarcraftSwarm]

Everything about this anime is perfect , definitely the best anime ive seen and probably nothing will ever come close to it. I just want to go back to the time before I watched it just so I can experience it for the first time again !

[@00ammy00]

So I started watching this anime (loving it!) and at first I really didn't like the opening, just wasn't really my thing, but I'd find it replaying in my head on a loop, and I'd find it difficult to skip it, and *then* I found... I actually really really love it.

[@lobesteral]

Haha. I was the same way when I first heard the opening. Now I really love it

[@mihaeroff436]

one of the best anime

[@auntydenden]

the ghost hound opening also has a similar style :) this kind of music is so interesting

[@TruthinessChibiOtaku]

Oh wow this looks interesting. And its so nice to hear Megumi Hayashibara's voice again tbh.

[@musgodness]

HOW TF DID I FORGET ABOUT THIS OPENING. Megumi Hayashibara's music has just been released in Spotify a few days ago I was scrolling through the catalog and refound this gem.

[@GervasiusMC]

Sheena Ringo is a god for composing this song, and damn Megumi's vocals are so damn sexy.

[@eijdltm0825]

I'M OBSESSED😩😩😩

[@ach1an]

I still get shivers from this op

[@NyxInfernal]

Animes and soundtracks like this only come around once in a long long time. This show had me enraptured since the very first time I heard this opening.

[@TheRato95]

I just binge-watched it yesterday night and...Oh my god it was amazingly good! A true masterpiece! Why didn't I watch this last year? I don't know...I'm sorry! I can't find any flaws except maybe how it ended? I was upset. (you know what I'm talking about for those who have watched the entire first season) This is like one of the most beautiful, mature and realistic anime I've ever watched. I had that same feeling you have after watching an epic movie. I RECOMMEND anyone who likes mature and artistic themes to watch this ASAP!

[@im_sorry_i_forgot_my_username]

How did you like Season 2?

[@parrakarryPM]

Fookin love this op🔥🔥🔥

[@AirAfter]

love this

[@missalien5907]

Honestly, I love this anime to death. Will stay one of my favourites forever. ❤

[@desdes7796]

Ufff que recuerdos. Esto era prácticamente mi adicción semanal y no pierdo la costumbre de verlo cada tanto 👌

[@shiyuru9943]

It's only january and we already have 2017 best anime opening . Wh agrees? not only the music is fycking gorgeous and catchy but the art , and the metaphors make it stunning

[@justinjeffries9248]

Makoto Free This is from 2016

[@All_Powerful_God_Enel]

Sick op!

[@Twainzera]

Português:muito massa English: very cool 日本語：とてもかっこいい

[@1000Tomatoes]

shiina ringo's involvement is so obvious

[@mocerlaalacbaino]

I need more songs like this