Additional Memory Analysis | A Hero's Reconstruction

I'm so happy that we have more music. Furthermore it's an Ayano song. Furthermore it's really good too. You're next Remind Blue, WATCH YOUR BACK.
Background Music:
Additional Memory - Jin
Hope - Dai

[@necrophetamine]

Who else got hit hard in the chest as soon as the melody from Ayanos Theory of Happiness started the song off? Jin never fails to knock the wind out of me.

[@LemurG]

I felt the same way!!

[@tsukihotaru8421]

I legitimently squealed

[@novamber88]

Necrophetamine Jin is a god.

[@LunaticFullMoon]

Lost Time Memory gets a lot more meaning because of this song too. Additional Memory ends with Ayano saying that she always wanted to tell Shintaro goodbye and that she loved him. Lost Time Memory has Ayano saying "Shall we say goodbye?" to Shintaro, meaning that at that moment she likely finally confessed to him. Because of this, while Lost Time Memory was mainly a song about Shintaro and him being able to move on and become a better person after accepting Ayano's death, the end of it actually represents BOTH Ayano and Shintaro being finally able to put their regrets to rest and move on.

[@kuraisdead]

Momo, this is so sad. Sing despacito.

[@ella6009]

Get out

[@tsukihotaru8421]

You need jesus

[@tsukihotaru8421]

@@성이름-s5v9n ⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪🎅⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪ XD

[@wandererzero2799]

Hey our profile picture is same

[@nocteratea77]

Oh my god this is so sad Ene play lost time memory

[@Izze8008S]

those flowers arent spider lilies - which is commonly used is most media portraying death - those are actually dandelions if you notice the leaves as they fly around ayano and the petals! dandelions represent someone who will provide happiness :')

[@papajohns6597]

Izze I thought they were chrysanthemums?

[@TsukumoEt]

They are more of a Chrysanthemum rather than dandelions.

[@thelasttrinityomega2024]

I mean the ambiguity of their design in it of itself can be considered an interesting bit of symbolism

[@SunsetCompass]

"That pain that you're feeling comes from the love you once felt" You have no idea how much I needed to hear that.

[@Memekushi]

God dang it youre converting me to the side of the Ayano best girl cult with all of your videos

[@waffleamv_]

She wanted to kill Marry in one of the resets

[@megarotom1590]

To be fair, she saw it as the only way to save her siblings… as well as Marie being at fault for everything in her eyes 1 person for the 3 she had left of her family… it was obvious to her. And she also grew and apologized and tried to make it right back in the present

[@dknighteli]

3:31 Actually if you watch and check the official captions on the video, what Jin probably meant was Ayano didn't want to "just be friends". She actually contemplated about Shintaro romantically.

[@IchibanOjousama]

He doesn't get that much after talking about KagePro for hours lol

[@randomdogewao]

My inner kagepro weeb self is emerging and I'm going to listen again to Lost Time Memory, Ayano's Theory of Happiness, Toumei Answer and Additional Memory just to make myself cry

[@owowhatsthis6738]

Just in case anyone didn’t notice if you pause around 2:45 in additional memory you can see Mary and a snake that looks wrapped around ayano’s neck

[@lunaren2813]

Yeah I thought so I was wondering if it was around her neck or just the snake coming out of her

[@singoflovesongs]

3:29 idk about that part, i moreorless interpreted that phrase as a "I wanna ruin our friendship, We should be lovers instead" sort of sentiment instead considering that she tried to nudge Takane into confessing to Haruka and mentioned how "even when you want to say something, there are times when you'll lose the chance to".

[@stasmleczarka2238]

I really agree with everything. The only thing I wanted to say is that we finally could see her "weak" part, her pain and struggle - not only the hero she wanted to be for Shintaro and everyone.

[@ChageeyaSarang]

it may not add to the discussion, but I like how the notebook lines are vertical. And I just love how jin either tuned or played the guitar a certain way during the second verse that makes it sound like someone's crying. I want to believe it was a conscious choice since it adds more to the bitterness on that part in the song Interesting take by the way. You helped put the song in perspective for me.

[@GoodKarmel]

Holy crap that was fast!!! Honestly I was crazy happy when I saw people posting on Tumblr. Soon followed by feels. Lots and lots of feels.

[@Konez0]

Ayano: *shows that she has down sides too, and she loved everyone she sacrificed herself.* People out the fandom: this song won't be a vide- Breadbox: *UPLOADS* [ MOST PEOPLE like that ]

[@christianduarte4183]

I love you, your videos, and Kagepro. Keep it up!

[@Sodota]

Ayano is pure waifu. Either way this is a great video! I was really excited for you to analyze it. You analyzing was amazing. Ayano is one of the greatest characters in fiction and I'm so glad to hear someone shares the same appreciation for Ayano as I. So its really great to get a actual analysis on it. Way better then what I tried to decode from the discord chat. Either way I hope you're having a good day my friend. And maybe I someday will be knowledgeable as you.

[@Trickle_Official]

Sodota YO!!! SODOTA!!!!

[@Sodota]

【 Trickle 】 NANI TRICKLE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE FRIEND

[@Trickle_Official]

Sodota IM RESEARCHING FOR OPTIMAL LYRIC WRITING, BOI!!!!

[@Sodota]

【 Trickle 】 OWO

[@IchibanOjousama]

Lol how she's quite bland

[@Dima-zh7sw]

You got me when Hope was played.

[@tsopaira1313]

I actually have theory about additional memory, but it involves manga spoilers so read at your own risk I think that additional memory is about not Ayano, but Snake of Retaining/Remembering eyes (and so I'll be referring to Manga route 2 Ayano as Snake, and the one we see in other timelines as Ayano) I analyzed the English captions of the official video, and also compared it to two other translations. I believe that also manga route 2 is the first timeline, I think that it's also backed up by how it transitions. Ayano(which is later revealed to be Snake) is talking to Shintaro, presumably in the daze. She then asks him about her death, then it cuts to him waking up. Now you'd assume it's him dreaming about it, but from the end of the manga you can see it's actually Snake telling/showing Shintaro that timeline. And since Shintaro gets his eye power in that manga route, it seems that that route is actually the first, or one of the first ones. Also that the Ayano we see in the final chorus of Lost Time Memory is actually Snake(her eyes are always red too). Now the one we see in Additional Memory always has red eyes too, from what I can tell, no one else has had this in the daze. A lot of the lyrics make sense for Snake too(even through different translations) This song could also be both for Ayano and Snake, since while they are from different timelines they are one in the same. Some of the lines too could be Snake narrating what the current Ayano is doing, like not being able to hold Shintaro's hand. Additional Memory for Snake perhaps could be taking place as the first scene from Lost Time Memory is. I've always felt too that some of the lyrics were a bit off for Ayano. Like referring to that this is a story where happiness cannot exist. I don't think Ayano knows about the other timelines and the tragedy that will befall everyone. Going off the anime, Shintaro is the one that tells her that, though I haven't watched it in a bit so I could be wrong. It makes more sense for some of the more retrospective lines(of the whole story) to be for Snake instead of Ayano. Even if this theory is completely wrong, there is one part that is most definitely Snake. Right before the final chorus, we see scenes go by pretty fast. One of them is Ayano and Mary. Now Ayano and Mary don't know each other, however Snake and Mary do. This Mary also has multiple snakes, as seen by her appearance. Her short hair and those weird spike things she has, this is a Mary who has been through the tragedy. Ayano also has a snake wrapped around her, implying she's gained a snake, however, as far as we know she's never met Mary before getting a snake. Expect in the manga. (I haven't read the light novels so I could be wrong about that, but from what I know it follows the music route somewhat.) The snake surrounding her could be symbolism for her becoming a snake. As it wraps around her and consumes her. I believe with confidence that this is Snake and not Ayano. For the rest of the song it can surely be debated on whether it's Ayano or Snake, but again, it could be a song for both. Also something to note, the last chapter in the manga is an Additional Memory chapter. Meaning that this, and Imaginary Reload could in fact be songs set in that timeline. But this is all hypothetical. If you have found flaws with this, or just want to talk more about it, please do reply. I want to flesh out this theory more, and by finding flaws I can figure out what to improve on for this theory.

[@cupofmilk5755]

Great analysis!but i feel like this was before and during her suicide,since if you flip the screen starting 1:40 ,you see her fall towards the ground.

[@cupofmilk5755]

Well,1:40 of the actual mv itself of course

[@cupofmilk5755]

Also the reason why her scarf ,clothes and hair is flipping out like that through the video because she IS falling throughout the entire video. In the beginning the mv flips over ,which is why i would recommend watching the mv again but upside down (•̀ω•́)✧

[@qtknkn]

i feel like it could be during her time in the heat haze, like this could be her personal hell in the daze, being trapped in the school and reliving her fall over and over again like with hibiya and hiyori repeatedly dying in their own hell. doesn't explain that one frame with her and marry and the snake coming out though... 🤔

[@crafteariee]

It's noted by JP fans on Twitter that when the sky changes to orange as Ayano's "falling upwards" in the MV, the sky is an upside down version of the same sky in Lost Time Memory (remember how at the start of that MV there's a red lens flare in the distance before Ayano's silhouette disappears?)

[@cupofmilk5755]

teariee yup! And i wish that i could post pics in comments, but if u were able to pause right at the moment where Ayano is about to hit the ground,it is also the same bridge that they were walking on in lost time memory. I managed to get a screenshot but damn it took a while

[@MechanizedAngelz]

2:38, Isn't that the metal bar the goes through Hiyori in Kagerou Daze?

[@dingdongdropdead]

O H N O

[@BlackCat2022]

Alright. Time to listen to Ayano's Theory of Happiness, Toumei Answer and Lost Time Memory and drown in my own tears again over a girl who put her family and friends before her own life and feelings and a romance that will never be.

[@aquamarena]

I just joined this fandom a few months ago. All of the songs are so beautiful and relatable. I love this series from the bottom of my heart, and I can't wait until Jin makes more.

[@Sodota]

I'm still going through this video, damn it i'm crying about how beautiful the song is and this video is. Please stop making me cry

[@vallyexe]

Amazing Analysis~. Keep up good work. Always looking forward to your content.

[@SquigglyLark]

Another amazing video! Ayano is getting really close to being my favourite character, especially with the new song! Also if I read correctly there should be 9 songs on the new album, I wonder what kind of songs we'll get in the future!

[@shizuko_zx8770]

Damn ngl this take is so interesting I never really saw the reason why Ayano got her specific power in the first place. But now you made it all so clear haha thank you 🙏

[@TheRabbitHasLanded]

song is easily the most fire thing I have ever read and listened too. Fucking masterpiece

[@darioalbertomatapizana3966]

Amazing analysis, the way you talk about Ayano is simply amazing, I haven't seen the lyrics of the song at least in english but knowing what the lyrics mean or not, this is a great song.

[@emillyrodrigues7524]

Omg, i found a channel about Vocaloids songs, im so happy. Please, keep it up

[@miguelbugarinpeixoto7251]

Every day I like more Project Kagerou

[@trulymrword]

The name of the song seems to complement LST anyways so yeah, them feelings for Shintaro are real.

[@Khboyer]

I gotta say, I really like your analysis videos.

[@pixistr]

I'm not crying... We all are...

[@necrophetamine]

I knew you would do this PV it's analytical justice. Thank you so much!

[@bigcheese8304]

Lovely analysis!

[@pine3084]

you uploaded this way sooner than i thought you would, but it’s still an incredible video despite the time! i really liked this analysis, the editing was good and the way you broke it down was great too. it’s nice to see this, can’t wait to see more stuff like this in the future

[@niapurdue230]

I hear Umineko music in the background, nice!

[@CamilaLopez-yu8sq]

I love your videos! Thank you for making them, really. I also love Kagerou Project, Ayano, Shintaro and and and now I only want to cry because they are so pure, they didn't deserve this 😢😢 but anyway, I loved this song 🙏 (acaso es esto a lo que llamamos masoquismo? Probablemente 😭💕)

[@Illegal_Immigrant]

Ah. I love this song! And i love this series! And, well, i love this channel!

[@mariakutsu5946]

Im more of a casual for Kagepro but I always like song analysis since its songs like these that really heavy in meaning when you break through the surface level. Nice jo. and now I feel sad for Ayano.

[@Lumac4]

Ugghhh ;;;;; I'M NOT CRYING YOU ARE CRYING T.T ;;;;;;;

[@IAmOmaz]

I'm crying

[@0Clewi0]

I had to wait less than expected

[@pandrdogypower9070]

First of all I LOVE YOUR ANALYSIS and second I STAND MCA. Edit: Rip my mascara.

[@niso1872]

Shoot. Aright ya got me. Subscribed.

[@bingbong5786]

Ayano really is the best girl

[@MystiereArts]

Great analysis my dude!

[@alme4898]

YES!!! i was waiting for your review :D

[@yellowdeceiver4818]

Shidus animation has gotten so gooooddddddddd

[@EDILYshiro]

...dude. DUDE. 😢

[@TheFabHawk]

Great analysis!!

[@leki5233]

Is it weird that i was waiting for this video to come out after additional memory came out? lol`

[@Memekushi]

Lucira ! Not at all

[@claudionside]

My waifu that never changes until now XD

[@Konez0]

What was your old waifu :c?

[@sarumaneyarou13]

First video I've watched of yours and love it! Now i'm going through all your past videos and watching them all xD I'm surprised you don't get more views tbh

[@shikagohan]

One day i Will look all of your kagepro videos

[@Konez0]

*nice pun*

[@pumpking5138]

UMINEKO MUSIC AAAAA

[@sanctifiedantagonist1565]

Yeah Ayano is the best!! See those swaying red scarp? It is sooo dope it is the definition of profound lit! It makes dogs wagging tail looks like a joke in comparion!!

[@jazzydrawz3792]

Can I recommend you do one on "Plastic Girl" and "Pandemic" by YuugouP? I love the songs but they don't get enough attention and they really mean something to me and many people. It'd be nice to see you doing a analysis or commentary on those songs. (Pandemic is the prequel to Plastic Girl btw, they are crucial to each other.)

[@jazzydrawz3792]

I couldn't remember the name of these songs but I remembered I commented them on a video of a channel I couldn't remember the name of BUT I knew they made videos on the Kagerou project so I searched for a review on those videos, found this channel again, looked through the comments of each video until I found this comment.

[@clih9039]

Quisiera entender el Inglés v': Pero supongo que es un wen video :'v)b

[@wilsonso5784]

Ah pues es un análisis de la canción pues. Muy bueno por cierto.

[@CatChaos369]

Can Ayano please have her happy ending?

[@orionsleepy]

Hi, i love your videos man but my question is: will you ever talk about Siinamota/Powapowa-P's final songs (Please Give me a Red Pen and Healthy End)? i really loved him but no one likes to talk about/analyze his last thoughts

[@BreadBoxVideo]

Ty Winter I love powapowa p and would love to talk about his work. His work is so powerful because of the tragedy. I’ve actually been playing with writing an essay about him for awhile.

[@orionsleepy]

@@BreadBoxVideo I'm looking forward to it!

[@cloud1787]

Nice vid man. Could you give some tips how to stay up to date on the Project? I wouldn`t have noticed the song is out wouldn`t I have seen your video in my sub feed.

[@BreadBoxVideo]

Following Jin on twitter is how I found out about additional memory. If you have a tumblr that's always a good source too in terms of the manga and people translating Jin's tweets. Twitter is where most big things will be posted though in a brief manner. The next big thing, provided nothing new comes out, will be the album releasing on november 7th including Remind Blue and at least 1 new song.

[@cloud1787]

Thank you very much that you always answer my posts.

[@ventusxzephyr13]

Baby girlllll ;;

[@IchibanOjousama]

Why do you keep using 07thExpansion music on Vocaloid videos?

[@glitchedred3809]

I'm fucking upset. See I really like your analysis videos like this one and want them to get more recognition then they do. Fuck

[@DanielR2]

i didnt quite understand this whole video,do i need to rewatch mekakucity actors or do i need to read the manga 😅

[@VraxyArts]

Where can I find this to watch?

[@BreadBoxVideo]

Vraxy On the youtube channel Edward Records. If you just search for additional memory you should find it.

[@ruxy_ruki]

So Ayano is really dead... :(

[@khono2349]

Ruki 128 Well, she is but kinda isn't. The Heat Haze Daze is still a part of their world but is just in another dimension. So theoretically, she can go back to her own world through probable help by shintarous unawakened eye.

[@Konez0]

@@khono2349 :D

[@tobiaguilar5926]

I think sidu prefers they/them or he/him pronouns

[@satansmascara9756]

do you have a source for that? cause first place listed them as female, though i ususally use them for sidu

[@tobiaguilar5926]

Himawari Person Yes sidu is biologically female but I remember him tweeting about it a long time ago about how he doesn’t wanna be called a female (I don’t remember and I can’t find the tweet whoops). There’s also a kagerouproject wikia page on him where they talk about how he is biologically female but hasn’t confirmed what gender he prefers. Plus, his art persona is a boy

[@satansmascara9756]

the persona isnt really a boy, it just has short hair lol. well imma use them till i find that tweet cause i havent seen anything confirming that so eh

[@tobiaguilar5926]

Himawari Person nice, them is okay too :0

[@moonlitgalaxy5940]

i’m pretty sure sidu goes by they/them pronouns but go off i guess