The INCREDIBLE Harmony of Jujutsu Kaisen's OST

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

This soundtrack is SO SICK. What are your favorite parts from it?? And how do you think they might use "No Hesitation?"

[@MrCashMoneyD18]

It really does hype up the fights and the animation with that is crazy. Also, the intro song goes so hard!! 😩

[@MrCashMoneyD18]

Also, the first time I heard the outro song. I was like “Oh shit! this is GROOVY!”.

[@MostLikelyMortal]

REACT TO THE ACE COMBAT OST

[@ltjc3451]

i love the malevolant shrine theme so much. The female vocals are crazy

[@NomNom901]

PLEASE REACT TO IF I AM WITH YOU. It's also from jjk and my favorite all time piano piece

[@basanova22]

A JJK video?! Man, Charles is really playing to my people. We humbly accept this gift.

[@thetalantonx]

I guess I actually need to keep watching. Last night Hood JJK came up in my feed and I watched it and was blown away by how well it did compared to what I've seen of the series so far.

[@jessesimonsson532]

He did our boy Toji dirty

[@isaacfichtner]

dog thats what im sayin

[@mrlucius57]

🙏🙏🙏

[@AliG.spysee]

Thank you

[@jonathanorozco3244]

The artist that wrote the opening theme is "Eve" and honestly so much of his catalogue is this wildly impressive and almost all the videos are animation so there's always an interesting visual accompaniment too.

[@InvqlidMC]

His mind will EXPLODE if he listens to eve

[@erynani-tsukarada4254]

⁠@@InvqlidMChe’s gotta listen to last dance. He’d just die on the spot

[@WallyInfinite]

I was trying to think of a good song he could review but there were just too many good options.

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

It sounds a lot like Hiromi's music at times.

[@lapiscarrot3557]

OMG I LOVE EVE'S MUSIC

[@SystemGlitch]

> If you and the piano fought, who would win? Charles: Well, if the piano was fully out of tune, it might cause me a little trouble. > But would you lose? Charles: Nah, I'd play.

[@Bangaudaala]

based rot

[@Mr.Pancake-7092]

Music Kaisen 😭🙏‼️‼️

[@freeskrilly8029]

Pianist X Pianist

[@sqkoi]

infinite aura

[@noahlani6480]

Domain expansion: Time/Key Signature shift

[@GabrielAlva]

Damn, the more otaku he gets the more buffed he looks

[@hannahpsych3072]

😂 anime ripped ✨

[@davfb8622]

Getting Tojied

[@cycy8699]

@@davfb8622 NOO CHARLES DONT WEAR BAGGY WHITE PANTS

[@MusicGuyFK]

This is not even his final form

[@cu1s1n3]

Correlation = CAUSATION 🔥🔥🔥 (this is a joke)

[@steak_sj]

We absolutely HAVE to see a review of the openings for season 2

[@SuperXD44]

I can not stress this enough, both openings are absolute bangers with awesome musicality

[@nathihello]

i need any reviews of king gnu here

[@Towkeeyoh]

Hoping it was gonna b here, but I’ll wait

[@janson2911]

Sukuna Domain Expansion theme finna be crazy

[@RaineLam]

I need a Specialz review stat

[@Pardookus]

JJK's first ending is the only anime ending I watch literally every episode

[@supermax64]

Same

[@sz.poetry.01]

What about Wind by Akeboshi in Naruto?

[@gametheus1306]

I’d highly recommend Spy x Family’s most recent ending, Todome no Ichigeki by Vaundy, featuring Cory Wong. Anything featuring Cory Wong is gonna be dope af, and Vaundy has quickly become one of my favorite artists for openings and endings

[@yCantiLogOn]

gotta make good habit of watching all the songs in shows

[@justerinooo]

people who've watched Beyond the Boundary also know about peak anime EDs

[@felipe-zm8yd]

the man who wrote JJK's music is yoshimasa terui, he is part of the math rock band haisuinonasa and he is also credited for producing all of the music behind the math rock/pop idol group sora tob sakana

[@devinco1]

He’s also apparently in a band called Siraph! According to Reddit, Haisuinonasa might have broken up, as the vocalist currently lives in Europe.

[@felipe-zm8yd]

@@devinco1 Darn it, I knew about siraph but forgot to mention them haha, thanks

[@Dork1knight]

Isnt rhe opening done by eve tho?

[@GabrielThayil]

Eve wrote this

[@Alfred-nj1xc]

@@Dork1knight The opening yes, but the OSTs from the 2 seasons are produced by Yoshimasa

[@rainshadow378]

His mind absolutely BREAKING over the first few seconds of EVE. I HIGHLY recommend listening to his music, it is so unique

[@selenedina2792]

it is ! this guy is so talented ^^

[@torareii]

Timestamps: 0:22 ---- OP1: Eve - 廻廻奇譚 (Kaikai Kitan) 6:04 ---- ED1: ALI - Lost in Paradise 7:40 ---- OP2: Who-ya Extended - Vivid Vice 10:54 ---- OST: Yoshimasa Terui - Jujutsu Sorcerer Megumi Fushiguro 13:42 ---- OST: Yoshimasa Terui - No Hesitation Enjoy :)

[@BlankLavender]

Thank you!!

[@torareii]

@@BlankLavender Of course ^^

[@fanciscodegodoi5064]

lov u thanks for the last one, i was dying for it

[@torareii]

@@fanciscodegodoi5064 Me too actually haha. It took me a while to find but it’s by far my fav one

[@soydhypno]

I'm going to kiss y😢

[@thatsahack]

He definitely made a binding vow with that piano

[@SaccharineCHNOS]

I wonder what the condition is? 😂

[@johncillo88]

Man, when Itadori uses Black Flash, that music was candy to my ears

[@Roblox_ahh]

REMEMBER

[@thedemoninyourcloset.]

ITS NOT RIGHT OR WRONG, ITS NOT RIGHT OR WRONNNNNNNNG

[@elijahewers2458]

That’s actually also the theme Nanami had when he first fought Mahito. It’s called Working Overtime and it’s probably my favorite OST

[@DQNguyen91]

i feel like anime music has broken this man. he has become more unhinged while listening and i'm all for it lol

[@aWildJersh]

Starting at 2:40, not sure if anyone else pointed it out already but I think what you're finding is what's called the "royal road progression". David Bennet Piano made a video about it and outlined how in a lot of anime openings, the composers like to dance around this progression because the harmony evokes a feeling of wonder, adventure, and desire to be your best self. A sense of adventure and discovery, a sense of hopefulness and being moody. It's found everywhere in Jpop and anime op, it's honestly a really amazing harmonic instrument. I promise you the more you dive into anime music, the more you will find this progression everywhere lol its sometimes IV V iii vi or also used as iim7 V iii vi. It's a really interesting case study!

[@vr3dgrave]

Jokes on you, you can't Rick Roll me if I already know the trick! (it's used in Never Gonna Give You Up iirc)

[@jammieswitdanny4836]

Yoshimasa Terui is the GOAT behind most of the soundtrack. He leads multiple bands such as siraph, haisuinonasa, sora tob sakana. freaking mind bending rhythms and minimalist/prog rock influences. he also wrote the opening theme for another anime called "Land of the Lustrous" which also has an amazing soundtrack that is sooooo worth exploring.

[@magity_]

OH MY GOD. HE LEADS HAISUINONASA?? i freaking love their music!!! oh shit.. that makes SO much sense (●´∀｀●)ﾉ

[@joshflo8736]

Jjk has incredible music. The openings are amazing but the actual original soundtrack is excellent as well. I’d love to see more Jjk analysis!

[@MartHommes]

Omg I'm SO happy you chose to talk about No Hesitation as the last track! Such an insane track. Reminds me of Polyphia

[@offsetsface2135]

So weird it never actually got used in the anime one of my fave tracks for sure and defo would have suited some fights

[@EhhhhWassup]

When the guitar solo started up I said "Is that fucking Tim Henson?" out loud, glad I'm not alone in feeling the polyphia vibes lol.

[@Miingno]

As a drummer, the second verse of the first opening is my highlight of that track. The "rap" typing is just sublime.

[@hannahpsych3072]

Not a drummer but it's my highlight of the song too. Those skipped beats are crazy with just listening, mad respect to drummers able to pull that kind of tricky hits.

[@tanmaymarwah]

The composer Yoshimasa Terui also wrote for a math rock band called "Sora tob sakana" and currently plays guitar in "siraph"

[@HidenoriKojima]

1:46 sounded like that gojo awakening scene

[@AnimeLover-ch5np]

So agree

[@kotor1357]

As others have pointed out, we NEED a part 2 Not just for the Openings of season 2, but also the music from the movie JJK 0. Sakayume from King gnu is just chef's kiss

[@PrestonYTB]

the more you do anime the more I enjoy your channel

[@mikhailasanovic]

Charles your enthusiasm is truly infectious. Love these gems you keep digging out! Just awesome music

[@aleksa97med]

That season 1 closing song has been on my playlist since I watched episode 1 when it aired, such a vibe! Lost in Paradise - ALI

[@cooldebt]

ALI has some great songs - ‘Professionalism’ on The First Take is really good

[@rottenfingr]

@@cooldebtyesss and desperado is so good!!!!

[@davidolinger3948]

The first song was done by EVE who makes tons of incredible songs which all have beautiful music videos to go with them, some of my favorite music ever

[@Dynnye]

Power rock musician: Hell yeah, gettin' crazy Charles Cornell: Oh, yes, what a beautiful melody

[@csbunbun]

The constant "OH!! AUGH!!" throughout as you kept having realizations were so good 😂 I only wish that you had covered the endings from season 2. Especially "more than words" by Hitsujibungaku. Any plans for a part 2 for this video? The JJK namedrop alone is gonna draw a LOT of people!!

[@RosaDaniello]

the "anime sound" you are referring to is so real that when I first heard the jjk OP and got to that part I was like "OMG YES I LOVE WHEN THEY DO THAT" because it is so common and has been my idea of "japanese rock" but you know, everything happens subconsciously so now that you pointed it out it felt like all the excitement I feel every time in OPs/OSTs like my hero academia (peace sign) or fmab (hologram) and MANY others, makes sense and there is something specific that triggers the feeling. Thank you for this video! It was fascinating to watch and to understand what's going on, your passion for the subject is contagious :)

[@Lordofepicness543]

If you enjoyed the Jujutsu Kaisen opening that much, its definitely worth checking out the artist behind it, Eve! He's got a ton of interesting music he makes besides just that opening that I think you might really enjoy if you like that merged prog/math rock + anime sound

[@TheViliukas]

Thanks for doing this, there aren't enough content creators for anime/j-rock music analysis

[@master_mack450]

Black Catcher is also pretty sick, from the anime Black Clover. I really reccomand that (is probably my favourite anime op, hope you enjoy it)

[@burnkrowlova]

i have no idea about how any instruments work in the slightest, but i really admire how passionate you are about what you do. watching this video just filled the room with a bright atmosphere

[@TheTerribleTime]

There's an anime called Blood Blockade Battlefron that has a fantastic opening with great harmony, and a really fun outro too. The opening is called Hello, World! by Bump of Chicken

[@NemSumeragi]

Rare BBB fan spotted 🫵

[@AkumaClaps]

​@@NemSumeragix2 kekkai sensen is an underrated gem🔥

[@OssianEMills]

As a professional guitarist, I love your pianist-approach to a guitar written/driven song. If distortion is involved, no guitarist is thinking full harmony- only basic theory, licks, and shapes that can be done with efficiency (and sound cool).

[@terpy663]

I definitely agree in general this is pretty accurate. However, with math rock the overall complexity of time signatures require a well defined harmony to give the strong structure. The last song in particular would have sounded like chaos played at high BPM otherwise.

[@stiflash]

13:10 as soon as you said that i knew EXACTLY wich ost you were talking about, i remember when the soundtrack album dropped on yt months later after season 2 came out, fell in love day 1 with no hesitation due to how good and hype it was and the fact that it wasn't even officially used yet made me so hype as a anime only watcher . (great video btw)

[@chrisarias8565]

What’s the name of this OST? Or where can I find it?

[@stiflash]

@@chrisarias8565 don't know how you missed it in my previous comment but the name is "no hesitation"

[@Cilas_]

@@stiflashhe was just asking a question no need to be a dick

[@matheusrenan7712]

mannn, help me, Which song plays at 11:00? With Toji at the background

[@stiflash]

@@matheusrenan7712 this one is called "jujutsu sorcerer, megumi fushiguro"

[@MyCupOfTea101]

You are one of the reasons that I'll be getting back into music making/playing. I got super burned out in college and needed to take a break. But seeing you break down some of my favorite stuff tells me that I can do this to.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Yes please! Do it, explore, have fun, and share.

[@masterfreeze1054]

can we talk about "Toji Fushiguro" it's literally one continuous note like an ominous buzzing sound and yet it could not be more perfect

[@evilness]

does anyone knwo what the 12 minute 45 sec is called

[@-cloud7353]

@@evilnessthe song that plays at that timestamp in this video? If so, jujutsu sorcerer • megumi fushiguro

[@evilness]

@@-cloud7353 thank you bro, much help :)

[@timlopez7631]

It's so good there's still so much you can pick apart. I thought for sure you'd go into the heat of Hanami vs Todo + Yuji

[@neatchee_prime]

Charles discovers EVE is not what I was expecting today and I'm here for it big time

[@wumbojet]

Although the music by itself is great, the way the series uses it's own soundtrack is incredible. There are INCREDIBLE moments like the use of "Remember" from season 1, the use of "Delirious" and "Malevolent Shrine" from season 2 that take my breath away no matter how many time I've watched them. Also, the third opening "Ao no Sumika" is incredible.

[@Juggeh]

Huge fan of JJK and I love your videos, and the music of Jujutsu kaisen never ceases to amaze me

[@kunjp1796]

Kaikai kitan is severly underrated. Thanks man !

[@novemberbravo6194]

Dear Charles, First off, thanks so much for another truly excellent and enlightening video on what is absolutely one of the coolest anime soundtracks I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. As someone who is (just barely) musically literate, your content is always fascinating. The way you explain things, bolstered by your infectious enthusiasm, is just delightful! I know that the odds of you doing another JJK video are probably pretty slim, but if you do, there are two tracks that I highly recommend taking a look at: the first season 2 opening, which is just a great song overall, but the one that I’d truly love to see dissected is the somewhat atmospheric, truly epic sounding piece that plays during the climax of Sukuna’s fight with Mahoraga. It’s got this kind of east-Asian divine energy to it that is just spellbinding, and I think that you and all of your viewers would get a big kick out of you covering it.

[@SystemGlitch]

YES!! I am so glad that you are explaining the essentials of japanese music as we hear them, it serves as a great resource for those looking to study it.

[@MatheusCOliveira]

"You are my special" from season 2 is awesome

[@mauriciorosales28]

Would love to see a video on the band Eve, their dual guitar layers intro is insane

[@rissa7059]

The little manic laugh at 17:52 🤪😆😂 im SO here for it!

[@ThatMathEnjoyer]

17:51 works better

[@MegaFailfox]

I could listen to this man geek out about all things music for hours.

[@TheAutomotiveKid]

That sound at the 3:00 explanation always found in anime reminds me of classic music or something out of Mr. Roger’s.

[@isotera_]

It reminds me a lot of the piano I'd hear at the mall, yeah.

[@prosans2]

Not expecting a jjk video love it , your piano skills are amazing , to play a soundtrack just from hearing it is even greater to me haha

[@NagaTen]

If you like "No Hesitation" you need to check out Ichika Nito, he's a japanese solo guitarist and his playing is very similar. Also, for the heck of it: Marcin, Manuel Gardner Fernandes (and his band Unprocessed) and obviously Polyphia.

[@og_epicsimulator]

Hell yeah! Been waiting for this one and hope you do another vid covering more, especially character themes: Limitless Cursed Technique, Delirious, Todo, Megumi, and Nanamis themes are my faves

[@swo8on]

Finally someone talks about No Hesitation. I love that song so much. I would listen to it so much and was waiting for its appearance in the anime I thought it would be used when todo and yuji fight mahito or when yuta showed up. No. A masterpiece was written and never used.

[@Ummuri2000]

Glad I'm not the only one who thought it could go to Yuta!

[@shinyshinyyshinyyy2197]

god the music is so so so good and I love listening to you break it down, now that you’ve pointed out that anime 2-5 I got giddy every time I heard it in the video lol that tritone substitution explanation at the end was great too ily charles

[@EJL88]

I appreciate you going through some of my favorite anime music! THANK YOU!

[@Boritoman76]

I LOVE Your Enthusiasm! ❤

[@YupimonYouTube]

If you like the Mathrock sound that the JJK soundtrack incorporates, I recommend checking out bands like Tricot and Origami JP.

[@shelbyhiromi]

Ugh yes I love tricot.

[@山本雨馬]

Watching you get so excited about music warms my soul . And thanks for the anime love 😊

[@Pikwii]

YES!! I was just hoping for a Jujutsu Kaisen video. They have such beautiful piano songs, but also insane action. The piano tracks “If I am with you” and “Vague Reason” are 100% worth a listen. They’re simply incredible. The whole soundtrack is a masterpiece

[@evilness]

does anyone knwo what the 12 minute 45 sec is called

[@Pikwii]

@@evilnessit’s the OST “Megumi Fushiguro”

[@C0Z3R63]

I rarely laugh out loud at any videos but your energy and reaction to incredible music is so infectious and just makes me want to pick up my guitar and sit at my piano all at once!

[@PhantomHarlock78]

Attack on Titan last episode music is amazing. The one at the ending credits. You can do a video about, maybe just not showing the scenes at ending to be spoiler free.

[@dibbi3237]

Glad I found your account! I love the energy you bring to your videos. That said, if you haven't heard it, I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin Penkins pieces from the Made in Abyss soundtracks. Transcendance and Hanezeve, & VOH are some of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Too many masterpieces on the combined soundtracks to fit into a recommendation but those two are some of the most emotionally evocative pieces of music Ive ever found. The First Layer by him is also fun but not nearly as memorable.

[@jacobfoust6319]

Season 2 the flashback arc intro is just the best

[@pinqish]

If I Am With You is such a lovely piano piece. Of course both the s2 openings are stellar as well.

[@jonas8993]

I love this song so much

[@ziiia]

god i have never heard that last track before and i am ENCHANTED wowowow and obsessed with your reaction gah this was great. love how much you love and understand music.

[@wii58739]

Jujutsu Kaisen is so awesome, I love those slapping intro songs!

[@salvete2192]

The visuals and music of this are one of my favorites of the anime I’ve watched- so amazing

[@awonddy]

Yesss i love JJK music!! Thunderclap is my favorite OST

[@Boritoman76]

Keep Up The Phenomenal Works! ❤

[@Veridi]

Whenever you have a major 1st inversion chord, you can just pop a minor one right after

[@mckayluke7834]

Becoming one of my favorite cahnnels to watch. I don't know music theory but I know what chords I like and you breaking them down is so fun to watch.

3:34 Pokemon vibes

[@ci3xx]

i seriously love the jjk soundtrack so im so happy youre making this video.

[@BlueViper8907]

Nah, I'd Vibe!

[@FairZen]

1:18 EXPANDS?!?!?!

[@cha5eqplayz978]

Domain expansion: infinite harmonies

[@karlitoschan2]

NO HESITATION IS SICKKKK i loved this videooo

[@artinnouria6186]

i love jjk music its so underated sadly my fav ost u didnt conclude because "Hidden Inventory" is just crazy. like the harmonic choices make me go crazy

[@evilness]

does anyone knwo what the 12 minute 45 sec is called

[@djvg7607]

It’s been a long time coming. I used to watch a lot more with my ex (we’re both musicians), but since we broke up watching your videos haven’t been the same. This means a lot to me. Thank you Charles!

[@elarielo]

1:18 would you say that it is a... Domain Expansion?

[@emberchord]

Alsooooo, the singer singing the high note on the openings chorus just cuts through it all so well, it’s so satisfying

[@TerryCruz-c1r]

Every like = 1 push up💪

[@Klover_pearl]

I am so thankful for the Mappa creators cause they took so much effort in finding the best OST that I have it all in my spotify, it’s just so good.

[@Draconis8888]

Thank you for covering that. I love to see the joy you have in hearing the music and analyzing it.

[@m_dcb]

The thing that keeps me coming back time and time again is seeing just how passionate this guy is about what he's talking about. It's contagious as!

[@mattbecker7181]

Remember was so good at the end of season 1. The way the animation and song were choreographed made it one of my favorite moments in the series so far...even after watching season 2.

[@le.farquad608]

I've played piano for 15 years and will never get to the level you're at. It's awesome you are insanely good, and enjoy your profession. Makes your content even more enjoyable.

[@lilghost6213]

The "Specialz" theme for JJK season 2 goes hard and, just like every other JJK anime song (opening or closing) it has sooooooo many things going on.... Awesome video Charles!

[@swipey915]

I’ve actually been waiting so long for you to make a video on the jjk st 😭

[@KevinBrooks_c]

Listening old Eve music and recently year's track is just insane how he grows Also the fighting osts are also bangers, hope you can dig in more of those!

[@dlinemusic]

This is so serendipitous. My wife just watched jjk for the first time and we have been geeking out over the music

[@Streakstarz]

What an insightful video! I didnt realise how much thought went into the jjk music

[@danteclavere4559]

Charles has consistently made videos about my exact obsessions and their music. I love this man.

[@SiriuX4727]

First of all, I was NOT expecting to see him do a video on JJK anytime soon, and even better, I've only ever heard the first two songs featured in this video so hearing the rest was a TRIPPP This OST is so cool (I'm especially blown away by the last song but every one of them is just so well written) I am so glad this video came out because I might not have ever known about these other songs. Great video as always!!

[@FenHarapeco2]

U should hear the whole song and "dramaturgy" by Eve. trust me.

[@SiriuX4727]

@@FenHarapeco2 I've heard the song before but I've never listened to it all the way through, still goes hard and the fake out near the end totally worked way better than it should've, thank you for the recommendation!

[@FenHarapeco2]

@@SiriuX4727 eve never miss with songs! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@sqkoi]

as soon as i saw jjk in the title and video card i clicked SO FAST!!! charles, you are so sick for being so open minded to our suggestions and your passion for music is so inspiring and hella contagious!! i aspire to play as well as you one day :)

[@TheAwsomeCheesecake]

Lost in Paradise is SO GOOD. It made me want to watch the anime. It is so funky and well produced. Thanks for covering it.

[@Masseycre]

Thank you for helping us truly appreciate something we already love so much. What a gift

[@nathanlempar4283]

I geeked out over this sound track too love seeing someone also as inspired

[@Koi_-sm9fw]

This was a pleasant surprise. I love the way you teach the various intricacies about music, love your work. Thanks :)

[@dietcokeaesthetic5094]

i’ve been waiting for this one!!! i heard no hesitation before i even watched the show and, needless to say, i was so upset when i realized they didn’t use it!! super cool to hear two of my favorite songs from the ost in a video