Ahhh, summer, it’s a shame you have passed, as my S word has taken your throne (ongoing joke with MarvelouslyMismatched, hi btw). I think I’ll start sobbing if I continue, so I’ll just get to the songs. We’ve got a lot of them today, so I’ll keep my ramblings short!
“Sailor Star Song” by Kae Hanazawa
I’ve never actually seen all of this particular season, but I came across this song while searching for something Beyblade way back in the day. I think we were looking for songs to listen to while we played, and BAM, summer was complete! I reminisce about my childhood quite often, as I cherish all of the lovely memories, and this just happens to be a snippet from my life. ๐
From Negima!?’s character soundtrack, “Kenkou Ichiban” sung by characters Fei Ku and Lingshen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOdfFDTe2Yc
More Beyblade background noise, but ooohh gawd, this song brings back all kinds of memories of playing with my sister. We made our own B-Pit, which was the shop in Beyblade Metal Fusion. We took turns playing shopkeeper and sold our own parts to each other :> Oh the silly things of youth! It’s been a while since I’ve heard this one.
From A Certain Scientific Railgun, “LEVEL 5 – judgelight” by fripSide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuM_qryESgE
As part of my “first summer anime expansion,” Railgun was the best anime from the selection. I clearly recall obsessing the hell out of it, even to the point where I took notes about the AIM concepts (I still OBSESS). Since I already used the first opening, I opted for the second, as it’s just as fantastic! It fits the atmosphere Therestina created in the second half perfectly! I spent many a hot, sunny, summer days watching this one on my bed, like ya do ~
From Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club, “Splash Free” by Style Five
C’mon, you can’t have summer without this girl-pleasing water-dripping muscle-flexing show! This sassy song is the ending for the swimming anime, and its desert visuals are such an outstanding contrast! I think that’s all I say for now. Yup. Who’s excited for the English dub??
From Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea, “lull ~Soshite Bokura wa~” by Ray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI4Yw7B6s4E
Nothing screams summer than an anime that takes place 50% in THE WATER! I just got done watching this anime a couple weeks ago, and it left quite the void. Those days I spent relaxing in my room while the sun hammered the city will never be forgotten with this cool song ~
From The Future Diary, “Kuusou Mesorogiwi” by Yousei Teikoku
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbZtrZGxR9o
Weren’t expecting this, were you. You thought it’d be something so cheery and summer-y, right? I watched this anime when I reunited with my California cousins who I rarely get to see. After a bit of catching up, and awkwardness, we both revealed that we love anime, and BAMMM instant buddies again ๐ We watched it through my sister’s Thunderbolt (a phone) and I remember one of the local kids trying to squeeze himself into our frame. He had a dripping dill pickle in his right hand, and I think some of the juices got on our pants. *facepalm* But it’s the memories that count, right?
Whew! That’s a lot of songs for one day. Tune in tomorrow where I’ll try not to upload my entire playlist, hehe. ‘Till then, this has been
– Takuto, your host
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Free is the definition of summer! ๐
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Isn’t it? It feels pretty weird to have a season pass without it ๐
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I know right. Since we are talking about Free! this happened with a conversation with my friends last night:
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“Or in winter . . . ” lol
So true, I’m pretty sure that’s happened to me before. Either that or they think I’m talking about some sort of sale.
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We specifically told my friend that the title of the anime is “Free!” not Freeze. I have no idea where he got that from.
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Lol maybe the bodies froze his eyes ๐
Naw, just messin’ haha
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LOL. That’s smooth.
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Oh yes Free! is an excellent choice for summer, I agree with Lyn up there. The Nagi-Asu one is not a bad choice either xD
Annnnd Level 5 Judgelight featured! Good choices hehe
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Hehe I think we’ll all have to agree with Lyn ๐
And thanks, these are all some of my favorites, especially Judgelight!
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SPLASH-FREE. I’ve listened to that song so many times on repeat and it’s still not gotten old! โค
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I know, right!? And every time I do end up listening to the full version, I have to pull up the video as well so I can watch that 1:30s of desert fun haha!
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It’s so weird having a summer without Free! Its endings were the perfect summer songs.
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OMG I know! I was thinking to myself when the summer started a while back, “Wait, there’s not any new Free! to watch, is there.” My world turned very dark that day xD
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Nice selection. I now have the urge to re-watch the excellent Lull in the Sea.
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Thanks a bunch, and even though I just finished watching it, I too wouldn’t mind doing it all again :>
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Dude
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Sup
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Nice list. ๐ For me, the summer song is like the Dios feat. Gumi song “Tropical Summer”. There’s “Summer Idol” as well, but I like “Tropical Summer” better.
Anyways, I nominated your blog for the Free Spirit Award. If interested, please go here:
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Gumi, hmm, I’ll have to give it a search.
And thank you very much! I’m more than willing to accept this, but I’m not sure when I’ll get around to posting it. Hopefully soon ~
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I love Dios’ songs, so I’m biased.
But take your time on the post. Whenever you get to it!
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