No song with words should ever be played when stuff is going on during anime. Period.
And if you have to have a song with words, yes, Number One is terrible.
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No song with words should ever be played when stuff is going on during anime. Period.
And if you have to have a song with words, yes, Number One is terrible.
You are absolutely right. The lyrics somehow take away the attention from what's happening.Quote:
Originally posted by: DarthEnder
No song with words should ever be played when stuff is going on during anime. Period.
And if you have to have a song with words, yes, Number One is terrible.
I "number one" on song number one.
Depends on the song and the situatuion, IMO. I think there are time that a lyrical song can add a whole lot to a scene. I do agree, however, that it gets used at times it shouldn't.
Oh, I like Number One. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
Edit: Kensee, I'm in the US Army.
that song is okay once in a while, currently i think it's slightly overused though..
Both Aramis and Kensee are correct. Terra misses the boat for a change. "Number One" is a great song that is overplayed in the anime. Wish there was another "optimistic battle music" theme once and awhile... You know, something that could fit the mood for more serious battles where Ichigo is not quite so confident as desperate and grittily determined to win or die trying. Number One works best when he's acting all cocky and surprising his opponent with his resilence and natural skills.
I totally agree with masamuneehs there should be a Plan B /Song B.
I agree that the song is awesome when used correctly (like Masamuneehs said). Saying that, I think it was used perfectly in this episode. It's also my favorite song on the OST (right next to "Life is Like a Boat").
Also @Frogking: I don't see how imagining it in Japanese makes you hate it any less. Frankly, if you hate it just because it has lyrics, the language doesn't matter - unless you just really love Japanese so much that you get pissed off when it's not being sung in anime.
Actually XanBcoo, you missed my point competely. Perhaps I'll clear up my post a bit....what I meant was that I think that song is dogshit and it deters from an otherwise great scene!
Edit: Also, I really like "Life is Like a Boat". It is one of the better closing credit songs out there.
Sub of episode 54 out by Lunar.
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