Author: Fiona

I had started watching Neon Genesis Evangelion a few days ago and absolutely fell in love with its themesong, 残酷な天使のテーゼ (Cruel Angel’s Thesis). I believe it’s consider one of the best anime songs, and the title definitely holds true.

It has an catchy and upbeat tempo, meaningful lyrics and powerful vocals by Takahashi Yoko (高橋洋子). It’s an epic solo, providing a message that one should take the challenge and control his or her own destiny. Extremely addicting after the first taste.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifzCj1kwJi4

Lyrics – Romaji and English

Zankoku na tenshi no you ni
Shonen yo, shinwa ni nare…

Like an angel with no sense of mercy
young boy rises to the heavens, becoming a legend

Aoi kaze ga ima mune no doa wo tataitemo,
Watashi dake wo tada mitsumete
Hohoenderu Anata
Sotto Fureru mono
Motomeru koto ni muchuu de,
Unmei sae mada shiranai itaikena hitom
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