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Moongazing (月を見ていた)
Yonezu Kenshi’s “Moongazing” is the Japanese ED to the newest instalment in the Final Fantasy game franchise: FFXVI. Yonezu said he wrote the lyrics from Clive’s perspective as he gazes up at the moon at the game’s end.
Great Aso (大阿蘇)
The poem ‘Great Aso’ (Ō-Aso) was written by Miyoshi Tatsuji in 1937 but reads as though it were older. Like much of Miyoshi’s poetry, it’s a long form, free verse poem written in a highly literary style that recalls classical Japanese.
Touzisya (当事者)
Touzisya by EGOIST is one of the theme songs to the newly released Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE, which hit Japanese theatres 12 May 2023.
Suzume (すずめ)
‘Suzume’ is the theme song to Makoto Shinkai’s newest production, ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ (roughly, ‘Susume’s Door-locking’ — official English title TBD). The song is by RADWIMPS, featuring Toaka.
Diagonal Translation and the Limitations of Subtitling
Ever get the sense there’s a disconnect between the subs you’re reading and what’s happening on-screen? This post takes a look at what drops out and why, some common mistakes, and creative solutions.
Because I Love You (사랑하기 때문에)
The song, originally by Yoo Jae-ha but first released in 1985 by Jo Yong-pil, is another much-beloved classic. Like much of the music in Snowdrop, it has since been covered by countless other artists on a variety of popular music programs, including once by Jisoo’s fellow BLACKPINK member, Rosé.