"Waiting For You": The Best Ending Theme Ever!!

[Ronin Aquila]

The ending theme of Bubblegum Crisis 2040 is easily the most moody, melancholic, yet touching and tender songs in anime. Warm yet cynical, bitter yet hopeful, set against the low, sombre and passionate beat of a bass guitar, "Waiting For You" at the same time fully sets the bleak yet humane tone of "Tokyo 2040" and stands out by itself as a masterpiece of grunge rock.

If only there were awards for best anime songs. This one, along with Hayashibara Megumi's "Give A Reason" (Of Slayers Next) dearly deserves one.

[bbc0]

Actually, "Idea" from that same series is MUCH better......

[Ronin Aquila]

When does that song appear?

[bbc0]

Episode 4 I think. The English version sucks.......but the Japanese version is GREAT!

[Ronin Aquila]

Dammit, why dub the songs at all!? I mean, keeping it the way it is makes it sound a LOT better. Its not as if we otakus are bloody ILLITERATE, is it?

I'll listen out for "Idea" the next time I watch the show, mate!!

[Kawanua the Samurai]

yeah japanese versions sound much better even though i don't understand em

[Kurai Kodomo]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
Dammit, why dub the songs at all!? I mean, keeping it the way it is makes it sound a LOT better. Its not as if we otakus are bloody ILLITERATE, is it?

They only really dub them when Priss sings and it's pretty stupid if you have the english dub and everyone talks in english that out of nowhere Priss gets up on stage and starts belting out a song in Japanese.

I actually like the bits of songs that are done in english.

If you wan't a good vocal CD buy Bubblegum Crisis tokyo 2040 As Sekira. It's an awsome CD. "Blue Confusion" RULZ!!

[Ronin Aquila]

Not that much of a problem considering that both the English Priss and Japanese version have practically the same singing voice. But hey, at least they made a genuine effort for a good English translation!!

[death]

Unfortunatly you need more than effort.

[Crimson Reaver]

......has to be Ame, that is just such a nice song. Not such a fan of Blue Confusion myself, which isn't to say I dislike it, I'm just not that bothered about it.

Overall though, I do prefer the 2032 soundtrack, maybe because I'm an 80s retro fan at heart!

[death]

Yay. That another vote for my side

*Jots it down on a clip board*

[Ronin Aquila]

Sure, the music back then was cool in a hyperkinetic sort of way.

But the PANTS!! and the god awaful.... HAIR!! They were UNFORGIVABLE!!

[Ura]

yeah, I like 2032 too! Hurricane is a great opening

[Kawanua the Samurai]

*sniff**sniff*






:bawling:
i lost all my anime songs and i had heaps:(

[Ronin Aquila]

Come on, mate, its not the end of the world!!

After all, you can download more!! And worse comes to worst, you can always download Windows Media Player Version 8, which enables you to copy songs off CDs with compressed file size and CD quality sound, which can then be transported into a portable device!! I'm sure there are fellow Otaku out there who would be more than happy to temporarily accomodate you with a nice selection of CDs to satisfy your new collection!!

Don't forget, download Windows Media Player 8: The Jap-Music fan's best friend!!

[baragon0]

:bawling: Waiting for you.....sad song....do you know which one is sadder? The acoustic version.....:bawling:

[orochi X]

yeah i do like waiting for u Akira Sudou music has to be the best besides Megumi Hayashibara with he great Slayers music i also like Idea as baragon0 said its really kewl! i also like Fuyu no kakara

[rei-gouki]

** I've only seen up to ep 8 in English.
The English versions of the songs weren't that good.

In the first ep, the VA didn't even bother humming the tune Jap Priss was humming when she apparently next to a body of water, sitting on the ground. You know (no pun intended), around the time Nene is called out of the shower.

And when I did hear her sing, my immediate reaction was *gack*. I gave it a second shot around ep7 and 8, eyes shut. Still no good. The feel was all wrong, the words had no impact, and she did not sound like she could sing. I think Killing Heidi (a local band in Australia) could have done better blind-folded, ear muffed, and sang with a peg on their nose.

The motto. If the VA can't sing, find somebody that can. It can't cost that much more and you'd avoid bad press like this.

"Waiting for YOU" is a great ED. First time I heard it, I couldn't wait to hear the full ver. I'm not sure, but I think there is also a version where Linna (or at least one of the Knight Sabers) sings it.

Long as we're talking Great BGC2040 songs, don't forget "journey". It's great too.

PS: The English versions of songs in Slayers and Tenchi Muyou. Now those sound good even though I still prefer the Japanese versions.

[jetalone]

Yet another reason why i wish to buy the DVDs as soon as humanly possible. Thank God MADMAN have released them....just the $$$...gah...

And yes, Waiting for You is a great song. I'm not sure if it's the best ending song I've heard, but it's up there with the leaders...

[Paradox]

Well, actually, the first time I heard Waiting For You, I didn't really like it at all . . . but now its really grown on me . . . just like the intro song as well . . . although I don't think I'll like them as much as the Slayers Music, they've definately earned a spot on my much coveted Anime playlist . . :D


Originally posted by rei-gouki
PS: The English versions of songs in Slayers and Tenchi Muyou. Now those sound good even though I still prefer the Japanese versions.

Well, I haven't heard the songs of Tenchi Muyou, but definately Somewhere of Slayers Try is a great English song . . .although the English version of Get Along, called 'Fair Wind', I think (??) . . . well, I think the smilie face speaks for itself . . . :vomit: . . . although I must admit that the tune and lyrics seem alright, but the singer . . . just doesn't seem to fit right . . .perhaps its because I'm so used to a female voice singing it . . . :D

[baragon0]

Oh god. The english version of the songs are just terrible.

Listen to the songs in Japanese, the japanese songs are simply.......terrific. They are some of the best songs I have heard. You can get them at Anime Nation (http://www.animenation.com) for a pretty good price. Some of the best Japanese songs are Y'know, Idea and Waiting for You.

[death]

Not the best ending but still a brillant song. And i must say that it fits in the BG very well.

[Asukatoo]

Definelty the best :)

[Ronin Aquila]

Five word description of "Waiting For You" (Incidentally The Driving Theme of "2040")

"Hope Rising Out of Darkness."

[Brian J. Mason]

Yes, this song is quite good.

I really like that scene in wich Priss sings this song without instrumental. (english dubbing)

That voice!

[Ronin Aquila]

If you thought the TV length version is good, wait till you hear the FULL LENGTH 5 minute version!!

[death]

Ohhhhhh. I want.

Which soundtrack is that one on?

[Ronin Aquila]

Try off the internet. Its much easier than trying to locate the CD. Hell, even in Taiwan, let alone the west, it was impossible to find the soundtrack!!

[DNA_Master]

The orgional series music was well-done, because besides just translating the words, they re-interpreted the music and stuff, so everything matched... not to mention LIP-SYNCHING!!! 2040 looks really bad when priss keeps a note but her mouth moves constantly.

There is a LOT of good anime music... I love "burning heart" from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories, and of course "you get to burning" from Martian Successor Nadesico.

[rei-gouki]

Originally posted by death
Ohhhhhh. I want.

Which soundtrack is that one on?

It's on the CD called "Priss Asagiri: As Sekira", Track 8, I think. A friend borrowed all my BGC CDs so I can't comfirm for now. If I remember correctly, the CD also opens with a different version of "Waiting for YOU" with "Re-Tracked" in brackets, whatever that means.

There's also one other version on the "Bubblegum Crisis 1999 Collection" (I think that's the name) where one of the other Knight Sabers sings it.

[death]

Thanks for ther info

[rei-gouki]

Just dropped in to Tamachan's site and she just got the Japanese original of the said "Bubblegum Crisis Collectors File 1999" for AU$65 bucks. I'm still pretty sure there's still no Taiwan knock off of this soundtrack yet so now is the time if you want it.

[SamIam]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
Dammit, why dub the songs at all!? I mean, keeping it the way it is makes it sound a LOT better. Its not as if we otakus are bloody ILLITERATE, is it?

I'll listen out for "Idea" the next time I watch the show, mate!!

I think the dubbers are getting better at what should be converted to English and what remains Japanese... and I agree... I think the songs should by default remain in Japanese ... as well as cultural items in the dialogue.

... a good example of decent dubbing can be found in Niea under 7 ... I was pleasantly surprised by how watchable the english version was ...

... anyway... as for BGC music... Konya wa Hurricane and Mad Machine... and in general the 203x soundtracks rock....

SamIam

[wstml32]

Here is another thread i couldnt help but resurect.
I have to agree with the thread heading that "Waiting for you" is the best ending theme ever.
Does anyone know what soundtrack "waiting for you" is on?
Is it in English ir Japanese?

[Ronin Aquila]

it is in Japanese.

And yes, the acoustic guitar version of it is so beautiful and sad. :bawling:

[wstml32]

Can anyone please tell me the person that sings the song? Ive forgotten her name.
Also can anyone please tell me which soundtrack the song is on and where i could buy the soundtrack?
Is "waiting for you" longer on the soundtrack then it is during the ending credits?

[Ronin Aquila]

The singer's name is Akira Sudou. And yes, Waiting for you is played in the end credits.

Incidentally, although Asakawa Yu does the voice of Priss in the series, it is still Akira Sudou who sings when Priss makes performances, showing that not all seiyuus are good singers.

[wstml32]

Thanks for the feedback Ronin. I hope to see you post more in the bgc forum.
Akira Sudou, thats her name. I knew but i just couldnt remember it. I heard she was a professional singer. Is this true?
Has she sung in any other animes?

[orochi X]

well i got the BGC2040 OST 1 which has no songs from the series and i dont think she has sung in any other animes, but i hope she gets as big as Megumi Hayashibira? is that correct the voice of Linna from Slayers and she sings all the songs in SLayers, man i love her voice
oh and heres a pic of Akira Sudou herselfhttp://interne.to/akira/main3.jpg

[MegaMan]

What?! They dubbed the songs for the Australian release of BubbleGum Crisis 2040?! Don't tell me they dubbed 'ya know. :(

[orochi X]

no all the songs in the dubbed are still sung in jap dont worry! but there is 1 ep where 1 song is sung in english

[wstml32]

So does anyone know which soundtrack has "waiting for you on it"? More importantly does anyone know where i can buy it?
God i love that song.:)

[MegaMan]

You should be able to find a soundtrack with "Waiting for You" at Amazon.com or AnimeNation.com.

[wstml32]

Thanks Mega Man.:)
Say, is bgc2040 being aired in America because down under its almost finished. Weve only got 5 more episodes to go.
Is there a lot of Anime shown on American tv?

[MegaMan]

Bubblegum Crisis 2040 isn't being shown on American TV. :( It sucks, but I bought all 6 DVDs. They show some anime on TV, but right now they are airing Gundam Wing, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebob, Pokemon, Digimon, Transformers: Car Robots, Big O, Tenchi, and some others. I don't think they will be able to get away with Bubblegum Crisis on the main network that shows alot of animation because it's mainly a kids oriented channel. But I do hope that MTV will pick it up sooner or later.

[matthew]

megaman have you been through the 6th dvd cause there charicter profiles are realy good not to mention the equipment they show ie the moto slay (priss's kick ass bike that combines with her hardsuit)

[wstml32]

What about video stores in America? Do they stock lots of anime. I hear that stuff in America is really cheap. Is this true?
What about Neon Genisis? Is that shown on American tv?

[MegaMan]

Yea I have been through all 6 DVDs and been through all the profiles. But I would have liked to have had more extras for $30. Character Profiles isn't that much, but I guess the fact you get dubbed and subbed is an excellent addition.

[MegaMan]

Some DVDs are cheaper than others, but some are evilly expensive...And you can basicly get anything on DVD now, or have to wait a month or so to get it. The video stores in my area seem to double their DVD Anime selection every few months and are finally starting to lower their prices on some of the DVDs I want most. Neon Genesis is not on american airwaves...you have to buy the DVDs.

[wstml32]

Sounds to me like America is a cool place to live.
Id really like to visit or better yet live in California. I would neverr get bored if i lived there.:)

Anyway id better get back on topic does anyone own the soundtrack with "Waiting for you" on it? If so where did you buy it? I really dont want to buy from America because of our crappy dollar. In effect we have to pay double the amount it costs in US dollars.

[Ronin Aquila]

Originally posted by wstml32
What about video stores in America? Do they stock lots of anime. I hear that stuff in America is really cheap. Is this true?
What about Neon Genisis? Is that shown on American tv?

:ahem: Considering the political pull that the Catholic Church has on American society, there would sooner be a reprisal of the Spanish Inquisition than a screening of Evangelion on mainstream television.

[El^Presidente]

Originally posted by wstml32
Anyway id better get back on topic does anyone own the soundtrack with "Waiting for you" on it? If so where did you buy it?

Yes, the cd's called As Sekiria go to www.tamarket.com.au

Eva has already been shown on US televsion

[Ronin Aquila]

Originally posted by El^Presidente



Eva has already been shown on US televsion

Whoa!! :jdrop:

When? Where? How Cut?

[jetalone]

Well, my knowledge of American television channels is sparse at best, but I'm sure it was not shown on toonami, and that it was not cut, to the best of my recollection.

[wstml32]

Anyway with the song "waiting for you" is the soundtrack version of the song longer then the one that is run during the credits because it is very short.

[rei-gouki]

Yeah. There are two long versions on the As Sekira CD, the original and "RE-TRACKED" versions. The short version, if you want it, is on the Collectors File 1999, also at Tamarket but it'll cost a fair bit since Taiwan hasn't copied it yet. Heck, to the best of my knowledge, they haven't even copied the second OST. :mad: :p

Oh I found a way to tape both but haven't seen the results yet. Hope it turned out all right... *fingers crossed*

[wstml32]

Thanks for the feedback.:)
So does anyone know if Akira Sudou is in a professional band in Japan?
I must say again that i think "waiting for you " is the most wonderful anime song ive ever heard. Does anyone agree?

[El^Presidente]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila


Whoa!! :jdrop:

When? Where? How Cut?


ages ago! It was the same version that we had I think

[Ronin Aquila]

What channel, then, was it screened on :confused:

[wstml32]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the original and remixed versions of "waiting for you"? Which one do you prefer, and why?

[Ronin Aquila]

The TV sized version is under 1 minute long, whereas the original is a full 5 minutes and 32 seconds. The original is a hauntingly soulful ballad of finding the faint yet warm glimmer of hope within the gloomy decay of industrialised urbania. The TV version was just a (still) cool sounding rock tune.

[wstml32]

So what is the difference between the original version and the remix version of "waiting for you"?

[rei-gouki]

Waiting for YOU (Re-Tracked) 6:05
As a different, longer intro. Strong beat. I consider this track to be concert style.

Waiting for YOU (Normal length ver) 5:32
Essentially the same as the TV ver only longer.

Waiting for YOU (TV ver) 1:28
Do I really need to say anything?

Waiting for YOU (by Rio Natsuki (Linna)) 5:29
Basically the same as the Normal length version with a different vocal.

[Black_Knight]

I've only heard the TV version… I like it but that mask in the credits scares the hell outta me…

[Lurker]

You mean the one that jiggles around like it's had too much coffee?

[Ronin Aquila]

The highly creepy imagery of the closing credits masterfully emphasises the frailty of the human flesh and its spiritual identity as we become inexorably enslaved to the technology whom we considered to be superior to....

[Lurker]

I think you've had too much coffee:lol:

[Ronin Aquila]

Nah, just been writing one English Essay too many...

[orochi X]

yeah that head scares me, the animation in the ending makes no senses! but the girl that dances looks like an older Nene and ther other 1 reminds me of Linna

[matthew]

ummm errrr hmmmm er yeargh!!:jdrop:
id like to reply to ronin but i dont understand
( better not think too hard:splat: too late)

[Lurker]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
Nah, just been writing one English Essay too many...

God, I remember those things. Glad I finished school years ago.

[Ronin Aquila]

If you think school ones are bad, my boy, WHOA HO HO HO you have not seen the horror that is the Melbourne University Second Year Medievalism In Contemporary Culture Essay!! :lol:

[Lurker]

Why do you think I skipped uni?
:p

[matthew]

hey ronin how old are you where do you live and male or female
( i was just wondering)

[matthew]

lurker are you old enough to go to uni as well?

[Ronin Aquila]

I am a 20 Year Old Australian Male of Taiwanese Asian Descent, with one fourth of my genes being Japanese. :D

[Lurker]

I'm old enough to have finished uni.

[matthew]

interesting im only 16 1/2 already had my licsence to drive at 15 in NZ but i have to resit it again shortly
( im in grade 11)
so you guys still like cartoons, cool
at the moment im trying to get this one cartoon on dvd but its rated R18+ so yeah

[Lurker]

It's one of life's guilty pleasures.:D

And as a responsible adult (yeah right!), and just to cover my a$$ legally, you shouldn't do that.

(But go ahead, I'm not going to dob you in)

[matthew]

lurker being old enough to have finished uni doesnt realy tell me your age as there are different courses. ie dentistry is around 5-6 years i think (i should know this, both my parents are dentists)

[Lurker]

I know it doesn't tell you my age, because I don't go giving out personel details like that. But that's assuming I did a nominal three year course and went in straight after school.

[matthew]

so im guesing your 17-18 at the end of school plus 3 years uni you're 20-21 ( sorry to pry its all in the name of fun):)

[Lurker]

You could be right, but then again, you could be wrong.
I never said how long ago I would have finished.
:evil:

[wstml32]

Can i join in this discussion? I am an 18 year old male and i go to uni. However it totally sux.
What about you guys? are you all going to high school.
I also thought high school sucked.
Well thats my life in a nutshell.

[jetalone]

.........Yes, I truly believe that Waiting for You is a stirring song, worthy of the praise that Ronin has given to it.

[wstml32]

I agree i love Waiting For You. Ive only heard the song during the ending credits but i still think its a beautiful song.
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the original version and the remix?

[Lurker]

Yeah, it's not bad. The lyrics are a hell of a lot better than in the opening song 'Y'know'. God almighty!

[wstml32]

Yeah i dont really like the song that is sung during the opening sequence.

[Lurker]

The music's not bad, it's just those god-awful lyrics. What's-her-name who wrote it ought to have been shot for that. :p

[wstml32]

But isnt she the same person that sings the song during the ending credits?

[Lurker]

She may well be, but singing and writing are two different things.

[rei-gouki]

Originally posted by wstml32
I agree i love Waiting For You. Ive only heard the song during the ending credits but i still think its a beautiful song.
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the original version and the remix?

Read the last post on page 7, on this thread.

Originally posted by jetalone
.........Yes, I truly believe that Waiting for You is a stirring song, worthy of the praise that Ronin has given to it.

... You actually understood what he said?!

:p

[wstml32]

Oh i see now. Thanyou.:)
So can all the versions of the song be found on the one album?

[hf_girl]

Originally posted by Lurker
She may well be, but singing and writing are two different things.
like hell they are... *whines* why does writing lyrics have to be so hard??? tis not fair!

[Black_Knight]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
I am a 20 Year Old Australian Male of Taiwanese Asian Descent, with one fourth of my genes being Japanese. :D

Not bad… I got one half of my Japanese Genes. And also, those wacky Germans and Polish… I'm Axis!

Writing songs are hard… Melody, rytheme, music, sound… Or you can rip off other peoples songs like some pop stars and rappers…

[hf_girl]

melody and rythm is easy for me... its just working out the words... i should become a singer in the cirque de solei (sp?) then the words wouldnt matter :D

[wstml32]

I wonder how Akira Soudo's songs would sound in English, especially "Waiting for you".

[gardian]

totaly agree that waiting for you is a good song

you know anouther one the start theme to evengalion

excuse the spelling:p

[hf_girl]

Originally posted by wstml32
I wonder how Akira Soudo's songs would sound in English, especially "Waiting for you".
next time you are watching BGC2040, sing the words as the appear on the subtitiles... then you will know. :)

[gardian]

nobody likes me:bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

[wstml32]

Originally posted by gardian
nobody likes me:bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

What on earth are you on about?

[gardian]

how should i know?????

[wstml32]

So why did you say noone likes you? What an odd thing to say?

How should i know?
What an even odder thing to say.

Anyway like i said before i think "waiting for you" is arguably the best ending theme ever.

[hf_girl]

Originally posted by gardian
nobody likes me:bawling: :bawling: :bawling:
aw :( i like you :) well... actualy, i dont know you, but i have no reason not to like you so i must like you... i guess... :confused:

[gardian]

thats nice thankyou :idea: :idea:

er......what was the topic again........oh yeh thats it your right it is the best

[matthew]

the themes nice but the but that face scares me boo hoo:(

[Lurker]

You mean Mr Coffee? :D
(See earlier)

[matthew]

the theme song is nice but that realy weird bouncing head thingy
scares the crap outa me

[matthew]

dude what happend up there im sure i didnt double post are well screw it anyway i read some of that thanks luker whys he called mr coffee explain

[Lurker]

I like to call him that since he jiggles around like he's had too much caffeine :D

[matthew]

hilerious, i figured it would be something like that
though the best intro theme HAS to be GUNDAM WING that song kicks major arse i think its called comunication or something not to sure

[Lurker]

Never seen it, so I wouldn't have a clue about it.

[rei-gouki]

The song is called "Just Communication" by TWO-MIX.

Hehe. "Mr. Coffee". Hmm, does he look a little like that GENOM boss what's-his-name or is that just me?

[Lurker]

Which one, Quincy (the guy wired up to the computers) or Mason (the other guy who isn't)?

[rei-gouki]

Quincy. Now that his name's been mentioned in this context, maybe it should be Queasy.

[Lurker]

Don't recall Queasy having green hair. :lol:

[Ronin Aquila]

"Waiting For You" has the additional property: that of being a life saver. It really gives one enough hope in life to stop the senseless contemplation of slitting his or her own wrists....

[matthew]

uh there goes my brain again ......KABOOM!!:splat:

[Lurker]

Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
"Waiting For You" has the additional property: that of being a life saver. It really gives one enough hope in life to stop the senseless contemplation of slitting his or her own wrists....

I hope to God you're just joking......

[rei-gouki]

If you only knew him like I do...

[matthew]

oooh goody teen suicide lets change topic
( for the good of the universe)

[Ronin Aquila]

Alright, sorry I brough that up...

Anyhoo, Mr Rei-Gouki, you would not happen to be a 3WA member of Melborne University, would you not?