KannaMiko OP & ED

I've raved about KOTOKO's Agony before. Was very fortunate to have Serge find this Kannazuki no Miko single (JPY 2,100, released 2004-11-17) at Toranoana Ikebukuro and he, bless his generous soul, let me have it although he also wanted to buy this last copy on the shelf.

Although it has got a very techno-dancey sort of sound, the lyrics (scan) are extremely romantic and at times, openly erotic. AzureLight's translation is by far the most complete but I do think it is a tad too literal. However as my command of Japanese is rudimentary, I am unable to offer a better interpretation. Also how this fast-paced song was juxataposed against the stills of the ending sequence of moonlit Chikane and sunlit Himeko gazing at each other, zooming out as the takes alternate was a masterstroke.

The artwork on the back cover is quite sweet but I really do prefer the art of the anime more than the manga mainly because somehow Himeko's hair just seems even bigger in the manga!

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