27 Feb 2011: Added more Higurashi character songs. They're too much fun not to. Added EXEC_LINCA/., EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/., METHOD_HYMMELI/., メグメル ~cuckool mix 2007~, and Key of the Twilight. I've also added EXEC_with.METHOD_METAFALICA/. at long last. Updated EXEC_SPHILIA/. and METHOD_IMPLANTA/. and METHOD_METAFALICA/. , 優しい夜明け, as well as the Hymmnos reference page. There's also some other miscellaneous that I'm not exactly sure of since I forgot to make a baseline copy after my last update to compare agains .
21 Aug 2010: Minor updates to: Atelier Iris, Breath of Fire 2, Estpolis Denki 2, Final Fantasy 5, Seiken Densetsu 2, and Zelda 3. Larger updates to: Breath of Fire (added item and spell data), Final Fantasy 4 (added a stat calculator), and Final Fantasy 6 (vastly improved monster data). Revised songs: EXEC_RE=NATION/., EXEC_METAFALICA/., METHOD_IMPLANTA/., CHANGE THE WORLD, I am, Take a Shot, Snow Rain, BRAVE PHOENIX, Run For Your Life. Added songs: METHOD_REPLEKIA/., EXEC_SPHILIA/., METHOD_METAFALICA/., ひぐらしのなく頃に, why, or why not, 奈落の花, 対象a, S・A・G・A～輪廻の果てに～, なのです☆, ETERNAL STORY, schwarzweiß ～霧の向こうに繋がる世界～, Dancing in the velvet moon, DISCOTHEQUE, and Trinity Cross.
05 Sep 2009: Added EXEC_SUSPEND/., EXEC_RE=NATION/., EXEC_METAFALICA/., Run For Your Life, and 残酷な天使のテーゼ. Added "raw lyrics" section to Hymmnos songs. Added story text up to Ordeals Mountain to FFIV, and also added more story text to FFVI. Modified and standardized the header format on all songs. Revised METHOD_IMPLANTA/., ときめきの導火線, 亡國覚醒カタルシス, 優しい夜明け, Dearest, 真実の詩, 白夜幻想譚, Last Regrets, 恋するココロ, Take a shot, Get along, and Give a Reason. Then there's yet another revision to Chrono Trigger, with commentary on some of my more grievous errors over on the blog.
Yes, I realize that all of these games have already been translated. This isn't here for the English, it's here for the Japanese. I figure that if you're looking for usage examples for pretty much anything, dialogue written by Japanese people ought to be far more realistic than anything I write. Try using your browser's search function (cut and paste if you have to). And it's interesting to see the differences.
| Game | Last update or revision |
|---|---|
| Complete | |
| ゼルダの伝説：神々のトライフォース [The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past] | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| Nearly Complete | |
| Chrono Trigger | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| Incomplete | |
| エストポリス伝記ＩＩ [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Final Fantasy IV [Final Fantasy II] | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| Final Fantasy V | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Final Fantasy VI [Final Fantasy III] | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Quickies | |
| Breath of Fire: 竜の戦士 (introduction and misc. info) | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Breath of Fire 2: 使命の子 (partial introduction, character profiles) | 07 Apr 2009 |
| イリスのアトリエ [Atelier Iris] (equipment effects) | 07 Apr 2009 |
| 聖剣伝説２ [Secret of Mana] (item, magic, and location names) | 21 Aug 2010 |
These are always interesting... lots of incomplete sentences, some unusual terms and grammar to sound more poetic or fit the rhythm better... and my favorite are the words that are written one way and pronounced completely differently, to give the same word two meanings. Ah, the wonders of kanji and furigana (those are the little kana written over or next to kanji to tell you how to pronounce them)....
For the timing information, I consider a vocal section to be over when the main singer's voice cuts off.
Songs are grouped by series (or game), with series sorted by English alphabetical order, but with the Japanese names more often than not. Confusing? Maybe. English names in parenthesis where applicable.
And incidentally, I'm a big Megumi Hayashibara fan, which has a lot to do with why I've chosen so many Slayers songs. Though Nana Mizuki has captured my interest lately too, hence the Nanoha....
| Song | Info | Last update or revision |
|---|---|---|
| Ar Tonelico | ||
| Brief Hymmnos reference: Not a song. Contains information relevant to songs from all Ar Tonelico games. | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED | |
| 謳う丘 — Harmonics EOLIA — [Singing Hill —Harmonics EOLIA—] | Opening theme. | 07 Apr 2009 |
| EXEC_PAJA/.#Misya_extracting | Misha's version of the halt execution song. | 07 Apr 2009 |
| EXEC_PAJA/.#Orica_extracting | Aurica's version of the halt execution song. | 07 Apr 2009 |
| EXEC_LINCA/. | A song of linkage. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| EXEC_SUSPEND/. | A song of slumber. | 05 Sep 2009 |
| EXEC_RE=NATION/. | A song of rebirth. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Ar Tonelico 2 | ||
| METHOD_REPLEKIA/. | A song of destruction. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| EXEC_METAFALICA/. | A song of creation... sort of. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| EXEC_SPHILIA/. | A song of rapport. | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| EXEC_HAIBANATION/. | A song of despair and lethargy. | 07 Apr 2009 |
| METHOD_IMPLANTA/. | A song of hope and recovery. | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| METHOD_METAFALICA/. | A song of renewal. | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| Hartes ciel, melenas walasye. | Public singing event late in the game. | 07 Apr 2009 |
| EXEC_with.METHOD_METAFALICA/. | A song of creation. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| Ar Tonelico 3 | ||
| EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/. | A cautiously hopeful song of petition. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| METHOD_HYMMELI/. | An upbeat song of cooperation. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| Clannad | ||
| メグメル ~cuckool mix 2007~ [Mag Mell] | Opening theme | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| .hack//Roots | ||
| Silly-Go-Round | Opening theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| 亡國覚醒カタルシス [Ruined Country Awakening Catharsis] | Closing theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| .hack//SIGN | ||
| Key of the Twilight | Used now and then | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 優しい夜明け [Gentle Daybreak] | Closing theme | 27 Feb 2011 UPDATED |
| ふしぎ遊戯 [Fushigi Yuugi] | ||
| ときめきの導火線 [Racing Heart Fuse] | Closing theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| ひぐらしのなく頃に [When They Cry] | ||
| ひぐらしのなく頃に [When They Cry] | Season 1 opening theme. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| why, or why not | Season 1 closing theme. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| 笑顔・はっぴぃ・ピース♪ [Smile Happy Peace♪] | Season 1 Rena character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 圭一・大石の噂の事件簿ＡＢＣ [Keiichi & Ooishi's Notorious Incident Report ABC] | Season 1 Keichi and Ooishi character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| ふたりのバースディ [Our Birthday] | Season 1 Mion and Shion character album song 1. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 言えない言葉 [Words I Can't Say] | Season 1 Mion and Shion character album song 2. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 無限回廊 [Infinite Corridor] | Season 1 Rika character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 好き好き∞にーにー [I Like You Like You ∞ Nii-Nii] | Season 1 Satoko character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 奈落の花 [Stygian Flower] | Season 2 opening theme. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| 対象a [Objet Petit a] | Season 2 closing theme. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| S・A・G・A～輪廻の果てに～ [~at the ends of rebirth~] | Season 2 Rika character album song. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| なのです☆ | Season 2 Hanyuu character album song. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| 梵～karma～ [Brahman ~karma~] | Season 2 Takano character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 愛のイナズマ閃光 [Flash of Love] | Season 2 Tomitake character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| YellowsicKING | Season 2 Satoshi character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| クールになれ！～Keep On Our Love～ [Stay Cool! ~Keep On Our Love~] | Season 2 Keiichi character album song. | 27 Feb 2011 NEW |
| 犬夜叉 [Inuyasha] | ||
| CHANGE THE WORLD | Opening theme for episodes 1-34. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| My Will | Closing theme for episodes 1-20 (and 166-67). | 07 Apr 2009 |
| 深い森 [Deep Forest] | Closing theme for episodes 21-41. | 30 Dec 2007 |
| I am | Opening theme for episodes 35-64. | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Dearest | Closing theme for episodes 42-60. | 05 Sep 2009 |
| Every Heart | Closing theme for episodes 61-85. | 30 Dec 2007 |
| 終わりない夢 [Endless Dream] | Opening theme for episodes 65-95. | 30 Dec 2007 |
| 真実の詩 [Song of Truth] | Closing theme for episodes 86-108. | 05 Sep 2009 |
| Grip! | Opening theme for episodes 96-127. | 30 Dec 2007 |
| イリスのアトリエ エターナルマナ [Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana] | ||
| 白夜幻想譚 [White Night Imagination] | Opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| イリスのアトリエ エターナルマナ２ [Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny] | ||
| ETERNAL STORY | Opening theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| イリスのアトリエ グランファンタズム [Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm] | ||
| schwarzweiß ～霧の向こうに繋がる世界～ [Black&White ~World Linked Beyond the Mist~] | Opening theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Kanon (2006 Anime) | ||
| Last Regrets | Opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| かしまし ～ガール・ミーツ・ガール～ [Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~] | ||
| 恋するココロ [Loving Heart] | Opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| みちしるべ [Guidepost] | Closing theme, variations included | 30 Dec 2007 |
| ラブ ひな [Love Hina] | ||
| 君さえいれば [If Only You Were Here] | Closing theme | 30 Dec 2007 |
| 魔法少女リリカルなのは [Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha] | ||
| innocent starter | First season opening theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| Take a shot | Used in episode 12 | 21 Aug 2010 |
| ETERNAL BLAZE | A's (2nd season) opening theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| Snow Rain | Used in A's episode 11 | 21 Aug 2010 |
| BRAVE PHOENIX | Used in A's episode 12 | 21 Aug 2010 |
| SECRET AMBITION | StrikerS (3rd season) first opening theme | 07 Apr 2009 |
| MASSIVE WONDERS | StrikerS second opening theme | 07 Apr 2009 |
| Pray | Used in StrikerS episode 24 | 07 Apr 2009 |
| Mana Khemia | ||
| Run For Your Life | Opening theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| らんま１／２ [Ranma 1/2] | ||
| プラトニックつらぬいて [Stick to Platonic] | Season 1 first closing theme, a.k.a."Let's Be Platonic" | 16 Jan 2009 |
| ロザリオとバンパイア [Rosario+Vampire] | ||
| Dancing in the velvet moon | First season closing theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| DISCOTHEQUE | CAPU2 (2nd season) opening theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Trinity Cross | CAPU2 (2nd season) closing theme | 21 Aug 2010 |
| 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン [Neon Genesis Evangelion] | ||
| 残酷な天使のテーゼ [Cruel Angel's Thesis] | Opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| スレイヤーズ [Slayers] | ||
| Get along | Slayers opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| KUJIKENAIKARA! [Because I Won't Be Crushed] | Slayers closing theme | 30 Dec 2007 |
| Give a Reason | Slayers Next opening theme | 05 Sep 2009 |
| 邪魔はさせない [Won't Let You Get in My Way] | Slayers Next closing theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| 乙女の祈り [Maiden's Prayer] | Used in Slayers Next, much to Lina's mortification | 16 Jan 2009 |
| Breeze | Slayers Try opening theme | 30 Dec 2007 |
| don't be discouraged | Slayers Try closing theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| Plenty of grit | Slayers Revolution opening theme | 07 Apr 2009 |
| Just be conscious | Slayers Return theme | 16 Jan 2009 |
| Midnight Blue | Slayers Perfect theme | 30 Dec 2007 |
| ワイルドアームズ セカンドイグニッション [Wild ARMs 2nd Ignition] | ||
| どんなときでもひとりじゃない [Never Alone No Matter What] | Disc 1 opening theme | 30 Dec 2007 |
| 夜空 [Night Sky] | Plays when not continuing after saving | 30 Dec 2007 |
E-mail comments, corrections, etc.
...might work. It's worth trying.